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The oldest and outstanding architectural monument of Kievan Rus'
st sophia church in Kiev
Saint Sophia Cathedral - oldest monument of Kiev.
sofiivska square in Kiev
Saint Sophia Cathedral and Sofiivska square with Khmelnitskyi monument.
Interior and ancient frescoes inside
Interior and ancient wall-painting inside.
Saint Sophia Cathedral stands as the oldest cathedral in Kiev and one of the most amazing historical sites in Ukraine. It was named after the renowned Hagia Sophia cathedral in Constantinople which was built in the 6th century. Due to its rich history and stunning architecture, St. Sophia Cathedral gained recognition on the World Heritage List.
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Catedral de Santa Sofía
24 Volodymyrska StThe oldest and outstanding architectural monument of Kievan Rus'
st sophia church in Kiev
Saint Sophia Cathedral - oldest monument of Kiev.
sofiivska square in Kiev
Saint Sophia Cathedral and Sofiivska square with Khmelnitskyi monument.
Interior and ancient frescoes inside
Interior and ancient wall-painting inside.
Saint Sophia Cathedral stands as the oldest cathedral in Kiev and one of the most amazing historical sites in Ukraine. It was named after the renowned Hagia Sophia cathedral in Constantinople which was built in the 6th century. Due to its rich history and stunning architecture, St. Sophia Cathedral gained recognition on the World Heritage List.
Volodymyrska Hill or Saint Volodymyr Hill (Ukrainian: “Volodymyrska hirka”, Russian: Влади́мирская горка, Vladimirskaya gorka) is a large 10.6 hectares (0.106 km) park located on the steep right-bank of the Dnipro River in central Kiev (Kyiv), the capital of Ukraine. Its most famous and prominent landmark is the monument to St. Volodymyr of Kiev. The monument, with its prominent location and overlooking the scenic panorama of the left-bank of Kiev, has since become one of the symbols of Kiev, often depicted in paintings and photographic works of the city.
Volodymyrska Hill park was established in the mid-19th century, its name reflecting the monument to St. Volodymyr of Kiev which was erected in 1853 in the park.
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Colina de Volodymyrska
1 Volodymyrs'kyi descentVolodymyrska Hill or Saint Volodymyr Hill (Ukrainian: “Volodymyrska hirka”, Russian: Влади́мирская горка, Vladimirskaya gorka) is a large 10.6 hectares (0.106 km) park located on the steep right-bank of the Dnipro River in central Kiev (Kyiv), the capital of Ukraine. Its most famous and prominent landmark is the monument to St. Volodymyr of Kiev. The monument, with its prominent location and overlooking the scenic panorama of the left-bank of Kiev, has since become one of the symbols of Kiev, often depicted in paintings and photographic works of the city.
Volodymyrska Hill park was established in the mid-19th century, its name reflecting the monument to St. Volodymyr of Kiev which was erected in 1853 in the park.
Rare in its beauty and grace, the St. Andrew's Church, stands on a hill in the historic center of Kyiv. It is one of the most famous Orthodox temples in the Ukrainian capital. This amazing construction, rightfully considered to be a real work of art, is among the most remarkable of the city’s landmarks.
The St. Andrew's Church owes its origin to the Russian empress Elizabeth who, intending to have a summerhouse in Kyiv, ordered a temple to be built. It was erected in 1754, at the place, where, according to legend, St. Andrew the Apostle made a cross during his travels to the Scythian country.
Famous architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli designed this five-domed church with one cupola in baroque style. It is still called Rastelli’s 'swan song.’ The temple is in the form of a cross, and its edges are decorated with fancy ornamental towers.
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Iglesia de San Andrés
23 Andriivs'kyi descentRare in its beauty and grace, the St. Andrew's Church, stands on a hill in the historic center of Kyiv. It is one of the most famous Orthodox temples in the Ukrainian capital. This amazing construction, rightfully considered to be a real work of art, is among the most remarkable of the city’s landmarks.
The St. Andrew's Church owes its origin to the Russian empress Elizabeth who, intending to have a summerhouse in Kyiv, ordered a temple to be built. It was erected in 1754, at the place, where, according to legend, St. Andrew the Apostle made a cross during his travels to the Scythian country.
Famous architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli designed this five-domed church with one cupola in baroque style. It is still called Rastelli’s 'swan song.’ The temple is in the form of a cross, and its edges are decorated with fancy ornamental towers.
The bridge connects two tourist routes - the Volodymyr Hill Park and the Khreshchaty Park - and will serve exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.
It approximately 210 meters long and from 6 to 14 meters wide. The bridge is made of concrete, iron, and glass.
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Pishokhidno-velosypednyy mist
Volodymyrs'kyi descentThe bridge connects two tourist routes - the Volodymyr Hill Park and the Khreshchaty Park - and will serve exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.
It approximately 210 meters long and from 6 to 14 meters wide. The bridge is made of concrete, iron, and glass.
A lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'. The Greek St Antony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion. He and his follower Feodosy progressively dug out a series of catacombs, where they and other reclusive monks worshipped, studied and lived. When they died their bodies were naturally preserved, without embalming, by the caves' cool temperature and dry atmosphere. The mummies survive even today, confirmation for believers that these were true holy men.
The monastery prospered above ground as well. The Dormition Cathedral was built from 1073 to 1089 as Kyiv's second great Byzantine-inspired church, and the monastery became Kyivan Rus' intellectual centre, producing chronicles and icons, and training builders and artists.
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Monasterio de las Cuevas de Kiev
15 Lavrska StA lavra is a senior monastery, while pecherska means 'of the caves'. The Greek St Antony founded this lavra in 1051, after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion. He and his follower Feodosy progressively dug out a series of catacombs, where they and other reclusive monks worshipped, studied and lived. When they died their bodies were naturally preserved, without embalming, by the caves' cool temperature and dry atmosphere. The mummies survive even today, confirmation for believers that these were true holy men.
The monastery prospered above ground as well. The Dormition Cathedral was built from 1073 to 1089 as Kyiv's second great Byzantine-inspired church, and the monastery became Kyivan Rus' intellectual centre, producing chronicles and icons, and training builders and artists.
According to legend, a man walked up the hill here, erected a cross and prophesied, 'A great city will stand on this spot.' That man was the Apostle Andrew, hence the name of Kyiv's quaintest thoroughfare, a steep cobbled street that winds its way up from Kontraktova pl to vul Volodymyrska, with a vaguely Montparnasse feel. Along the length of 'the uzviz' you'll find cafes, art galleries and vendors selling all manner of souvenirs and kitsch.
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Andriivs'kyi descent
Andriivs'kyi descentAccording to legend, a man walked up the hill here, erected a cross and prophesied, 'A great city will stand on this spot.' That man was the Apostle Andrew, hence the name of Kyiv's quaintest thoroughfare, a steep cobbled street that winds its way up from Kontraktova pl to vul Volodymyrska, with a vaguely Montparnasse feel. Along the length of 'the uzviz' you'll find cafes, art galleries and vendors selling all manner of souvenirs and kitsch.