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Saint Sophia Cathedral

24 Vladimirskaya str, Kiev, Ukraine
Ranked #3 of 75 attractions in Kiev
4.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: The cathedral was built over nine centuries and is a great example of Byzantine and Ukrainian Baroque architecture. The interior contains mosaics and...... more » Owner description: The cathedral was built over nine centuries and is a great example of Byzantine and Ukrainian Baroque architecture. The interior contains mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 11th century. « less
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

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

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Kyiv, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

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

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

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. More

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See 4 more reviews by KarinLarsson for Kiev
Hertfordshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

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

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See 7 more reviews by Comberdown for Kiev
Newbury Uk
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

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

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Turku, Finland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

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

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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

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

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Kiev, Ukraine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

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

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Kiev, Ukraine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

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. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Costs about $6.50 to get in but well worth it. Spectacular and well kept the focal point is the Cathedral itself. Spend a couple of hours here at least. More

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