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Visit Tours Cathedral and La Psalette Cloisters, France

In the eastern part of the city of the town of Tours in the Loire valley you can visit two exceptional monuments: the cathedral of Tours and the la Psalette cloisters, attached to the cathedral.

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France This Way review: there are several historic highlights in the town of Tours, but our favourite is certainly the cathedral, and the la Psalette cloister that is entered through the cathedral: both are very impressive examples of religious architecture.

Cathedral of Saint-Gatien

The cathedral as we see it today was built over a long period, from the 12th century to the 16th century, and is in the gothic style. Before you enter the cathedral you will want to take the time to examine the detailed stonework of the facade, including the main doorway and the two symmetrical towers.

Among the highlights in the cathedral are the three rose windows and the 15 stained glass windows around the chancel. You can also see the tomb where the children of Charles VIII are buried in the corner of the south transept.

If you can arrange to visit the cathedral around dusk you can see the nightly spectacle of light and movement projected on to the facade of the cathedral.

Cloisters of la Psalette

The cloister of la Psalette is on the north side of the cathedral, and entered through the cathedral - a small entrance charge is payable for this part of your visit.

Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, the cloister is built over two levels and incorporates elements in the gothic style and also parts that are in the later renaissance style. The levels are joined by a beautiful spiral staircase. The area inside the cloisters has a nicely maintained symmetrical garden and is surrounded by galleries. In the corner opposite the entrance you can see the spiral staircase.

The galleries around the cloisters are from different periods and have different characteristics: the gallery to your left was built in 1442 and is the oldest and medieval in style, while the other galleries are more decorative with pilasters (false columns) in the renaissance style on the outside and vaulting in the flamboyant gothic style on the inside. Also at this level is a small chapel and the entrance to the staircase.

The design and decoration of the staircase will perhaps remind you of the staircase in Blois castle . Although the staircase here is smaller it is thought that the design is based on the staircase at Blois.

Upstairs in the la Psalette cloister you can see two of the the rooms where the monks worked: the scriptorium and the library. Most impressive though is the terrace, which has remarkable views of the cathedral, the gargoyles and cloisters.

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Elsewhere in Tours you can discover a charming medieval centre around Place Plumereau as well as various other churches and historic monuments.

To the east of the town you can visit the Chateau de Chenonceau as well as the town of Amboise , which has several important monuments including a castle. To the west of Tours you will want to visit the gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the picturesque Chateau of Azay le Rideau .

You can find more travel ideas in the Indre-et-Loire guide and the Loire Valley guide .

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Saint Gatien's Cathedral was built between 1170 and 1547. The first cathedral of Saint-Maurice was built by Litorius (Lidoire), bishop of Tours from 337 to 371 (preceding St Martin). Burnt in 561, it was restored by Gregory of Tours and rededicated in 590. Its location, at the south-west angle of the castrum, as well as its eastern orientation, resulted in the original access being through the late-Roman surrounding wall (such a configuration is quite rare). The cathedral was then rebuilt during the second quarter of the 12th century and again burnt in 1166 during the conflict between Louis VII of France and Henry II of England.

The first phase of present cathedral concerned the south transept and the towers, as early as 1170. The chancel was rebuilt from 1236 to 1279 by Étienne de Mortagne but the nave took much longer to build. The architect Simon du Mans rebuilt the transept and started the nave, including six spans, aisle and chapel, built during the 14th century — the first two spans correspond to those of the old Romanesque cathedral and date back to the 12th century. The nave was only finished during the 15th century by architects Jean de Dammartin, Jean Papin and Jean Durand, thanks to the generosity of Charles VII and the Duke of Brittany Jean V.

While building the present cathedral, the nave was then extended westward and the towers surrounding its entrance were erected during the first half of the 16th century, the first tower in 1507 by Pierre de Valence 87 m high, and the second tower during 1534 and 1547 by Pierre Gadier. Highlighting the special feature of the building, called supra, the towers were erected outside of the old city. The late-Roman surrounding wall is visible in cross section at the rear of the towers from the north.

In 1356, the cathedral received its new name of saint Gatien. Its construction having been particularly slow, it presents a complex pattern of French religious types of architecture from the 13th century to the 15th. For example, the tower buttresses are Romanesque, the ornamentation generally is pure Gothic, and the tops of the towers are Renaissance (beginning of the 16th century).

