Kiev, Europe's most exciting destination for 2012

Kiev, Europe's most exciting destination for 2012.

Kiev was recently voted third in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel: Top Ten Countries for 2012. The city boasts two stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is fast becoming a major cultural destination for Europe, especially for those interested in travelling 'off the beaten path.'

Kiev is undoubtedly the go-to destination for 2012.

May 17th- 1st August, 2012

Kiev Inaugural International Biennale of Contemporary Art 'ARSENALE'

This event is supported by both the Ukrainian federal government, as well as the Kiev city authorities. In addition to the main exhibition event, 'ARSENALE' will present a parallel program in a variety of cultural institutions, including state and private museums, art centers, galleries and public spaces of Kiev. The city is set to come alive with a diverse range of events planned across Kiev throughout this period.

June 8 -July 1st, 2012

UEFA European Football Championship 2012

Kiev will host important matches of the UEFA European Football Championship 2012, including the final on 1st July.

Most of the England and Germany matches will be played within the Ukraine, with the final in Kiev. Colombian pop sensation Shakira joined forces with Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovych and 60,000 spectators as the covers came off Kiev's Euro 2012 Olympiysky stadium on Saturday 3rd Dec.

Conde Nast Traveller - online:

"Ukraine's richly historic capital is looking forward to a bright future as a European nation.... Its hilltops provide spectacular settings for outstanding historical buildings; every ridge crammed with a monastery or church. You can go to the opera for a fraction of London prices and eat good food in modestly-priced restaurants. Visit now before the hordes discover it."

The city is gearing up its infrastructure and facilities to support the expected influx of visitors for these two events, and private organisations and facilities (restaurants, bars, shops, hotels,) are also being reinvigorated to take advantage of the expected extra business.

Kiev: Europe's Undiscovered Capital

Kiev is less familiar to tourists than many other European cities, but those who have visited will confirm that Ukraine's capital is among the most beautiful and fascinating that the continent has to offer. While the opening up of the former states of the Soviet Union has seen the likes of Prague and Budapest join the well-beaten track of city break destinations, Kiev remains relatively undiscovered. This will undoubtedly change as the city gears up to host the UEFA 2012 football (the final of which will be held in Kiev) and the opening of the massive Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art Museum Complex (which will eventually be one of Europe's largest museums) – making now the ideal time to visit for the adventurous traveller in search of a more authentic cultural experience.

Mystetskyi Arsenal: is the biggest arts and culture project in Ukraine. One wing is already open and the whole Mystetskyi Arsenal building is under renovation – which on completion will make it one of the largest museum complexes in Europe. In May 2012 it will be the venue for Kiev's inaugural Biennale of Contemporary Art, Arsenale http://artarsenal.in.ua/eng/

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