The Most Picturesque Parks in Kiev
The numerous parks of Kiev have always been a source of inspiration for Ukrainians. Whether blanketed with snow or blooming flowers, dull and rainy or green and sunny, these destinations are crowded with people nearly all the time. The capital is called “a green city” for good reason!
1. Feofaniya Park
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2. Holosiivskyi National Nature Park
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3. Mariinskiy Park
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5. Kiev Polytechnic Institute Park
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Kiev Polytechnic Institute Park is a part of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, which was created in 1903. There is a lot of greenery and benches, it always has a quiet and calm atmosphere. Therefore, the park is a favourite place for parents and small children, as well as students aiming to get some rest. One can marvel at the old buildings of the institute, which are often called the Ukrainian Hogwarts.
6. Pecherskyi Landscape Park
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The number of interesting places in Pecherskyi Landscape Park is just off the scale: The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, Spivoche Pole open-air exhibition centre, the cascade of steps to the Dnipro River embankment and much more. During any season, it is a venue for art lovers with regular flower festivals, music concerts and cinema screenings. When in Kiev, don’t miss a chance to spend a whole day in the Pecherskyi Landscape Park.
7. Park of Eternal Glory
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