The oldest cathedral in Kiev is really quite beautiful, both inside and out. Very difficult to visit as a foreigner since all the plaques are in Ukrainian.You can pay extra for the English guided tour (which don't run very often), but I did not want to do it because it's 90 minutes, I believe. However, it's a nice area to... More

Magnificent place! Just enjoy the spirit and the atmosphere inside the Cathedral

Beautiful church in the centre of Kiev. From the bell tower you get a nice view over the city, but it was unfortunately not open when we were there.

Fabulous lilac blossoms scented the air. Worth spending time just sitting in the grounds and admiring the view

Pleasant peaceful area in the city. Bell Tower gives good views. Interior not quite as stunning as the exterior suggests

The preserved frescoes are amazingly beautiful and I was delighted to get to see them in real. However my visit would have been better if I had placed my camera in my bag before going in. It's forbidden to take photos inside and because I knew that, I shut my camera but left it hanging on my neck. Once inside,... More

Very interesting and extremely peaceful. The Catheral is magnificent and well worth a visit.

One of the ancient buildings that still alive in Kiev. You have to feel the smell of centuries.

The shots of the St Sofia bell tower are taken from the Mykhaylivska Church bell tower on the opposite end of the street. It costs some 1.5 dollars to go up and enoy the view.