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St. Sophia Cathedral
Founded in 1011, under the reign of Grand Prince of Kievan Rus', Vladimir the Great.
The structure has 5 naves, 5 apses, and 13 cupolas.
Saint Sophia Cathedral was the main temple of ancient state Kievan Rus' - place for coronations, church councils, receptions ambassadors, approval of political agreements.
Under the arches of Saint Sophia were written ancient chronicles.
First library and first school in Kievan Rus' was founded here.
UNESCO Heritage Site, Number 572 in list (Europe, Ukraine)
whc.unesco.org/en/documents/124935
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Ukr...
St. Sophia Cathedral
Founded in 1011, under the reign of Grand Prince of Kievan Rus', Vladimir the Great.
The structure has 5 naves, 5 apses, and 13 cupolas.
Saint Sophia Cathedral was the main temple of ancient state Kievan Rus' - place for coronations, church councils, receptions ambassadors, approval of political agreements.
Under the arches of Saint Sophia were written ancient chronicles.
First library and first school in Kievan Rus' was founded here.
UNESCO Heritage Site, Number 572 in list (Europe, Ukraine)
whc.unesco.org/en/documents/124935
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Ukr...