Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe. The neighbors of the country are Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. Ukraine has recently been one of the popular destinations for vacation. Ukrainian cities such as Lviv, Kiev and Odessa are among the most visited places for vacation. If you want to make a tour to Ukraine, the first city you should visit must be the capital Kiev.
A Guide to Cathedrals and Churches in Kiev
Hello everyone from the capital of Ukraine, Kiev. Yes, if you are reading this article, your trip to Kiev is close. Let’s say you are going to a great city.
Kiev is known for being the capital of Ukraine as well as being the largest city. However, this situation should not worry you in terms of transportation. Kiev is a place where you can walk a lot using the minimum of vehicles possible. Except for a few places, everywhere is very close to each other.
Kiev is a city of domes. More than 900 churches and cathedrals have been built since the Russian era. For this reason, Kiev is known as the city of churches and cathedrals by everyone. You may not like visiting religious buildings. However, since the churches and cathedrals in Kiev are very colorful compared to European architecture, they will give you a complete visual feast.
Cathedrals in Kiev
- Saint Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery
Saint Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery is open for worship. The combination of its deep blue color and the splendor of the golden domes has become a very magnificent structure. Entrance is free.
- Saint Sophia’s Cathedral
Saint Sophia’s Cathedral is one of the symbols of Kiev. The cathedral was built in the 11th century. This historical religious building was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990. On the other hand, Saint Sophia’s Cathedral is one of the seven wonders of Ukraine. We shouldn’t be surprised that the cathedral has become the symbol of Kiev.
Religious Buildings in Kiev
- Pechersk Lavra
Pechersk Lavra is the oldest center of worship in Ukraine. The monastery consists of 18 churches, 6 of which are underground. Therefore, the monastery has quite a large area. If you want to visit all of them one by one, you can spare half a day. Some of them have an entrance fee. If you want to visit the cave, it is free, but if you cannot stay in closed and narrow areas, you may have difficulty breathing. Mummified religious people await you inside. Their entire body is not visible, but some have their hands or feet left out. Our recommendation is that you should definitely experience this different atmosphere.
- Saint Volodymyr’s Cathedral
Saint Volodymyr’s Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Prince Vladimir, who made Christianity the official state religion and baptized Russia. Saint Volodymyr’s Cathedral is another famous religious building in the city. We recommend that you go to this cathedral in the afternoon so that you can watch the ritual.
- Saint Andrew’s Church
St Andrew’s Church was built in the middle of the 18th century. The church is located on Andreas Hill, one of the oldest streets in Kiev. Entrance fee to this church is 20 Girivna for adults and 5 Girivna for students.
After your trip to Kiev…
You should choose Borispil Airport for your flight to Kiev. You can easily find flights to this airport from Turkey.
Travelers who will return to Istanbul after their trip to Kiev can rent a car at Istanbul Airport and continue their travel easily.
Travelers who will return to Ankara by air after visiting the places to visit in Kiev can rent a car at Ankara Esenboğa Airport and prefer a comfortable transportation option for their next trip.
Travelers who will return to Izmir after discovering the places to visit in the Kiev Travel Guide can rent a car at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
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