Looking north up the Dnieper River towards Chernobyl (60 miles away) from the magnificent Pechersk Lavra Monastery complex, Kiev.
Built by Kiev monks back in 1051, this striking building is the most holy place in the Ukraine. It is the preeminent center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. While being a cultural attraction, the monastery is once again active, with over 100 monks in residenceKiev, Ukraine.The caves on the property serve as burial grounds for monks.