What is worth seeing in Chernigov? Chernigov Chernigov is one of the most ancient cities in Ukraine.
A trip to Chernigov is an amazing opportunity to travel back in time. It is not for nothing that it is called the “city of legends”: the spirit of Kievan Rus and the ancient Chernigov principality still emanates here... Above the Desna you can still hear about the exploits of the times of the Hetmanate and the glorious Cossacks, as well as about the spiritual treasures of St. Anthony of Pechersk. It’s fortunate that we can still touch many of Chernigov’s ancient wonders with our own hands. Where to go first in Chernigov? Naturally, to the center!
Just one and a half to two hours by shuttle bus from the Kyiv metro station "Chernigovskaya" - and we are there. What to see in Chernigov? The list is rich. Having become part of Kievan Rus in the 9th century, it became one of the centers of the ancient state. The same, by the way, as Kyiv and Novgorod (today’s Veliky Novgorod on the territory of the Russian Federation). Which, accordingly, is associated with a huge number of architectural, historical and sacral monuments - and all this on the territory of a relatively small city, the northernmost regional center of Ukraine. By the way, this is one of the cleanest cities in our state! In addition, Chernigov is very friendly to tourists: here you will find many signs where this or that architectural landmark is located, and even with its detailed description. When choosing the attractions you want to visit, don’t forget: any cozy hotel, hostel or apartment is always at your service.
The most interesting sights of Chernigov
Our grandparents still remember that the word “red” (and, accordingly, “red”) in the Ukrainian language meant the same thing as “beautiful” now. Today Red Square is the cultural and administrative center of the city, the beauty center of Chernigov. Here is a unique restored one. The history of this shrine dates back to the times of Kievan Rus! In addition, the Chernigov Regional Academic Ukrainian Tower rises on the square, so local residents often call the square Teatralnaya.
How to get there? The city transport stop "Ploshchad Krasnaya" can be reached by buses No. 10 and 33. Nearby is also the stop "Dramater", where buses No. 16, 27, 38, 39, 44 and trolleybuses No. 1, 2 and 9 go.
Chernihiv Val: touch on antiquity
Photo source: panoramio.com.
How to get there? The address where you can find the Anthony Caves is st. Uspenskaya, 33. Landmark - public transport stops “Suvorov Street” and “Hill of Glory”. Buses No. 30, 36 and trolleybus No. 8 go there.
Mazepa's House: Cossack Landmark
The house of the regimental chancellery, known as Kamenitsa Lizoguba, was built at the end of the 17th century in the southwest of the territory of Detinets. Hetman Mazepa actually owned it since 1698. And the 18th century brought the house a second name - then the regimental office of the Chernigov Cossack Regiment was located here.
How to get there? The house is located on Gorky Street, 5A. The nearest transport stop is “Cooperative Technical School”, which can be reached by trolleybus No. 8, buses No. 7, 30, 36.
Kurgan Gulbishche: the legend of Ilya Muromets
Two well-known mounds in Chernigov were built on top of them. They are also called "Nameless". The first, Gulbishche, is famous for the fact that the burials of a man, a woman and a horse were found here. Moreover, the man was no less than 2 m 15 cm in height, and his massive equipment could fit only a hero. This is how the legend arose that it was here that Ilya Muromets was buried, because his fate was connected with Chernigov.
Photo source: panoramio.com.
How to get there? To get to the mounds on the street. Tolstoy, head to the Boldina Gora park by trolleybus No. 8 or buses No. 30 and 36. You need to navigate to the stops “Ulitsa Suvorova” or “Hill of Glory”.
Where to go with a child in Chernigov
To interest your child, it is important to visit not only all the local museums and architectural monuments in the city. The creative and adventurous aspects of life in Chernigov are also in full swing!
Museum of Military Glory: for young patriots
The modern one opened quite recently in the city lyceum No. 15. It is painfully updated again and again - and therefore it is actually worthy of the attention of visitors.
Photo source: hvilya.com.
How to get there? Lyceum address: st. 50 years of the Komsomol, 4B. Nearby is the public transport stop “School No. 11”, where buses No. 2 and 2A, 7, 10, 20, 24 and 24A, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 37 and 42 go, as well as trolleybuses No. 2, 3 and 4.
Historical Museum: from past to future
Here is a universal answer to the question of where to go in Chernigov so that it would be interesting for both children and adults. turns 120 years old in November. There are many interesting exhibits from different times and historical eras. The museum also has a special exhibition designated as the Military History Museum. In addition, both of these institutions often host various current exhibitions.
Photo source: museum.velizariy.kiev.ua.
How to get there? The Historical Museum on Val (Gorky St., 4) is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:30. Weekends - Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. The nearest stop is “Cooperative Technical School”. Trolleybus No. 8 and buses No. 7, 30, 36 go here.
The Military History Museum in the City Garden (Shevchenko St., 55A) is open from Wednesday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:30. The museum is located next to the “Park of Culture and Rest” stop (you can get there by trolleybuses No. 1, 8, 9 and buses No. 16, 27, 30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 42, 44 and 135).
Elias Church: new discoveries
This church will interest those children and teenagers who are passionate about new discoveries. was built on the Boldin Mountains back in the 11th century. And in 2015, a scientific expedition of the Chernigov Pedagogical University and the architectural and historical reserve “Ancient Chernigov” worked here. They discovered on the outer wall of the shrine the remains of unique ancient Russian plaster and plaster of the 17th century, which contain text and drawn graffiti, in particular in ancient Greek and Latin!
Photo source: sumno.com.
How to get there? The church is located next to the Anthony Caves (Uspenskaya St., 33A). It is close to the stops “Ulitsa Suvorova” and “Hill of Glory”, which can be easily reached by taking buses No. 30, 36 or trolleybus No. 8.
Miracle shop: make a miracle with your own hands
The “Wonder Shop” (or “Craft Shop”) is a creative center where children and adults can discover their talents and explore the creative side of life. After all, they not only sell original gifts here, but also teach how to make them! Tildas, scrapbooking, quilling, stained glass, jewelry and even making a mobile case - here you can learn everything.
Photo source: cudesa.net.
