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St. Andrew's Church

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Eastern orthodox church

One of the Most Reviewed Historical landmarks in Kyiv


Address

Andriivs'kyi descent, 23, Kyiv, Ukraine, 04070

Website

andriyivska-tserkva.kiev.ua

Contact

+380 44 599 0005

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (14.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Lee S. 2 years ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Huge and beautiful building. Make sure you get a ticket from the little office before attempting to gain access. Unable to get inside, but I think it would be worth it just to walk around the outside. The views across Kyiv are stunning x
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalia D. 5 years ago on Google • 1412 reviews
    This is a very beautiful baroque church built in the 18th century. This church has one of the best panoramic views of the city, and in my opinion it’s one of the “must see” points in Kiev. Ticket costs only 20 UAH (you can buy it in front of the church). The church itself isn’t big, it is now under renovation and it was not possible to see it from inside. But the walk around with all the fascinating views at the city is totally worth the visit. I would recommend to go there when weather is good, so you can enjoy the scenery better.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 darius s. 2 years ago on Google • 603 reviews
    Beautiful Orthodox Church of baroque influence with stunning views over the city and river from the platform.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie S. 5 years ago on Google • 154 reviews
    The Cathedral is truly beautiful, if you enjoyed the Vatican city then you will like this place. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is no photography inside, and there are lots of stern looking ladies sitting inside that will stare at you in you get your phone out. There are also a few beautiful artifacts, such as the image of Mary made from painted Easter Eggs. There is a scale model of ancient Kyiv with a free speaker in multiple European languages that last about seven minutes. There were tours available but only in Ukrainian/Russian on an adhoc basis. The Bell Tower provides views across the city. Watch out for the metal post about ten steps up. You quickly realise that you need to duck to avoid it. The steps are not crazy small, and they are broken up by the viewing platforms. The tower in Princes Street in Edinburgh is much tighter and busier than when I went in late December, but until you get to the first viewing platform the steps do get quiet small. A combined ticket was 200, roughly 6 euros in Dec 2018.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kir V. 4 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    A unique Christian church that does not have bells. The church has its own observation deck, from which you can clearly see the left bank of Kyiv and the Dnieper River. The church just opened after a complete restoration.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ankit P. 3 years ago on Google
    St. Andrew’s Church in Kiev is one of the most striking Baroque buildings. Its architecture and location are genuinely unique. The church is built on an artificial hill, overlooking one of Kiev’s oldest neighbourhoods, and the foundation for it is the terrace of a two-story building, with a cast-iron staircase. It has been twice hit by lightning, but still the church is is flourishing and is open to the public for services and sightseeing tours.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Art Nadiia S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This Orthodox church was built according to the project of Rastrelli in the middle of the 18th century. The Baroque building is located on the steep right bank of the Dnieper, above the historical part of the city - Podil. Down from the Andreevskaya church goes Andreevsky descent, connecting the upper city with the lower one. According to legend, on this place the Apostle Andrew the First-Called during his journey to the north erected a Christian cross. Currently, the temple is a monument of history, architecture, painting and decorative arts of world importance. This is both a functioning church and a museum. (Original) Этот православный храм построен по проекту Растрелли в середине XVIII века. Здание в стиле барокко расположено на крутом правом берегу Днепра, над исторической частью города - Подолом. Вниз от Андреевской церкви идёт Андреевский спуск, соединяющий верхний город с нижним. По преданию, на этом месте апостол Андрей Первозванный во время его путешествия на север воздвиг христианский крест. В настоящее время храм является памятником истории, архитектуры, живописи и декоративного искусства мирового значения. Это и действующая церковь и музей.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oleh A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best exteriors of the temple in Ukraine. And then the reconstruction was over and we got to the middle) And also the views from the observation deck to Podil. High! (Original) Один з найкращих екстер'єрів храму в Україні. А потім закінчилась реконструкція і ми потрапили в середину) А ще й краєвиди з оглядового на Поділ. Кайф!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Franco F. 2 years ago on Google
    This part of Kiev is my favorite. The church is beautiful so is the location and the view
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farida E. 2 years ago on Google
    We only paid for the terrace view and it was really nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel D. R. 2 years ago on Google
    Impressive church on the hill from the outside with a great view on the river. The inside is not really worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ca2003o Zahra H. 2 years ago on Google
    It is one of the most beautiful and amazing churches in Ukraine. It is really amazingly beautiful⛪️👌🏼✨
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Oleg V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Now you can get there only for a fee ((( (Original) Теперь попасть туда можно только платно(((
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sirpenz B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From this place there is a very beautiful view of the city. It's breathtaking. This place is a cultural heritage of Kyiv, so it is a must visit. From this place there is a very beautiful view of the city. It's breathtaking. This place is a cultural heritage of Kyiv, so it is a must visit. (Original) З цього місця відкривається дуже красивий вид на місто. Аж подих захоплює. Це місце є культуреою спадщиною Києва, тому воно є обов'язковим для відвідування. From this place there is a very beautiful view of the city. It's breathtaking. This place is a cultural heritage of Kyiv, so it is a must visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 iv 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The entrance to the territory of the church is paid (( (Original) Вход на территорию церкви платный((
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SvetLana K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place. I was looking forward to the opening. There is also a view of Podil from the observation deck. (Original) Чудове місце. Із нетерпінням чекала на відкриття. Також відкривається краєвид на Поділ з оглядового майданчика.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark 3 years ago on Google
    The fabulous church that recently have been renovated and now opened to the public. Definitely visit this amazing landmark, if you're in Kyiv. I can only describe it as magnificent. So again, it's unequivocally worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alessandro L. 3 years ago on Google
    Whether it is day or night, the charm of this church (and not a cathedral, a mistake I have noticed very often, unfortunately) remains unchanged. Realized by the Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it lies along the Andreevski Descent, located in the heart of the ancient Kiev.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anthony M. 3 years ago on Google
    Looks good on the outside but closed for renovations. Great surrounding views of the city and river bridge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vitalii N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful church in Ukrainian barocco style.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sol R. 3 years ago on Google
    Esta magnifica catedral es un templo barroco que pertenece a la Iglesia Ortodoxa Ucraniana. Se construyó a mediados del siglo XVIII. Es una pena no haberla podido visitar por dentro ya que se encuentra en restauración. Sin embargo, se puede acceder a su terraza con un pequeña colaboración y las vistas de la ciudad de Kiev desde lo alto de la colina son encantadoras, en especial al ponerse el sol.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Валерій �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place I've ever been. With the first opening of the door, you realize how incredible this building is, you look at these enchanting ceilings, and you wonder how it could have been built at all ?! I definitely advise you to see this beauty with your own eyes at least once. (Original) Найкраще місце, де я коли-небудь був. З перших відкриттям дверей розумієш наскільки це нейморівно споруда-дивишся на ці зоворожуючи потолки, і дивуєшся тому, як взагалі це можна було збудувати?! Невідмінно раджу, хоча б раз побачити цю красу на власні очі.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun place during warmer weather. Small market at the base and going down the cobblestone road. Go with a local friend and have them make purchases or you will be charged more as a foreigner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendell M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful church ⛪️ n Kiev. Beside the tourist market.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerard M. 2 years ago on Google
    Spectacular church perched on a hill.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex A. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s a big church! You have to pay to go to the observation deck, or the museum inside. 20UAH for the deck, 80 for the museum. Views are worth it, and the inside of the church is…a church. Cool though
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan C. 2 years ago on Google
    The church itself is so beautiful, not just outside but also inside. The fact that is in the top of the hill makes a beautiful contrast with the sky and the greens around. Definitely a gem and a mandatory visit in Kiev. Some small fee must be paid in order to enter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Drifter T. 4 months ago on Google • 705 reviews
    I visited just before the start of war, so my review is based on my experience at that time. One of the most beautiful churches in Europe, imo. Set in an amazing setting. Visit at night if you can as the lights make it even more spectacular.

