St. Sophia Cathedral
Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Type
- Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine
Visitor information
- Address: Volodymyrska St, 24, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01001
- Phone: +380 44 278 2620
People also ask
Why is St. Sophia Cathedral famous for?
Saint-Sophia Cathedral is a unique monument of architecture and monumental art of the early 11th century having the biggest preserved collection of mosaics and frescoes of that period.
Is the St Sophia Cathedral in danger list?
In 1990 the ensemble of the St. Sophia Monastery was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In 2007, the St Sophia's Cathedral was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine. In September 2023, Kyiv was listed as a World Heritage "in danger" because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
How old is Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv?
St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv (Ukraine) was built in the 11th century and is the oldest stone Christian temple among all preserved in Eastern Europe.
Is St. Sophia Cathedral still standing?
Having been completed in 1050 the St. Sophia Cathedral or Cathedral of Holy Wisdom is one of the oldest churches in Russia still in use. The cathedral is obviously an important spiritual centre of the city in addition to being a major tourist attraction.