How to get there? The new address of “Lavochka” is the cafe-confectionery “Sweet Lavka” on Heroes of Chernobyl Street (formerly Boevaya), 3. There is such a stop on bus routes No. 21, 22, 26 and 32, as well as trolleybus No. 10.
Puppet theater: a fairy tale awaits here
He distinguished himself at the All-Ukrainian puppet theater competition “Season Premieres - 2015”. The play “River... Life...” (about the fate of Alexander Dovzhenko) won in the category “best performance for youth and adults.” Now Chernigov puppeteers are demonstrating the heroic “The Tale of Kotigoroshka”, the fairy tale about the real dad “The Golden Chicken”, the romantic fairy tale “The Steadfast Tin Soldier”, improvisations on the themes of Donald Bisset’s fairy tales “Bon Appetit, Tiger!”, the instructive fairy tale “Jolly Racing”, the play for family viewing “The Little Brownie and the Lady Goat”, etc.
Photo source: cult.gov.ua.
How to get there? The Puppet Theater is located on Pobedy Avenue, 135. It is next to the “Palace of Children and Youth” stop. Getting to the theater is easy, using buses No. 1, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 25, 31, 42, 43, 135 and 160, as well as trolleybuses No. 6 and 7.
Kotsiubynsky Museum: revitalizing the school curriculum
Chernigov Literary and Memorial Museum-Reserve of Mykhailo Kotsyubinsky is a godsend for teachers of Ukrainian literature. The museum is cozy and interesting, meetings and imprezas take place here. Kotsyubinsky acquired the Chernigov estate in 1898, and here he drew inspiration. And the descendants preserved it and opened it for inspection in the form that the house had during the writer’s lifetime. “Apple Blossom”, “Intermezzo”, “Praise of Life”, “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors”, “At a Great Price”, “Fata Morgana” - Mikhail Mikhailovich wrote all these works in Chernigov.
Photo source: cult.gov.ua.
How to get there? The museum-reserve is located in house number 3 on the street, which now also bears the name of Mikhail Kotsyubinsky. Nearby is the stop “School No. 10”, where buses No. 9 and 35 go.
Park of Culture and Recreation: entertainment area
The city park of culture and recreation (also called “city garden” or “city garden”) is a good opportunity to visit attractions, have fun and relax. Fountains, cycling, romantic walks, roller coasters - Chernigov residents love their park, and whole families come here on weekends and holidays.
How to get there? The park is located on Shevchenko Street, 59. The stop is called “Park of Culture and Leisure”. Trolleybuses No. 1, 8, 9 and buses No. 16, 27, 30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 42, 44 and 135 go to the park.
Where to go with a girl in Chernigov
Parks, romance near Desna and Strizhnya, art, hobbies - the North of Ukraine gives not only beautiful landscapes, but also creative ideas for dates. And here it doesn’t matter how old the lovers are. It doesn’t matter whether they met three months ago or got married 30 years ago;)
The Yalovshchina tract: towards nature
A quiet, cozy and beautiful place for a romantic date on the banks of the Strizhen River. This is a park and a monument to garden art, although there are no alleys here (but there are forest paths). In addition, a unique regional botanical garden was once founded here.
Photo source: foursquare.com.
How to get there? Trolleybus No. 10, as well as buses No. 19, 21, 22, 26, 32, go to the tract. Stop “Yalovshchina” (77th Guards Division Street). There is a passage to the southern part of the park.
Philharmonic Center: musical romance
The Chernigov Regional Philharmonic Center for Festivals and Concert Programs lives in the rhythm of the concert seasons. On Valentine's Day, a special program is prepared here - the illusion concert “Kissing Session”. Also, concerts of the academic symphony orchestra “Philharmonic” are held here, piano music is played, “Masters of Choral Singing of Chernihiv Region” perform, etc. The center’s calendar is very diverse and rich.
Photo source: lantux-v.io.ua.
How to get there? The Chernihiv Philharmonic is located on Mira Avenue, 15. Nearby is a bus stop No. 10 and 33 (“Philharmonic”).
Youth theater: creativity of youth
Invites young couples who are not indifferent to the world of art. After all, here, you see, you can find a lot of inspiration that will help you express your feelings... Now the comedies “The Innkeeper” and “MamaKlava” are shown on the big stage of the theater; performances “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, “Pollyanna”, “Harold and Maude”... Also the love story “Valentine and Valentine”.
Photo source: kartagoroda.com.ua.
How to get there? The Youth Theater is located on the street. Rodimtseva, 4, opposite the park named after. Bohdan Khmelnytsky. Nearby there is a transport stop “Shevchenko Street”. Trolleybuses No. 1, 2 and 9, as well as buses No. 16, 27, 38, 39 and 44 stop here.
Fountain: music and light
Installed in Chernigov relatively recently. But the show of music and color that takes place here is a must have for all romantics.
Photo source: commons.wikimedia.org, author - Dmitry Romanchuk.
How to get there? Fountain address: st. Magistratskaya, 7. It is located in the city center, in the park named after. Popudrenko, near Red Square. Buses No. 10 and 33 go here.
“Romance in the heart”: idea for a photo shoot
Lovers should definitely take a photo near the new sculpture. This, by the way, is one of the examples of original Chernigov modern street art.
Photo source: mistaua.com.
How to get there? The sculpture, like the fountain, is also located in the park named after. Popudrenko on Magistratskaya.
"Plast-Art": a date in the world of art
Photo source: archive of the Plast-Art museum.
How to get there? The museum is located on Gorky Street, 6, near the territory of Detinets. To get there, go to the “Cooperative Technical School” stop by trolleybus No. 8 or buses No. 7, 30, 36.
"Cardinal": invitation to a romantic dinner
(beer restaurant) offers relaxation, service and fine cuisine. Ukrainian, European, Japanese cuisine and barbecue menus are served here. The restaurant's signature dessert is the Cardinal chocolate sphere with raspberry mousse.
Photo source: cardinal.cn.ua.
How to get there? Restaurant address: st. Chernyshevsky, 3. Nearby are the stops “Prospect Mira” and “Hotel “Ukraine” (buses No. 38 and 39, trolleybuses No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9).
If you want to get to know Chernigov even better, contact. And an organized holiday in the city offers many interesting things, each of which has its own flavor. Have fun discoveries and crazy adventures! :)
An ancient city, a glorious city...
