Arriving in Kiev, one can move around the city very easily either on foot or by means of public transportation. Indeed, there are three metro lines available (a fourth is under construction and a fifth is in the planning phase), trolleybuses, trams, buses, taxis, or the so-called Maršrutka, that is, collective taxis. In summer, it is also possible to organize pleasant trips along the Dnepr River towards the Black Sea.
Also known as a green city, Kiev offers visitors two botanical gardens and many small and large parks. Among the major attractions is certainly Venetsianskyi (or Hidropark), a park (reachable both by metro and car) rich in entertainment, beaches, boats for rent, and even nightclubs. Another very popular destination for tourists is Park Peremohy (Victory Park), near the Darnytsia metro station, very popular with runners, cyclists, and mothers with strollers.
The tour in Kiev cannot but start from the center, mainly consisting of Independence Square and Khreschatyk Street, which attract visitors with a variety of bars, cafes (including outdoor ones), shops, restaurants, and hotels. Khreschatyk Street, the main street of Kiev, is made even more pleasant by its closure to car traffic on weekends and holidays. Here you will also find a large shopping center called Metro, since it spreads over several underground levels.
In the Ukrainian capital, you can also enjoy many water sports, such as fishing, rowing, and ice skating during the winter season.
Finally, do not forget that Kiev also offers tourists many cultural insights such as the Chernobyl Museum on Khoryv Lane, the Saint Sophia Church, the Museum of the Great Patriotic War (to the right of the Dnepr), the Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life on Krasnoznamennaya Street, the National Art Museum of Ukraine, the famous Golden Gate, and much more.
Kiev is hosting some matches of the European Football Championship in 2012.
