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Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square)

Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kiev, Ukraine (Lypky)
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Ranked #27 of 222 attractions in Kiev
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

No matter what time we walked around Independence square, it was always busy. Day or night, weekend or weekday. Lots of people were just passing through, many were tourists like ourselves, yet many were just sitting around the edge (or even in the fountains as it was a hot week), enjoying the atmosphere with friends. We just enjoyed wondering around.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This square is right in the middle of Kreshchatik Street, the main street in Kiev. Walk around the not so tall building on the left side (if facing it) just behind the tall structure with the golden angel/person on top and you'll have a great view of the whole square. It's a great place for photos in the day time... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is famous Maidan where I with my wife and lot of Ukrainians stay for Democracy in 2004. Every visitor must see.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Its the very heart of Kiev,all open concerts and events are held here.if you happen to be here XMAS time, they have the best Christmas tree in Europe nicely lit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Located in the heart of Kyiv (Metro Station: Maidan Nezalezhnosti), the Maidan (Independence Square) is the central square in the city. The Ukrainian term "Maidan" comes from the Arabic word Meydan, which means area or square. History shows that until the 10th century, Khreshchatyk and the Maidan were collectively known as Perevisyshch. The original gates that were located in the... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

In comparison with a lot of main streets in other european capitals you won't find anything very attractive on this street. Only one big shopping mall, but not so many good brends. Mixture of architecture styles erased the beauty of the place.

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Stockholm, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Take an icecream or coffee, sit down and watch the peolpe passing by. At one side, on a hill you will see the hotel Ukraine, like a memorial from the Soviet era. If you need stamps the main postoffice i located here.

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Bloomington, Indiana
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

It is a beautiful, tall statue, right in the middle of downtown Kiev (Close to Khreschatik). Just walk by and photograph from a distance.

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Kiev, Ukraine
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Maidan is so central that you can literally hardly miss it :) With some of its architectural details being debated by citizens and professional architects alike, it is THE central square of Ukraine, place of so many historical events and great place to walk around, especially on week-ends and early in the morning/late at night. The square is well lit... More

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Zagreb, Croatia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Maidan is an ideal place for taking a rest after finishing the free walking tour or as a starting point for your own exploring. During the weekends they close of the main Kreschatyk street so Maidan turns into a huge stage where kids perform in some kind of dance competition. Certainly worth taking a few pictures especially from the top... More

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