These words of the well-known bard do not apply to Chernigov at all, but he would well deserve the lines from this song.
Because it is truly ancient and truly glorious.
This is one of the significant cities (one could even call it the second most important after Kyiv) of Kievan Rus, the northern neighbor of Kyiv, located at a very short distance from it. This is what makes it attractive for travel.
The distance from Kyiv to Chernigov is nothing - 140 km relatively flat road, covered with asphalt. This is two hours of leisurely driving and low gas costs.
Road to Chernigov.
More precisely, from Kyiv, since the camera took a view of the road from where we were driving.
If you wish, you can make a stop at Kozelce, which is located halfway between Chernigov and Kiev.
there in Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary you can see a unique, as experts say, iconostasis, which is worth seeing once. There is no need to deviate from the route; it is practically on the highway.
It's difficult to describe what makes it unique, but we were impressed.
Unlike those iconostases that can be seen in cathedrals and churches in Kyiv, there is a feeling of “naturalness” and antiquity without excessive gilding and pretentiousness.
Initially it was quite large, so it is now housed in three separate buildings.
Not all elements of this miracle have survived to this day, but they will tell you more accurately about it on the spot in Kozelets itself. Let's not take bread from the guides)))
The first thing that catches your eye is Catherine's Church and the inscription “Chernigov” on the slope.
Actually, we find ourselves in one of the old parts of the city, where an ancient defensive complex is located.
This is the place with twelve guns is the calling card of Chernigov. We will come back here again, but first we needed to settle in and settle into an apartment that we had booked in advance through the World Wide Web.
The kitchen of our apartment, rented for a day on Mira Avenue.
Our apartment is located on Prospekt Mira in the central part of the city. That's where we went. We parked the car in a parking lot not far from the five-story building where we will live for two days and one night.
Rest, coffee and tea, we scattered our things around the apartment and set off on foot to explore the ancient city.
You won’t be able to get around the entire city in two days, of course, and there’s no need to. We chose the most important thing that we can have time to watch and that will leave memories in our heads.
I was somewhat struck by the proximity of the private sector and five-story buildings almost in the city center. Moreover, private houses are not quite the same as what we are used to here. Maybe you can feel the closeness of Russia?
Detinets (Val) in Chernigov.
First, which is quite understandable, we went to the most ancient part of the city, which is already more than a thousand years old.
This is the so-called Detinets.
It’s like a fortified and self-sufficient city within a city. Not even a city, because back then it couldn’t be called that, but a settlement.
What is a fortification? This is a fortified settlement, surrounded by an earthen rampart, so that it would be difficult for enemies to fly in and cause any trouble.
Chernigovsky Detinets was surrounded by an earthen rampart with a wooden wall. Additional protection was provided by a deep ditch into which half-dead enemies thrown from the walls were supposed to fall.
There are several attractions on the territory of Detinets.
The most striking thing is the guns, which are lined up on the rampart, preparing to repel the attack.
There are twelve of them. Around the thirteenth hour they usually make an appointment with non-local comrades whom they do not want to meet. They then wander around and count from 1 to 12 with slight bewilderment in their eyes.
Not only can guns shoot, but they can also act as bulletin boards.
Autumn gives the picturesque brightness to our Chernigov excursion.
Once upon a time, a formidable weapon looks out from the Val in Chernigov.
The place itself is quite beautiful, the Desna river flows picturesquely nearby.
You can cross the bridge, which is a few minutes walk from the ancient settlement, to the other side. There is nothing on the other side, just trees, trees and trees. Nature, in short.
The bridge over the Desna has a corner for lovers who want to seal their love forever in this way. Now there are many more castles there. The picture shows 2009.
There is also a place on the bridge where newlyweds and lovers hang locks as a sign of love for many years.
You can just stand on the bridge and look along the river.
The place is calm, peaceful and conducive to all sorts of thoughts about life and time.
And Chernigov itself does not bother you with fuss. Quite a comfortable city.
On the banks of the Desna in the Detinets area you can see such land ships.
Colorful wooden houses are not uncommon in Chernigov.
From the tracks on the shore you can see the difference between the upper and lower water levels.
I cannot say what caused the level fluctuations. Don't know.
View from the bridge near Detinets to the Desna River.
Taras Shevchenko sits as if alive on a bench and thinks.
On the territory of Detinets there is monument to Shevchenko, still young.
He sits there on a bench that you can climb on and sit next to the great poet.
We were in the fall, in October - very beautiful. The yellow foliage against the blue sky adds extra beauty to the photos.
I think it’s beautiful there in the summer, but it’s different. We, like Pushkin, are for autumn.
Domes of the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Transfiguration Cathedral, also located on the territory of this ancient settlement, is quite interesting in itself. Historically. But it looks like an ordinary church, of which there are many both in Chernigov and in Ukraine.
It was practically not destroyed and was almost preserved in the form in which our ancestors saw it a thousand years ago. Small alterations don't count.
So, looking at the domes, shimmering with gold, you can mentally return to the 11th century and try to feel how our local residents lived then.
Catherine's Church, which is visible when entering the city from Kyiv.
Located nearby Boris and Gleb Cathedral. I can't say anything about him. But he is there.
On this historical patch there is still Catherine's Church.
She is no longer on the territory of Detinets itself, but it is she who greets guests from Kyiv first and it is she who we saw when we entered Chernigov.
Catherine's Church is younger than the neighboring churches, although older than all the neighboring buildings. Like 1715. Well, also a long time ago.
By the way, the most beautiful church, in my opinion. And it is in an open, visible place.
Plan diagram of Detinets
If you have the opportunity and desire, take a tour of Detinets. They will tell you a lot of interesting things, and you will be imbued with these historical facts much more than after simply visiting Val. Although, I repeat, just walking there is also pleasant and beautiful.
If you look down from the height of Val, you can see old, colorful wooden houses. Looking at them, you become even more imbued with the antiquity and special aura of this place.
Singing or musical fountain in Chernigov.
Having examined Detinets and enjoying the wonderful view of the Desna River and its deserted left bank, we decided to return to the more urbanized part of Chernigov.
After admiring the Catherine Church once again, we moved along the Alley of Heroes along Prospekt Mira, which runs through Chernigov from south to north, towards the center.
