Zverinetsky cave monastery

Zverinetsky cave monastery - one of the oldest monasteries in Ukraine. This is a unique reminder of history. What is it unique?

In the old days, when Christianity was just starting to spread in Russia, many religious people become ascetics. Combined, the monks dug underground monasteries, but Zverinetsky monastery was founded long before the Baptism of Russia. Up to the present day monastery came in its original form. Fragments of the original galleries caves hermits.

The monastery itself imperceptible to the public eye. To the Temple area lead down the stairs and then opens the full picture. Here are several temple buildings, both new and very old. After inspecting the exterior attractions, tourists will have an unforgettable tour of the mysterious cave. In the caves you can see the burial niches for burial monks and nobles. Also, there are a few reclusive cells.

From these places associated with many legends. For example, one of them tells the story of the epic hero Alyosha Popovich in the walls of this temple. No less interesting stories about how the monastery was ruined, and how through the 900-odd years of the cave monastery were found again. All this, and more, you`ll be happy to tell local guides.

Zverinetsky cave monastery is located in the historical part of Kiev and is close to the Botanical Garden . Tour of the monastery caves will not leave anyone indifferent.