Bell tower of Saint Sophia Cathedral
Bell tower of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Bell tower at Volodymyrska Street, Kyiv, Ukraine
The 76-meter tall bell tower consists of four tiers that narrow upward, topped with a golden dome and decorative baroque ornaments along its walls.
Built between 1699 and 1706 under Hetman Ivan Mazepa's patronage, the tower underwent major reconstruction by architect Johann Gottfried Schädel from 1744 to 1748.
The bell tower represents Ukrainian Baroque architecture and contains intricate sculptural decorations featuring angels, flowers, masks, and eagles integrated into its limestone walls.
The ground level features a vaulted passage leading to Saint Sophia Cathedral grounds, with spiral stairs inside the northern wall providing access to upper levels.
The Mazepa Bell from 1705, the largest bronze bell preserved in Ukraine, remains in the second tier of the tower.
Location: Kyiv
Location: Volodymyrska Street, Kyiv
Founders: Ivan Mazepa
Architects: Gottfried Schädel, Pavel Sparro, Fedor Solntsev
Architectural style: Ukrainian Baroque
Height: 76 m
Website: http://sophia.sophiakievska.org/uk/node/16
GPS coordinates: 50.45282,30.51538
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:33
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