Kiev's Independence Square

With Ukraine hosting its first UEFA European Football Championship (sharing responsibilities with Poland), the Eastern European state will draw millions of soccer fans from the July 1 onwards. Ukraine's four biggest cities, Kiev, Donetsk, Lviv and Kharkov, have been chosen to host a number of games. Relaxnews looked into their most famous landmarks to help you take in the sights when the action stops on the field.

Kiev's Independence Square
Tourists in the city center flock to Maidan Nezalezhnosticity (literally "Independence Square") to admire its famous column and six fountains.