This quest will take you through the streets of Lipky (linden) - the most expensive and aristocratic district of Kiev in the middle of the 19th - the beginning of the 20th century. It was named so because of the linden alley that decorated it. The richest people of Kiev, high-ranking nobles and “sugar kings” built their mansions here, and today the area is known for its neighborhood with the highest government institutions of the state.
Also this part of the city was called the palace place, because the imperial palace appeared in here in the 18th century. The second, not so famous Kiev Palace, you would still need to find;)
Lipky amaze not only with luxury and quaint architecture, but also with the unusual destinies of famous residents. And we will also tell about this during this walk. Push on, and let's get started!