  • 4/5 JP Laf (. 6 months ago on Google • 502 reviews
    One of the most beautiful church in Kyiv. She is so good looking from outside. I didn't have the chance to see it from inside, it was closed for improvments at the time I visited Kyiv. The view of the city from the church gallery is totally gorgeous. Nice place to visit.

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 7 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Of all the architectural marvels I've encountered in my travels, St. Andrew's Church in Kyiv holds a special place in my heart. The sheer beauty and significance of this structure is unrivaled. One day, when peace graces Ukraine again, I eagerly await my return to Kyiv, where I will stand in front of this magnificent building, celebrating with a heartfelt visit and a smile. Such places serve as reminders of the timeless beauty and resilience in our world. Similarly, with two decades of experience in personal training, I've come to appreciate the dedication it takes to craft something exceptional, whether it's a historic monument or one's own well-being. For those seeking to shape their own enduring legacies, be it physical or mental, guidance can make all the difference.this building guided me many times as it light up the kyiv nights sky and inspired me to think and plan many action steps in my life. I hope more of you will also benefit from the magical energy of St. Andrew's one day soon 🙏🏻🌆🏰🌟💪🏼

  • 5/5 ina t. 4 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Nice church but the area surrounding the church is amazing. There are several viewpoints over the city and Andreievskyii Spusk is just a beautiful artsy street, probably it is the Ukrainian Montmartre. Lost of artists and handcrafts for sale, a few art-galleries, cute cafes and nice restaurants

  • 5/5 Мария �. 4 years ago on Google
    A very beautiful place, worth seeing if you visit Kyiv for the first time in particular.

