Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Kyiv)

Ukraine / Kyyiv / Kiev / Kyiv
 square, place with historical importance, invisible, notable event
[ Independence Square ]

Previously known as Khreshchatyk, Duma, Soviet, Kalinin and October Revolution Squares.
Originally formed by the Pechersk gates of ancient Kyiv, it was rebuilt several times throughout history, especially post-war (WWII), where it became the central feature of Alexander Dobrovolskyi's project, thereby becoming one of the famous landmarks of Stalinist Architecture.

Article about this square in Russian:
www.archunion.com.ua/history_004_01.shtml
interesniy.kiev.ua/new/lost/74

Photo by:
enigmawmn (enigmawmn.livejournal.com)
ArchUnion (www.archunion.com.ua)

Web-cam:
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgALllTwTU4
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidan_Nezalezhnosti
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   50°27'0"N   30°31'27"E
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Comments

  • Great place during the weekend... the streets are closed to motorized traffic and everyone is out...