Independence Square is an open-air square in the center of Kyiv, intersected by Khreshchatyk Street. The square was established during the Kievan Rus' era and has undergone several name changes. Its current name commemorates Ukraine's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The square has witnessed several political upheavals, including the Orange Revolution in 2004.
St. Andrew's Church is an 18th-century Eastern Orthodox church and one of Ukraine's most famous landmarks. The church is built on the steep Andriyivskyy Descent, overlooking the ancient Podil district. Its most striking feature is its magnificent exterior. The church is designed in Baroque style, with a green and gold-topped roof that harmonizes with the blue and white walls. The facade is adorned with six Corinthian columns, making the entire structure look like a piece of art from a distance.
This cobblestone-paved slope is one of the oldest and most unique streets in Kyiv. It is a cultural street named after St. Andrew's Church located on it. During the Kyivan Rus era, craftsmen and small traders lived in the lower town, and Andriyivskyy Descent was the closest route connecting the upper town and the lower town, gradually becoming a famous trading place for handicrafts.