  • 5/5 Gizem K. 4 years ago on Google
    It was super. It had a really nice view of the river and the descent with a lot of beautiful buildings. I loved it!

  • 5/5 Nik C. 3 years ago on Google
    Most Wonderful place in the world!!!

  • 5/5 Mistral B. 4 years ago on Google
    One of those churches that looks great from the outside, but is only for you on the inside if you are into icons and that sort of thing. Lots of good restaurants nearby and an outdoor art market during summer. Convenient to the British Embassy, the Intercontinental and the Hyatt. Or walk down St. Andrew's descent to Podil area.

  • 5/5 Judyta G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church, now it is under renovation and its closed, but still worth seeing.

  • 5/5 Nataliya B. 4 years ago on Google
    This church is one if the most picturesque and well known buildings in Kiev. The famous Andrew's decent starts here. One can see or even buy the artistic painting or souvenirs here.

  • 4/5 jai c. 4 years ago on Google
    The most ancient and beautiful part of Kyiv, it comes under UNESCO heritage site

  • 4/5 Noé Melo F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great church up in a hill. Their domes are of dark green with golden details which make it splendid. Nowadays, Inside the church is under renovation so no visiting, which when allowed you have to buy a ricky

  • 5/5 Alexey A. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth to pass bay if you plan a walk it this area. Church located in nice old street. Tip : plan your route to approach it from South, so you will go downhill and not up))

  • 5/5 Nadir H. 4 years ago on Google
    If you're interested in cultural and historical tourism, you can add this place to the list of "places to visit".

  • 5/5 Nvictorv N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mentally, calmly. (Original) Душевно, спокойно.

  • 5/5 Антон �. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect landscape view

  • 5/5 Yarik V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) красиво

  • 5/5 Kirill S. 3 years ago on Google
    Завораживает своей красотой , рекомендую для посещения ??

  • 5/5 Yulia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Дуже прекрасне місце, затишне.

  • 5/5 Виктория �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful. (Original) Очень красиво.

  • 2/5 КБ A. 3 years ago on Google
    Хотелось бы попасть на видовую площадку вокруг церкви

  • 5/5 Неля �. 3 years ago on Google
    Дуже красивий краєвид із оглядового майданчика

  • 5/5 Юрий �. 3 years ago on Google
    Всегда хотел попасть к Андреевской церкви, стоит на высоте оч красиво и впечатляет ! Там ещё снимали фильм за двумя зайцами, остались те же ступени на которых снимали кино, и когда-то царица по ним же ходила...

  • 5/5 Ткач �. 3 years ago on Google
    Обожаю это место, есть какая то изюминка, старый город, центр, супер. Очень красиво смотрится со стороны Днепра. Отличная смотровая площадка, видно Подол и левобережье. Минус что так и не разу не побывал внутри.

  • 5/5 Olexsander D. 3 years ago on Google
    Скільки себе памятаю сама церков на постійній реконструкції, іноді лише пускають на оглядову площадку, беручи на цю ж реконструкцію гроші.

  • 5/5 Tania N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love Kiev (Original) Люблю Киев

  • 5/5 Надежда �. 3 years ago on Google
    Невероятно красивая церковь, после реставрации выглядит отлично

  • 5/5 Анастасія �. 3 years ago on Google
    Мені дуже подобається Андріївський узвіз, споруда не перевершена. Шкода, що зачинена на реставрацію!

  • 5/5 Sandra M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Divine! it is impossible to describe in words the place of beauty and strength, inspiration! breathtaking views, I want to enjoy again and again! and having visited once - to return infinitely ..... (Original) Божественно! неможливо описати словами місце краси і сили, вдохновення! захоплюючі краєвиди, хочеться насолоджуватись ще і ще! а відвідавши раз - безкінечно повертатись.....

  • 4/5 neFifer 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Entrance to the observation deck on all days, except Monday and Sunday, children 5 UAH, adults 20 (Original) Вход на смотровую панорамную площадку во все дни, кроме понедельника и воскресенья, дети 5 грн, взрослые 20

  • 5/5 GamePlay by H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Insanely beautiful !!! and the view is just wonderful) (Original) Безумно красиво!!!и вид просто замечательный)

  • 4/5 Владимир �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous view from the site! (Original) Шикарный обзор с площадки!

  • 5/5 Vad K. 3 years ago on Google
    Очень красивое место. Чисто вокруг. Правда церковь на реставрации.

  • 5/5 Наталья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place! (Original) Чудове місце!

  • 5/5 Владимир �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) handsomely (Original) Красиво

  • 5/5 Zheka Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The church is beautiful. The park is beautiful inside. (Original) Церковь красивая. Внутри парк красивый.