The organ, donated by Archbishop Martin de Beaune, was built by Barnabé Delanoue in the 16th century. One can also see, in the cathedral, the tomb of the children of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany, who died as infants. This tomb, in Carrara marble, made by Girolamo da Fiesole, in the Italian style, and whose recumbent statues are reminiscent of 15th-century French medieval tradition (school of Michel Colombe), was kept since 1506 in Saint-Martin de Tours before being moved in 1834 to Saint-Gatien.

To the north of the cathedral is a small cloister, also built during the Renaissance. To the south of the cathedral is the former archbishop's palace, built in the early 18th century, which has now become the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours.

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The Tours Cathedral ( Cathédrale Saint-Gatien de Tours ), dedicated to Saint Gatien, its first bishop, was begun about 1170 to replace the just-started cathedral that burned down in 1166 during the quarrel between Louis VII of France and Henry II of England.

Work on Tours Cathedral proceeded at a leisurely pace over the centuries until 1547. The lowermost stages of the west towers belong to the 12th century, but the rest of the west end is in the profusely detailed Flamboyant Gothic of the 15th century. It was completed just as the Renaissance was flourishing, which can be seen in the belfries. Henry James complimented the cathedral's "charming mouse-colored complexion." ( A Little Tour in France ).

Inside the triple-naved church, building proceeded as always from the sanctuary and choir, which has some of the finest stained glass (13th century), and worked pier by pier down the nave. The choir is 13th century; the transept and east bays of the nave are 14th century; a cloister on the north is contemporary with the facade.

Just beyond the south transept stands the tomb of the sons of Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne. After the death of both Charles and his sons, the Valois line came to an end and Anne was obliged by law to marry Charles' cousin, Louis XII.

When the 15th century illuminator Jean Fouquet was set the task of illuminating Josephus's Jewish Antiquities , his depiction of Solomon's Temple was modeled after the nearly-complete Cathedral of Tours.

The atmosphere of the Gothic cathedral close permeates Honoré de Balzac's dark short novel of jealousy and provincial intrigues, Le Curé de Tours ( The Curate of Tours ) and his medieval story Maitre Cornelius opens within the cathedral itself.

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• This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Cathedral of Tours" and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License .
• The Rough Guide to France 9 (April 2005), 563.
• Frommer's France 2007 .

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A true masterpiece of Gothic art, the Saint-Gatien cathedral sits in the heart of old downtown Tours, in Indre-et-Loire . Today listed building, it was built between the thirteenth and sixteenth century on the remains of an ancient Gallo-Roman city. Under royal patronage, the building has seen all the kings of France since Louis VII become canons of honor, showing its importance in the kingdom.

Remarkable, the Saint-Gatien harmoniously blends the High Gothic, with its impressive bedside shrine, Gothic in its finely sculpted façade and elegantly lit at night, through the Renaissance style that reveals the crowning of two towers.

On the bedside, one of the most beautiful Gothic works of the thirteenth century, visitors will discover many statues animating the walkway and include representatives of the patron saints of the cathedral.

Inside the religious building, hard to remain indifferent to the beauty of the tomb of the children of Anne of Brittany and Charles VII with its incredible sculptures of the sixteenth century lit by stained glass windows. In the north, it is possible to admire a Renaissance cloister classified as an historic monument, while in the south, the palace of the archbishop now houses the Museum of Fine Arts in the city.

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is a one-of-a-kind work of art. With its lofty vaults and radiant mosaics, the sheer scale of beauty is a thing of awe. More than a dozen architects' and artisans' concepts and works have coalesced in a magnificently well-integrated and harmonious whole. From top to bottom, front to back, the Cathedral Basilica draws one's thoughts and emotions upward toward the contemplation of something transcendent.  

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The Cathedrals of England - Ely, Lincoln, Durham, York, Coventry, Gloucester, Bristol, Wells, Salisbury, Winchester

A study of England’s greatest buildings – their history, architecture, sculpture, stained glass and current life.

Built between the Norman Conquest and Henry VIII’s Reformation, with Coventry Cathedral a moving exception.

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This is an architectural journey that would be hard to equal for intensity of aesthetic delight and as a way into the minds and lives of the people of the Middle Ages it would be difficult to surpass. Personalities of extraordinary capability and vision will be discovered, and the thought processes and techniques used by craftsmen of genius revealed and decoded.

The tour ranges across England – north, south, east and west – to see some of the most glorious medieval architecture to be found anywhere. Connoisseurs may carp at the omissions, but logistics exclude only a couple of cathedrals of comparable beauty, magnificence and interest. With an average of little over one cathedral a day, there is plenty of time to really get to know, assimilate, appreciate and contemplate each one.

