The Church of the Savior on Berestove is one of Kyiv’s oldest Christian landmarks, dating back to the early 12th century.
The church symbolically reflects the blending of cultures through a unique combination of four ancient architectural styles.
During the tour, you will learn:
- where the name “Savior on Berestove” comes from
- how the construction method of the Church of the Savior differed from similar structures of the Prince’s era
- what ancient frescoes are and how they were discovered in the Church of the Savior on Berestove
- how Petro Mohyla invited Greek masters to paint the church and what makes this artwork unique
- which of the Vladimirs built this church—Vladimir the Baptist or Vladimir Monomakh;
- about ancient graffiti—we’ll read them together and discover how legends intertwine with real history.