We'll try to solve the riddles of number one attraction of Ukraine- KYIV-PECHERSK LAVRA, Ukraine's second oldest Christian stronghold. We'll try to penetrate the history of LAVRA CATACOMBS, which hold the imperishable relics of 122 monks. You'll be introduced to the stunning results of medical experiments on these human remains. You'll also learn what miraculous events happened here throughout centuries.
Also, we'll visit 3 churches - ASSUMPTION CATHEDRAL, GATE CHURCH OF THE TRINITY & REFECTORY CHURCH and learn how to decipher the symbolism of their murals. I'll teach you how to read Ukrainian Orthodox architecture and to interpret it through the prism of color science.
We'll stand on LAVRA'S BEST OBSERVATION DECK, which offers a mind-boggling view of the Monastery ensemble. You'll see that there's a reason for every detail you come across in the Monastery grounds & that these details often go unnoticed. Entry tickets incl. for the guide, UAH240 (EUR7.2) to be covered by the traveler.
