Saint Sophia of Kyiv

About the audio guide

Audio Guide to the National Reserve “Saint Sophia of Kyiv” — one of the most important museum and spiritual-historical centers of Ukraine. This audio guide will lead you through a unique architectural ensemble where, for more than a thousand years, history, architecture, art, and the memory of the state have been intertwined. You are standing in a place that witnessed the formation of Kyiv as the political and spiritual heart of Rus and has preserved its significance through the centuries.

The central monument of the reserve is Saint Sophia Cathedral, an outstanding example of early 11th-century architecture and monumental painting, world-famous for its mosaics and frescoes. The audio guide will help you understand the symbolism of the cathedral, its role in the life of the medieval city, and its importance for Ukrainian culture. You will also learn about the 18th-century monastic buildings surrounding the cathedral, which together form a harmonious architectural ensemble. Step by step, the audio guide reveals Saint Sophia of Kyiv as a living space of history, where the past continues to speak to the present.