Kiev

Kiev

the darkest capital of Europe (by night) due to the energy crisis
Kiev - the darkest capital of Europe (by night) due to the energy crisis

Location: 

Kiev, Ukraine

Duration: 

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 to Sunday, October 11, 2015

Journey: 

The Soviet heritage

personal highlights

  1. Kiev: origin of the first organised slavic tribes under Kievan Rus
  2. Churches: monumental churches and cathedral wherever you go
  3. Khreshchatyk: the main street, completely closed on weekends
  4. Besarabsky Market: fresh food and many underground shops
  5. Energy crisis: everybody is saving energy and light

image sources

  1. St. Sophia's Cathedral
  2. Parus Business Centre
  3. Coffe to go @ Magic Snail
  4. Retro Deco @ Katuysha Restaurant
  5. Random trash dumpster

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