Tour of the temples and monasteries of Kiev

In ancient times Kiev was similar to Jerusalem. After adopting Christianity, Kiev became an important religious center for many people. Kiev tourism includes visiting to famous temples and churches.

During the tour you will see the best Religious Sights. Tour price is $ 150 for 2 people including the necessary transfers. Duration of excursion consist of 3 hours.

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Skeet Lavra monastery

Monastery is one of the most famous sights within religious tours. Skeet Lavra is located in a forest near Kiev Goloseevskaya desert. From 18 to the 19th century the monastery was home to monks in ascetic type of life. In the mid-19th century the monastery was given to the Metropolitan of Kiev. Laura Skeet is associated with the names of many priests and saints. Among them are Saints Filaret and Peter Graves, Metropolitans of Kiev and Galicia, Reverend Parthenius Kiev, Alexia Holoseievski. Many of them lived a hidden life in the desert Golosiyivska and dedicated their lives to religion.

St. Cyril’s Church

Cyril Church is an integral part of sightseeing tour is connected with religion. St. Cyril’s Church is situated on the street Frunze 103.

Prince Vsevolod of Chernigiv is the founder of the monastery in 1139. Monastery was dedicated to the patron deity and saint to Cyril of Alexandria. The monastery was closed in 1786. The monastery became a hospital. Hospital rooms were located in the monastic cells. In 1860 the monastery was restored and reconstructed. In this period, 12th century frescoes have been found there. 800 m2 of old frescoes were restored by professionals. Some icons of the iconostasis and wall paintings and were made by M. Vrubel at the end of the 19th century. He was famous Russian artist.

Church of St. Cyril became a branch of the Sofia Park with 1963. It was only in 1993, service was resumed in the church.

St. Andrew’s Church

St. Andrew's Cathedral in Kiev - the Orthodox Church dedicated to St. Andrew. The uniqueness of St. Andrew's Church in Kiev is expressed in an unusual location and architecture. As part of the Kiev tour, he will be interesting and its architectural style.

St Andrew's Church was built for Elizabeth Petrovna in the XVIII century. The Empress herself has laid the foundation stone of the church. Many famous artists and architects worked on the interior of the church. Architect Rastrelli and A. Antropov artist participated in the creation of the church appearance. Unfortunately the death of Elizabeth prevented the final completion of church building. Several subsequent reconstructions greatly changed the original image of the church.

And in 1968 the church became a museum. But in the 70 years of the 20th century Rastrelli plans were discovered. This has helped to completely restore the church.

St. Michael’s Monastery

List of Kiev sightseeing and includes St. Michael's Monastery. The monastery is located on St. Michael's Square in front of St. Sophia Cathedral. Golden domes of the monastery make it more majestic. For 9 centuries the monastery was restored, reconstructed and repaired many times. Partially destruction of the monastery took place in 1930. And in 1937 Bolsheviks destroyed the monastery completely. Fully restoration of the monastery took place between 1997 and 2000. Inside the monastery there are a lookout, beautiful icons and frescoes.

St. Sophia’s Cathedral

St. Sophia’s Cathedral is situated on Vladimirskaya 24, Street. Cathedral on Thursdays is always closed. Construction of the cathedral was completed in the 11th century. During this period it was a powerful complex. Inside the building you will see the mosaics and frescoes, many of which have been restored. There is sarcophagus, where the remains of Yaroslav the Wise lie and his wife.

To order the tour you can call the phone number 278 7662 or 279 2256. You will not regret if you visit the beautiful church. This tour costs 80 UAH.

St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral

St. Volodymyr’s Cathedra is located on T. Shevchenko 20 Street. Beautiful temple was built for 34 years. In 1986 the Cathedral was officially lit. And Tsar Nicholay II was present at the event. Inside the walls of the church are painted by different artists who used bright colors and paint. The paintings were made in the Byzantine style.

The Lavra

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is one of the first of the founding of monasteries in the Russian land. Laura word means a monastery, and Pechersk is a cave. Pechersk Lavra is the oldest monastery, which many pilgrims and monks visit. This is one of the most important sightseeing places. The building is often burned, but always recovered. Now Pechersk Lavra is a UNESCO World Heritage. The monastery often visited by tourists.

The caves are narrow and small. Their length is several hundred meters, and its depth reaches 20 meters. There are embalmed the coffins of the monks. Many of the monks had dug themselves into the cave and left them to live forever. They left a small opening for food and water.

Caves are a sacred place and women have to wear a headscarf. In the church sold scarves. Apart from Pechersk Lavra caves you can visit the Assumption Cathedral, museum, cemetery, graves, and various churches. In the church visitors can climb the tower, where you will see a magnificent view of the surroundings? This is a great place holds great historical past.

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