All but one are medieval, Norman (as Romanesque is generally called in Britain) and Gothic. It is easy to underestimate the length of time the Middle Ages encompasses: the span from the earliest work we see on the tour to the latest, from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation, equals that from the Reformation to the present day. There was huge variety in the building arts and historical circumstances during those 460 years. The one non-medieval cathedral on the itinerary is Coventry. Rebuilt after the Second World War, not only is it a treasure house of mid-twentieth-century art but it is a moving monument to rebirth and reconciliation.

There are many special arrangements to enable you to see more than most visitors and there are opportunities to hear some excellent choirs at Evensong. Cathedrals come with cities, and many of these were relatively little changed during the era of industrialisation and now rank among the loveliest in England. Much beautiful countryside is traversed as well.

Ely. The coach leaves King’s Cross, London at 9.30am for Ely, a surprisingly remote and rural location for one of England’s greatest cathedrals. The mighty Norman nave and transepts (c. 1110–30), with their thick walls, tiers of arches and clusters of shafts, leads to the crossing and its unique 14th-century octagonal lantern, a work of genius. The detached Lady Chapel, also in the Decorated style, is the largest and perhaps the finest in the country; the Early English quire a ravishing setting for the lost shrine to St Etheldreda. Overnight Lincoln.  

Lincoln. Also largely by-passed by modern urban development, Lincoln’s hilltop site above the broad Witham valley renders this enormous cathedral even more imposing. Largely rebuilt from 1192, it has always been revered as one of the finest of Gothic cathedrals, its fascinations enhanced by myriad minor inconsistencies and variations which reveal the struggle for solutions at the frontiers of artistic fashion and technological capability. The steep streets of the ancient town are a delight. First of three nights in York.

Durham. Massive towers rise above the trees which cling to the steep embankment, a defensible bulwark in the frequently hostile North. Largely completed in the decades from 1093 and little altered since, the nave and quire with their great cylindrical pillars, distinguished by their engraved patterns, constitute one of the world’s greatest Romanesque churches.  

York. York Minster is the largest of English medieval cathedrals. Above ground it is all Gothic, from Early English to Perpendicular but predominantly 14th-century, demonstrating an exceptional knowledge of the latest French Rayonnant ideas. It is a treasure trove of original stained glass, and the polygonal chapter house is without peer. The city retains its medieval walls and an exceptional quantity of historic buildings.  

Coventry. Coventry Cathedral is perhaps internationally Britain’s best-known 20th-century building. Built to designs by Sir Basil Spence beside the ruins of its predecessor, destroyed in 1940, it is both a showcase for some of the best art of the time (Graham Sutherland, John Piper, Jacob Epstein). In the evening, a walk through Stratford-upon-Avon, which has retained many buildings Shakespeare would have known. Overnight Stratford.  

Gloucester, Bristol. The procession of tall cylindrical pillars in Gloucester’s nave is unadulterated Norman, but, following the burial of Edward II in 1327, the eastern parts are exquisitely veiled in the first large-scale appearance of Perpendicular architecture. The east window, which retains its medieval stained glass, is one of the largest in Europe. Bristol cathedral is a much-overlooked gem with fine work of every era, from the lavishly patterned walls of the Romanesque chapter house to G. E. Street’s great Victorian nave. But its highlight is the east end, among the most innovative and beautiful of early 14th-century buildings. First of two nights in Wells.

Wells. An exceptionally unspoilt little city, Wells has a fortified bishop’s palace, 14th-century houses of the Vicars Choral and much else of charm and interest. The cathedral was one of the first in England to be built entirely in Gothic style. Its screened west front, eastward march of the nave, sequence of experimental contrasted spaces of the Decorated east end, serene chapter house and Perpendicular cloisters all contribute to the cathedral’s exceptional allure. The strainer arches supporting the sagging tower are among the great creations of the Middle Ages.  

In 2024: Salisbury. One of the most uplifting experiences in English architecture, Salisbury is unique among the Gothic cathedrals in England in that it was built on a virgin site and largely in a single campaign, 1220–58. To homogeneity are added lucidity of design and perfection of detail. Completed a century later, the spire at 404 feet is the tallest medieval structure in Britain. The close is the finest in the country, and the town beyond has an extensive expanse of historic fabric. Overnight Winchester.

