Independence Square in Kiev

The Independence square ("Maidan Nezalezhnosti") is the central square of Kiev-city. Until the end of 10 century this area was covered with woods. A little bit upper there were Lyadskiye Gates which entered the way to the Upper Podol district. In 18th century on the territory of the contemporary Independence square the stony fortress gates were built. They stood there until 1833. At the end of the 18th century and at the beginning of 19th century the square itself was the waste ground called The Goat Mire. There were also defensive shaft, a dam and a water mill. Then the first small wooden and stony buildings appeared. The first big brick building was built 1851 (architect Beretti). The local Nobility assembly was housed there before the revolution.

In 1976-81 the reconstruction of the square took place. The dominating element in architectural ensemble of the square is 5000-jet fountain "The Friendship Of Then Nations ".

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