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The tour to Chernigov
One of the oldest cities in Ukraine famous for its cathedrals, churches, monasteries and caves of the 11th-12th century
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The route and the objects description |
8:00-10:00 |
The way Kiev- Chernigov |
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
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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.
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11:00-11:30
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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.
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12:00-13:00
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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.
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13:00-14:00
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Dinner in one of the restaurants in the centre of Chernigov. |
14:00-14:30
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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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14:30-15:30
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One of the beautiful places in Chernigov are Boldin's Hills, once located far from prince's town, but now they belong to the central part of Chernigov. It was this very place where in 1069 monk Antony (one of the enlightens of Christianity) came to and founded new monastery with caves.
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15:30-16:30
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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.
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16:30-17:00
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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 - 250 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.
If you are interested in our excursions
you can order them
over the telephone: 206-33-22 or e-mail: 
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