Kiev sights

Kiev is often called the mother of Slavic cities. For more than 15 centuries Kiev has made a long way from the ancient settlements. And during that time Kiev sights only expanded.

Andriyivsky Descent

There are many interesting art galleries and souvenir stores on Andriyivsky Spusk. This street is often called the Montmartre of Kiev, here at any time you can see artists showing their work. It is also a place where singers and actors give their performances.

One of the main attractions of St. Andrew's Descent is St. Andrew's, or St. Andrew's, the Empress herself founded the church and commissioned the architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli to build it. In 1749-1754 the construction was under the direction of Ivan Michurin, an architect from Moscow.

St. Andrew's Church is also part of the attractions of Kiev.

St. Andrew's Church is a fine example of the Baroque style: it shows the spectacularity, splendor, large amount of gold and rich decoration. Its expressiveness and eccentricity made St. Andrew's Church one of the masterpieces of domestic architecture of the 18th century. Part of its shrines are the relics of St. Andrew, which were brought from Italy and are now kept among the precious shrines. Pilgrims also venerate the Gospel, decorated with diamonds, which was brought to the church by Emperor Alexander.

Живописные террасы тянутся вокруг церкви. Говорят, что знаменитый писатель Николай Гоголь обожал гулять по окрестностям Андреевской церкви. Андреевский спуск тесно связан с именем еще одного писателя – Михаила Булгакова. Он жил в доме номер 3 в 1906-1916 и 1918-1919 годы. В этом доме в настоящее время находится музей Булгакова. Соседний дом номер 15 выделяется необычной архитектурой.

Among the Kievers this house is known as "Richard's Castle", as it is made in the form of a medieval castle and also adds to the attractions of Kiev. On the right side of this house there is a staircase that leads to a place from which there is a magnificent view of Podol, Dnieper and bridges, as well as houses on the left bank.