Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kyiv, founded in 1011 by the Great Duke of Kyiv Vladimir the Great (958 - c. 1015).
It is the most ancient and fully preserved church of Eastern Europe. Inside the cathedral, there are plenty of well-preserved mosaics and frescos.
Related Images
Entrance to Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv
Interior of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv
Bell Tower of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv
Sophia of Kyiv, under the main dome
Fresco in the Saint Sophia Cathedral
St. Andrew's Church, Kyiv
References
- Saint Sophia of Kyiv Conservation Area, accessed 4 Nov 2021.
- UNESCO Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, accessed 4 Nov 2021.
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