The monasteries of Kyiv

There are a lot of places revered religious. Among them are the monasteries of Kyiv, as Saint Michael's, Florovsky, Vydubitsky, Jonah. Built in 1108-1113 centuries

Michael's Cathedral was of particular importance to Kyiv because it was dedicated to the archangel Michael, patron saint of Kyiv. Presumably, the first temple with a gilded horse was Michael, hence its name — Michael's.

Holy Ascension Florovsky Monastery — a convent at the hem in Kyiv, founded in the early 16th century. Florovsky Monastery ensemble formed for two centuries, then you can see a building belonging to different eras and different styles. The oldest surviving building of the monastery is the Church of the Ascension, built in 1732.

Vudubickiy — one of the oldest in Kyiv (XIV), was founded by Yaroslavich Vsevolod, son of Yaroslav the Wise. He was a family monastery son Vsevolod, Vladimir Monomakh and his descendants, was the center of social life in Kyiv. The monastery of the necropolis, which are buried many prominent figures of science, the arts and public figures, mostly 19th century.

Holy Trinity Jonah Monastery — Orthodox monastery in Kyiv. Founded in the 60th years of the 19th century. Vydubitsk Monastery Archimandrite Jonah. Since 1935, the monastery was in newly founded Botanical Garden.

During the tour you will visit the main temples of the monastery to hear the details of their origin and development.