
Chernihiv (ukr. Чернігів) is one of the oldest and historically most important cities in Ukraine, located on the Desna River, about 150 km north of Kyiv. It is the capital of Chernihiv Oblast and has a population of about 286,000.
The first mention of Chernihiv dates back to 907 and was recorded in the "Novel of bygone years," one of the oldest chronicles of Kyiv Rus. In the Middle Ages, the city was the capital of the Chernihiv Principality and the second most important center after Kyiv.
Chernihiv is famous for its numerous sacred and historical monuments:
Transfiguration Cathedral - the oldest Christian temple in Ukraine, built in the early 11th century.
Eletsky Monastery - an important center of Orthodox spirituality with a rich history.
St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Cathedral - built at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries, an example of Kyiv Rus' period sacred architecture.
Dytynec - a former fortified town, which is the heart of historic Chernihiv.
Chernihiv is a city with a rich history and numerous monuments that attract history and architecture lovers. Its strategic location and cultural significance make it an important point on the map of Ukraine.
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