Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on the high hills of the right bank of the Dnieper rises majestically crowned with golden domes of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra - the inheritance of the Blessed Virgin, the cradle of monasticism in Russia and the stronghold of the Orthodox faith.

Pechersk Lavra Monastery was founded in the eleventh century and was built during the next nine centuries.

The name "Pechera" ("Pechersk") comes from the word "cave", which were found in this territory and in which the first monks settled. Lavra - that honorable title, which was given a very large and important monasteries.

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Kiev architectural complex of the monastery and today produces a tremendous impression. On a sunny day, the reflections of numerous domes and belfries blinding.

Most of the buildings of the Monastery dates back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and are excellent examples of Ukrainian Baroque style in architecture.

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra began its existence in 1051, frequent visitors to the cave monastery of becoming Prince Izyaslav, son of Yaroslav Mudriy, and Kiev to know who contributed to the construction of the temple ground and cells, when the caves were too tight for the rapidly growing number of monks.

The monks of the Kiev-Pechersk monastery and, above all hermits, different morality and asceticism. It is attracted to Laura educated and noble men.
The monastery became a kind of academy of Orthodox hierarchs. Prior to the XIII century, from among its monks in different limits of Kievan Rus was appointed 50 bishops.

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Kiev, playing a significant role in the unification of Eastern lands, being spiritual, social, cultural and educational center, Pechersk monastery enjoyed a deserved reputation not only in Russia but also in Poland, Armenia, Byzantium, Bulgaria and other countries.
Since 40-ies of XIII century, and before the XIV century. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra was a witness to the Tatar-Mongol invasions. The monastery, like the rest of Kiev, also suffered in 1399 and 1416 he was.

After the October Revolution of 1917. for Laura began the most difficult times in its history.
According to the Decree of the Soviet Government "On the separation of church and state schools from the Church" all property of church and religious societies was declared property of the people.
The gradual isolation of the church community, forcing it created the museum completed by early 1930 the total elimination of the monastery.

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Kiev Enormous damage architectural and historical values of the monastery had suffered during the World War 2. 3 November 1941 was blown Uspensky Cathedral.
In 1961, a working monastery, which resumed in the Lower Monastery during the Nazi occupation - in 1941 was abolished and its inhabitants expelled.

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in June 1988 to commemorate the 1000 anniversary of the Baptism of Kievan Rus, and according to the decree of USSR Council of Ministers of the newly formed community was transferred to the Far caves with all land buildings and caves, and in 1990 transferred to the territory of the Near Caves.
Recently restored Uspensky Cathedral, exploded during the Great Patriotic War.

On the territory of the monastery are a lot of museums and exhibitions. For example, in the museum of jewelry you can see the priceless collection of historical values of Kievan Rus.
The official name of the monastery - National Kyiv-Pechersk Historic and Cultural Reserve.

Plan Kiev-Pechersk Lavra:

1. Nadbramnaya Trinity Church, the eighteenth century. Access to the laurels.
2. The Great Lavra Bell Tower, the eighteenth century.
3. Holy Assumption Cathedral, XI-XX century.
4. All Saints Church, the eighteenth century.
5. Church of Our Saviour on Berestove XII-XVII century.
6. Refectory of the church, the nineteenth century.
7. Holy Cross Church, the seventeenth century. Entrance to the Caves.
8. Annozachatievskaya Church, XVII Century. Log in distant caves.
9. Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, the seventeenth century.

1. Exhibition Microminiature
2. Museum of Folk Decorative art
3. The Museum of Printing Ukraine
4. The Museum of Music, Theatre and Film
5. Museum of Historical Treasures
6. Souvenir shops
7. Showrooms