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Éclair Little Artwork
Eclair kingdom
"Éclair Little Artwork" in Kyiv is my first stop when I want to buy some sweet gift for a friend's party or any other occasion! They make works of art...
by
Oleksandr
Shapovalov
Honey
Fancy desserts for breakfast
"Honey" in Kyiv is one of my best options for a great breakfast or evening with a cup of coffee & esp. dessert... I love how colorful everything is here...
by
Oleksandr
Shapovalov
Very Well Cafe
Perfect for family dinners
"Very Well Cafe" is an extremely cozy restaurant in Kyiv! I come here a lot for their tasty business lunches, but I always have trouble ordering...
by
Oleksandr
Shapovalov
True Burger Bar
Burgers for everyone
"True Burger Bar" in Kyiv is where I usually go in the city center when I'm hungry & am in the mood for a glass of beer. I like how they change their menu.
by
Oleksandr
Shapovalov
WWII open air museum
Park & memorial
"WWII open air museum" Kyiv is the memorial for World War Two, or, as we call it, The Great Patriotic War. It's one of my favorite Soviet sculptures!
by
Alex
Bykov
Kalancha
Observation deck in the forest
"Kalancha" is a fire observation tower in Kyiv surprisingly few people know about. It's nice to see the entire city from here, especially when it's green!
by
Oleksandr
Shapovalov
Lesnoy
Second hand market
"Lesnoy" Kyiv is a second hand market with clothing in the barracks around Lesnaya metro station... Once every few months I come here to get lucky!
by
Alex
Bykov
Platforma Art Zavod
Cultural/entertainment venue
"Platforma Art Zavod" Kyiv is a cultural / entertainment venue where lots of events that I love are organized. It is constantly growing and getting better.
by
Alex
Bykov
Closer
Universal club
"Closer" club Kyiv is situated in my favorite district Podil. It's also a complex of different spaces in the premises of an old factory.
by
Alex
Bykov
Dneprovskaya embankment
Sunset viewpoint
"Dneprovskaya embankment" Kyiv is the ancient part of town, where the city was founded more than 1,5 thousand years ago. I love the beautiful bridge!
by
Alex
Bykov
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