World Heritage Identification Number: 527
World Heritage since: 1990
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: Yes
Country: 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra: Architectural and Cultural Treasures of Kyiv, Ukraine
The Saint-Sophia Cathedral and related monastic buildings, collectively known as Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, stand as significant architectural and cultural treasures in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine. These historic sites, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990, offer a glimpse into the rich history, religious significance, and artistic achievements of medieval Kyiv.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Designed to rival Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, Kyiv's Saint-Sophia Cathedral symbolizes the 'new Constantinople', capital of the Christian principality of Kyiv, which was created in the 11th century in a region evangelized after the baptism of St Vladimir in 988. The spiritual and intellectual influence of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra contributed to the spread of Orthodox thought and the Orthodox faith in the Russian world from the 17th to the 19th century.
Encyclopedia Record: Kyiv
Kyiv, also Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both sides of the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2,952,301, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive system of public transport and infrastructure, including the Kyiv Metro.Additional Site Details
Area: 28.52 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 50.45258 , 30.51686