Red Square greeted us ahead, although according to our data we were quite far from Moscow. But this was not the same Red Square.. We will return to it later. In the evening.
Then we walked along Prospekt Mira, looking at the city and peering at the people.
The center welcomed a lot of Belarusians who arrived by buses and cars. We never found out why there was such interest in Chernigov on their part.
There is no doubt that the proximity of the border plays a decisive role. The border with Belarus is only about 70 km, and the nearest large city in the neighboring state is a hundred km away.
We didn’t see any special sights in the center of Chernigov, but we just walked around and went “home” for lunch. And by evening (it gets dark early in October) we returned to Red Square in Popudrenko Park, which is opposite the Chernigov Shevchenko Theater.
In Popudrenko Park there is a landmark of Chernigov - the Light and Musical (Singing or Musical) fountain.
The light and music fountain in Chernigov is transformed at night.
Let's say right away that it is not a match, which is the main attraction of this city, but since we saw such a miracle for the first time (and it was in 2009), we really liked it.
It was already dark and the fountain, which during the day was something trivial, although wedding processions were constantly photographed near it, was transformed at night and became very attractive.
The selection of classical music and the synchronized operation of the fountain, throwing out jets of water of varying lengths and strengths, still made an impression on us.
And judging by the people around us, whom we could see in the dark, everyone liked him. So we recommend it.
This completed the first day of our trip to Chernigov. After the fountain, we simply took another walk through the evening streets of the city on a weekend (it was Saturday) and went to bed in our temporary home.
Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chernigov.
The next morning, as soon as I woke up and remembered that we were in another city, we decided to have breakfast and drink a cup of aromatic coffee. Or two, I don’t even remember.
Then we slowly got ready and went by car to another iconic place in Chernigov - the Trinity Cathedral.
It is best to view any event, and even more so, the area from above. And this is exactly the place where there is such an opportunity.
From the bell tower of the cathedral you can very well see both the nearby Trinity Cathedral and the whole of Chernigov, which stretches to the north to the very horizon.
For a small fee you can climb to the very top of the bell tower, covering about two hundred steps up the spiral staircase. Don't forget your camera, as the tour is worth it to capture such beauty.
The height to the top of this structure is 58 meters, which is higher than everything else around.
The Holy Trinity Cathedral is located at the address: Chernigov, st. L. Tolstoy, 92. It is on the southern outskirts of the city.
View from the bell tower of the Trinity Cathedral.
A spiral staircase leads to the very top of the bell tower of the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Chernigov in full view from the height of the bell tower of the Trinity Cathedral.
The TV tower is the center of Chernigov. There are many private one-story houses.
Well, a few words about the city itself...
At the beginning of the article I emphasized its antiquity. That's right - Chernigov was founded at the end of the 7th century and soon became the capital of the Northern Slavs. These were the Slavs who, at the end of the 9th century, after their conquest by Oleg the Prophet (thereby), together with the lands of Chernigov, became part of Kievan Rus, then still a young, nascent state.
Railway station in Chernigov. It was not possible to leave him. But beautiful!
For a long period, Chernigov, as I noted at the beginning of the article, was second only to Kyiv in importance, holding second place in Kievan Rus.
The population of the city today is about 300 thousand people. It is divided into two districts and is surrounded by the rather winding Desna, which flows into the Dnieper already above Kyiv.
This interesting city is located north of Kyiv. If you have the opportunity and desire, we advise you to visit and compare your impressions with ours.
TOURISTS' ANSWERS:
For those who are planning in the future to visit one of the most beautiful and ancient cities of Ukraine, and previously the Old Russian state, which is Chernigov, I want to talk about those places that, in my opinion, are of great interest not only from a historical point of view, but also in in terms of architecture. Although the antiquities found indicate that the first settlements appeared on the site of the city almost six thousand years ago, official mentions in the chronicles of Chernigov date back to 907 AD. During this period of history, the city repeatedly changed hands, being subjected to destruction and oppression by foreign invaders. I could talk about this for a long time, but that’s not what we’re talking about now. So, what interesting things can you see and visit in Chernigov.
First of all, you can visit the mounds, which are located on the territory of the city. There are three of them and they are called “Gulbische”, “Nameless” and “Black Grave”. All of them were excavated at the end of the 19th century and some assumptions were made about the people who were buried there. The finds from the Gulbishche mound, which is the largest in size, were of interest because in addition to the remains of a woman, a man and a horse, as well as various utensils, an unusually large sword was found. Based on research, the owner of this sword should have been quite tall and had good physical shape and strength. There is an assumption by some scientists that the grave could belong to none other than the epic hero Ilya Muromets, who, judging by the descriptions, was associated specifically with Chernigov and its environs. Although this is just a guess. In the Black Grave mound, the remains of two men and a woman were discovered, as well as two horses and a large amount of armor and weapons of soldiers of that time, silver and gold bars, utensils and even several Byzantine coins, from which the approximate age of the burial was determined. or rather around 960. It is assumed that the burial belongs to the founder of Chernigov, Prince Cherny, in whose honor the mound is named. It is located in the Novozavodsky district of the city on Prince Cherny Street. Household and household items were also found in the Bezymyanny mound. Some of the finds from the mounds are currently in the Moscow Historical Museum.
An interesting historical monument is the Transfiguration Cathedral, which was built at the beginning of the 11th century and is considered the oldest not only in Chernigov, but also the oldest surviving and belonging to the Kyiv state. The cathedral has been preserved almost in its original form, with the exception of some extensions that were made after a fire in the 18th century. The cathedral is located on the territory of Detinets Park, in the area of Preobrazhenskaya Street. 
Of great interest are the Anthony Caves, which are located in the Boldin Mountains of Chernigov. The Trinity Monastery, formerly called the Mother of God, was located in these caves. 
It was founded by Anthony of Pechersk, who is well known as the founder of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, with the support of Prince Svyatoslav Yaroslavovich of Chernigov. At that time, there was strong rivalry between Kiev and Chernigov, and Svyatoslav decided to create something similar to the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, which at that time was already well known, in Chernigov. The reconstruction of the caves continued until the end of the 19th century and today the total length of underground communications is about 350 meters and has several tiers. Three churches are located in the labyrinth of caves. This is the Church of Theodosius of Totem, which is the main and largest of the existing ones not only on the territory of the Anthony Caves, but throughout the entire left bank of Ukraine, among the underground churches. The other two are slightly smaller in size and named after St. Nicholas the Svyatoshi and St. Anthony of Pechersk. 
