Independence square is an excellent place to
begin sightseeing in Kiev (Kyiv). It is situated at
the north end of Khreshchatyk Street, which is
the main street in Kyiv. Independence Square is
most commonly known for staging the events of
the Orange revolution in 2004. Most recently it
was one of the focal points of the Maidan
revolution in 2014.
The sculptural composition the Motherland
Monument is one of the exponents of the
Museum of The History of Ukraine in World
War II. It is erected on one of the highest
spots in Kyiv and can be seen from any part
of the city.