Kiev: The Bradt City Guide (Bradt Mini Guide)
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ISBN: 1841620998 / Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides, November 2004
A city guide to splendid Kiev, full of culture and character.
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With the allure of city breaks on the increase, Kiev is a desirable addition to the Bradt mini guide series. As the ancient capital of Slavic civilization, Kiev offers a rare landscape of stateliness alongside the splendor of old-world Europe. Rising from the wooded banks of the Dnepr, discover each neighborhood's unique personality with flowering chestnuts, Soviet monuments and a hundred golden-domed churches. Revealing Kiev's character through an exploration of its context in Ukraine's history and culture, the guide features comprehensive practical information enabling visitors to freely discover this little-known capital.This guide features:· Practical advice, including getting there and getting around on public transport· A walking tour of the city, the birthplace of Slavic civilization· Recommended short trips beyond the city limits· Language guide encompassing Ukrainian and Russian keywords and phrases
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