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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Ukraine > Saint Sophia Cathedral | |
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Saint Sophia Cathedral Description The outstanding Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev dates back to 1037 when the foundations were laid under the orders of Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The impressive cathedral is characterised by its 13 domes (cupolas) that dominate the skyline and the ornate, gold-topped dome of the Saint Sophia Bell Tower. Inside, much of the Byzantine interior is intact and the cathedral is famous for its 11th century mosaics and frescoes. There is now a museum on the site detailing the cathedral’s spiritual and intellectual influence in the region and how it contributed the spread of the Orthodox faith across Russia from the 17th to the 19th century. Saint-Sophia Cathedral and the related monastic buildings were declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. Transportation Air: Boryspil International Airport, Kiev. Rail: Train: Kiev Station. Road: Bus: Public services from Kiev Central Station. Contact Addresses Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Monastery, 25 Sichnevogo Povstannya st., 01015 Kiev, Ukraine Tel. (+ 380 44) 254 2257 Website: www.lavra.kiev.ua Ukraine - Map 
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