r/Orthodox_Churches_Art

St. Andrew's Church is often called the swan song of the outstanding master of Russian architecture, Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It rises on one of the cliffs of Starokyivska Hill, on the site of a former bastion of the Starokyivska Fortress.

There is a museum inside, a lot of altars and labyrinths. I tried hard to find the exit 😅 Texts about exhibits are in Russian and English. I loved the choir (they sang for tourists) and the 3d model of the cathedral. Liturgies are held in only one altar of 11 ones.

ALL tiles. Estimated 15 million pieces.