St. Andrew's Church

Eastern Orthodox Church · Kyiv ·

St. Andrew's Church

Eastern Orthodox Church · Kyiv ·

Elizabethean Baroque church by Bartolomeo Rastrelli.

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Andriivs'kyi descent, 23, Kyiv, Ukraine, 04070 Get directions

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"The Saint Andrew's Church is a major Baroque church located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The church was constructed in 1747–1754, to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The church is part of the National Sanctuary "Sophia of Kiev" as a landmark of cultural heritage!" - Sekretniy Dvorik

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St. Andrew's Church

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"St. Andrew's church, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The Saint Andrew's Church is a major Baroque church located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The church was constructed in 1747–1754, to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The church is part of the National Sanctuary "Sophia of Kiev" as a landmark of cultural heritage!"

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St. Andrew's Church

M/s Super H.

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This church has recently been restored inside and is now open to the public. The church is as beautiful inside as it is outside. I recommend visiting it at least once.So many beautiful churches and cathedrals around Kiev, and this is definitely one of the most beautiful one. The colors stick out so much, and it also reminded me of some churches in Russia!A magnificent church on the top of a hill - breathtaking views and very-very old decorations inside!We bought our ticket thinking we could enter the church but it is currently shut. The views over the rest of Podil are excellent so it might be worth the ticket price if you like views and photography.The church is beautiful. We could not enter inside, once it was under maintenance. But its definitely worth going in there, you will have such a wonderful view from Kyiv. Its totally worth it.

Ahmet Özkan Ö.

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The story of this church, named after St. Andrew, one of Jesus' apostles, dates back to ancient times. After Jesus' death, St. Andrew came to the Black Sea coast and reached the hill where the church stands. At that time, the Black Sea stretched all the way to this point. Andrew erected a cross on the hill, and according to legend, the Black Sea receded to its present location, and the city of Kiev was founded on this site.

Eric W

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I visited just before the start of war, so my review is based on my experience at that time. One of the most beautiful churches in Europe, imo. Set in an amazing setting. Visit at night if you can as the lights make it even more spectacular.

Daniel B.

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Of all the architectural marvels I've encountered in my travels, St. Andrew's Church in Kyiv holds a special place in my heart. The sheer beauty and significance of this structure is unrivaled. One day, when peace graces Ukraine again, I eagerly await my return to Kyiv, where I will stand in front of this magnificent building, celebrating with a heartfelt visit and a smile. Such places serve as reminders of the timeless beauty and resilience in our world. Similarly, with two decades of experience in personal training, I've come to appreciate the dedication it takes to craft something exceptional, whether it's a historic monument or one's own well-being. For those seeking to shape their own enduring legacies, be it physical or mental, guidance can make all the difference.this building guided me many times as it light up the kyiv nights sky and inspired me to think and plan many action steps in my life. I hope more of you will also benefit from the magical energy of St. Andrew's one day soon 🙏🏻🌆🏰🌟💪🏼

Stephanie S.

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The Cathedral is truly beautiful, if you enjoyed the Vatican city then you will like this place. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is no photography inside, and there are lots of stern looking ladies sitting inside that will stare at you in you get your phone out. There are also a few beautiful artifacts, such as the image of Mary made from painted Easter Eggs. There is a scale model of ancient Kyiv with a free speaker in multiple European languages that last about seven minutes. There were tours available but only in Ukrainian/Russian on an adhoc basis. The Bell Tower provides views across the city. Watch out for the metal post about ten steps up. You quickly realise that you need to duck to avoid it. The steps are not crazy small, and they are broken up by the viewing platforms. The tower in Princes Street in Edinburgh is much tighter and busier than when I went in late December, but until you get to the first viewing platform the steps do get quiet small. A combined ticket was 200, roughly 6 euros in Dec 2018.

ina T.

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Nice church but the area surrounding the church is amazing. There are several viewpoints over the city and Andreievskyii Spusk is just a beautiful artsy street, probably it is the Ukrainian Montmartre. Lost of artists and handcrafts for sale, a few art-galleries, cute cafes and nice restaurants

Jay N.

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One of the most beautiful churches in Kyiv. It is located in z very interesting and historical places, Andriivskii descent. The history of this place and this church is very interesting. Right close to the church you would be able to find an art market and through it you would be able to get right to the city center. Besides, lots of different events occur there, so you might be happy to get just in the middle of the Caucasian week or right on the Lazer show.

Lee S.

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Huge and beautiful building. Make sure you get a ticket from the little office before attempting to gain access. Unable to get inside, but I think it would be worth it just to walk around the outside. The views across Kyiv are stunning x