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10 Churches & Cathedrals in Kiev That You Shouldn't Miss
Having survived the Mongol Empire, WWII, Chernobyl, and Soviet rule, Kiev is the proud capital of the Ukraine. Filled with theaters, museums, religious sites, modern buildings and ancient ruins, the city of Kiev is the center of Ukrainian culture. The Monastery of the Caves, founded in 1015, and Saint Sophia Cathedral, founded in 1037, are both World Heritage Sites. The Museum of the Great Patriotic War, topped by the massive Motherland Statue, provides gorgeous views of the city below.
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1. St. Cyril's Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By jamesgN5262FD
It's a bit far from central Kiev, but can be reached through a walk through Babi Yar. Babi Yar is a beautiful park with a dark history. It's about a 30min walk through the park from metro to St Cyril's. Make sure you find the correct entrance - just walk around the wall until you find it, it's there. The frescos are absolutely amazing and vividly colored. You cab even go to the choir balcony and look down. There is a particularly moving fresco up there of the transmission of the holy ghost. The cashier lady was kind and spoke English. The attendant inside did not speak English, but was very helpful and turned all these lights on to help better see the frescos.
2. Church of the Resurrection
3. Peace Temple Church
4. Church Of Prince Vladimir
5. Saint Sophia Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,278 reviews
The cathedral was built over nine centuries and is a great example of Byzantine and Ukrainian Baroque architecture. The interior contains mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 11th century.
6. The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,739 reviews
Built by Kiev monks back in 1051, this striking building is the most holy place in the Ukraine. The caves on the property serve as burial grounds for monks.
Reviewed By timfH8872SN - Alpharetta, United States
This is not just a nice old cathedral. This is a HUGE complex of several cathedrals, chapels, dormitories for monks, and CAVES !! It's actually called the Monastery above the caves. It's about 1,000 years old, started by a couple of monks who lived in the caves along the Dnipro river, and it grew into this HUGE monastery complex that will take you ALL DAY to walk around and still only see half of it ! You can even go through tours of the many caves that are under it, where the monks used to live and do whatever monks do. The Cathedrals are ornate beyond belief....the carvings, the gold leaf, the size.....is incredible and breathtaking. I wasn't really excited about going to it, but my friend insisted, and I am very happy I went. It is called the Vatican of Eastern Europe, but I think it is bigger ! You won't believe this place. It is not boring. We saw a wedding being performed, monks walking around, etc. Also, the cafe is nice and a good place to try some authentic Borscht.
7. St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,535 reviews
Reviewed By 477margaretb - St Martin / St Maarten, Caribbean
Well worth a visit- lovely blue with golden domes, slightly flying buttresses and detailed colorful paintings of saints adorn the outside. The inside is quite ornate but rather busy.
8. St. Nicolas Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
9. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 675 reviews
Reviewed By hebunsirin - Antalya, Turkey
I was entering there where there was an Event for christian people so please watch out and be respectful in there. People still pray actively but they are quite okey for foreigners. I prefer for everyone to buy some soviniers, seller women were so nice people. Garden part is also suitable to sit well.
