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Ancient Chernihiv

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+380 462 645 964

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Chernihiv

Ancient Chernihiv

Address
  
Preobrazhens'ka St, 1, Chernihiv, Chernihivs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 14000

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Open today · 10AM–6PMThursday10AM–6PMFriday10AM–6PMSaturday10AM–6PMSunday10AM–6PMMonday10AM–6PMTuesday10AM–6PMWednesday(International Women's Day)10AM–6PMHours might differ

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Chernihiv city of legends


Chernihiv Ancient (Ukrainian: Чернігів стародавній, Chernihiv starodavniy) is the National Architecture-Historical Sanctuary located in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. It was created at first as an affiliate of the National Sanctuary "Sophia of Kiev". Since August 1, 1967 the site is a separate entity consisting of 34 monuments of architecture.

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Architectural landmarks

  • Detynets of Chernihiv, also known as Chernihiv's motte (earthwork)
  • Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral
  • Chernihiv's Collegium (see collegium)
  • House of Lyzohub (Colonel of the Chernihiv's Regiment)
  • House of Archbishop
  • Governor's House
  • Beautiful Square
  • Church of Preparatory Friday
  • Cathrine Church
  • Yelets-Dormition Monastery
  • Trinity-Ilna Monastery with Antonie Caves
  • Black Grave (kurgan)
  • Since 1989, the site is placed on the tentative list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of "World Heritage", receiving its reference as number 668.

    References

    Ancient Chernihiv Wikipedia