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Maidan Nezalezhnosti
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Maidan Nezalezhnosti, or Independence Square, is the heart of modern Kyiv, a sprawling plaza where major political demonstrations, including the Orange Revolution and Euromaidan, have unfolded. Surrounded by grand buildings, fountains, and monuments, the square is a hub of activity day and night. Visitors can stroll past the iconic Independence Monument, watch street performers, or sit by the fountains. The square's layered history is palpable, with memorials to recent events alongside Soviet-era architecture.
Don't miss
- See the Independence Monument, a tall column topped with a statue of a woman holding a guelder-rose branch.
- Visit the Memorial to the Heavenly Hundred, honoring those killed during the Euromaidan protests.
- People-watch from the steps near the fountains, especially in the evening when the square is lively.
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