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Founded in 400 the capital of Ukraine is a city rich in history and art. The period in which was the capital of the Russian state still retains many vestiges, the main one of which is the cathedral of St. Sophia, from green and gold domes, which started in 1037 and designed to emulate the splendor of the Byzantine churches, in his Internal are important and interesting mosaics and frescoes. Of particular interest to the market Bessarabsky and the historic district of the merchants where there is also a river port.

Lavra Monastery
Founded in the ninth century the monastery covers an area of 24 hectares that includes 102 buildings from XI to XX century. In 1990 the whole complex of Lavra was declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
During the visit you can admire the caves where they were hidden relics now preserved in the monastery with the crucifix, religious jewelry and paintings.