St. Andrew's Church — Attraction in Kyiv

This is definitely a trap for tourists. I was out walking and saw this church and thought for myself to make a visit. An old woman nearby the stairs told me to by a ticket in the Box Office – 10 UAH, not a big deal! I bought the ticket, showed the same woman the ticket and walked up the stairs. Walked around the church and watched the view from the platform. Then I should enter the church it was closed – renovation! This woman who sell tickets to a closed church is the same kind of thugs as a lots of taxidrivers in Ukraine are – they fools, they cheat tourist and more. This people hurt this country with their behavior. I asked the woman why they sell tickets to a closed church, she just shacking her shoulders, walked away to other tourists – probably with the same info as I received the first time I saw her. 10 UAH is not much, but the behavior is cheap, its low. If they sad instead that the church is closed, but if you wanted to donate the entrancefee for the renovation it had been better. So next time I will first ask if the church is open or not before I pay the entrancefee.

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The Cathedral is truly beautiful, if you enjoyed the Vatican city then you will like this place. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is no photography inside, and there are lots of stern looking ladies sitting inside that will stare at you in you get your phone out. There are also a few beautiful artifacts, such as the image of Mary made from painted Easter Eggs. There is a scale model of ancient Kyiv with a free speaker in multiple European languages that last about seven minutes. There were tours available but only in Ukrainian/Russian on an adhoc basis. The Bell Tower provides views across the city. Watch out for the metal post about ten steps up. You quickly realise that you need to duck to avoid it. The steps are not crazy small, and they are broken up by the viewing platforms. The tower in Princes Street in Edinburgh is much tighter and busier than when I went in late December, but until you get to the first viewing platform the steps do get quiet small. A combined ticket was 200, roughly 6 euros...

Of all the architectural marvels I've encountered in my travels, St. Andrew's Church in Kyiv holds a special place in my heart. The sheer beauty and significance of this structure is unrivaled. One day, when peace graces Ukraine again, I eagerly await my return to Kyiv, where I will stand in front of this magnificent building, celebrating with a heartfelt visit and a smile. Such places serve as reminders of the timeless beauty and resilience in our world. Similarly, with two decades of experience in personal training, I've come to appreciate the dedication it takes to craft something exceptional, whether it's a historic monument or one's own well-being. For those seeking to shape their own enduring legacies, be it physical or mental, guidance can make all the difference.this building guided me many times as it light up the kyiv nights sky and inspired me to think and plan many action steps in my life. I hope more of you will also benefit from the magical energy of St. Andrew's one day soon...