In the future on that place was founded city Kiev that became religious centering of old Russia. Old Kiev has many monuments of history such as Golden gate as seen in the above picture, Kievo-Pecherskay Lavra, Sofievskiy cathedral, Andreyvskay church, also seen above, and many, many others. It is a great monument of history and medieval architecture. Kievo-Pecherskay Lavra is one of the famous places of the Ukraine and World. All churches of Lavra inside are decorated with different pictures and illustrations.
Many icons are masterpieces of art.
On territory of Lavra archeologists have found many underground caves and tunnels. It was a place where monks lived which have built and found men s monastery. At the present time, on the territory of Lavra locates active Orthodox men s monastery. Kiev is a great place for tourists. Welcome to our Kiev.