Kiev Pechersk Lavra

Kiev Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastic complex in Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded in the 11th century, it features an impressive array of churches, underground caves with ancient relics and tombs, and religious artifacts. The site has been a major spiritual, cultural, and educational center for Eastern Orthodoxy in Eastern Europe. Its architecture blends Byzantine and Ukrainian styles, and it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolizing Ukraine’s religious heritage and historical significance.