In 2025: Old Sarum, Salisbury. Old Sarum is an Iron Age hillfort, though from ad 1066 to c. 1220 it flourished as a Norman stronghold with castle, palace and cathedral. There are fine views across Salisbury, the city which replaced it. One of the most uplifting experiences in English architecture, Salisbury is unique among the Gothic cathedrals in England in that it was built on a virgin site and largely in a single campaign, 1220–58. To homogeneity are added lucidity of design and perfection of detail. Completed a century later, the spire at 404 feet is the tallest medieval structure in Britain. The close is the finest in the country, and the town beyond has an extensive expanse of historic fabric. Overnight Winchester.

Winchester. Winchester Cathedral is one of Europe’s longest churches, reflecting the city’s status intermittently from the 9th to the 17th centuries as a seat of English government. The transepts are unembellished early Norman (1079), raw architecture of brute power, whereas the mighty nave was dressed 300 years later in suave Perpendicular garb. The profusion of chantry chapels constitutes an enchanting collection of Gothic micro-architecture. Wall paintings, floor tiles, the finest 12th-century Bible. Return to Tothill Street in central London by 4.00pm

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Lecturer in medieval history at the University of East Anglia. He was taught at the Universities of London, Cambridge, and Oxford, and was a research fellow at Jesus College, Oxford. He specialises in the period, 700–1200, and publishes on western kings, secular élites and their records. He is a keen believer in the value of exploring and understanding the architectural fabric, material culture and landscapes of the past.

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In 2024.  Two sharing: £3,290. Single occupancy: £3,730.

In 2025 . Two sharing: £3,490. Single occupancy: £3,950.

Hotel accommodation; private coach throughout; breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners with wine, water, coffee; all admissions and donations; all tips; the services of the lecturer and tour manager.

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The Castle Hotel ,  Lincoln: 4-star historic building close to the cathedral.   The Grand , York: the former headquarters of North Eastern Railway, the hotel retains many original features.   The Arden Hotel , Stratford-upon-Avon: a comfortable, 4-star, waterside hotel situated opposite the RSC theatres. The Swan , Wells:  3-star, in a building of 15th-cent. origin in a narrow street close to the cathedral.  Hotel du Vin ,   Winchester: a 4-star, 18th-cent. hotel located in the city centre. Rooms at all the hotels, being city-centre historic properties, vary in size and outlook.  Single rooms are doubles for sole use throughout.

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There is quite a lot of walking on the tour. You ought to be able to walk at about three miles an hour for up to half an hour. There are also a lot of steps and uneven surfaces. Roof and tower visits are optional of course, but at Salisbury there are 332 stairs to climb. Four out of the five hotels do not have lifts. Average distance by coach per day: c. 73 miles.

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Old Ursuline Convent

The historic convent is located at 1112 Chartres Street.The museum is open for tours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday at 10:00, 11:00 and 1:00. Admission is  $8.00 General, $7.00 Seniors, and $6.00 Students/Military. 

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Questions may be directed to Jolie Sekinger at (504) 503-0343 or [email protected].

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Designed to rival Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, Kyiv's Saint-Sophia Cathedral symbolizes the 'new Constantinople', capital of the Christian principality of Kyiv, which was created in the 11th century in a region evangelized after the baptism of St Vladimir in 988. The spiritual and intellectual influence of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra contributed to the spread of Orthodox thought and the Orthodox faith in the Russian world from the 17th to the 19th century.

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Kyiv : Cathédrale Sainte-Sophie et ensemble des bâtiments monastiques et Laure de Kyiv-Petchersk

Conçue pour rivaliser avec l'église Sainte-Sophie de Constantinople, la cathédrale Sainte-Sophie de Kyiv symbolise la « nouvelle Constantinople », capitale de la principauté chrétienne créée au XI e siècle dans une région évangélisée après le baptême de saint Vladimir en 988. Le rayonnement spirituel et intellectuel de la laure de Kyiv-Petchersk contribua largement à la diffusion de la foi et de la pensée orthodoxes dans le monde russe aux XVII e , XVIII e et XIX e siècles.

كييف: كاتدرائية القديسة صوفيا ومجموعة الأديرة ودير لافرا كييف بيشيرسكا

ترمز كاتدرائية القديسة صوفيا في كييف التي تم تصميمها لمنافسة كنيسة آية صوفيا في القسطنطينية الى "القسطنطينية الجديدة" التي اصبحت عاصمة الإمارة المسيحية الناشئة في القرن الحادي عشر في منطقة تم تنصيرها بعد عمادة القديس فلاديمير عام 988. وقد ساهم الإشعاع الروحي والفكري الخاص بدير لافرا كييف بيشيرسكا على نحو ملحوظ في نشر المذهب الأورثوذكسي في العالم الروسي طوال القرون السابع والثامن والتاسع عشر.

