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20.4 m (67 ft) Height. 50 m (160 ft) St Andrew's Church ( Ukrainian: Андріївська церква, Andriivska tserkva) is an Orthodox church in Kyiv, constructed between 1747 and 1754 to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It is a rare example of Elizabethan Baroque [2] in Ukraine.
St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv is a world importance monument of history, architecture and painting of the 18th century. It had been built in the Baroque style according to the project by the famous architect F. B. Rastrelli during the 1747–1762 years.
Its consecration took place on August 19, 1767. Conceived as a palace temple, St. Andrew’s Church soon after its construction lost the care of the royal court. In 1768 the church was transferred to the Kyiv magistrate, and later to the Kyiv City Duma (i.e. Council). After the consecration, St. Andrew’s Church functioned as a regular ...
True pearl of Kyiv!St. Andrew's Church - a major Baroque heritage,gorgeous, like floating above hills and Dnipro river. Constructed between 1747 and 1754 to ...
St. Andrew's Church, or Andriyivska Tserkva in Ukrainian, is one of the most iconic and photogenic landmarks in the city of Kiev (Kyiv) Ukraine. Located on the historic Andriyivskyy Descent, the church is known for its Baroque architecture, stunning views of the city, and its rich history.
Sep 10, 2023 · by Marichka Palamarchuk | September 10, 2023, 4:26 pm. Kyiv Post. COPY LINK. St. Andrew's Church is recognized as one of the most beautiful churches in Ukraine. It is located in the historic district of the capital, Podil, on the ancient Andriyivskyy Descent Street, which connects the lower and upper parts of the city.
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HISTORY. The St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv is a world’s significance monument of history, architecture, and applied arts of the 18th century. It was constructed in 1747–1762 in Baroque style under the project of the prominent architect F.-B. Rastrelli.
