May 18 is International Museum Day. If possible, visit with children in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, on whose territory the unique museums.
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra - Orthodox monastery founded in 1051 by monks Anthony and Theodosius on the slopes of the Dnieper River near Kiev. Already in the 11th century the monastery became the center of Christianity in Kievan Rus and received the status of "Laura" - the most significant and largest monasteries. On the territory of Lavra so many amazing sites and museums, be sure to visit their children.
May 16 the Orthodox Church honors the memory day of Theodosius of the Caves - one of the founders of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. The name of a monk named long (Theodosiev) caves and healing power on the territory of Lavra. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and is still considered the most powerful sacred among the Orthodox Christians. It is believed that there may be cure for many diseases or bring good luck.
Be sure to take the time to visit the National Historical and Cultural Reserve of Kiev-Pechersk with children. Even if you are not religious, it will be very interesting and informative. To date, the reserve is the largest museum complex of Ukraine. He has 144 architectural structures, 122 of which - monuments of history and culture of XI-XIX centuries, 2 unique underground complex, numerous museums and exhibition halls.
In 1990, the International Committee of the UNESCO recognized world-historical significance of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, and made it to the "List of Cultural Heritage."
Tour of the Lower Lavra. The exact length of the underground galleries laurels not yet been established, since many of them are either collapsed or were specifically bombarded. As of today, you can visit the Cave Monastery Near the monastery together with the conductor. In the light of the candles you can admire the ancient cell of temples and burial.
Museum of Miniatures. Exhibition of works by Nicholas Siadristy - the world famous master of miniatures. Syadristy engaged in the creation of miniatures for more than 40 years. Among his works are shod flea, the world's smallest electric current, a caravan of camels in needle's eye, the portrait of Yuri Gagarin carved out blackthorn bones, balalaika in poppy-seed, the world's smallest violin, and the smallest inscription made by the hand of man - an autograph at the end hair.
Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine. The museum presents highly artistic articles made of platinum, gold, silver, decorated with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other precious stones. The exhibition includes a collection of Scythian gold, art works of Sarmatian tribes, decorating ancient Slavs and Kievan Rus, wares of Byzantine and Iranian masters.
Ukrainian Museum of Decorative Arts. Decorative Arts Museum is located on the territory of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in the former chambers of the Metropolitan and the Church of the Annunciation, which is a monument of architecture of XVIII century. The beginning of the collection of the museum was laid in 1899, when opened City Museum of antiquities and art. Now in the museum are works of folk and professional Decorative Arts of Ukraine from the XV century. to the present day. This crockery, towels and carpets, church utensils, costumes, Cossack pipe, easter eggs and more. In a separate room is the pearl of the museum's collection - a collection of paintings by renowned folk artist Katerina Bilokur.
Museum of holograms. The National Historical and Cultural Reserve, you can visit an exhibition of holograms "Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine".
Museum books and publishing in Ukraine. The history of Ukrainian printing from ancient times to the present day.
Museum of Theater and Music of Ukraine
Also be sure to ask about public castles of Ukraine can meet the ghosts
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