One of the most impressive features of the Kiev skyline is the monumental, overwhelming, completely over-the-top Mother Motherland Statue overlooking the Dnieper River. This statue sits atop a museum dedicated to the Great Patriotic War (World War II). It stands 203 feet tall and is larger than the Statue of Liberty. Gazing on this structure […]
In the historic Lypsky district of Kiev, across the street from the presidential offices, sits one of the most unusual buildings Kongo has ever laid his monkey eyes on. It is known as the “House with Chimaeras.” Built in 1901, this Art Nouveau structure has been used as a residence for the original builder, it
For this photo challenge, the color green, I chose to select green accents on famous landmarks across Central and Eastern Europe caused by lighting (as in the picture of Budapest’s Chain Bridge above) or the weathered patina on various church spires. Travel safe. Have fun.
Kongo did a full day touring Kiev today and now he’s a tired little monkey. Oksana, his tour guide, took him through squares, caves, monasteries, cathedrals, Golden Gates, Metro rides, squares, presidential palaces, some more churches, across the river, a slew of monuments, and a heavy dose of Soviet architecture. Whew. The picture above is
While walking about Kiev’s streets in the center of the city, this visitor was struck by the number of visual contrasts that could be seen. Soviet-era buildings are dwarfed by new high rise apartments. Construction is ongoing everywhere. Bustling traffic on cobblestone streets. Ancient electric streetcars filled with people talking on cell phones.
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