Sophia Cathedral is one of the most famous monuments of Kievan Rus and the main attraction of the capital of Ukraine. This historical object was built in the 11th century, during the reign of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, and is one of the earliest illustrations of Byzantine architecture in Rus'.

The cathedral was built as a religious building and a place to store relics. It was named after Saint Sophia, the Mother of God of Wisdom. The building has survived to this day and has become a symbol of Kyiv.

One of the main ones in the temple is a mosaic image of the Mother of God - Oranta above the central altar. Kiev OrAnta is considered to be a pearl of mosaic culture.

Sophia Cathedral is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the main tourist places in Kyiv. The cathedral strikes with its beauty and luxury - its domes are covered with gold, and inside the building there are ancient frescoes and mosaics.

Today, St. Sophia Cathedral is not only a place for pilgrimage and prayer, but also the cultural center of the city. It hosts concerts, exhibitions and many other events. The magnificent architectural ensemble of St. Sophia Cathedral is a real treasure of Kyiv and a place that is definitely worth a visit.

YOU can choose the excursion "Sacred Kyiv" which includes 8 cathedrals: Hagia Sophia; Mikhailovsky Golden-Domed Monastery; Andrew's Church; St. Vladimir's Cathedral; Alexander Church; Church of St. Nicholas; Vydubitsky Monastery; Cyril's Church.