The Red Square Of Chernihiv. View of the theater. Shchorsa.

The ancient and originalthe city of Chernihivbegins his story long before the Foundation of strong fortifications. In the distant seventh century, on the place where now stands the large and well-developed regional center, at the foot of a high hill, settled the village, which marked the beginning of the long history of the glorious city. Rich in remarkable events in the annals of Chernigov, of course, reflected in its appearance. Still on city streets you can find ancient temples of Kyivan Rus, the stunning beauty of its pre-revolutionary buildings, the majestic fortifications. The first landmark that greets visitors to the city is St Catherine Church, which was built in the early XVIII century. From temple to center city's Avenue of Heroes, is decorated with fountains and lush garden. It is possible to get to Chernihiv Red square surrounded by beautiful buildings, built in XIX-XX centuries. This is the building of the State Drama theatre. Taras Shevchenko regional State Administration and others. If you go down a little lower on Mira Avenue you can see several picturesque buildings – the library. Korolenko, like knight's castle, a former fire station with a high tower, decorated with arched Windows and battlements, and also Medical Institute. Thieves. One of the most recognizable landmarks of modern Chernihiv is the citadel and the high earthen wall. Once there was located the markets and temples, residential and farm buildings, a military garrison with barracks and arms depots. Among the remaining objects of the Museum complex Chernigov Detinets, a special impression causes Spaso-the Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral which stands here from the XI century. It houses the ashes of Prince Igor Seversky and many other notable persons of the era. Not far from here stands the Holy spirit Cathedral, Dating from the XII century. For a distinctive and memorable look high temple walls hide the most valuable relics. Also in the building of the temple are exhibited collection of works of decorative-applied art of XI-XIII centuries and the exhibition of frescoes. In the XVII century on the territory of Detinets were built the first higher educational institution in the entire left-Bank part of Ukraine. In the magnificent building of the Collegium, with a high tower crowned with a Golden dome, now kept an amazing exhibition of the Ukrainian icon painting. In the XX century, on the top of the rampart, surrounding the fortress, was equipped with 12 guns, standing guard over the city to this day.