At the entrance to the Anthony Caves in the 12th century, the Ilyinsky Church was built, which became part of the Trinity-Ilyinsky Monastery. The constant construction of underground labyrinths by the monks gave rise to many rumors and legends. It was rumored that there was an underground passage from the Anthony Caves leading all the way to the Kiev Pechersk Lavra. They also said that at different periods during the capture of Chernigov, everyone who tried to pursue the monks in the underground labyrinths disappeared without a trace. But the main symbol of these caves is the “Black Monk”. This ghost, which wanders along the corridors of the dungeon, has been repeatedly seen by visitors, especially in the place where the grave of Anthony of Pechersk is located. 
Scientists cannot explain this phenomenon, as well as why various equipment fails in this place. However, everyone says that caves have some effect on the human body. 
Such a place was specially chosen for the construction of such a structure, and the old pagan cemetery, which is the largest in all of Eastern Europe, played a significant role in this.
In addition, on the territory of Chernigov there are a number of churches, the construction of which dates back to the 12th century and which deserve attention as monuments of architecture and architecture. This is the Boris and Gleb Cathedral, which is part of the “Ancient Chernigov” reserve and is a national cultural and historical museum. 
The decoration of the cathedral are silver gates with gilding, which were made by order of Hetman Mazepa. In addition, it hosts concerts of sacred music. It is located next to the Transfiguration Cathedral on the territory of Detinets Park.
The Assumption Cathedral dates back to the same period of construction. 
located on the territory of the Yeletsky Holy Dormition Women's Monastery, which is located on Boldinaya Gora and is now operational. By the way, right there on Boldinaya Gora there is a memorial complex to the defenders of the fatherland. 
The Church of St. Paraskeva Friday, which is located on Hetman Polubotka Street 3, also dates back to the end of the 12th century. The temple is currently operational.
Of the churches built later, one can note the Catherine Church of the 17th century. And of course the Holy Trinity Cathedral, in which the relics of St. Philaret of Gumilyov, St. Lawrence, St. Theodosius of Chernigov and other saints rest. 
In other words, Chernigov is a city with a very rich history of early Christianity and Orthodoxy, as evidenced by numerous churches. In addition, the city has several museums telling about the history, culture and art of the region, which may also be of interest with their exhibitions.
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Chernigov is a typical Ukrainian city. In Chernigov, history is quite successfully intertwined with our days and now it is such a completely Ukrainian city with historical monuments and a slight European touch. My husband and I were passing through here and were in the city itself for only one day, so we were not able to see all the interesting places, but those that we saw, I think, are worthy of writing at least a few words about them. I will try to write a little more, because I really really liked the city and I would like to visit it again, but only for a longer period.
Catherine's Church. This temple is located in the historical part of Chernigov on the Alley of Heroes. A typical structure for Ukrainian architecture of the seventeenth - eighteenth centuries. The church was built in one thousand six hundred and ninety-six in honor of the heroic assault on Azov, which was carried out by the Cossacks of the Chernigov regiment. In order to elevate the temple, they built it on a cape that was quite high. If we describe the church as an ordinary building, then I will say that it is built of brick, the structure is cruciform, and the architectural style can be completely attributed to Baroque. This church can be considered unusual and special. Do you know why? Because it does not have a main facade. In total, there are three entrances to the temple - from the south, from the north and from the east. It is quite natural that each entrance is decorated the same way. The interior decoration of the temple is quite typical for Ukrainian Orthodox churches and I see no point in painting it. 
Anthony's Caves. They are located on the territory of the Trinity-Ilyinsky Monastery, which in turn is located on the Boldin Mountains on Uspenskogo Street, 33. The monastery itself, complete with the first underground temple, was founded by Anthony of Pechersk in one thousand sixty-nine. You can get to the cave part only through a unique and very old church of the twelfth century, which is called Ilyinskaya. The caves are very interesting because they consist of four tiers, which in turn are located on top of each other, that is, it gives the impression of real floors, but only underground. The total length of these caves is only three hundred meters, which on the one hand does not seem to be very much, but on the other hand, it does not seem to be too little. The most important shrines here are certainly the cell of St. Anthony of Pechersk, as well as the tomb of the monks who were killed by the Mongol-Tatars in the thirteenth century. To these same shrines, you can also add a cross, which has been here since these caves were founded. It is definitely worth visiting the Church of St. Theodosius of Totem, which is the largest underground church in all of Ukraine. The height of the church is eight meters and forty centimeters and it is necessary to arrange church choirs inside the temple. There is also a church-ossuary, also underground. In this church, the monks who lived at the monastery were buried, but unfortunately, the church itself was abandoned in ancient times. In one thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine, the caves became part of the architectural and historical reserve of Chernigov. 
Temple of Paraskeva-Friday. Girls who are not married, I give a tip - it is this saint who helps unmarried girls find family happiness and find their betrothed. This church is also called Pyatnitskaya. Previously, it was a cathedral at the Chernigov monastery. This is one of the oldest architectural and historical monuments located in the city of Chernigov. The construction of the temple dates back to the twelfth century, and this is probably why the temple is somewhat reminiscent of a fortress, since this building has quite thick walls, the windows are very reminiscent of loopholes, and massive columns further strengthen the building. The architectural features of the temple gave scientists a strong argument to assume that the architect of the times of Ancient Russia, Peter Miloneg, worked on the architectural design of the church. Throughout its existence, the temple has undergone several reconstructions, so it has reached us not exactly in the form in which it was originally created. So, for example, in the seventeenth century it was rebuilt and even built on. In one thousand seven hundred and fifty and one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, the temple was significantly damaged by fires that broke out in it. In one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, the monastery and all its adjacent buildings were demolished, but the church miraculously survived, but not as a cathedral, but as an ordinary parish church. During the Great Patriotic War, the church was almost completely destroyed. The restoration of the temple began in the post-war years, but ended only in one thousand nine hundred and sixty-two. Thanks to the efforts of two talented architects - M.V. Kholostenko and P.D. Baranovsky, it was possible to restore it as accurately as possible, to its original appearance. Now, the church is active. The interior decoration differs from other churches in its unusual floor, which is lined with glazed tiles of different colors and walls, which are decorated with fresco paintings. 
