This square is very important for all residents of Ukraine, because it is associated with freedom and the opportunity to defend their rights. Such symbolism is attributed to Maidan Nezalezhnosti not without reason, because it was here, where several mass protests of Ukrainians took place: the Student Revolution on Granite (1990), the Orange Revolution (2004) and Euromaidan (2013-2014).

This is not easy to believe, but even before the XX century, the area of the modern Maidan was not so significant. A few centuries earlier, a swamp and woods were here, where the Kyiv princes liked to go hunting. In the beginning of the XX century, the square was transformed, becoming a cultural center of Kyiv. Every European dreamed to get here, because at the time a visit to this city locale was considered something prestigious.

In the XXI century, at Maidan, a widely recognizable monument "grew" – a white column with a towering figure on its top of Berehynia (female spirit) holding a guelder branch in her hands. And in the spot, where remains of the ancient Lyadsky Gate, which was part of the ancient Kyiv's defensive line, were found, a monument with the figure of the patron saint of the city of Archangel Michael was erected.

The eastern courtyard can be safely called a reward for the most curious tourists, who do not miss the opportunity to stroll through Kyiv courtyards. It is located in the city center behind the embassy of Turkmenistan. Residents of nearby houses call the courtyard "mini-mosque". Here the embassy employees conduct diplomatic meetings and relax. For them, it is a piece of their home in Kyiv.

13 Prorizna Street

It was Kyiv, where one of the first museums of a trolleybus ticket was opened. This is a unique place: here you can find a whole collection of tickets not only from different cities of the world, but also from different eras. Also, the museum creators came up with a nice bonus for visitors from other countries. You can donate a trolleybus ticket; and if it is not yet in the collection, you will get a free glass of beer in a pub of the same name.

21 Prorizna Street

You cannot miss this house. It is located on 17 Velyka Zhytomirska Street, right on the street corner. This building is known all over the world. The British Encyclopaedia names the house the best example of constructivism. In Kyiv, it was once called a model of residential architecture. At first glance, it is difficult to understand how it was possible, in the corner house, to build apartments comfortable for living. Surprisingly, there were rooms for a club, libraries and even galleries for walks. This house can really impress everyone.

17 Velyka Zhytomirska Street

Several centuries ago, the Andriyivskyy Descent was a conventional border between the poor and rich parts of Kyiv. Today this street is a favorite place among tourists and Kyiv residents. Time seems to stop here. The XIX century houses blend harmoniously with modern Kyiv, capturing everyone's eyes. And it's even hard to believe that almost 200 years ago this street of Kyiv intelligentsia was full of brothels.

The well-known Ukrainian architect Vladislav Gorodetsky did not hide that the Parisian Notre Dame inspired the design of this church in the neo-Gothic style. This is a piece of France in the heart of Kyiv. Organ music lovers will be interested in visiting it also: it has wonderful acoustics and an organ hall. By the way, during the Soviet era, it was the church's roof, from where the authorities used to jam Western radio.

75 Velyka Vasylkivska Street