Pechersk Monastery
Trinity Gate Church
The spiritual and intellectual influence of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra contributed to the spread of Orthodox thought and the Orthodox faith in the Russian world from the 17th to the 19th century.
Upper Lavra yard
view of the Trinity Gate from the yard
the rebuilt Dormition cathedral
its name scene
detail of upper facade
part of the restored wall was kept in the original (non plastered) style
17th century St Nicholas' church
Great Belfry (1731-44)
the granary and baking building
(now a museum housing the Scythian gold exhibit)
Refectory
the Refectory church of St.
Anthony and Theodosius
(the main domed space is reminiscent of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia)
former seat of the Metropolitan
(now a museum)
Southern Gate of Upper Lavra
wall separating Upper and Lower Lavra
Lower Lavra
Pechersk Lower Laura Monastery
(site of the many cave monasteries)