  • 5/5 Artem K. 3 years ago on Google
    Обов'язково потрібно побачити на власні очі.

  • 5/5 Ruzana A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful creation by Bartolomeo Rastrelli (Original) Прекрасное творение Бартоломео Растрелли

  • 4/5 Александр �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In principle, there is nothing stunning, but if there is an opportunity to look, then why not? (Original) В принципе ничего сногсшибательного нету, но если есть возможность глянуть то why not ?

  • 5/5 Валерий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place. Andrew's Descent. Building in the style of the 18th century, Baroque. At one time, the film "Chasing Two Hares" was shot next to a very beautiful place. Filling with strength and beauty. It is also very beautiful inside, and I recommend to all tourists to visit (Original) Красивое место. Андреевский спуск. Здание в стиле 18 века, Барокко. В свое время рядом снимали фильм "За двум зайцами" очень красиво место. Наполнение силой и красотой. Внутри также очень красивое, всем туристам и рекомендую к посещению

  • 5/5 Геннадий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful, romantic place (Original) Красивое, романтичное место

  • 5/5 Ольга �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although the quarantine is still going on, a lot of artists and craftsmen with all beauty around the church are in their places. Such a rest for the soul after these stresses! (Original) Хотя карантин ещё идёт, масса художников и мастеров со всякой красотой вокруг церкви - на своих местах. Такой отдых души после этих стрессов!

  • 2/5 Alex A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful but empty (Original) Красиво, но пусто

  • 5/5 Andre A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) handsomely (Original) Красиво

  • 5/5 Людмила �. 3 years ago on Google
    Работает как музей, красивый вид, лавки для отдыха после подъёма по Андреевскому

  • 5/5 Dmytro F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful church in the world (Original) Найкрасивіша церква у світі

  • 5/5 Сирота �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yeah story !!!!!!! I immediately remember the movie "Chasing Two Hares". Bomb (Original) Дааа история!!!!!!! Вспоминаю сразу фильм "За двумя зайцами" . Бомба

  • 5/5 ANDRII P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful. Shelevr architecture (Original) Дуже гарна. Шелевр архітекиури

  • 5/5 Lana k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful !!! (Original) Очень красиво!!!

  • 5/5 Андрей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bohemian place in Kiev. (Original) Богемное место Киева.

  • 5/5 Marco 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mystical place full of history .. (Original) Luogo mistico e pieno di storia..

  • 5/5 Olha D. 3 years ago on Google
    It is gorgeous

  • 5/5 Андрей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful church is my favorite in Kiev. Located on Andreevsky Spusk. (Original) Очень красивая церковь - моя любимая в Киеве. Находится на Андреевском спуске.

  • 5/5 John T. 3 years ago on Google
    It is gorgeous and luxurious, and can be seen from all the neighborhood. Such a relief that all the way uphill was worthy of it and I got to this temple, that I got visual since Kontraktowa square.

  • 5/5 Lipsticks and B. 4 years ago on Google
    I wished we could have gone inside!!! It looked so beautiful! Although this was in January of 2019, so it’s probably open to the public again. What an incredible place!!

  • 5/5 Francesco E. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture style, as the location context, recommended much more in weekends to live the place with more people.

  • 5/5 Rob F. 3 years ago on Google
    A fantastic example of the fine architecture of the time. Situated at the top of the hill, the location provides some great views of the city. The location is surrounded by market vendors selling various trinkets and nick nacks. Local artists are also displaying their work close by.

  • 5/5 Jon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church. The night lighting is fantastic. The church is closed for renovation the last time I was there.

  • 5/5 Mohand D. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, especially evening time. Recommend for Romantic, family, or chilling times. A drink in hand, stars above and deep thoughts

  • 5/5 Ashish C. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful church in Kyiv and probably whole of Europe. The Cathedral seemed to be under reconstruction so one cannot go inside the church but territory is accessible. The view from the church is a sight to behold.

  • 5/5 Arsenal K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A cult building for Kyiv (Original) Культова для Києва споруда

  • 5/5 Вячеслав �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have heard a lot about this church. My dream is to see it alive (Original) Багато чув за цю церкву. Мрію побачити в живу

  • 5/5 Ellin S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Open to the public (Original) Открыто для посещения

  • 5/5 Геннадий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful landscape from the observation deck. (Original) Гарний краєвид з оглядового майданчику.

  • 2/5 Денис �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 20 hryvnia for walking along the observation deck? It would be for that, so just below there is a free site. What's next, let's make a paid entrance to Andreevsky Descent? (Original) 20 гривен за то чтобы пройтись по смотровой площадке? Было бы за что, так чуть ниже есть бесплатная площадка. Что дальше, сделаем платный вход на Андреевский спуск?