Boris and Gleb Cathedral. This temple was built in the period from one thousand one hundred twenty to one thousand one hundred and twenty-third. It was erected on a ready-made foundation, which remained from an older building of the eleventh century. At the very beginning, there was an idea to build this building as a tomb for the sons of Prince Vladimir, and as a house church. Today, the cathedral has been almost completely preserved in its original form, with all the delights of architectural features that are characteristic of temple buildings of the twelfth century. And this is even despite the fact that the cathedral was rebuilt several times due to several destructions. 
It suffered both from the invasions of the Tatar-Mongol yoke and during the Second World War, but each time it was miraculously restored by literally raising their ashes. Already in the twentieth century, the outstanding archaeologist and restorer N. Khristenko worked largely on its external appearance. Thanks to the efforts of this amazing person, it was possible to restore the ancient Russian appearance of the temple.
Chernigov is an ancient city, which was first mentioned in 907 as the second largest after Kyiv. The northernmost regional center of the country, from which you can get to the capital of Ukraine in two hours and Gomel in three. Chernigovsky rampart with cannons on the banks of the Desna, ancient churches, a monastery with caves, a river port, a dozen excellent establishments and decent shopping centers - both those who come for a cultural program and those who just want to eat, drink and have fun will like it here. Backpackers will also be happy - the price tag in Chernigov is very reasonable, and therefore - feel free to include the city in your list of weekend trips! We tell you what to do on the spot in the guide.
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From Minsk You can get to Chernigov by train. The only direct steam locomotive (in fact, passing - Minsk - Odessa) runs every other day - on odd days to Chernigov, on even days - to Minsk. The ticket will cost € 22, you can reduce the price if you buy tickets Minsk - Gomel, Gomel - Chernigov. Travel time is 8-9 hours. From Gomel on odd days another train is added from St. Petersburg to Kyiv, travel time from Gomel is 2 hours 45 minutes. Previously, there was an electric train between Chernigov and Gomel, but now it has been cancelled.
Another option for getting to Chernigov from the cities of Belarus is buses and minibuses. For example, there are about 15 buses a day from Gomel - there are direct and passing, ticket prices start from € 3.5, tickets must be purchased on the spot. Only tickets for direct buses Gomel - Chernigov and Gomel - Kyiv are sold online.
The third option is to join one of the many shopping tours. True, you will most likely arrive by 5 am, but on the way you will find out where the cheapest trousers and sweets are.
If you go from Kyiv, then you can get to Chernigov in 1 hour 40 minutes using numerous minibuses, which run mainly without a schedule or every half hour and depart from the Lisova, Chernigivska, and Vokzalna metro stations. The fare is 80 hryvnia (€ 3).
You can also get from the capital to Chernigov by train, passing train or buy a ticket for one of regular buses, which depart on schedule from the bus station - then you will have a chance to stand in Kyiv traffic jams. But we warn you right away, minibuses are the fastest and most popular option. In addition, they come to the very center, unlike the bus.
Public transport in Chernigov is cheap. The most popular are, again, minibuses, the fare is 3 hryvnia 50 kopecks (€ 0.12). There are buses and trolleybuses in the city; they cost even less, but do not run as often and very slowly.
You can also safely travel by taxi, especially if you call a car through an app or by phone: travel from anywhere in the city to the center costs 30 hryvnia (€ 1.10). But the same route can be several times more expensive if you catch a car “from the side”. Taxi numbers can be viewed Online. Shop tourists from Belarus often hire a taxi for the whole day and visit all the designated shopping sites.
For lovers of active recreation, bicycle rental is available. "Great" (Serezhnikova St., 2) - a place where you can rent an iron horse and accessories for it, even for an hour. Prices are also very reasonable, varying depending on the day and duration of rental.
The most popular accommodation for travelers are apartments for daily rent. There are a lot of sites for renting an apartment, and many apartment owners provide documents for business trips. True, some landlords play it safe and ask for something as collateral; it is better to discuss this point in advance. One of the most popular sites - Dobovo.com. As for prices, you can find an apartment for 180 hryvnia (approximately € 6.50) per day.
The situation with Chernigov hotels is ambiguous: something does not compete with apartments, but hotels such as Park-Hotel "Chernigov" (Shevchenko st., 103-a) or "ShishkiNN" (Snovskaya st., 10, Snovyanka village, Chernihiv region) They look great but cost accordingly. For example, in the first, a single room will cost € 18, a double room - € 38.
There are a couple of hostels in the city, they are even cheaper than apartments, and if you want to save as much as possible, you can try. Papa's Hostel Chernigov (Hetman Polubotka St., 6) located in the very center of the city. Sometimes Papa’s Hostel Chernigov hosts themed evenings and meetings. The cost of a bed per night is 130 hryvnia (€ 5).
Hostel "Leo" (151 Tolstoy street) is not in the center, but a bed will cost 99 hryvnia (€ 3.66) per day. There is a wood-burning sauna from 69 hryvnia per hour (about € 2.5), a pleasant bonus will be the presence of a cafe and its own courtyard. Orthopedic mattresses in each room, cotton linen, free WiFi. You can wash and iron things.
Chernigov is an ancient city, the largest cultural and historical heritage is collected in parks Shaft And Boldin Mountains. Val, also known as Chernigov Detinets, arose as a fortified settlement in the 7th century, and for many centuries it was the most important center of the city. Today on the Val you can see temples and buildings from different eras, and the most memorable of them are 12 cast-iron bastion cannons, cast back in the 18th century. Every Chernigov resident has a whole collection of photographs next to cannons of different times and seasons, and all tourists are told the story that when someone doesn’t want to go on a date, he suggests meeting near the 13th cannon. No gun - no date.
For a deeper dive into history, you can take a sightseeing tour. But in any case, be sure to take a walk around Detinets, take a photo with the monument to Taras Shevchenko sitting on a huge bench, find out Transfiguration Cathedral (1 Preobrazhenskaya St.) , depicted on a bottle of Chernigov beer, which, by the way, is older than even Kyiv Sofia, make an appointment with someone near the 13th gun, sit on the side overlooking the river valley and the port.
