"Visit the Pechersk Lavra" Pechersk Lavra Tip by Greatwalk0

The Pechersk Lavra in Kiev is an amazing Christian Orthodox Monastery located slightly outside of Kiev. One of four UNESCO National Heritage sites in Ukraine, Pechersk Lavra is a MUST VISIT if in Kiev.

The lavra complex is made up of numerous buildings and churches. Perhaps the most interesting (they are ALL interesting) of them are the "caves monastery" where nearly 100 Orthodox monks are buried. Visitors descend into the caves with lit candles (no lights) and wonder around the narrow corridors that house the bodies of these holy figures. Devotees will stop and kiss the caskets of select monks and say a prayer. Others simply pass through in silence. The whole scene is all very surreal! I strongly reccomend a visit!

Admission fees are nominal.

Directions: Kiev Suburb
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiev_Pechersk_Lavra