Trinity Gate Church
Monument of national significance
Historical references:
Built between 1106 and 1108, the Trinity Gate Church crowns the main entrance to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. A rare example of early Rus and Baroque architecture, it features frescoes and stucco from several centuries, symbolising the spiritual and artistic heritage of Ukraine.
Damage:
The monument shows areas of deterioration requiring attention. Some subsidence is observed in the foundations; the masonry of the western wall shows vertical cracking. Sections of the roof covering have been affected by corrosion, and the gilding of the domes has areas of loss and detachment. The exterior decorative finishes require further restoration and repair work.
Restoration Progress:
The restoration of the monument began in 2018. The total project cost is €1,344,851.75.
As of July 2022, 75.5% of the project had been completed.
Location:
Kyiv city
St. Nicholas Church
Monument of national significance
Historical references:
Built between 1899 and 1909 to the design of architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi, is a masterpiece of Neo-Gothic architecture with twin spires and intricate stone carvings. Today, it stands as one of Kyiv’s most recognisable landmarks and a symbol of the city’s historic grandeur.
Damage:
A major fire in September 2021 and a missile strike in December 2023 caused extensive damage to St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv:
- The fire, likely caused by a short circuit in the organ’s wiring, completely destroyed the organ and severely damaged the church interior
- The National House of Music lost both one of Ukraine’s finest instruments and its permanent concert venue
- The missile blast damaged the façade, central Gothic stained-glass window (“rose”), concrete frame, and internal and external glazing
- Window frames in staircases leading to the North and South spires (“Cross-Flowers”) were also destroyed
Photographer:
Lesia Padalka
Restoration Progress:
The fire at St. Nicholas Church united caring members of the business community and philanthropists who sought to save the church and the organ hall.
Within a month after the fire, 25 million hryvnias in charitable donations were raised.
During the winter of 2021–2022, emergency restoration work was carried out in St. Nicholas Church using donated funds, and the building was prepared for comprehensive restoration.
Location:
Kyiv city
St. Onuphrius Tower
Monument of national significance
Historical references:
Built in the 18th century as part of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra fortifications, the St. Onuphrius Tower is a fine example of Ukrainian Baroque defensive architecture. It served both as a watchtower and a chapel, reflecting the unity of spiritual and military traditions in Kyiv’s sacred complex.
Damage:
The overall condition is unsatisfactory. The plinth, walls, and exterior decorative finishes require continued restoration and repair works. The condition of the interior architectural and structural elements, as well as decorative features, is unsatisfactory and in some areas critical, requiring further restoration and conservation efforts.
Photographer:
Prymasal
Restoration Progress:
The total project cost is €960,000.
As of July 2022, the project completion level was 54.4%.
The project includes restoration of the monument, improvement of the surrounding area, and defines technological solutions for adapting the tower’s interior for exhibition purposes.
Location:
Kyiv city