Another important building on the edge of the fortification is Collegium- the first higher educational institution in Left Bank Ukraine, which operated from the beginning of the 18th century. During World War II, the building was destroyed and completely restored in 1954 -1959.
Look into Mazepa's House (Gorky, 5A) - aka the House of the Regimental Chancellery, a white building of amazing architecture, built back in the 17th century, since 1698 it was owned by Hetman Mazepa.
Then go to Boldin Mountains (Tolstoy St.) . This park is very mystical. Mounds from pre-Christian times have been found here, there is an ancient church, a small cemetery and caves with underground churches, cells of recluse monks and the relics of saints. Museum workers Anthony's Caves (Ilyinskaya st., 33) they claim to have seen the ghost of a monk there. The caves can be visited, the price for adults is 15 hryvnia (€ 0.5), for students - 5 hryvnia (€ 0.2). A tour with bikes will cost 50 hryvnia (€ 2).
If you believe in omens, the next location is just for you! Next to Red Square, behind the Drama Theater, at the very beginning of Pyatnitskaya Street, there is Pyatnitskaya Church (Hetman Polubotka St., 3) , where there is a stone on the wall opposite the entrance. Many have tested and found that if you touch the stone and make a wish, then put in a coin, the wish will come true. By the way, many people know this church from the cover of a Ukrainian history textbook.
One of the points of the cultural program in Chernigov is concerts. The cost of a ticket to a concert of the same artist may differ in different cities, so people sometimes travel to Chernigov even from Kyiv - try to combine a weekend trip and some cool performance.
From May to September on Fridays you can listen to young performers for free on Green scene (Next to Red Square, at the entrance to the Alley of Heroes) . This is an open creative space for creative contacts, inspiration and live communication, the opportunity to present your work to a wide range of viewers and listeners.
Visit in early autumn Chernihiv Jazz Open. This is a huge annual party with great energy - from an appreciative audience and talented musicians. The next festival will take place from September 9 to 10, 2017, so you can’t see the program or buy tickets yet, although the website is already counting down second by second. Both professional Ukrainian jazz groups and teams from many other countries perform at the festival. Chernigov Regional Musical and Drama Theater theater named after T. G. Shevchenko(in Chernigov everyone calls it briefly: Drama Theater) - the main stage of the festival (for a fee). Free concerts of young performers are held on the open “Green Stage”.
An important point on the alcohol map of Ukraine - Desna plant, where Chernigovskoye and Bile beer are produced. You can see how your favorite foamy beer is prepared and taste the freshest beer only from a keg on an excursion -. Excursions are also carried out from Kyiv - however, they also include an overview part of the city.
Tasting of alcoholic drinks in WINETIME- interesting, educational and surprisingly sincere events for those over 18. Tastings of wines, cognacs, whiskey, beer, brandy with decent snacks.
Excursion to McDonald's. Suddenly, you can go on a free tour after registering on the website to see with your own eyes what the legendary burgers are made from.
Tract "Yalovshchina"- the best place to unite with nature or have a romantic date on the Strizhen River. The park is a monument to garden art, as the locals joke, with forest paths and the remains of the regional botanical garden. The park, of course, is not in the center, but you can go there for a picnic in good weather - go to the Yalovshchina stop on buses 19, 21 or 22.
Agree, starting the morning with a cup of coffee and dessert is always nice, and cafes "Lviv chocolate workshop" (Pyatnitskaya St., 50; Mira Avenue, 21) And "Cup"(Mira Avenue, 49; Pobedy Avenue 90/22) ideal for this. If the first one has a discount card chain of establishments Lokal, you can buy chocolate souvenirs, collect a box of assorted chocolates of your choice, then in the second be sure to try brownies and some of the seasonal coffee drinks. From time to time, meetings with famous people and master classes can take place in one of the “Cups”. When you suddenly want to treat strangers to a hot drink or treat, there is the “Hanging Coffee” service.
And if you wake up at dawn or in vain, then you can always drink coffee in the only one in the city McDonald's (Kirponos street, 34 next to the Central Market) , where McDrive is open 24 hours a day.
Near Red Square, grab a bite to eat at a cute café-bakery "Tsapa" (Mira Avenue, 22) . This is a wonderful place, with a cozy atmosphere and beautiful design.
"Fotel" (Serezhnikova, 1) - a nice little third-wave coffee shop with a thoughtful interior. The menu includes sweets and sandwiches for 15-25 hryvnia.
Cafe "Abazhur" (Preobrazhenskaya, 2) . Good coffee and a huge selection of desserts - another location for a quick pit stop in the very center.
Pasta Basta (Mira Ave., 21) . Juicy pizzas and a good selection of pastas in a pleasant environment. An ideal lunch option.
Ukrainians love to eat and have fun, and the fashion for themed establishments has not bypassed Chernigov. A restaurant has opened in the basement at the intersection of Mira Avenue and Pirogov Street Cheburechnaya "Gentlemen of Fortune" (Mira Avenue, 50) , stylized as a prison: tables with a glass partition and a telephone, as in places for visits with prisoners, bunks, a menu similar to the prisoner’s personal file, metal dishes, a photo zone where you can take a profile and full-face photo as a souvenir, holding a serial in your hands room, a toilet in the form of an electric chair and a urinal in the shape of an aluminum bucket. In front of the entrance you will see a tower with a prison observer, which can be seen from afar. A hostess in uniform greets guests. While you are immersed in the atmosphere of the zone, behind the glass wall they are hovering, frying, and cooking. And when you have had enough of pasties, a verdict will appear on the table, that is, a bill. The menu includes chebureks, samsa, and gruel; the dishes are named after the hair dryer. For a cheburek, depending on the filling, you will spend approximately 30 hryvnia (€ 1).
This one of the oldest Ukrainian cities was already mentioned in documents at the beginning of the tenth century. It was one of the largest in Kievan Rus. It was the historical center of the Siversky lands. Archaeological excavations indicate that a settlement on the site of Chernigov existed back in the seventh century.
