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One of the most famous Kiev attractions, founded
in 1051 by monks Antoniy and Feodosiy for enchanting and expansion
of new religion - Christianity. The complex of Kiev-Pecherskaya
Lavra Monastery includes Nearby and Far-off caves , the Church of
the Savior on Berestove, Holy Trinity Gate Church, St Nicholas'
Church and the Great Lavra Belfry, the highest in Ukraine (96,6),
fully reconstructed Assumption Cathedral. The majority of the structures
is built in the Ukrainian Baroque style. The ensemble is organically
linked to the relief and forms a beautiful and majestic silhouette
of Kiev from the Dnipro river side.
Tour without museums includes panoramic tour in Kiev Pechersk
Preserve and visit to the Caves.
Tour with museums besides of panoramic tour in Kiev Pechersk Preserve
and Caves includes Museum of Treasures, Museum of Microminiature
and Bell Tower.
In 1990 Kiev-Pecherskaya Lavra Monastery was enlisted
into the UNESCO's World Heritage List .
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