St. Andrew

church, Kyiv, Ukraine

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The Church of St. Andrew in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a prominent Baroque church designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli and constructed in the mid-18th century. Its location on a steep bluff overlooking the Dnieper River makes it a striking landmark. While the Cathedral of St. Sophia, built in the 11th century, is a prime example of early Rus-Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture, St. Andrew's represents a later architectural style. The church is situated in the ancient Upper Town, which remains the focus of Kyiv and contains most of the city's historical monuments.12

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Close by is the Baroque church of St. Andrew, designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli and built in the mid-18th century; its site on the crest of the steep slope to the river makes it a striking landmark. Other historical relics in the central area include the ruins of the Golden Gate,…
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Close by is the Baroque church of St. Andrew, designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli and built in the mid-18th century; its site on the crest of the steep slope to the river makes it a striking landmark. Other historical relics in the central area include the ruins of the Golden Gate,…
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