  • 5/5 Okean O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For a long time I wanted to go to the middle of the church. Interesting, informative ... (Original) Дуже давно хотілось зайти в середину церкви. Цікаво, пізнавально...

  • 5/5 Iryna P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Atmospheric place. Beauty in every detail! Andrew's descent begins from St. Andrew's Church. Near the Landscape alley and the remains of the foundation of the Tithe Church. I recommend to visit all Kievites and guests of the city! (Original) Атмосферное место. Красота в каждой детали! От Андреевской церкви начинается Андреевский спуск. Рядом Пейзажная аллея и остатки фундамента Десятинной церкви. Рекомендую посетить всем киевлянам и гостям города!

  • 5/5 Елена �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Atmospheric, beautiful there (Original) Атмосферно, там красиво

  • 5/5 Иван �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dude is a beautiful church in the heart of old Kyiv, already opened after reconstruction. (Original) Дуде красива церква в серці старого Києва, вже відкрита після реконструкції.

  • 5/5 Viktoria P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wow! She communicates with the sky ... (Original) Вау! Вона спілкується з небом...

  • 5/5 Doğa P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you have time for a nice place travel (Original) güzel bir yer zamanınız varsa gezin

  • 5/5 Людмила �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was here in January 2020, during a snowfall. As the quarantine was introduced until January 24, the church was closed to visitors. I liked to walk near it and look at such weather. (Original) Я була тут в січні 2020року, під час снігопаду. Оскільки запроваджено карантин до 24 січня, то церква була закрита для відвідування. Мені сподобалось пройтись біля неї і подивитись в таку погоду.

  • 3/5 Анжела �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Three stars for beauty, but it is nonsense to have an entrance fee to the church (Original) Три звезды за красоту, но чтобы в церковь вход был платным-это нонсенс

  • 5/5 Михайло �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A masterpiece of architecture and one of the favorite places for walks. (Original) Шедевр архітектури та одне з найулюбленіших місць для прогулянок.

  • 5/5 Evgeniy S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extremely beautiful church with a gorgeous view (Original) Надзвичайно гарна церква з шикарним краєвидом

  • 5/5 Вик �. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 IURII R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place. Required to visit. (Original) Чудове місце. Обов'язкове для відвідування.

  • 4/5 Ольга �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, but unfortunately only the observation deck is open (Original) Красиво, но к сожалению открыта только смотровая площадка

  • 5/5 Сергей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chic reconstruction (Original) Шикарная реконструкция

  • 5/5 Франк �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Atmospheric location! (Original) Атмосферне місце!

  • 4/5 Zbigniew K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Partially inaccessible to visitors. Paid admission. Highly situated with a good view. (Original) Częściowo niedostępny dla zwiedzających. Płatny wstęp. Wysoko zlokalizowany z dobrym widokiem.

  • 5/5 Anastasia P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Очень красивая

