3 reasons visiting Kreschatik …

The main street or square of the city is always considered to be a one of its symbols. For example, Paris is often equaled with Champs Elysees, Moscow – with Red Place and so on. In consciousness of Kievans and tourists the city is inconceivable without Kreschatik and Independence Square – main street and square in Kiev.

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The main part of the street is reserved only for pedestrians during the weekend and public holidays. The absence of traffic forms a deep contrast with the Krecshatik of workdays.

Kievans and city guests enjoy the promenades to feel the Kiev’s atmosphere, while listening performances of street musicians or admiring works of artists. Krecshatik is the center of shopping and leisure: souvenir boutiques, stores, cafes and restaurants are numerous here. Such walk won’t be boring or too long because the length of Krecshatik is a little bit more than one kilometer.

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1. Because it is – the central street of Kyiv.
2. Because according to legend, here Prince Vladimir baptized his children.
3. Because there laid the old fortifications.
4. Because when building was erected near Hreschatika theaters and museums, as well as – Philharmonic.
5. Because there are many shops and cafes – could well rest.
6. Because, despite the destruction of World War II, Khreshchatyk retained its importance in the life of Kiev as the main street of town.
7. Because there is Kyiv City State Administration and Home Radio Company of Ukraine.
8. Because there will find where to relax completely different people – and there are clubs and exhibition halls.
9. Because it is here during the Orange Revolution, lived in tents demonstrators – Khreshchatyk then turned into a kind of camp.

So what is the most important events take place here Kyiv and even Ukraine.

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In ancient times there was a valley covered with deep forest, where a source flew. Along this stream passed a road – an ancient base of modern street. Numerous smaller steams run down to lower part of the city and crisscrossed. So the name of the street can be explained, as the word “Krecshatik” comes from “Krest” that stands for “Cross”.

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