Saint Sophia Cathedral Overview
The outstanding Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev dates back to 1037 when the foundations were laid under the orders of Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The impressive cathedral is characterized by its 13 domes (cupolas) that dominate the skyline and the ornate, gold-topped dome of the Saint Sophia Bell Tower. Inside, much of the Byzantine interior is intact and the cathedral is famous for its 11th century mosaics and frescoes. There is now a museum on the site detailing the cathedral's spiritual and intellectual influence in the region and how it contributed the spread of the Orthodox faith across Russia from the 17th to the 19th century. Saint-Sophia Cathedral and the related monastic buildings were declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990.
Contact Addresses
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Monastery, 25 Sichnevogo Povstannya st., 01015 Kiev, Ukraine
Tel. (+ 380 44) 254 2257
Website: www.lavra.kiev.ua
Transportation
Air: Boryspil International Airport, Kiev. Rail: Train: Kiev Station. Road: Bus: Public services from Kiev Central Station.
Tourist Information
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mykhailovska Square 1, 01018 Kyiv, Ukraine
Tel: (44) 238 1777
Website: www.mfa.gov.ua
Intourist Travel Ltd
9 Princedale Road, Holland Park, London W11 4NW, UK
Tel: (020) 7792 5240
Website: www.intouristuk.com
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