Kytaiv

Kytaiv is a piece of pristine nature in Kyiv, with remarkable energy and pleasant places to relax. The area is located in the eastern part of Holosiivskyi Forest, away from Kyiv's busy roads. According to one version, Andrei Bogoliubsky's fortress stood here in the 12th century, so the area was named after the Great Wall of China and derives from the name “Kytai”. The area is known not only for its beautiful views, but also for its interesting history connected with monks settling the hills. During their time here, underground passages were built, part of which were later destroyed during the war. Kytaiv caves and the functioning cave church of the 19th century have survived to this day.

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Three churches and the Holy Trinity Kytaiv Monastery recall the spirituality of Kytaiv. Here are miraculous icons, relics of saints and monks' graves, where monks withdrew into caves for fasting and prayer. Perhaps it was their prayers that influenced the energy of the place, which inspires calm and allows one to forget one's worries.
Visitors to Kytaiv come here not only in search of healing and solitude, but also for rest. Here you can spend a pleasant time by any of the three ponds or take a walk in the forest.