Ancient Chernihiv ( uk, Чернігів стародавній, translit=Chernihiv starodavniy) is the National Architecture-Historical Sanctuary located in the north-eastern

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city of

Chernihiv Chernihiv ( uk, Черні́гів, , russian: Черни́гов, ; pl, Czernihów, ; la, Czernihovia), is a city and municipality in northern Ukraine, which serves as the administrative center of Chernihiv Oblast and Chernihiv Raion within ...

. It was created at first as an affiliate of the

National Sanctuary "Sophia of Kyiv" The National Sanctuary Complex "Sophia of Kyiv" ( uk, Національний заповідник «Софія Київська») is a historic preserve that contains a complex of museums in Kyiv and Sudak and responsible for maintenance and pre ...

. Since August 1, 1967, the site is a separate entity consisting of 34 monuments of architecture.

Architectural landmarks

Dytynets Park Dytynets Park (Chernihiv) is the most ancient area of Chernihiv. It is a hill on the bank of the Desna River, where a defense complex is situated. Walking along the alleys of the park, you can feel the spirit of ancient times, marvel at the pano ...

, also known as Chernihiv's

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( earthwork) * Catherine's Church *

Krasna Square Krasna Square ( uk, Красна площа, ''Krasna ploshcha''; literally translated as "Beautiful Square") is the main public square located in the city of Chernihiv, Ukraine. History From the Kievan Rus' era up until the 20th century, the squ ...

* Pyatnytska Church * Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral * Trinity Cathedral Monastery *

Boldina Gora Boldyni Hory or Boldyni Hills historical area in the regional center of Chernihiv (Novozavodskyi district) on the right bank of the Desna River, Desna, as well as a monument of landscape art (since 1972). Boldyni Hory are located two kilometers f ...

* Black Grave (

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) * Saint Anthony Caves *

Chernihiv Regional Art Museum Chernihiv Regional Art Museum ( uk, Чернігівський обласний художній музей імені Григорія Галагана) is located in the street Muzeyna, 6 (Val territory), Chernihiv, Ukraine. Overview Chernihiv ...

* Red Bridge *

Church of All Saints, Chernihiv The Church of All Saints () is an Eastern Orthodox Church church in Chernihiv Chernihiv ( uk, Черні́гів, , russian: Черни́гов, ; pl, Czernihów, ; la, Czernihovia), is a city and municipality in northern Ukraine, which ser ...

* Chernihiv's Collegium (see

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) *

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* House of Lyzohub (Colonel of the

's Regiment) * Church of the Resurrection * Archbishop's residence * Museum of history *

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* Church of the Archangel Michael * Church of the Holy Spirit * Borisoglebsky Cathedral * Yelets-Dormition Monastery *

Chernihiv Glory Memorial Chernihiv ( uk, Черні́гів, , russian: Черни́гов, ; pl, Czernihów, ; la, Czernihovia), is a List of cities in Ukraine, city and List of hromadas of Ukraine, municipality in northern Ukraine, which serves as the administrative ...

* Monument to Soldiers Liberators * Victory Square * Old Jewish Cemetery * Old Cemetery, Chernihiv * River Harbor * Chernihiv Military History Museum 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.Historic Centre of Tchernigov, 9th -13th centuries
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Gallery

File:Чернигов. Елецкий монастырь.jpg, Yelets-Dormition monastery's cathedral was modeled after that of

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra or Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra ( uk, Києво-Печерська лавра, translit=Kyievo-Pecherska lavra, russian: Киево-Печерская лавра), also known as the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Ea ...

. File:Чернігів.Собор Бориса й Гліба.JPG, Borys-Hlib Cathedral in front of Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral. File:AX Chernihiv Pyatnytska Church.jpg, The Pyatnytska Church Friday (c. 1201, restored after World War II). File:2015 Будинок губернатора Чернігів.jpg,

File:Храм архістратига Михаїла з дзвіницею (Чернігів).jpg, Church of the Archangel Michael File:Музыкальный_фонтан._Чернигов.jpg,

References

External links

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Official website

Capital of Forest Empire, part I

Capital of Forest Empire, part II

Capital of Forest Empire, part III

* ttp://cult.gov.ua/index/0-22 Chernihiv Ancient at website of the Chernihiv Region State Administration {{Authority control History of Chernihiv Historic districts Historic sites in Ukraine Protected areas of Ukraine Protected areas established in 1967 Buildings and structures in Chernihiv Tourist attractions in Chernihiv Oblast

Architectural landmarks

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See also

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