- The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra - Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a unique monastery complex, which is included in the UNESCO world heritage list and is one of the seven wonders of Ukraine. Attracting tourists and Orthodox pilgrims alike, it was visited by more than 43 millions of tourists from all over the world.
- English-speaking private guide
- Complimentary hotel pickup
- Exclusive tour of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra’s caves
- Admission to Mykola Siadrystyi Micro Miniatures Museum (optional visit)
- Admission on the territory of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra museum
Explore the origins of the eldest and most significant Orthodox religious institution, a principal destination for Orthodox devotees. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a distinctive group of monastic structures, is recognized on the UNESCO world heritage list and considered one of Ukraine’s seven wonders.
The monastery’s distinct caverns are remarkable subterranean human-made systems. The National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve’s Near and Far Caves are underground architectural, archaeological, historical, and cultural marvels. They were carved into the lofty Dnipro hillsides at depths of 5 to 15 meters.
Buried in these caverns are relics of the Lavra’s ascetic monks who resided there from the 11th till the 15th century. It was in the Far Caves, home to the relics of 49 saints, that the history of the monastery originated…
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