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Top Kiev Spot: The Colorful Architecture Of Podil

Ukraine kiev Podil ArchitectureIf you ever decide to visit Kiev, and I hope to go again in the not too distant future, do spend some time exploring the Podil neighborhood, as it is truly delightful! I just love the colorful stucco buildings, the street cars, the street art and a feeling that didn’t remind me of anywhere else in the world! Kiev has some truly amazing sights and you can do it really inexpensively, a studio apartment vacation rental in the Podil neighborhood can be rented for around $20 a night, really truly! In the mean time, come with me for a little walk around the neighborhood, won’t you?

Ukraine  Kiev Podil Stucco Buildings
Ukraine  Kiev Podil Stucco Buildings

Ukraine Kiev Podil Andrews DescentAndrew’s Descent, a very famous street, compared to Montmarte in Paris……there is a funicular to go up if you like, and then you can walk down.

Ukraine  Kiev Podil Old PharmacyA very old pharmacy, circa 1728, and I think this may just be the pharmacy museum I read about in the guide book a picked up.

Ukraine Kiev Podil Pharmacy 1728

 

Kiev Street Car in PodilHey there street car, we love you and have certainly seen you as well in San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver!

Kiev Street Art Podil MuralAmazing street art!

Ukraine Kiev Podil signLots of signs that we can’t read but would like to!

Kiev Podil University BuildingReally serious architecture……..and a great addition to the mix of styles.

That is it, hope you enjoyed this little tour of Podil. Just by the way, the Jewish community synagogue and Kosher food store is also in Podil, so it is a win win for us.

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  • Christine J Burgess

    Hello! I just love your blog and can’t wait to visit Kiev . It looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing a wonderful place.