Kiev Pechersk Lavrais is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Kiev, Ukraine. It is also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves. The Lavra has been a preeminent centre of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1015. It is one of the seven wonders of Ukraine and popular tourist attraction as being one of the famous ancient Roman monuments. It contains numerous architectural monuments; the Great Lavra Belltower, the notable feature of the Kiev skyline, cathedrals, underground cave systems and strong stone fortification walls.
