Pecherska Lavra

Pecherska Lavra

monastery of the caves - used to be the Christians principality
Pecherska Lavra - monastery of the caves - used to be the Christians principality

Location: 

Kyevo-Pecherska Lavra, Kiev, Ukraine

Duration: 

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Journey: 

The Soviet heritage

personal highlights

  1. Pecherska Lavra: monastery of the caves (Orthodox Christian)
  2. Microminiatures: astonishing art only visible under the microscope
  3. Catacombs: eerie corridors with holy corpses illuminated by candles
  4. Pricing: buying an all-inclusive ticket plus paying for each attraction
  5. UNESCO: becoming the Christians principality in the 11th century

image sources

  1. Main Entrance Gate
  2. Candles @ Catacombs
  3. Ship @ Microminiatures
  4. Pater Noster Statue
  5. Great Lavra Bell Tower

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