Kievo-Pecherska Lavra - a World Heritage Site: The word Lavra is used to describe high-ranking monasteries for monks of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Kyiv's World Heritage Lavra is the city's most extensive and amazing sightseeing attraction. Locally called Kievo-Pechersk Lavra, the name of the monastery is also translated as Kiev Cave Monastery, Kiev Caves Monastery or the Kiev Monastery of the Caves. The word Pechera means cave. The Lavra or Monastery of the Caves was founded by its … [Read more...]
Kyiv (or Kiev) – One of Eastern Europe’s Oldest Cities
November 16, 2009 by
Kyiv is the Capital of the Ukraine As Well as Its Largest City: Kyiv or Kiev (pronounced Keeve in Ukrainian), the capital of the Ukraine, is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe. The first thing we learn about the Ukrainian capital is that we've been pronouncing its name incorrectly, thanks to Chicken Kiev! Brief History of Kiev Kyiv was first mentioned in writing in the year 559 and the region was densely populated as early as the 9th century. The first considerable expansion to … [Read more...]
Kiev Airport Transfer – Dopobachennya Kiev!
November 14, 2009 by
Dnieper River Cruise - Kiev, Ukraine DAY 12 Kiev. (Sun.) After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B) We have to vacate our rooms by 09:00 a.m. so that they can clean the river boat for the next cruise, however you are able to wait in the Panorama Bar. A light lunch is also available for those who are not transferring to the airport first thing in the morning. Kiev Airport Transfer If you've pre-booked your airport transfer with Viking, they'll … [Read more...]
Kiev, "Mother of Cities"
November 14, 2009 by
Dnieper River Cruise - Kiev, Ukraine DAY 11 Kiev. (Sat.) Dock Location. Your ship is scheduled to dock at Pochtova Square 3, River Passenger Terminal.Included Kiev Tour. Arrive mid-morning and disembark for a tour of the 1,500-year-old Ukrainian capital, picturesquely situated on the Dnieper River. Called the “Mother of Cities,” Kiev is one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. From the 9th century onwards, it was the centre of trade on the Dnieper River route from Scandinavia to the … [Read more...]