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基辅：圣•索菲娅教堂和佩乔尔斯克修道院

基辅的圣·索菲娅教堂的设计可与君士坦丁堡的圣·索菲娅教堂媲美，象征着“新君士坦丁堡”，它建于11世纪，是基辅基督公国的首都。这一地区于988年经圣·法拉蒂米尔洗礼后基督化。基辅-拉夫拉在精神和文化上的影响对东正教思想在俄罗斯17世纪至19世纪的传播做出了贡献。

Kiev: catedral de Santa Sofía, conjunto de edificios monásticos y laura de Kievo-Petchersk

Proyectada para rivalizar con Santa Sofía de Constantinopla, la catedral Santa Sofía de la capital ucraniana es el símbolo de la “Nueva Constantinopla”, denominación dada a la capital del principado de Kiev, creado en el siglo XI en una región evangelizada después del bautismo de San Vladimir en el año 988. La influencia espiritual e intelectual del monasterio de Kievo-Petchersk contribuyó considerablemente a la propagación de la fe y el pensamiento ortodoxos en el mundo ruso entre los siglos XVII y XIX.

キエフ：聖ソフィア大聖堂と関連する修道院建築物群、キエフ-ペチェールスカヤ大修道院　　

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Sint-Sophia kathedraal en bijbehorend Kiev-Pechersk Lavra kloostercomplex

De Sint-Sophia kathedraal van Kiev werd ontworpen om te wedijveren met de Hagia Sophia in Constantinopel. De kathedraal symboliseert het 'nieuwe Constantinopel', de hoofdstad van het christelijk vorstendom Kiev dat in de 11e eeuw werd gebouwd in een - na de bekering van Sint Vladimir in 988 - geëvangeliseerd gebied. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is van uitzonderlijke betekenis binnen het nationale Oekraïense erfgoed. De oude kloosterstichting speelt een zeer belangrijke rol in het geestelijke en intellectuele leven van de Russische wereld. Het droeg bij aan de verspreiding van het orthodoxe geloof en gedachtegoed in de Russische wereld van de 17e tot de 19e eeuw.

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Outstanding Universal Value

Brief synthesis

The Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra represent two outstanding complexes of cultural heritage monuments from the Middle Ages and Early Modern period (Kyivan Rus’ and Hetmanate Periods).

The property consists of two separate components: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and its related monastic buildings and the monastic complex of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra with the Church of the Saviour at Berestovo.

Saint-Sophia Cathedral, located in the historic centre of Kyiv, is one of the major monuments representing the architectural and the monumental art of the early 11th century. The Cathedral was built with the participation of local builders and Byzantine masters during the reign of the Great Prince of Kyiv, Yaroslav the Wise, as the main Christian Church of the Kyivan Rus’ capital. The Cathedral has preserved its ancient interiors and the collection of mosaics and frescoes of the 11th century is unique for its integrity. Its masterpieces include the Pantocrator, the Virgin Orans, the Communion of the Apostles, the Deisis and the Annunciation. The architecture and monumental art of the Cathedral had a wide influence on the architecture and decoration of the Kyivan Rus’ temples. Monastic buildings constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries in the Ukrainian Baroque style surround the Cathedral. The architectural ensemble includes the bell tower, Metropolitan’s house, the refectory, the Zaborovsky gate, the south entrance tower, the cells of cathedral elders and the seminary encircled by a stone wall. Over the centuries, the Cathedral and monastic buildings have expressed a unique harmony of architectural and natural forms,   and national spirit and have held a significant place in the traditional historic landscape of Kyiv.

The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is an architectural ensemble of monastic buildings situated on the plateau overlooking the right bank of the Dnieper River. The ensemble was formed over many centuries in organic combination with the landscape, and acts as a general urban dominant. Founded by St. Anthony and St. Theodosy in the 11th century, the monastery became a prominent spiritual and cultural centre that made a significant contribution to the development of education, art and medicine. The architectural ensemble of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra comprises unique surface and underground churches from the 11th to the 19th centuries, in a complex of labyrinthine caves that expands more than 600m, as well as domestic and household buildings from the 17th to the19th centuries. The architectural ensemble acquired its modern aspect as a result of construction activities in the 17th to the 18th centuries in the heyday of the Ukrainian Baroque. The main monuments of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ensemble are the Dormition Cathedral, the Trinity Gate Church, the Great Bell Tower, the Church of All Saints, the Refectory Church, the monastery defensive walls with towers, the cave complexes of St. Anthony (Near) and St. Theodosy (Far) with surface churches, the Exaltation of the Cross and the Nativity of the Virgin and the Church of the Saviour on Berestovo.