Today it is the main city of the region of the same name and the northernmost regional center in the country. About 300 thousand people live in the city. It has strong economic and cultural potential. It attracts many tourists who are attracted by beautiful churches, mysterious caves, and fascinating legends. An important advantage of Chernigov is the picturesque nature on the banks of the Desna.
Anthony's Caves
This is the name of the cave temple and monastery founded by Anthony of Pechersk in Chernigov. They were created at the beginning of the 11th century, when the monk left the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, which he also founded.
This is the oldest Chernigov shrine, which is part of the Trinity-Ilyinets monastery complex. One enters the underground premises with several churches through the Elias Church. Above them, on the surface of the earth, are the burial mounds of the ancient Slavs Gulbishche and Bezymyanny.
Location: Uspenskogo street - 33.
This historical area is a chain of hills. In ancient times, oak trees grew on them, which in Ancient Rus' were called bolds. In the 9th-10th centuries one of the largest burial mounds was created here. It is formed by two hundred burial mounds.
The cathedral was built in 1120-23. on the stone foundation of an older structure. Over the centuries it has undergone several reconstructions. In the last century, a thorough restoration was carried out, as a result of which it received its original appearance.
The interiors are decorated with inlaid floor coverings and frescoes made by ancient masters. In the premises of the cathedral there is an architectural museum, which is part of the state reserve created to protect Chernigov antiquities.
The history of the city is connected with military operations on its territory in different periods. To preserve it, a museum was created in the city in 1985, reflecting the military history of the city.
It is part of the local history museum. Its exhibition reveals examples of the heroism of city residents in World War II. Here you can learn about the defense of the city in 1941 and its liberation from fascist troops in the fall of 1943, and the actions of partisan detachments. Samples of military equipment are on display in the courtyard.
Location: Shevchenko street - 55a.
This is the name of the oldest part of the city, which is a hill on the high bank of the Desna River. Here is a complex of ancient structures for the defense of the city. Archaeologists have discovered fragments of the dwellings of the local nobility.
You can see preserved ancient Russian churches, buildings of the Collegium and the regimental chancellery of the 18th century, and other unique objects of past centuries. The fortress located in this place was liquidated in the 19th century, and the defensive embankments above the river became a park area decorated with cast-iron bastion cannons.
In 1935, in the house where the outstanding Ukrainian writer Mikhail Kotsyubinsky lived, his literary and musical museum was opened. Here he wrote his works in 1898-1913. During the Chernigov period of his creative activity, a number of outstanding literary works were created.
The writer's guests were famous personalities, including writers, poets, artists, and other cultural figures. The interiors of the museum reproduce the environment that existed during his lifetime. The exhibition includes a personal library, first editions of stories, manuscripts and notebooks.
Location: Kotsyubynskogo street - 3.
At first, this pseudo-Gothic building was used as a craft classroom and home for orphans. It was built at the end of the 19th century. In 1901 it was expanded and rebuilt.
The premises were supposed to house the collection of philanthropist V. Tarnovsky, who bequeathed it to the city. It contained valuable paintings and manuscript materials. Later, the Museum of Ukrainian Antiquities began to receive tourists here. It contained many items related to T.G. Shevchenko. Now there is a youth library in the house.
Location: Shevchenko street - 63.
This religious building, which welcomes city guests from Kyiv, is one of the main symbols of the city. It is located on a hill opposite the Menagerie.
The temple is made in the Ukrainian Baroque style. It was built in 1715 at the expense of the Lizogub brothers in memory of the heroism of their grandfather and the Cossacks of the Chernigov regiment during the capture of the Azov fortress that belonged to Turkey. During Soviet times, the temple was closed. Now it is an active church belonging to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Location: Mira Avenue - 6A.
Prince of Chernigov Svyatoslav Yaroslavovich founded this monastery in the 11th century as his country residence. In the Middle Ages, as a result of the invasion of the Tatar-Mongols, it was destroyed and restored in 1495.
In the 17th century it was reconstructed in the Ukrainian Baroque style. It stands out with its 36-meter gate bell tower. In the complex you can see the Peter and Paul Church with preserved elements of ancient frescoes, the tomb of the Lizogubs, the house of the archimandrite, and monastic cells.
Location: Prince Cherny Street - 1.
The Chernigov Regional Philharmonic Society operates in this building today. The Alexander Nevsky Chapel, which was built in 1879, has been preserved in the general ensemble. It is an example of the neo-Russian style in architecture.
From the 30s of the last century until the start of the war with the fascist invaders, the Ukrainian Musical and Drama Theater named after. T.G. Shevchenko. In August 1941, the building was destroyed by German bombing. After the war it was restored, adding a third floor above the chapel.
Location: Mira Avenue - 15.
The architectural monument with this name is also known as the Cossack regimental office or “Mazepa’s house”.
Kamyanitsa was built by Colonel Y. Lizogub on the territory of the Chernigov fortress. Then it belonged to Hetman I. Mazepa, was the regiment's office, town hall and archive. It is considered the only monument of housing from the 17th century that has survived in the city. The façade of the building is distinguished by its rich decorative design. Several local legends are associated with this structure.
Location: Gorky street 5-b.
An ancient legend says that in this place is the burial place of Prince Cherny, who founded Chernigov. The prince made many efforts to protect against the attacks of nomads.
There are many legends associated with the mound. In one of them, the daughter of the legendary prince, having learned that the Khazar Khagan, whose troops were besieging the city, was going to take her as his wife, jumped out of the window of the high princely mansion. On the mound, archaeologists discovered an ancient burial with ancient weapons and equipment. An obelisk is installed here.
Location: Prince Cherny Street - 4.
Built in the 12th-13th centuries, it is a classic example of the architecture of Ancient Rus'. It was placed on the main city shopping square, and until the end of the 18th century it was the main building of the Pyatnitsky Monastery. It was rebuilt many times, turning it into a baroque temple.
During the Great Patriotic War, it was destroyed by shells and bombs. Only in 1962 was it completely restored, preserving the original ancient Russian style. It took on the appearance of an elegant tower, almost square in plan. From above it is originally transformed from a rectangle into a dome. The impression of dynamic upward striving is created. The temple regularly holds services and performs religious sacraments.
Location: Getman Polubotka street - 3.
