St. Sophia's Cathedral

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.

15.10.23 Kyrylo

Historical place. UNESCO heritage. Nice view from top (need to use stairs).

08.09.23 Dita

An amazing place. If you have time to vist just one chuch/cathedral/monastery in Kyiv, go to St Sophia. So beautiful and full of history.

29.06.23 Nataliia

Tramendous historical place to visit, built in the 11th century. Several buildings with excibitions and fresco on the religious topics. I would advise to explore it with the guided tour and buy souvenirs. As I was born in this city, I have visited it.. Read more » many times. Attached are 2 old historical photos that I liked and my photos :)

13.02.22 HISTRO

Most valuable part is the bell tower, when u on top could really enjoy the view. Also the main church is worth to visit. And others just so so.

13.02.22 Stevche

St. Sophia's Cathedral (also called Saint Sophia Cathedral) is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ukraine and was awarded the important status in the 1980s. It is constructed in 1037 and is named for Hagia Sophia. It's o.. Read more »ne of the oldest and most jaw-dropping of Kiev's impressive churches. Beautiful murals, ancient mosaics, and frescoes adorn the interior. Enjoy the views over the city form the bell tower. Tours are available.

04.01.22 Anastasia

Big complex of churches and museums with a panoramic view on a square. Highly recommend to visit the Bell tower (75m high), which is right on the main enter. It’ll cost 60 UAH and it’ll definitely worth it

18.12.21 MELİH

It has a breathtaking structure. Those who want to climb the bell tower will experience the feeling of height after the first floor. There's enough space upstairs on the first floor. The view is spectacular especially in the evenings and cristma.. Read more »s time. The cathedral is one of the oldest and best examples. Mysterious architecture is a marvel. It is already under UNESCO protection. Narrow doors, arched passages, wall frescoes take you on a journey through time.

04.12.21 Ivonig

The visit of the cathedral was a nice experience. We were a but disappointed by the side buildings / museum which didn't add too much value to the day (but are very cheap to access) but entering the main cathedrale Sainte-Sophia and going on top.. Read more » of the entrance tower was a wonderful experience. The inside of cathedrale is very rich in decoration and the view from the bell is astonishing.

10.11.21 Daniel

Come here to experience Byzantine Architecture and some history. Note that you are looking at a mishmash of time periods and styles in one “frame”. The faded and stylish drawings are the originals, the simpler style ones are much more rec.. Read more »ent renovation efforts. The QR codes directing to an online guide are helpful. Go upstairs to see an original, vivid old-style mosaic taken from another church before it was demolished. Visit the balcony and gaze down on the first floor, as the royals did at this very spot some 1000 years ago.

28.10.21 Nazik

A historical and fantastic place, being here - you are imbued with the strength, holiness and power of our princes and the saints who were here. A story that we must pass down from generation to generation. Pride. Power. Power. Holiness. It.. Read more »9;s all here in Sofia Kyiv. It is definitely necessary to visit here and feel this greatness !!! 👍

17.10.21 Marianna

Awesome historical place with great views to the city. You can climb really high there or stay at the second floor, both options are equally exciting and beautiful

09.09.21 Moni

All Kiev itself speaks for the people of this country - you can see their devotion and love for their God and religion. Architecture is their primary language, a beautiful one indeed! To see this thousand year old church and to learn about their mill.. Read more »ennial city organizing skills makes us, 21st century mortals wonder, how we will be present in the life of those people in a short 100 year from now? The Cathedral and the surroundings are beautiful, worth to immerse yourself to the atmosphere even for a short time!

28.07.21 David

Loved such a historic building. It is a great historical place to visit to see an such an important building for the history of Kyiv. Also has a great view

17.07.21 Tanya

Nice museum You should pay for entrance, still they have free tours within churches few times per day

13.07.21 Lu

Our visit to St Sophia Cathedral was extremely soured by this rude doorman. The cashier who sold us tickets didn’t provide any explanation of what each fee included, so we had no way of knowing that our “bell tower ticket” actually .. Read more »didn’t include a simple admission to the grounds. When we asked the doorman about this, he waved at us and then started lashing out at us, as if we were super dumb to ask a simple question. Is it so much to ask for someone to give a simple and calm explanation of what we are paying for? Ukrainian customer service has not yet made it out of the 90s, unfortunately.