For centuries, the Kyiv-Pechersk Monastery, with relics of saints buried in caves, has been one of the most important Christian pilgrimage centres in the world. 

Criterion (i): Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv­-Pechersk Lavra represents a masterpiece of human creative genius in both its architectural conception and its remarkable decoration.

Saint-Sophia Cathedral is a unique monument of architecture and monumental art of the early 11th century having the biggest preserved collection of mosaics and frescoes of that period. The Cathedral’s architecture is distinguished by supplementary naves added to the five-nave core and pyramidal spatial composition of the cross dome church. The monumental decoration of the Cathedral composes an ensemble unique for its conceptual design that reflects the major theological ideas of the time and is an outstanding example of Byzantine art. The huge pantheon of Christian saints depicted in the Cathedral has an unrivalled multiplicity among Byzantine monuments of that time. The mural paintings of the Cathedral also include a complex of unique secular frescoes in the stair towers made in the tradition of Byzantine art.

The ensemble of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is a masterpiece of Ukrainian art that was definitely formed during the Baroque period. It integrates unique surface and underground buildings and structures of the 11th-19th centuries combined with a rich landscape.

Criterion (ii): The property is a result of the cultural interaction of the Kyivan Rus’, the Byzantine Empire and Western Europe. Architecture and monumental painting at the property reflect the changes of Byzantine architectural and artistic traditions that acquired a new sense under the influence of local vision. It revealed, in spiritual tradition as well as in architectural planning, encompassing the tradition of underground Orthodox cult architecture of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The Dormition Cathedral was an example for the construction of similar churches in the Eastern Europe region during the 12th to15th centuries.  

Criterion (iii): Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv­-Pechersk Lavra bears exceptional testimony to the centuries-old Byzantine cultural traditions of neighbouring countries in general and of Kyivan Rus’ in particular. Over the centuries the property had a major spiritual influence in Eastern Europe.

Criterion (iv): Saint-Sophia Cathedral is a unique edifice that reflects in its architecture and mural decoration the peculiarities of churchwarden order. The construction of the Cathedral laid the foundation of an architectural school that influenced the cult architecture and monumental art of Kyivan Rus’ and then of Eastern Europe.

Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is an exceptionally valuable architectural ensemble formed over the course of almost nine centuries, which reflects changes in stylistic trends in architecture, as well as the process of the improvement of engineering structures. 

All important elements and attributes necessary to convey the Outstanding Universal Value are contained within the boundaries of the property and are preserved.

According to the original design, Saint-Sophia Cathedral was built as a dominant architectural element of the urban environment open to a wide and overall view. In the 19th century, the setting of the Cathedral changed due to the modification of the traditional urban fabric.

The integrity of the ensemble of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra suffered during the Second World War, when the Dormition Cathedral, the main Lavra church, was almost entirely destroyed, with the exception of its southeast tower. In 1999-2000, the Cathedral was reconstructed according to the architectural forms of the period of the Ukrainian Baroque in the late 18th century.

With regards to the hydrogeological conditions, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra caves require a constant monitoring over the state of their preservation and the implementation of preventive measures.

Rapid urban development, particularly from high-rise buildings, and the lack of protection and planning mechanisms can threaten the immediate surroundings of the property. The integrity of the property in terms of spatial links between its components and their relationship with the surrounding urban and monastic river landscapes also requires a structured planning to address any potential threat. 

Authenticity

The property’s attributes reflect its Outstanding Universal Value. All built elements are restored by using original materials.

Reconstruction works undertaken at Saint-Sophia were awarded the “European Gold Medal for the Protection of Historic Monuments” in 1987. Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings are used as a museum for educational purposes and for state events.

Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is used for museum purposes as well as for religious practices that correspond to its original purpose.

Although the dominance of the silhouette of the ensemble has been diminished by urban development, the traditional panoramas and silhouettes of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra along the Dnieper River are preserved. 

