Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral was built in the 12th century by Prince Svyatopolk (Mykhaylo) Izyaslavych on the site of the Dmytrivsky Monastery. Dedicated to Archangel Michael, who is considered the protector and patron of Kyiv.
In 1240, the cathedral was destroyed by the Tatar-Mongols, but soon it again became the cathedral of the monastery of the same name. It was rebuilt several times (a major reconstruction was carried out in 1710). It was almost completely destroyed during the Soviet regime in 1934-1937 to clear the place for the government quarter.
In 1999, the Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery was rebuilt, and in 2001-2004, frescoes stored in the Hermitage were returned to the cathedral.
The Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery Histor ...
Last update
1/23/2025
Categories | Temple, Architecture, Museum / gallery |
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Date of foundation | 1108-1113 |
Hours of work | 08:00–19:30 (museum – 10:00–17:00, day off – Monday) |
Address |
Trokhsvyatytelska Street, 6
Kyiv |
Coordinates |
50.45564° N, 30.52181° E
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Phone | +380 44 278 7068, +380 44 278 7071, +380 67 766 8344, |
old.kyiv.knmc@gmail.com | |
Official site |
http://www.archangel.kiev.ua/ |
https://www.facebook.com/archa... | |
Cost | entrance to the museum – UAH 30; excursion – UAH 120 |
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