Top sigths of Ukraine
Kiev Pechersk Lavra is one more irreplaceable symbol of Kiev. This is a large complex of religious buildings, the history of which starts in 1051. This is the year when monks started transforming caves into monasteries and temples. It took as long as nine centuries to turn an empty space on the right bank of the Dnepr River into a beautiful complex of magnificent churches and monasteries. Kiev Pechersk Lavra suffered great damage during the years of World War II, for example, the reconstruction of the Uspensky Cathedral was finished only in 2000. Nowadays, this magnificent complex has not only religious but also great cultural importance as many of its buildings are true architectural landmarks. … OpenChapters of the guide to Ternopil
Travel guide to Ternopil
In the immediate surroundings of the city, there is St. Nicholas Church that was built at the initiative of the local Armenian diaspora in the middle of the 16th century. This church is a striking example of the Renaissance style. It had been constantly rebuilt and complemented with new architectural elements until the 18th century. When the Armenian community left this place in the middle of the 18th century, the … Open
Ternopil sightseeing
One of the most important events in the history of Ternopil took place in 1672. The Turkish conquerors invaded the territory of the city and destroyed most of the buildings and fortifications. Then, Ternopil had long been abandoned. The city started to be restored only in the second half of the 18th century. Invaluable architectural monuments that you can admire today were built in the 18th-19th centuries. In the … Open