The Church of Andrew the First-Called

The Church of St. Andrew the First-Called is one of the most beautiful churches in Kiev. The church appeared in 1754 according to the project of the famous architect Rastrelli by order of Empress Elizabeth. The Orthodox church was built in honor of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. The building of the temple, 46 meters in height, is located on a two-storey building that serves as the foundation of the church. The facade of the single-domed temple is decorated with columns and pilasters, various elements of modeling, windows and doors are decorated with ornament. The iconostasis is bright red, made of linden and covered with gold leaf. Externally, the building creates a feeling of lightness. The temple of incredible beauty is one of the main attractions of the city.