  • 5/5 Look at the w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) St. Andrew's Church in Kyiv - a monument of history, architecture, painting of the XVIII century. of world importance. It was built in 1747-1762 in the Baroque style by the famous architect F.-B. Shooting. The perfection of the lines, clear proportions, amazing harmony of forms and the surrounding landscape have earned her general recognition and fame. St. Andrew's Church was built by order of Empress Elizabeth - daughter of Peter I, who decided to build a royal residence in Kiev. Conceived as a palace, St. Andrew's Church soon after its construction lost the care of the royal court. In 1768 the church was transferred to the Kyiv magistrate, and later to the Kyiv City Duma. After its consecration in August 1767, St. Andrew's Church functioned as a regular functioning church until 1932, when, by decision of the Soviet government, worship was suspended. In 1935, the church as a branch became part of the historical and cultural reserve "All-Ukrainian Museum Town". In 1939, it housed a branch of the Sofia Anti-Religious Museum. During the Second World War, services were resumed in St. Andrew's Church. In 1961 the church was closed. By Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR № 766 of July 10, 1962, the building of St. Andrew's Church was transferred to the balance of the State Construction Committee of the USSR, and by order of the State Construction Committee of the USSR № 4 of January 10, 1968 - to the State Architectural and Historical Reserve. On September 10, 1968, St. Andrew's Church was opened as an architectural and historical museum-branch of the reserve. Since 1987, it is part of the National Reserve "Sophia of Kyiv" as a department. St. Andrew's Church has preserved not only authentic architectural forms, the largest percentage of exterior decoration, but also fully conveyed its interior, which is an unsurpassed example of the Orthodox church interior in the Baroque style. The author of the interior decoration of St. Andrew's Church is the architect F.-B. Shooting. Modeling, made of plaster and then covered with gilding, has intricate shapes of flower garlands, stylized palm branches, acanthus leaves, rockels, cherub heads. Unsurpassed examples of carving art in St. Andrew's Church are the iconostasis, the above-throne blue rotunda, the preaching chair, which combine various types of flat, embossed, high-relief wood carvings, gilded and polychrome round sculpture. The main decorative and ideological and artistic component of the interior is an iconostasis 23.4 m high. The iconostasis of St. Andrew’s Church contains 39 icons, which give a clear idea of ​​the nature of church painting of the mid-18th century. During its existence, St. Andrew's Church has not undergone significant changes and alterations, although it has been renovated for many years. In 2009, anti-accident works began to strengthen St. Andrew's Hill, the structures of the church building and its foundations, which continue to this day. (Original) Андріївська церква у Києві – пам’ятка історії, архітектури, живопису XVIII ст. світового значення. Вона збудована у 1747-1762 роках у стилі бароко за проектом видатного архітектора Ф.-Б. Растреллі. Довершеність ліній, чіткі пропорції, дивовижна гармонія форм і навколишнього ландшафту здобули їй загальне визнання і славу. Андріївська церква будувалася на замовлення імператриці Єлизавети – дочки Петра І, яка вирішила побудувати у Києві царську резиденцію. Задумана як палацова, Андріївська церква невдовзі після побудови втратила опіку царського двору. У 1768 році церкву було передано Київському магістрату, а пізніше – Київській міській думі. Після освячення у серпні 1767 року Андріївська церква працювала як звичайна діюча церква до 1932 року, аж поки за рішенням радянського уряду в ній було припинено богослужіння. У 1935 році церква на правах філії увійшла до складу історико-культурного заповідника «Всеукраїнське музейне містечко». У 1939 році в ній розміщується філія Софійського антирелігійного музею. В роки Другої світової війни в Андріївській церкві поновлюються богослужіння. У 1961 році церква як діюча закривається. Постановою Ради Міністрів УРСР № 766 від 10 липня 1962 року споруду Андріївської церкви передано на баланс Держбуду УРСР, а наказом Держбуду УРСР № 4 від 10 січня 1968 року – Державному архітектурно-історичному заповіднику «Софійський музей». 10 вересня 1968 року Андріївська церква відкривається як архітектурно-історичний музей-філія заповідника. З 1987 року вона входить до складу Національного заповідника «Софія Київська» на правах відділу. Андріївська церква зберегла не тільки автентичні архітектурні форми, найбільший відсоток оздоблення екстер’єру, але й у всій повноті донесла до наших днів своє внутрішнє оздоблення, яке є неперевершеним зразком православного церковного інтер’єру стилю бароко. Автором внутрішнього оздоблення Андріївської церкви є архітектор Ф.-Б. Растреллі. Ліплення, що виготовлялося з гіпсу, а потім вкривалося позолотою, має вигадливі форми квіткових гірлянд, стилізованих пальмових гілок, листя аканту, рокайлів, голівок херувимів. Неперевершеними зразками різьбярського мистецтва в Андріївській церкві є іконостас, надпрестольна сінь-ротонда, проповідницька кафедра, які поєднують різноманітні види плоскої, рельєфної, горельєфної різьби по дереву, золоченої та поліхромної круглої скульптури. Основним декоративним та ідейно-художнім компонентом інтер’єру є іконостас висотою 23,4 м. В іконостасі Андріївської церкви знаходиться 39 ікон, які дають чітке уявлення про характер церковного живопису середини XVIII ст. За час існування Андріївська церква не зазнала значних змін і перебудов, хоча ремонтувалася багато років. У 2009 році розпочалися протиаварійні роботи з укріплення Андріївського пагорба, конструкцій споруди церкви та її фундаментів, які тривають донині.

  • 5/5 Светлана 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very picturesque place. Part of old Kiev) (Original) Очень живописное место. Часть старого Киева)

  • 5/5 Алексей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) not very Orthodox (Original) не очень православненько

  • 5/5 个一 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredibly beautiful (Original) 令人难以置信的美丽

  • 5/5 Кристина �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place, but I imagined that there was more inside the church. Actually a small room, but very beautiful! (Original) Красивое место, но я представляла, что внутри церковью больше. На самом деле небольшой зал, но очень красиво!

  • 5/5 Ganna V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfectly. Luxurious baroque in a red shade of the altar. Small but atmospheric museum. Open from 10.00 to 18.00. Entrance to the museum and the site 70 UAH. Only on the site 20 UAH - a beautiful panorama of the Floor and the left bank of Kiev. The service is held at the bottom of the church. In Andreevskaya itself - only a representative of the Ecumenical Patriarch. Of course I recommend. (Original) Прекрасно. Роскошное барокко в красного оттенка алтаре. Небольшой, но атмосферный музей. Работает 10.00 до 18.00. Вход в музей и на площадку 70 грн. Только на площадку 20 грн - прекрасная панорама на Пол и левый берег Киева. Службу проводят в нижней части церкви. В самой Андреевской - только представитель вселенского патриарха. Конечно рекомендую.

