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Kiev 05 November 2001 Kyiv-Pechery Lavra of the Holy Dormition Monestary |
| Andre, catching up on his travelogue over some coffee in the second floor hotel bar |
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| Murals along the entrance way to Pechery Lavra |
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| One of the many masterpieces within the monestary. We were only allowed to take one photograph, so I chose the painting of the archangel Michael(?), protector of Kyiv. |
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| The Holy Gate with the Trinity Church of the Kyiv-Pechery Lavra (12th to 18th cc). Western Facade. |
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| To the left, lies part of the original church in the photo. The chuch was destroyed at the end of the Nazi occupation. It is controversial as to the saboteurs; was it the Nazis or Russians? |
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| The Refectory Church of St. Nicholas of Myra |
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| The Great Lavra Bell Tower. 96 meters high. |
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| Dress Guidlines for entry into the indoor areas. As our site guide pointed out, "it may be more for a matter of limiting distraction, rather than a matter of respect." |
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| Stray animals were present throughout Kiev, but a few cats have seemed to make Kyiv-Pechery Lavra their home. |
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| The Church of our Saviour at Berestove(?). |
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