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The Pecherskaya Lavra | Cave Monastery
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The Pecherskaya Lavra: The Pechersk Lavra (Cave Monastery) in Kiev is one of the oldest monasteries in Eastern Europe , it is the spiritual centre and the most sacred place in the Ukraine , so it comes as no surprise that it is included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The Lavra itself was built more than a thousand years ago over a labyrinth of caves that run under the hillside that is now Kiev . Taking a candle each and walking through the narrow catacombs, one can see 123 saints that are preserved by the unique air composition and humidity, with many of the saints resting in glass coffins. The relics in the catacombs are worshiped by thousands of pilgrims from all over the world that pass through every year. Glancing away from the glass coffins, there are unique frescos preserved on the walls of the Labyrinth, painted by the monks some of which are almost 900 years old.During the occupation of Kiev by the Germany in the II World War, it was ordered that the bodies of the saints be exhumed and thrown into the Dnipro river. On loading the glass coffins, the first truck failed to start, so the coffins were taken to a second truck, which in turn also failed to start. It was reported that at this point the German guards allowed the coffins to be returned to the safety of the catacombs thinking there was some act of god at work.
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Address: Gryshevskogo street, Kyiv
Notes: Please be aware, there may be some restrictions due to religious ceremonies on some days. Open 09:30-18:00 7 Days
The Andrievski Church
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Andrievski Church: The Andrivski Church is situated on Andrievski Spusk in the Padol region of Kiev | Kyiv. also called the Andreevskaya it was built, as was the summer palace by order of Russian Empress Elizabeth. The Empress herself founded the church and entrusted architect Bartholomeo Rastrelli to design and construct the building, and was built between 1749-1754 under guidance of Ivan Michurin who was an architect from Moscow.
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Address: Mykhailivska Square, Kiev
Notes: Please be aware, there may be some restrictions due to religious ceremonies on some days. Open: 09:30-18:00 7 Days
Independence Square
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Independence Square, and Maidan Nezalezhnosti, is the central square in Kiev, this is where the Parades, concerts, festivals and other city festivals take place. In the square itself there are a total of six fountains and a Column standing 60 meters tall called the “Independence Column”. There is also a new underground shopping centre here with lots of shopping and the odd bar thrown in.
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Address: Independence Square, Kiev
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The Marinski Palace
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The Marinski Palace: The Marinski | Mariinsky Palace, started it's construction in 1752 at the request of Empress Elizabeth and was named in honor of the Russian Empress Maria, the wife of Tsar Alexander II, the palace was completed in 1755 and combines elements of Ukrainian and Russian Baroque styles. The architect, Bartolomeo Rastrelli was also responsible for designing the Summer Palace in St. Petersburg and also went on to design and build the Andrevski or St. Andrews Church in Kyiv. The imperial family resided here during their visits to Kyiv, and now government meetings with high-ranking foreign diplomats are held in the palace.
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Address: Gryshevskogo street, Kyiv
Notes:Please be aware, there may be some restrictions due to religious ceremonies on some days. Open 09:30-18:00 7 Days
The Bell Tower of Saint Cyril's and Cathedral of Saint Michael
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The Bell Tower Saint Cyril's and Cathedral of Saint Michael | Mykhailivska Ploshcha: Built in the12th century with its majestic golden domes, it is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe and one of many in Kiev. But unfortunately, in later times the Cathedral fell victim to the Soviet atheism campaigns of the regime in the 1930s. Then in 1991 through to 2001 the Cathedral was reconstructed in compliance to the original design.
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Address: Mykhailivska Square, Kiev
Notes: Please be aware, there may be some restrictions due to religious ceremonies on some days. Open: 09:30-18:00 7 Days
The Ancient Greek City of Khersones
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The City of Khersones: Within Sevastopol stands the ancient Greek City of Khersones or Kherson, which was founded in 421 BC and is a 5 minute taxi ride from the centre of town. (Recommended)
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Address:The City of Khersones, Sevastopol
Notes: Open: 09:00-20:30 7 Days
Ai-Petri - 1234 meters
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The Summit of Ai-Petri 1234 meters:
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Address: Nr. Yalta, Ukraine
Notes: Open: 09:00-19:00 7 Days
Livadiyskiy palace
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Livadiyskiy palace: Used by the Russian Govenment in the Cold War.
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Address: Nr. Yalta, Ukraine
Notes: Open: 09:00-18:00 7 Days
The Cave Monastery
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The Cave Monastery. This is one of two sites in the Crimea, where you can visit a Cave Monastery, dating back to the 7th and 8th Century.
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Address: Crimea, Ukraine
Notes: Open: 09:30-18:00 7 Days
Sudak
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Sudak
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Address: Crimea, Ukraine
Notes: Open: 09:00-19:00 7 Days
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