  • 5/5 Foad N. 3 years ago on Google
    Another amazing church in Kyiv - there is entrance of course - lovely view from the balcony of the church - over all worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Elena G. 3 years ago on Google
    St. Andrew's church is open for visitors now. It was closed for restoration for many years. Tge church was built in the 18th century by architect Bartholomew Rastrelly. It works as a museum as well as an active church. It's necessary to buy an entrence ticket. When going upstairs, we can see a beautiful panoramic view of the Dnipro river and Andrew's descent. The interior is very beautiful where we can enjoy the unique iconstand and pictures.

  • 5/5 Gintautas D. 3 years ago on Google
    Just reopened after 10 years of renovation. Fantastic looking interior!

  • 5/5 Olena B. 4 years ago on Google
    Iconic place in Kiev. So many stories about this place you will hear. Highly recommended to visit and enjoy the architecture and beauty, views and place.

  • 5/5 Mohammed A. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful details to look at. Good architecture

  • 4/5 CPO Shelim U. 3 years ago on Google
    A beautiful and quiet church

  • 5/5 Alexandr S. 3 years ago on Google
    Любимая церковь, архитектурный шедевр Растрелли!

  • 4/5 Luka C. 3 years ago on Google
    70 гривен за вход, имхо, слегка завышенная цена.

  • 5/5 Re F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive (Original) Впечатляет

  • 5/5 Тимур �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 7е6 к6к8на6к6к9 пг9пг9аг9 5у к5к5к6 (Original) 7е6 к6к8на6к6к9 пг9пг9аг9 5у к5к5к6

  • 5/5 Anna H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful church. Impressive (Original) Очень красивая церковь. Впечатляет

  • 5/5 Kostiantyn S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pearl of the city of Kiev. One of the most romantic places ... (Original) Жемчужина города Киев. Одно из самых романтичных мест...

  • 5/5 Алексей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place for both tourists and indigenous people. (Original) Прекрасное место, как для туристов, так и для коренных жителей.

  • 5/5 Сергій �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ukrainian boys loved Russian queens. St. Andrew's Church is a symbol of love between Oleksa Rozum (Rozumovsky) and the daughter of Peter 1 Elizabeth Petrovna. (Original) Любили українські хлопці російських цариць. Андріївська церква це символ кохання Олекси Розума(Розумовського) і дочки петра1 Єлизавети Петрівни.

  • 5/5 Анюта �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An incredibly beautiful place! (Original) Невероятно красивое место!

  • 5/5 Lidiia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Aesthetic satisfaction is guaranteed 🤩 (Original) Естетичне задоволення гарантовано 🤩

  • 5/5 Наталья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing view at any time of the year 🤗 (Original) Изумительный вид в любое время года 🤗

  • 5/5 Татьяна �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spiritually! Interesting! Creatively! I recommend! (Original) Духовно! Цікаво! Творчо! Рекомендую!

  • 5/5 Vlad S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Surprisingly beautiful place that is worth visiting for every Kyivan and guest of the capital. (Original) Напрочуд гарне місце, яке варто відвідати кожному киянину та гостю столиці.

  • 5/5 Алекс �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pearl of Kiev. (Original) Перлина Києва.

  • 4/5 Woterbool 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) St. Andrew's Church (Ukrainian Andriyivska Church) in Kiev - an Orthodox church in honor of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. Built in the Elizabethan Baroque style according to the project of BF Rastrelli in 1747-1753 on Andreevskaya Hill. The temple is located on the steep right bank of the Dnieper, above the historical part of the city - Podil. Down from the Andreevskaya church goes Andreevsky descent, connecting the upper city with the lower. Stavropegia of the Ecumenical Patriarch in Kiev, Ukraine. Liturgies are conducted by the priests of the Constantinople Orthodox Church [2]. (Original) Андре́евская це́рковь (укр. Андріївська церква) в Киеве — православный храм в честь апостола Андрея Первозванного. Построен в стиле елизаветинского барокко по проекту Б. Ф. Растрелли в 1747—1753 годах на Андреевской горе. Храм расположен на крутом правом берегу Днепра, над исторической частью города — Подолом. Вниз от Андреевской церкви идёт Андреевский спуск, соединяющий верхний город с нижним. Ставропигия Вселенского патриарха в Киеве на Украине. Литургии проводят священнослужители Константинопольской православной церкви[2].