Protection and management requirements

Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was declared a “State historical and cultural reserve” in 1926 and Saint-Sophia Cathedral with Related Monastic buildings in 1934.

The property is managed according to the relevant legislation, including the Laws of Ukraine “On Protection of Cultural Heritage”, “On Protection of Archaeological Heritage”. In addition, various Decrees of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine are providing the site-specific legal framework for the protection, conservation and use of the property.

The National Conservation Area “Saint-Sophia of Kyiv” and the National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Reserve are managed by the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, which is now responsible for the unified operational management of the whole property.

According to the national legislation Plans of the Territory Organization of both components of the property (National Conservation Area “Saint-Sophia of Kyiv” and Kyiv-Pechersk National Historical and Cultural Reserve) were developed. These plans define the boundaries and regimes for the buffer zone of the property, the action plan for restoration, conservation and protection of the property. The above-mentioned plans correspond to the Conservation Plan. Moreover, annual plans of restorations of monuments, territories and engineering systems of the property are approved at the national level.

In order to secure the preservation of the Varangian caves, a draft conservation program and an action plan have been developed for those sections of the caves that require preventive and rehabilitation measures.

To address conservation and management challenges, the Management Plan will need to be fully operational. Enforcement of legislative and regulatory measures will be crucial to ensure that the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is sustained. Planning tools will need to be coordinated to ensure that a policy, based on studies of the urban landscape and defined views, is in place to control development within the buffer zone and its wider setting.

• Saint-Sophia Cathedral Official website
• St Sophia of Kyiv National Reserve Facebook page (only in ukrainian)
• Saint-Sophia Cathedral Instagram account (in Ukrainian only)
• National Conservation Area 'St Sophia of Kyiv' YouTube Channel (in Ukrainian nonly)
• National Preserve Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
• Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Facebook page (in Ukrainian only)
• Kyiv Pechersk Lavra National Reserve YouTube channel (only in ukrainian)
• Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve Audio Tour

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1. The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra

2. Saint Sophia Cathedral

3. St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery

4. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral

5. St. Nicolas Cathedral

6. St. Cyril's Monastery

7. St. Andrew's Church

8. St. Nicolas Wondermaker on The Water Church

9. Church of Michael Sanctifier Kyiv Metropolitan

10. Transfiguration Cathedral

11. St. Alexander Cathedral

12. Church of the Saviour at Berestove

13. Church of the Tithes

14. Madonna Pyrogoshcha Dormition Church

15. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

16. The Temple Of Honor Of St Seguis Of Redonezh

17. St Elijah Church

18. Church of the Resurrection

19. St.Catherine Greek Orthodox Church

20. Peace Temple Church

21. St. Nicolas Prytyska Church

22. Demievka Ascension of Christ Church

23. St. Nikolas Church

24. St.Nicolas on the Embankment Church

25. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

26. Patriarchal Cathedral of Christ's Resurrection

27. St.Theodosius Pechersky Church

28. Saint Trinity Church on Troyeshchyna

29. Assumption Cathedral

30. Saint George the Victorious Church

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18 Beautiful Cathedrals That Have Turned into Tourist Hotspots

Posted: May 31, 2024 | Last updated: May 31, 2024

Religious buildings worldwide often serve as architectural wonders and places for spiritual reflection. Yet many world-famous cathedrals have transcended their original purpose by becoming popular tourist destinations, attracting thousands of visitors every year. For better or worse, we explore 18 such cathedrals whose impressive beauty, cultural significance, and historical interest have turned them into tourist magnets!

Notre-Dame Cathedral (Paris, France)

Perhaps the most famous church in the world, the 850-year-old Notre-Dame is renowned for its Gothic architecture, stained glass windows, and grotesque gargoyles. CNN reports that it “is one of the most famous symbols of Paris, attracting an estimated 13 million visitors and pilgrims yearly.” Despite the fire that almost destroyed it in 2019, it continues to attract people in droves.

St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City, Italy)

Located in the heart of Vatican City, the Basilica is one of the most globally significant religious sites. Completed in 1615, it also has impressive, grandiose architecture and a rich history. Britannica reports that visitors come to admire the Latin dome (whose internal ceiling was painted by Michelangelo) and Bernini’s famous colonnade.

Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Spain)

Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece is an ongoing construction project combining Gothic and Art Nouveau elements to create what many call ‘a modern masterpiece’. Barcelona Tourist Guide states, “The Sagrada Família is the most visited tourist attraction in Barcelona, catering to over 3,000,000 visitors a year.”

