An Orthodox monastery founded in the XI century on the site of a former pagan temple where rituals were performed in honor of Perun, Svarog, Khors and other deities of the ancient Slavic pantheon. The first church on the site of the future monastery was made of wood. At the beginning of the XII century, in honor of the victory over the Polovtsy, the laying of the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael began, at which a monastery was established. In the square in front of the temple is a sculptural group consisting of monuments to Princess Olga, Cyril and Methodius, the Apostle Andrew.
Address:
Triokhsviatytelska Street, 8, Kyiv
Phone:
+380 44 228 8720
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20.10.23
Jacques
Absolutely breathtaking... a must see on your next visit to Kiev...
19.10.23
Drifter
I visited just before the start of war, so my review is based on my experience at that time.
Another beautiful historic religious building in Kyiv. Definitely going to visit again when things return to normal.
21.04.23
The
One of my favorite churches in all of Europe. A masterpiece of architecture.
03.01.22
Ca2003o
This church is really one of the best churches in Ukraine and it is very beautiful. It has a very good sense of relief.??⛪️✨
04.10.21
Ivica
Nice place to visit. IT is a must. If you like walking and exploring, you will find this place very easy.
02.09.21
Marianna
Amazing piece of Ukrainian culture. Wish it would have more care for facades as they are great, however need a lot of work.
17.07.21
Sean
Beautiful. Definitely worth a look just to see all the artwork. It's mind-boggling. The priests chanting was very cool to listen to.
08.05.21
Ryan
I would question anyone who gave this less than a five star review. Spectacular and a must see when in Kyiv.
02.05.21
JENNIS
The blue walls and golden domes of the exterior are very picturesque. The interior is quite impressive as well, and it is interesting to compare the fresh paintings here with the much older paintings in the nearby St Sophia’s.
30.04.21
Nazik
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is a functioning Orthodox monastery in honor of Archangel Michael in Kyiv, the cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
The original church was built in 1108–1113 during the reign of the grandson o.. Read more »f Yaroslav the Wise, Prince Sviatopolk Izyaslavych of Kyiv. Cross-domed six-pillar church with three naves and one gilded dome. At the beginning of the XX century the church was seven-domed. It was destroyed in the 1930s and rebuilt in 1997-1998. The walls of the cathedral were decorated with mosaics and frescoes. It was one of the largest monasteries in ancient Kiev.
The Kyiv Orthodox Theological Academy, the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, the bell tower, as well as the Museum of the History of St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, located in the bell tower and the building of the Barbarian cells, are located on the territory of the monastery.
The Church of Archangel Michael served as the ancestral tomb of the Izyaslavych princes.
According to Reynold Heidenstein, Queen Anna Jagiellonian contributed to the construction of a church in Krakow, modeled on St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv.
12.03.21
Lex
Just another golden domed religious area located just a few hundred meters far from St. Sophia. Apart from being a nice example of eastern church architecture, it let's you look into the monastical life of orthodox monks - the monastery is still.. Read more » functional.
Just outside the monastery you may pay respect to the victims of the Russian- Ukrainian war.
09.01.21
Ojo
I was here too. Magnificent is the word best described it. The church golden domed could be seen from distance. The church has a large square at it front and inside is adorned with beautiful classical paintings. Even if one is not a Christian, it is .. Read more »place to visit to pictures and admire architecture master piece.
29.12.20
Zbigniew
Wonderful place. Architecturally beautiful and renovated building complex. It's nice to see a religious building in good condition and pleasing to the eye. Located in the very center. Close to other tourist attractive places. Very close to Київс.. Read more »ький фунікулер and then to the metro station Поштова площа (blue metro line). The same road to the Dnieper River.
06.11.20
Regan
Beautiful and unique Building. Impressive piece of Architecture. The soft pastel blue colour of the building illuminated in the sun. Definitely worth a visit.
09.10.20
Alina
A beautiful monastery, that was newly restored. Really impressive how much was done to support the protesters during Euromaidan revolution - Ukrainians will always remember it with gratitude. Peaceful atmosphere inside and nice territory. Take a walk.. Read more » to the Volodymyr’s Hill from here.
21.09.20
Yonathan
It's really nice and beautiful. Is one of the places you must go on kyiv, there is another cathedral in front of this one and also the view is really good.
10.09.20
Karolina
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is a functioning Orthodox monastery in honor of Archangel Michael in Kyiv, the cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
The original church was built in 1108–1113 by the grandson of Yaroslav the Wis.. Read more »e by the Kyivan prince Sviatopolk Izyaslavych on the basis of St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral. Cross-domed six-pillar temple with three naves and one gilded dome. At the beginning of the XX century the church was seven-domed. It was destroyed in the 1930s and rebuilt in 1997-1998.
03.09.20
Olena
This place is part of our History!
18.08.20
Ankitt
On bluffs over the right bank of the Dnieper, this working monastery dates from the 12th century and boasts a multi-domed cathedral and a bell tower.
The exterior architecture is from the middle of the 18th century and in an elaborate Baroque style,.. Read more » but the interior of the cathedral kept hold of its Byzantine design.
Sadly the building was torn down in the Soviet era when its art was moved to Moscow, but it would be reborn 70 years later.
Come by to see the sky blue walls capped with shining domes and the majestic view of the Knieper from the top of the bell tower.
The museum on the lower floors of the bell tower records the history of the monastery and the fate suffered by other religious monuments in the Soviet era.
15.08.20
Anthony
It's worth a visit to this restored building were as suggested by the locals.
14.02.20
David
This is said to have been the first church in the eastern Orthodox lands to have gilded domes, hence the name. It was extensively remodelled in the 18th century, but was demolished by the Soviets in 1934. It was restored in the 90’s after the f.. Read more »all of the Soviet Union. The blue walls and golden domes of the exterior are very picturesque. The interior is quite impressive as well, and it is interesting to compare the fresh paintings here with the much older paintings in the nearby St Sophia’s.
02.08.19
Shyam
The colour of the cathedral exactly matches the sky. That’s the reason they choose this colour to be closer to heaven. Brilliant and relevant. Inside it’s mesmerising. Also it’s different with no seats to sit, so services are made s.. Read more »tanding as part of respect. This cathedral was damaged/almost distorted once by Stalin, who want the people to be non believer of god. Second time it’s during WWII. That’s why interior is much smaller than outside due to several supports suporring the structure.
04.06.19
daryl
Really lovely place to visit. It is free to walk around, however if you want a guided tour or to find out more info there are additional charges to pay for these things. There are plenty of spaces and benches to sit and relax and reflect in these bea.. Read more »utiful surroundings. There is a note that states no photography, however everyone there were taking pictures and nobody was approached to stop.
16.09.18
Steve
It’s really worth visiting here when you’re in the city. On a sunny day the golden roof really is glistening in the sun and the blue walls stand out prominently against the greyness of the surrounding area. Outside the surrounding wall th.. Read more »ere’s a nice square where you can sit and watch the world go by, including on my visit a photo shoot for a wedding, with loads of impressive and other ornate buildings. There was a number of locals selling stuff outside the entrance in the wall but fortunately they weren’t bothersome at all so don’t let it put you off.
Once within the walls there’s a real sense of calm. There’s plenty of benches to sit and a nice walk around the grounds. There’s some other old buildings next to the main cathedral and a small ‘orchard’ which is pleasant in the sun.
Unfortunately I didn’t have time to venture inside the main cathedral but despite that it was well worth checking out and it’s no wonder that it’s one of the cities main sights.
4.9 / 88