14.06.21 giuseppe

This cathedral is really impressive. You can't expect about it height, so colossal. It is located in a huge square, where old people fought a very important civil war, then it is a very important point of interest. The architecture looks astonis.. Read more »hining, gold details, light blue and white walls.. really particular. You have to visit it once in your life.

14.05.21 John

Spectacular history of Christianity in Ukraine. It was a pleasure to see and walk through this ancient building.

29.04.21 Kateryna

I travel a lot so I've seen many beautiful cathedrals. But still St. Sofia impressed me to the bottom of my heart. Amazing antient place with gorgeous wall-paintings.

06.11.20 Regan

Impressive piece of architecture. Not a religious person but can’t not be impressed by this building. Detailed and complicated it’s sits proudly above the City. There is an impressive tower at the site entrance too.

22.09.20 John

What else to see in Kiev? The amazing St. Sophia Cathedral will be the best place for lovers of religious and historical monuments. The building was erected in the 11th century in the central part of the capital by order of Yaroslav the Wise. Later, .. Read more »the cathedral was rebuilt and given elements of the Ukrainian Baroque architectural style. Having visited the temple, you will see a large number of ancient frescoes, unique mosaic images, including the legendary mosaic called Our Lady of Oranta.

22.09.20 Sergiy

Great place, awesome energy of a millennium-old orthodox cathedral. Well-preserved and well-kept.

19.09.20 Chris

Best gardens in Kyiv. The cathedral and tower are nice to wander around as well.

09.09.20 Alessandro

Differently from the church of Saint Andrews, in Andreevski Descent, this is a real cathedral. Founded in 1037 (and finished 20 years later), it was the first Ukrainian site included in the Unesco World Heritage List since 1990 and it is, of course, .. Read more »one of Kiev's main touristic attractions.

24.08.20 Anthony

You enter through the bell tower which you can climb but make sure you are covered by the ticket options. Large green areas used for events.

21.08.20 Nishant

Another great place in Kiev for history buffs. Very well maintained and friendly staff.

20.08.20 Andriy

Must visit place, especially bell tower.

18.08.20 Ankitt

Also included in the same World Heritage Site, Saint Sophia’s Cathedral is Kiev’s oldest surviving church and has architecture and ornamentation dating back to the 1000s. Like the Pechersk Lavra it’s been elected one of the Ukraine.. Read more »’s Seven Wonders. The cathedral, famed for its 13 gilded domes, was initiated in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise whose sarcophagus is on display. You have to take your time shuffling around the interior because of the sheer quantity of medieval frescos and mosaics that have survived since the cathedral was built. The pinnacle is the Orans of Kiev icon in the chancel vault, standing six metres high and depicting the Virgin Mary. In the monastic buildings there’s a museum showing medieval artefacts from the cathedral and a model of Kiev before it was annihilated by the Mongols in 1240.

12.08.20 Anna

This Vithantin Cathedral was built in 1036 by the Prince Yaroslav the Great. If you are interested in a history you are most welcomed to this place!

11.01.20 Lipsticks

I headed over to St. Sophia’s Cathedral, which was massive and enchanting, but also super dark, cold and fascinating. The nuns were everywhere to be found and the big entrance was really lovely, but the star of the show is the giant egg display.. Read more » upstairs. It’s a 15,000 painted egg mosaic made in about 10 years ago. The coolest part was that the artist enlisted the help of schoolchildren in order to paint all the eggs needed for the project.

08.08.19 Shyam

Amazing cathedral, its even more beautiful when seen from the bell tower. this make climbing the wooden steps of bell tower, worth it. Architectural beauty from inside out. the paintings depicted on the walls are something to be mesmerized with. the .. Read more »atmosphere is so clam, its wonderful to be there. The entrance is chargeable given it also attracts tourists, the fee is nominal at 60 UAH. have cafe and washrooms inside with beautiful garden. can spend hours if one wishes to.