Cologne Cathedral (Cologne, Germany)

Although work began in 1248, this Gothic masterpiece wasn’t completed until 1880! Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a stunning religious building with breathtaking views from its towers. Visitors flock to explore its interior, climb to the roof for panoramic vistas, and marvel at its seven-century-long construction!

St. Basil’s Cathedral (Moscow, Russia)

Located in Moscow’s historically rich Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral boasts truly unique architecture of colorful domes and geometric shapes. Lonely Planet writes that the Orthodox Cathedral is an enduring symbol of Russia that many tourists deem an essential place to visit during their travels.

Westminster Abbey (London, United Kingdom)

Historic UK explains that Westminster Abbey is not only a place of worship but also a historic site where British monarchs have been crowned and buried since it was first rebuilt from an old monastery in 1065. Tourists love the abbey’s long and colorful history and admire the impressively detailed Gothic architecture.

Chartres Cathedral (Chartres, France)

Named for the French town in which it stands, Chartres Cathedral is 100 km southwest of Paris and was completed in 1260. It is most famous for its remarkable stained glass windows, but it also wows visitors with intricate sculptures, spiraling towers, and even a stunning labyrinth that is supposed to mimic a ‘walk towards Christ.’

Milan Cathedral (Milan, Italy)

The cathedral’s official name is Duomo di Milano, and it is a magnificent example of Italian Gothic architecture. Milan Tickets says, “It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe and gets hundreds of tourists every day.” Many come to admire its intricate details, ancient statues, and the breathtaking view from its rooftop.

Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Turkey)

Originally a cathedral built on the site of a 4th-century church, Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque during the Ottoman invasion of Constantinople in 1453. In 1935, it became a museum of Byzantine architecture and exquisite mosaics. Tourists visit to learn of its long, fascinating history and admire its gentle dome and tall minarets.

St. Vitus Cathedral (Prague, Czech Republic)

This Czech cathedral is located within the walls of Prague Castle and is another famous example of Gothic architecture. Visitors love to explore its stunning interiors, vaulted ceilings, and stained glass windows and climb the Great South Tower for fantastic, uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape.

Duomo di Firenze (Florence, Italy)

According to Italy Magazine , Florence’s cathedral features a beautiful dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Tourists marvel at its architectural brilliance and climb the dome for panoramic views of Florence. At 153 m long, 90 m wide, and 90 m high, it is the third-largest church in the world.

St. John’s Co-Cathedral (Valletta, Malta)

This Roman Catholic cathedral was built by the Order of St. John in 1578, and its intricately decorated interior is considered to be one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in the world. Visitors come to see its ornate design and the famous Caravaggio paintings displayed inside.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York City, USA)

The first American church on the list is St. Patrick’s in Manhattan—an iconic example of Neo-Gothic architecture. Its central location makes it a popular spot for tourists, who come to appreciate its opulent interiors and intricate, vaulted facade. It also has ongoing religious significance, being the seat of the Archbishop of New York.

La Catedral de Sevilla (Seville, Spain)

As the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, La Catedral de Sevilla attracts more than two million visitors each year ( Pancho Tours ). It’s most well known for its impressive Giralda bell tower, magnificent relics, and wide halls. It took five centuries to complete (starting in 1402), so it exhibits a vast range of different architectural styles.

Washington National Cathedral (Washington, DC, USA)

This excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture is an Episcopal church that was built between 1907 and 1990, when President George H. W. Bush placed the final finial in place. Tourists come to admire the stained glass windows, peaceful gardens, and intricate carvings and learn about its long construction history.

Canterbury Cathedral (Canterbury, United Kingdom)

One of the oldest and most historically significant Christian structures in the U.K., Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also has a long history as a place of pilgrimage that continues to this day. Tourists are amazed by its Gothic architecture, rich history, and connections to Thomas Becket, a 12th-century saint.

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (San Francisco, USA)

The most modern on the list, this cathedral was built in 1971 and has a unique and modernist architectural design. Visitors to the Bay Area often visit to admire the stunning stained glass windows, unusual architecture, and serene atmosphere. It is also a venue for religious liturgies and classical music concerts.

St. Andrew’s Cathedral (Sydney, Australia)

Another impressive example of Gothic revival is St. Andrew’s Cathedral, which first opened its doors in 1868 and was an important place of worship for colonists. Tourists frequently add the church to their list of ‘must-see’ landmarks due to its ornate interiors, beautiful stained glass, and significance in colonial history.

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