Journey through the old Kiev.
Kiev is a city with interesting history, architecture and wonderful people. We bring our readers photos of old Kiev, which will allow you to make a most interesting journey and immerse yourself in the special atmosphere of Kiev of late XIX century.
1. St. Andrew’s Church
The Orthodox temple in honor of the Apostle Andrew.
2. Askold’s grave
In the 19th century, Askold’s grave was an elite necropolis, here were buried the rich and famous of Kiev.
3. Bratsk monastery
Orthodox monastery, was destroyed by the Bolsheviks.
4. The great Church of Pechersk
The main temple of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
5. Khreshchatyk Street
View of Kreschatik from Bessarabskaya square.
6. St. Vladimir’s Cathedral
One of the main churches of Kiev, the construction of which was timed to the anniversary of the Baptism of Kiev. Named in honor of Prince Vladimir the Baptist.
7. Far caves
Far or Theodosiev caves – the most ancient shrines of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
8. The Church of the tithes
The first stone Christian Church in Kyivan Rus’.
9. The iron Church
A unique structure of corrugated iron – it was built in St. Petersburg, after the structure was dismantled and sent to Kiev.
10. The Stock Exchange Building
The building was built in 1873 according to the project chief of Kiev architect Alexander Scilla.
11. Golden gate
One of the most important shrines of Kyiv, the monument of defensive architecture of Kievan Rus.
12. Roman Catholic Church of St. Alexander
The first Catholic Cathedral is the oldest Catholic Shrine, built on the territory of Kiev.
13. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
The unique monastic complex famous underground city of ancient Kievan monks.
14. The pastry shop of Vallberga
The merchant of the 2nd Guild in Kiev known to the landlord, the industrialist.
15. St Michael’s monastery
Michael’s Cathedral was one of the best monumental buildings of ancient Kiev.
16. General view of the Vladimir Cathedral
St. Vladimir’s Cathedral is famous for in it the relics of St. Barbara, St. Macarius.
17. The Kiev-Caves Lavra
General view of the legendary Lavra caves.
18. Hem
One of the oldest historical districts of Kiev.
19. Old town
View to Kiev from Alexander street.
20. View of the University of St. Vladimir
Imperial University Of St. Vladimir was founded on the basis of moved to Kiev Polish Kremenets Lyceum.
21. Kin-Sadness
Historical Park in the outskirts of Kiev.
22. Priorka
Suburban area of Kiev, eventually passed into the city limits.
23. Monument Bobrinsky
Monument to count Alexey Bobrinsky, founder of the sugar industry. Was dismantled in 1926.
24. The Monument Of The Baptism Of Rus
According to legend, on the site of the monument was the source where I was baptized the sons of Vladimir the Great.
25. The monument to Prince Vladimir
On a steep Bank of the Dnieper rises the figure of St. Vladimir.
26. The monument of St. Irene
In Kiev, the Grand Duchess Irina founded the first women’s monastery in the name of Holy great Martyr Irene.
27. The Church Of Mary Magdalene
The Church in the name of the first blagovestnyy of Christ’s resurrection.
28. Government offices
The complex of administrative buildings: the departments of the provincial Board, the Treasury chamber…
29. The University of St. Vladimir
One of the best in Kiev specimens of late classical architecture.
30. The Cathedral of the assumption
A majestic Church with an amazing history. The Central religious building of the Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
31. The Royal Palace
The only representative of Palace and Park architecture in Kiev.
