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Khreshchatyk Street

Khreshchatyk St., Kiev, Ukraine (Lypky)
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Ranked #13 of 222 attractions in Kiev
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking
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Braganca, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This is the center of the big country of Ukraine... We visited this street while the celebration of Kyiv day were taking place, so there were thousands of people around us, which gave it an even nicer feeling.

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Half Moon Bay, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

very nice. shops, people, monuments , cafes. the Maydan - the main area in the center of Kiev. a lot of people on weekends and holidays but still you should see it

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Stocksund, Stockholms Län, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Ukrainians are great strollers, and this is strolling-street par excellence. Many good shops and excellent cafes and restaurants. But the main attraction is the street itself. Closed every weekend to all motor traffic, it becomes an 8-lane flâneur paradise, with live music, segways, rickshaws, often acrobats, other entertainers... Benches under horse-chestnut trees, stands selling snacks, drinks - including kvass from... More

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Wouldn't it be great if major American cities closed their main street to traffic and gave people the opportunity to stroll, shop, eat, socialize, explore ... like a giant open-air mall. I was in Kiev on a Sunday, and the day will be a lasting memory for me. The Ukraine people are very friendly, so with my camera and a... More

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Erfurt, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We were in Kiev during the Victory day on 9th May, and there were no traffic in this street it was blocked for cars so people could just walk around. The area is sooo nice, lots of trees everywhere, beautiful buildings, lights.

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Novi Sad
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Nice spacious street with interesting architecture, branded shops and good restaurants. However, the best time to visit it probably on Sundays when it's closed for traffic and turned into a pedestrian zone. Eight lanes of surreal walk. Very cool.

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Fredericton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

The spring weekend I was there, they shut down the main boulevard to cars, and set up all kinds of pedestrian events -- basketball, Segway rides, etc. The atmosphere is bustling, and lots of shopping if that's what you want to do.

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Plano, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

The balcony of our apartment overlooks this boulevard which is closed to traffic every weekend. However if you can get there for May Day (the 1st) or Victory Day (May 9th) you will be treated to a parade and much ado. In any case, we spent the first 3 days of our trip just exploring this street.

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Hertfordshire, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We were very lucky to be in Kiev over a weekend and a number of our walks around the city ended up on this street. It is in the heart of the city so you can't help but walk along a part of it if you are out and about sightseeing. On a Saturday and Sunday it is closed to... More

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Moscow, Russia
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Big and small, rigorous and fun but always new. Lots of sights and history. I like to walk there in the everning during the sun set and drink a coffee in one of the cosy cafes.

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