Church of the Tithes, Kyiv

Name: Church of the Tithes
Address: вул. Володимирська, 2, Kyiv, Ukraine

#44 among attractions in Kyiv

Church, Architecture, Historical place

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The Church of the Tithes or Church of the Dormition of the Virgin was the first stone church in Kyiv. Originally it was built by the order of Grand Prince Vladimir the Great between 989 and 996 by Byzantine and local workers at the site of death of martyrs Theodor the Varangian and his son Johann. It was originally named the "Church of Our Lady", in honor of the Dormition of the Theotokos. The church was ruined in 1240 during the siege of Kyiv by Mongol armies of Batu Khan. ()

Local name: Десятинна церква Completed: 996 (1028 years ago)Coordinates: 50°27'28"N, 30°31'3"E

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вул. Володимирська, 2Шевченка (Гончарі)Kyiv Ukraine

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Day trips

Church of the Tithes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of the Tithes open?

Church of the Tithes is open:

Monday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 7 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Tithes?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv (2 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Kyiv (3 min walk), Muzej-majsterna Ivana Kavaleridze, Kyiv (4 min walk), Andriyivskyy Descent, Kyiv (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Tithes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Tithes:

Train

Верхня станція (7 min walk)
Нижня станція (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Софійська площа • Lines: 16, 18 (7 min walk)
Вул. Івана Франка • Lines: 17, 5, 7, 8, 94Н (26 min walk)

Metro

Poshtova Ploshcha • Lines: M2 (9 min walk)
Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (15 min walk)

Bus

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 119, А62 (13 min walk)
Житній ринок • Lines: 119 (15 min walk)

Tram

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 11, 12, 14, 18, 19 (13 min walk)
Zhytniy Rynok • Lines: 14, 18 (15 min walk)