Kiev has a lot to offer to those who are interested in arts and sports. Treasures of national art and modern art are represented in many museums and galleries. With over 60 museums to choose from, one is sure to select something to his taste. If you are a fan of opera and ballet, you are welcome to the renowned National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after T.G. Shevchenko, which is the oldest musical theatre in Ukraine. If you prefer comedies younwill surely appreciate plays performed at the Bravo Drama Theatre. In case if you are bored with traditions and classics you are invited to the experimental Cherny Kvadrat Theatre. Kiev Opera House, Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Russian Drama, the Kiev Puppet Theater, October Palace, National Philharmonic of Ukraine and many others are waiting for you to come. Football (soccer) is the most popular spectator sport in Kiev, followed by basketball and ice hockey. Kiev has many professional and amateur soccer clubs.
Football (soccer) is the most popular spectator sport in Kiev, followed by basketball and ice hockey. Kiev has many professional and amateur soccer clubs.
The Olympic Stadium in Kiev is the largest of Ukrainian stadiums. Initially constructed for audience of 100,000, following the installation of individual seats it can now accommodate 83,053 spectators. Other notable sport stadiums/sport complexes in Kiev include the Lobanovsky Dynamo Stadium, the Palace of Sports, among many others. Kiev does not only host field games and indoor sports, but also aquatic sports. In addition to that, cross country bicycling is another favorite sport. Together with a few other cities of Poland and Ukraine, Kiev will host the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship.