Great Belfry Story
by Iryna Goodall
Title
Great Belfry Story
Artist
Iryna Goodall
Medium
Photograph
Description
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra - Kiev Male Monastery of the Caves, Great Lavra Belltower, designed by Johann Gottfried Schadel.
It's a historic Orthodox Christian active monastery, founded in 1051, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The word 'pechera' means cave. The word 'lavra' is used to describe high-ranking male monasteries for monks of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Published on the Visit Kyiv FB page in December 2016.
Tied to second place in the Weather In The World contest sponsored by Travel Art group 02/04/2018.
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December 5th, 2016
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Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations Iryna for the 3rd Place Prize in the "Weather in the World" contest at Travel Art group of Fine Art America! Your picture has been featured in the group's homepage :)