Pyrohoshcha Church, Kyiv

Name: Pyrohoshcha Church
Address: Kontraktova pl. 1, Kyiv, 04070, Ukraine
Telephone: +380 44 425 4842

#78 among attractions in Kyiv

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The Pyrohoshcha Dormition of the Mother of God Church or simply Pyrohoshcha Church is an Orthodox church in Kyiv in the historical neighbourhood Podil. The original church was built in 1130s by the Mstyslav I the Great of Kyiv. It was the main church of Podil, and was a temporary cathedral of Kyiv Metropolitanate in the early 17 century. In 1613 the church was reconstructured in Renaissance style, and then in 18th-19th centuries was rebuilt in Ukrainian Baroque and Neoclassicism styles. ()

Local name: Церква Богородиці Пирогощої Completed: 1136 (888 years ago)Coordinates: 50°27'48"N, 30°31'0"E

Address

Kontraktova pl. 1Поділ (Замкова Хота)Kyiv 04070 Ukraine

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+380 44 425 4842

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Pyrohoshcha Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pyrohoshcha Church?

Nearby attractions include Fountain of Samson, Kyiv (2 min walk), Hostynnyi Dvir, Kyiv (2 min walk), Square of Contracts, Kyiv (2 min walk), One Street Museum, Kyiv (3 min walk).

How to get to Pyrohoshcha Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pyrohoshcha Church:

Tram

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 11, 12, 14, 18, 19 (4 min walk)
Verkhniy Val • Lines: 14, 18 (8 min walk)

Bus

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 119, А62 (4 min walk)
ст. м. Контрактова площа • Lines: А53, А72 (7 min walk)

Metro

Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (5 min walk)
Poshtova Ploshcha • Lines: M2 (12 min walk)

Train

Нижня станція (12 min walk)
Верхня станція (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

Софійська площа • Lines: 16, 18 (17 min walk)
Пл. Перемоги • Lines: 17, 5, 7, 8, 93Н, 94Н (40 min walk)