Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
The Saint Virgin Mary of the Angels capuchin church
The Saint Virgin Mary of the Angels capuchin church was built in an unusual style of Tuscan Baroque at warden L. Kalynovskyy.
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Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
Transfiguration Cathedral and Walls
In 1624 the elder L.Kalinovskyi founded the Dominican monastery, which later, in the XVIII century. was added by the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
Ascension Monastery
An exquisite example of the Cossack Baroque, the Ascension Monastery, was erected in 1695-1700 by means of Hetman Ivan Mazepa.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
St. Michael's Church (Episcopal Court)
The Mikhailovsky Monastery complex is located in the center of the former detinets of Pereyaslav.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
The Cossack Church
Cossack Church of St. John the Divine (transported from the village of Ostryka), is located on the territory of the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
Sts. Florus and Laurus Convent of the Ascension
Sts. Florus and Laurus Convent has been known since the 16th century. In 1710 it was united with the Convent of the Ascension from the Pechersk area of Kyiv in connection with the construction of the Old Pechersk Fortress.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
St. Cyril’s Church
St. Cyril's Church is a unique monument of the sacral and fortification architecture of the 12th century.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
St. Andrew’s Church
St. Andrew’s Church was laid on Andriyivska Hill in 1744 by order of Russian Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great, after her visit to Kyiv.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
Vydubychi Monastery
The monastery was founded in Vydubychi in 1070 by Prince Vsevolod Yaroslavich in conformity with his vow to build a temple in case of his recovery from the wounds inflicted during hunting.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
Church of the Dormition of the Virgin “Pirogoshcha”
In 1132-1136, at the foot of Zamkova Hill, by order of Prince Mstislav, son of Volodymyr Monomakh, a Church of the Virgin “Pirogoshcha” was erected.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral was laid in 1108 by Kyiv Prince Sviatopolk Iziaslavich (Christian name Michael), grandson of Yaroslav the Wise, in the centre of the princely St. Demetrius Monastery known from the 11th century.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral
St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral was constructed during 34 years (1862-1896). It was decorated by celebrated painters.
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