Saint Sophia Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine
Saint Sophia Cathedral features 13 cupolas with a central dome reaching 29 meters high and contains more than 260 square meters of mosaics from 1000 years ago.
The cathedral construction began in 1011 under Prince Yaroslav the Wise to celebrate his victory over nomadic tribes and establish Kyiv as a major religious center.
The interior walls display an extensive collection of original 11th-century frescoes depicting religious scenes, daily life, and portraits of Yaroslav's family members.
The cathedral opens daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages and a museum section displaying historical religious artifacts.
Medieval graffiti carved into the cathedral walls by visitors provide researchers with information about life in medieval Kyiv and early Slavic writing systems.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Ukrainian Baroque, Viĺnia Baroque
Part of: Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Website: https://st-sophia.org.ua/en/home
GPS coordinates: 50.45278,30.51444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:12
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