St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery
Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Monastery in Kyiv, Ukraine
Visitor information
- Address: Triokhsviatytelska St, 8, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01601
- Phone: +380 44 228 8720
- Official website: https://www.archangel.kiev.ua/
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Where is St. Michael's Golden-Domed monastery located?
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is a functioning monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The monastery is located on the right bank of the Dnieper River on the edge of a bluff northeast of the Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Who is the Archangel Michael in Kiev?
Michael is the patron of Kyiv. As early as the 16th century, St. Michael the Archangel appeared on the coat of arms of Kyiv. But in 1969, during the regime of the Soviet Union, the authorities replaced his figure with chestnut leaves.
Does the Great Gate of Kiev still exist?
1982 saw the gate being completely reconstructed to celebrate Kiev's 1500th anniversary. Though some art historians were unhappy with the reconstruction due to no solid evidence existing for the appearance of the original gates, they still stand today.
What is the most famous building in Kiev?
Saint-Sophia Cathedral, located in the historic centre of Kyiv, is one of the major monuments representing the architectural and the monumental art of the early 11th century.