St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral

St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral

Kyiv

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St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral

St Volodymyr’s Cathedral is a busy, boldly frescoed 19th-century church in the city center and a memorable landmark. It is the most important cathedral for the Ukrainian Orthodox church.

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addressTarasa Shevchenko Boulevard 20, Kyiv
openingHoursDaily 9am-6pm
phone+380 44 235 538 5
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