Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that two types of bricks were used in the construction of the Great Lavra Bell Tower?
Announcement
National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve changes its name
Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that the Economic Department of the Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra followed the novelties in the market of industrial equipment in the early 20th century and tried to implement them in the Monastery?
Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra lived under the curfew for some time? This regime was introduced in Pechersk Fortress in the 18th century and extended to the Monastery.
Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that in summer 1928 there appeared the idea to equip the radio station in the State Historical and Cultural Preserve known as “All-Ukrainian Museum Town”, which was located on the territory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. In particular, the radio transmitter and cable were planned to be installed on the Great Lavra Bell Tower.
Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Did you know that Kyiv-Pechersk Monastery served as the prison for detainees at times. The arrestees were sent to Kyiv by the Russian Imperial Secret Chancery.
To the attention of the visitors!
Due to the restoration works of the Gate Church of the Trinity, the central entrance to the Preserve will be closed from 16.11.2020 to 24.12.2020. To enter the territory of the Preserve, please, use Economic Gate from Lavra Lane.
