Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, A spiritual journey through ancient mummified monks

21 Ivana Mazepy, Kyiv

The scale of the monastery is very magnificent

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Introduction

Another UNESCO World Heritage site in Kiev was built in 1051, and it is the core of the Eastern Orthodox "Rome". The monastery area is divided into upper and lower parts. Besides churches, the upper area also has five museums exhibiting miniature artworks, Ukrainian decorative arts, ancient jewelry, theater, music and film exhibitions, and printed materials. The lower area is a peaceful resting place for Eastern Orthodox monks, and as the cave temperature is low, the bodies dry easily. When visiting the monk cemetery area, tourists should avoid the pilgrimage processions and candles, women should wear headscarves and long dresses, and men should not wear shorts or tank tops (T-shirts, etc.).

Address

21 Ivana Mazepy, Kyiv

Opening hours

Repair Yard Area: 8:00-19:00 in summer, 9:00-18:00 in winter, last admission 1 hour before closing.
Miniature Art Museum: 9:30-13:30, 14:30-19:00, closed on Tuesdays.
National and Decorative Art Museum: 10:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays.
Antique Museum: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-16:45, closed on Monday, and the last Friday of each month.
Theater, Music and Film Museum: 9:30-17:30, closed on Tuesdays.
Printing Museum: 10:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays.

Transportation

You can take the M1 red metro line to the Arsenalna station (Арсенальна / Arsenalna), then exit and turn left (south), take bus No. 24 or tram No. 38 at the bus stop, get off at the second stop, and walk about 200 meters south to the ticket office of the Cave Monastery.