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One of the oldest cities in Ukraine famous for its cathedrals,
churches, monasteries and caves of the 11th-12th century.
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Time
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The route and the objects description
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| 8:00-10:00 |
The way Kiev- Chernigov |
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10:00-10:30
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The main cathedral in Chernigov is regarded Cathedral of
Savior. It was laid in the 11th century by prince Mstislav,
that who had contradictions with Yaroslav the Wise. The cathedral
was constructed on the place where a heathen temple was situated
During Kiev Rus the cathedral was famous for its miracle icon
(God's Mother). It was brought to Smolensk and it is said
that because of the icon tatar-mongol could not subjugate
the city.
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| 10:30-11:00 |
Boris and Glebe's Cathedral It is considered
the cathedral to have been laid in 1120, now the cathedral is
famous for its Silver Golden Zhar's Gates, which are regarded
a masterpiece. |
| 11:00-11:30 |
St. Catherine ChurchThe church was built on the
hill at the entrance of the city In the end of the 17th for
viewing from all over this nice sculpture memorial. The church
is said to be the excellent specimen of the 5 chamber cross
churches. |
| 12:00-13:00 |
The visit to Chernigov Historical Museum with
its unique collection of icons, books (one of the first printed
Bibles), coins, weapon of the Kiev Rus period and the War of
Liberation period (17 century), also lots of household goods
of the 17th -19th century. |
| 13:00-14:00 |
Dinner in one of the restaurants in the centre
of Chernigov. |
| 14:00-14:30 |
Friday Church
The Church of Saint Paraskeviya is one of the most interesting
and mysterious temples built in the pre-Mongol epoch on the
territory of Ukraine.
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| 15:30-16:30 |
Eletsky Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries
in Ukraine, situated on Bolding Hills, appr. 1 km. from the
Rampart. The monastery was built in the 11th century in a coniferous
wood. |
| 16:30-17:00 |
The Black Grave
Near Eletsky nunnery there is the most ancient commemorative
monument - a legendary Black Grave. This mound is connected
with the origin of the city.
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| 16:30-19:30 |
The way Chernigov - Kiev |
Price - 350 USD for the group up to 1-6 persons, for the
group of 15 - 350 USD.
The price includes: European air conditioned car, guide-interpreter
services (European languages), entrance tickets to the museums.
Dinner is paid separately.
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