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The Belfry of Saint Sophia Cathedral (Kyiv)



This belfry belongs St. Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv, Ukuraine. (The name of world heritage is "Kiev: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra".)
The current belfry was built in the middle of 18th century. Before then there was a wooden tower that was destroyed by fire in 1649. So a stone tower was built, but it was collapsed by the earthquake in 1744.
Current belfry was built after the earthquake. It was added the dome in 19th century.



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(2018-01-08)  The pattern was closed.
(2016-09-04)  The pattern was uploaded.