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St. Sophia's Cathedral
An 11th-century cathedral of Kyivan Rus, its walls still shining with original mosaics and frescoes.
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- Every day
- Price
- Paid; a separate ticket for the bell tower
- Time Needed
- 1½ hours
- Address
- Volodymyrska Street 24, KyivDirections
- Getting There
- A 5-minute walk from Zoloti Vorota metro station.
Why Go
Yaroslav the Wise built the cathedral in the 11th century to rival Constantinople's Hagia Sophia. Behind its white baroque exterior, added centuries later, the old interior survives, with a golden mosaic of the Virgin praying over the altar and frescoes of Yaroslav's family. Climb the bell tower for views over the domes of the upper town.
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