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  • Pecherska Lavra

    monastery of the caves - used to be the Christians principality

    Location: 

    Kyevo-Pecherska Lavra, Kiev, Ukraine

    Duration: 

    Thursday, October 8, 2015

    personal highlights

    1. Pecherska Lavra: monastery of the caves (Orthodox Christian)
    2. Microminiatures: astonishing art only visible under the microscope
    3. Catacombs: eerie corridors with holy corpses illuminated by candles
    4. Pricing: buying an all-inclusive ticket plus paying for each attraction
    5. UNESCO: becoming the Christians principality in the 11th century

    image sources

    1. Main Entrance Gate
    2. Candles @ Catacombs
    3. Ship @ Microminiatures
    4. Pater Noster Statue
    5. Great Lavra Bell Tower