  • 5/5 Alena K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Church after restoration, in perfect condition! The concert of classical music is enchanting! (Original) Церква після реставрації, в ідеальному стані! Концерт класичної музики феєричний!

  • 5/5 Volodymyr 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful churches in Kiev, built by the famous architect B. Rastrelli in 1747-1753. Located on the mountain of the same name above Podol. Nearby is Andriivskyi Uzviz - one of the favorite places for recreation of Kievites and guests of the capital. (Original) Один из красивейших храмов Киева, построенный по проекту известного архитектора Б.Растрелли в 1747-1753 годах. Расположен на одноименной горе над Подолом. Рядом проходит Андреевский спуск - одно из любимейших мест отдыха киевлян и гостей столицы.

  • 5/5 Євгенія �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is a pearl that everyone should visit at least once in their life (Original) Це перлина, яку хоч раз у житті має відвідати кожен

  • 5/5 Марина �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredibly beautiful church, a beautiful view of the city opens from the observation deck (Original) Невероятно красивая церковь, со смотровой площадки открывается красивый вид на город

  • 5/5 Basak K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Since I cannot see the inside, I can say that the outside visually appeals to the eye. (Original) İçini göremediğimden dışının görsel olarak göze hitap ettiğini söyleyebilirim.

  • 5/5 Валерия �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredible .. (Original) Неймовірно ..

  • 5/5 Evgen T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rastrelli F.B. - created a masterpiece! (Original) Растреллі Ф.Б. - створив шедевр!

  • 5/5 Alex T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Greatness of Kiev! Super place and super church! (Original) Величие Киева! Супер место и супер церковь!

  • 5/5 Ельдар �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Favorite, cult church (Original) Улюблена, культова церква

  • 5/5 Olga K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite place in Kiev! (Original) Мое любимое место в Киеве!

  • 5/5 With O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Handsomely!! (Original) Красиво!!

  • 5/5 Daria K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is beautiful, great view of the city. Museum for an amateur. (Original) Место красивое, прекрасный вид на город. Музей на любителя.

  • 5/5 fgfb g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) really gorgeous Come to Kiev to see (Original) 真的漂亮 来到基辅要去看看

  • 5/5 Вагиф �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Renovated not bad, I love this place) (Original) Отреставрировали не плохо,люблю это место)

  • 5/5 Олена �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Finally canceled after restoration. Marvelous. (Original) Нарешті після реставрації відмінено. Неперевершено.

  • 2/5 Андрей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most useless places to visit is after restoration, oddly enough. There is really nothing to look at and nothing at all. Everything that is inside this church can be safely (and free of charge) seen in almost any church in regional centers. Yes, they did it outwardly. But this is already evident)). Going inside, probably, will be relevant only to non-spoiled foreigners. There is an observation deck, but there are plenty of others nearby and also free. It is strange that the restoration has been going on for so many years, and there is nothing to look at. Moreover, to pay for it, because this church is a "museum" and not a functioning temple. (Original) Одно из самых бесполезных мест для посещения - после реставрации, как ни странно. Реально смотреть нечего и не на что. Всё, что есть внутри этой церкви, можно спокойно (и бесплатно) увидеть практически в любой церкви областных центров. Да, внешне красиво сделали. Но это и так видно)). Заходить внутрь, наверное, будет актуально лишь неизбалованным иностранцам. Обзорная площадка есть, но рядом таких иных полно и тоже бесплатно. Странно, что столько лет шла реставрация, а смотреть не на что. Тем более платить за это, ибо данная церковь именно "музей", а не действующий храм.

  • 5/5 Степан �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A VERY good architectural monument (Original) ДУЖЕ гарна пам'ятка архітектури

  • 5/5 Andriy K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cult place (Original) Культове місце

  • 5/5 Jamie N. 3 years ago on Google
    it is beautiful

  • 5/5 Jawad A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice very well decorated church locatedvon a hill with a scenic veiew fro the top. It worth visiting

  • 5/5 MrGTI d. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful church. Kind of masterpiece. Must visit for every tourist in Kyiv.

  • 5/5 Julia Bogdanovna (Jay J. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful churches in Kyiv. It is located in z very interesting and historical places, Andriivskii descent. The history of this place and this church is very interesting. Right close to the church you would be able to find an art market and through it you would be able to get right to the city center. Besides, lots of different events occur there, so you might be happy to get just in the middle of the Caucasian week or right on the Lazer show.

  • 5/5 The WWII P. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing architecture and beautiful Orthodox church.

  • 5/5 Jane A. 10 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    A beautiful Baroque church. A monument of architecture and monumental painting of the XVIII century of world importance in Kyiv. After the restoration, it looks simply magnificent! Built by the famous architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The panorama of Podil and the left bank of Kyiv from the church grounds is incredibly breathtaking!


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