St. Andrew’s Church The view of the Baroque architecture of St. Andrew’s Church as you walk up the winding Andriyivs’kyy descent is simply remarkable. Initially built in 1763, finished in 1767, and restored later by famous architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it is one of Ukraine’s four landmarks included in the 2002 catalog “100 Wonders Of The […]
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery Tour
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery The St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery is a historic site located on a bluff northeast of Saint Sophia Cathedral. It has been around since at least 11th century, when it was founded by Sviatopolk II Iziaslavych. The St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery story is tragic as the once historic site may never be […]
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Tour
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is a place of pilgrimage for Orthodox Christian believers. The incorruptible relics of more than 120 saints currently rest in peace, and visitors can view them up close or just admire their beauty from afar. UNESCO World Heritage Site It’s one of the two heritage sites in Ukraine inscribed on […]
St. Sophia’s Cathedral Tour
St. Sophia’s Cathedral This beautiful St. Sophia’s Cathedral Tour at National Sanctuary Complex “Kyiv Sophia” is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Kyiv. The Cathedral plays an essential role within the community, welcoming guests from all over with open arms since 634 AD when Saint Vladimir converted Rus into Christianity under Byzantine rite. UNESCO […]