11 Best Places to go on Dates in KIEV

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#1 - Walking date: Kreschatik street

The main and the most popular street of Kiev is Kreschatik street. It crosses the Starokyivsky and Pechersk administrative parts of the city connecting European and Bessarab Squares.
It is hard to believe that it was once a valley here, surrounded by a thick forest, with a brook across it.

From the North East the valley reached the Dnipro River and from the South East it went to the Lybid River. The valley's name was Khreschata (Crossed) because of the many ravines that crossed it, and Kievan princes used to hunt there. Nowadays it is a beautiful wide boulevard planted with chestnuts. On weekends it is turned into a pedestrian area and becomes the best place for walking.

Closer to the end of the Kreschatik street there is a beautiful impressive Independence Square, Kiev's central one. It's the most popular dating place of Kievites and visitors.

#2 - Romantic boat trip: Dnepro river and the embankments

Dnepro is the 3d largest river in Europe. An hour-long trip on a comfortable boat gives a chance to observe the spectacular panoramic views of the city and admire the most scenic landscapes.

The steep slopes of the riverside, covered with trees, look extremely picturesque from the boat. Normally all the boats are large and have 2 decks, open upper deck and a lower one; you are welcome to use the bar, to dance.
The trips start from the River Terminal

#3 - Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra

Kievo-Pecherska Lavra a nine-hundred-year-old monastery. "Lavra" is considered an honorable title, which is given to the monasteries of extra-size and special religious importance. Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra still preserves the caves in which several monks founded a monastery many centuries ago.

Monks used to live in these caves, and that is what the name of the Lavra derives from. ("Pecherskaya" stands for pechery, that is" caves"). For a very long time it was truly spiritual center of Ukraine. The architectural complex of the Monastery the way it looks today is truly grandiose. On a sunny day one is almost dazzled by the reflections from the innumerable golden domes above churches and belfries. Most of the Lavra buildings date from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and are excellent examples of Ukrainian Baroque style in architecture and there is only one church in the Monastery that has been preserved from the twelfth century with very few architectural changes introduced since then.

The church is situated above the main entrance gate of the LAvra and is consequently called Nadvratna - "the one above the gate". It is almost a miracle it has survived the time, as the Monastery itself underwent throughout its history numerous enemy attacks, devastating fires and other misfortunes. On the territory of Lavra there is also a Miniature Museum, a Museum of Historic Jewelry of Ukraine, where one can see treasures which are 2000 years old.

#4 - Art lovers: Museum of Ukrainian Fine Arts

At 6 Grushevskogo street there is Museum of Ukrainian Fine Arts (1897-1899). Built in the style of a Greek temple with a 6-column portico designed by Kiev architects V. Horodetsky and H. Boytsov, the museum's 21 galleries contain valuable collections, generally unknown in the Western Europe or USA. The museum houses Ukrainian icons, paintings, and sculpture from the 14th to early 20th centuries. Works of T. Shevchenko, K. Kostandi, H. Narbut are among the exhibits of the museum.
Open daily, 10 AM - 5 PM, closed Friday. Tel. 228-6482.

#5 - St. Sophia's Cathedral

St. Sophia's is the highlight of Kiev and a national treasure of Ukraine. It the oldest church in Kiev. This majestic 13-domed church was named after the Constantinople. Sofia in Greek means "wisdom". The Cathedral was built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise (who is buried inside) to commemorate the victory over the Pechenegs (Asian nomadic tribes) and to glorify Christianity.

The church became a holy place of worship for ancient Kievites, as well as a major cultural and political center in Kievan-Rus. The first library and school were situated in the church, it was also often used to receive foreign diplomats. St. Sophia's always produced an impression on the citizens of Kiev due to its marvelous frescoes and mosaics, many of which are still intact almost a millennium later.
Location: vul. Volodimirska, 24 Tel. 228-6152
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except Thursday

#6 - Nature lovers: Mariinsky park and the Palace

Mariinsky park is the central park of Kiev, one of the most favorite places of the city dwellers and visitors. Especially in the morning, away from the city's noise, it is very pleasant to take a walk in the park, where in shady alleys, beneath the huge crowns of centenary old trees it is still peaceful and quiet.

The Mariinsky park is truly an embodied harmony of nature... On its large territory visitors can all find their own favorite private corners for reflection and relaxation. And do not miss a legendary "bridge of the lovers" where they believe the wishes come true.
The park is located right next to the Mariinsky Palace, which was built in the middle of the 18 century by V.Rastrelli in the baroque style and was intended to echo French Versailles in miniature. During the World War II it was badly damaged but now reconstructed, and is an official residence of the Ukrainian president.

#7 - Theater lovers: Kiev opera house

Up the hill at the corner of Volodymyrska Street there is the beautiful house of the Taras Shevehenko National Opera of Ukraine (1901). This theater was the first to stage classical operas translated into Ukrainian. Much of the theater's creative efforts are concentrated on productions of classical Ukrainian and Russian operas; however, a great variety of classical and modern plays are performed here, with actors singing both in Ukrainian and the original languages. The theater's opera company travels extensively, having appeared in Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania, Italy, Spain. The ballet has performed for audiences in France, Egypt, Japan, India, Denmark, Sweden. In addition to the memorable performances the building itself is majestic, too.
Location: vul. Volodimirska, 50. Tel. 224-7165 or 229-1169.

#8 - Entertainment activities and having fun: Hydropark

Hidropark is located on island Peredmestnaya Slobodka. In summertime it is a favorite place for Kiev citizens.

At holidays and weekends you can see here plenty of people who rest at numerous cafes, restaurants, casinos; swim, play volleyball, tennis, badminton. There are many beaches and islands, where you can go by boats. Recently the so called "Coca-Cola Oasis" - a beach for young people with cafes, discos, concert platform, water chutes and other amusements - was created at Hydropark. There are also many night discos as well.
Location: Brovarsky prospekt

#9 - A romantic dinner: Tsar's village restaurant

The restaurant is styled as a rural house, has 3 different rooms to satisfy any taste. The food, being cooked by the old national recipes, is truly tsar-like. The service is quick and courteous, and the waiters in order to preserve the authentic Ukrainian atmosphere, wear national costumes. Live music will add to your pleasant and dinner.
Location: Yanvarskogo vosstaniya str., 42/1 tel. 290-3066

#10 - A little adventure: A helicopter trip

You can invite your date to take a trip on board a helicopter. This trip promises to be a real adventure and trill. You will have an air excursion over Kiev and its suburbs including sightseeing of historical places from the air or an air excursion along the Dnepro river with landings at Kanev near the Taras Shevchenko monument and Uman with a visiting of the "Sophia" park.

You can specify other places of landings, and it will be executed upon your request. The helicopter is equipped with 6 passengers seats.
Flight altitude is from 100 to1000 meters with a speed 180-200 km/hour.
Enjoy the beautiful views while flying low and opportunities to land in places you choose. Your safety is guaranteed by the aircompany.

#11 History lovers: MUSEUM OF FOLK ARCHITECTURE

This open-air museum takes you through Ukraine's history as you walk through the original homes of the past centuries. The open-air museum is a set on 150 hectares of picturesque terrain on the southwestern outskirts of Kiev. It was founded in the late 1960's, and in 1976 it was opened to the public. Today the museum has over 200 structures moved here from various regions of the Ukraine or reconstructed.

The oldest constructions date back to the 16th century. The museum has some 40,000 ethnographic exhibits, including folk costumes, fabrics, embroidery, carpets, ceramics, articles of metal, wood, glassware, musical instruments, paintings, tools, household articles and more. These objects are displayed both inside the cottages and other farm buildings and in the permanent exhibition halls.
Location: Pyrohovo Village. Tel: 266-2416
Open daily 10am-5pm; closed Wed.

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