Marinskii Palace
Golden Gate
In the first half of the 11th century, the nomadic Pecheneg tribe began to attack the Ukrainian populace living in the border regions of the Ukrainian state of Kyivan Rus. And, in the year 1036, the Pechenegs approached Kyiv itself, stopping just before the city ramparts. It is said that the Ukrainian sovereign of Kyivan Rus at that time, King Yaroslav the Wise, was extremely distressed at seeing this enemy encampment just outside his great city. Knowing it would not be an easy task to rout the Pechenegs, it is said that he prayed fervently to the Blessed Virgin Mary, promising her that he would build a church in her honor if he obtained victory in the difficult battle ahead. There was indeed a fierce battle for possession of the city of Kyiv; but, though the military might of the Pechenegs was great, King Yaroslav inflicted a devastating blow upon the army of the Pechenegs and virtually drove them off Ukrainian soil. Since it would also be necessary to protect this new part of the city with walls and ramparts, King Yaroslav ordered the construction of new fortifications. And, through these new walls and ramparts, he also ordered the construction of a strong main gateway - the Golden Gates. The church was ornamented with frescos, ceramics and woodcarvings. The gate itself was reinforced and decorated with metal. The entranceway could be closed off with heavy doors of oak panels bound together with sheets of gilded copper. The arch itself was crowned with notches and semicircular niches, an architectural feature peculiar to the architecture of Kyivan Rus. Outside, the structure was girded by a deep moat spanned by a drawbridge. The remains of the Golden Gates of Kiev one of Ukraine’s oldest surviving historical monuments stand in a small public park at the corner of Volodymyrska
Pirogovo - National Open Air Museum
This is something unique. Pirogovo is a huge territory of about 1 square mile (1.5 sqkm) where from all over Ukraine original ancient buildings have been brought and rebuilt again. For everybody who is interested in Ukrainian life of the past with emphasis on how the ordinary rural population has lived this is a must see.
Kievo-Pecherska Lavra
The Pecherskaya Lavra monastery was founded in 11 century. The building continued in for about 9 next centuries. The name Pecherskaya comes from the word “peshera” (cave) which were situated there. The monks used to live in these caves before the monastery was built. And Lavra is a noble name, which was mostly given to big and significant monasteries. The architectural ensemble of the monastery even today makes the great impression. In the sunny day the blinks of many domes and belfries are blinding the eyes - thus singlasses are a must 
Andriivsky Spusk
Andriivsky Spusk was the “short-cut” from Upper City to Podol district, the name is known from XVIII century. Andriivska Church was founded by Queen-Emperor Elizabeth Petrovma in 1744 and was built in 1753 by V.Rastrelli. In accordance to the legends the Dnieper hills were visited and distinguished by Andriy Pervozdanny. Nowadays Andriivsky Spusk is a all-year round exhibition place for arts, craftsworks, decorations, souvenirs; you can also witness live perfomances of musicians and actors. The whole street is highly repreresnted by art galleries and studios, restaurants (i.e. Za dvumya Zaytshami), cafes, shops. Worth noting a theatre and unique museums - Museum of M.Bulgakov, author of “Master and margarita” and Museum of the Street, i.e. Andriivskiy Spusk in historical pictures and photos from that times till now
The Saint Vladimir Cathedral
The authors of the original project are architects I. Strom (Saint-Petersburg) and P. Sparro (Kiev). Later it was thoroughly processed by the architect A. Beretti. The cathedral was dedicated to the “Baptist Of The Russia” the Saint Prince Vladimir. The exterior and the interior of the cathedral is conducted in Byzantian style as the ancient Russian churches in the time of St. Vladimir and Yaroslaw Mudriy were. The Cathedral was founded in the year of 1862 ãîäó, but it’s building lasted about 30 years due to the technical problems and was finished in. Solemn consecration of a cathedral has happened on the 20th of September 1896 at the presence of emperor Nikolay the second and empress Elizabeth. Vladimirskiy cathedral is the traditional for Russian architecture six-columned temple with seven domes. The facade is decorated with mosaics (work of the artist A. Frolov). On the massive bronze doors there are relief images of the princess Olga and the Saint Vladimir. The Saint Vladimir cathedral is the great example of synthesis of art and architecture. It is famous mostly due to its unique paintings. The outstanding Russian and Polish painters such as V. Vasnetsov, M.Vrubel, M. Nesterov, P. Svedomskiy, V. Kotarbinskiy. The history of Russian Orthodox Christianity is immortalized on walls of the Cathedral. The iconostasis is made of smoky-gray karrara marble. The interior is decorated with multi-colored marbles from Italy, France, Belgium, Russia and Spain. The mosaic floor is also made of marble. The Vladimir cathedral at once has drawn an attention of the contemporaries. There were a lot of disputes about Its art advantages, but nobody challenged that it is a great treasure of Russian art and architecture.
Sofiyskiy Sobor
Founded in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav, Sophia is the biggest building of anceint Kyiv and was the main temple of Kievan Rus and was the site where Kyiv princes were crowned The outside was rennovated in the 18th century but the painting of the interior has been unchanged since the 11th century. There are some nice paintings and frescoes within. The best place from which to see the cathedral is from the belfry’s third level. Entrance to the cathedral area costs 2 hryvnia. To go into the cathedral itself is I think 12 and to go up the belry is another 3.
Founded in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav, Sophia is the biggest building of anceint Kyiv and was the main temple of Kievan Rus and was the site where Kyiv princes were crowned The outside was rennovated in the 18th century but the painting of the interior has been unchanged since the 11th century. There are some nice paintings and frescoes within. The best place from which to see the cathedral is from the belfry’s third level. Entrance to the cathedral area costs 2 hryvnia. To go into the cathedral itself is I think 12 and to go up the belry is another 3.
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