Pochayiv Lavra

Sacred but not quite impressive

While this monastery and church complex is the second most important to Urainian people after Pechersk Lavra in Kiev it is quite far and the road to this place is not in good condition. The church its...

I love this holy place

The atmosphere in town is really holy. You can visit all churches for free of course, only pay for food in restaraunt. monasterial food is extremely delicious and cheap You can stay to live either at...

Impressive.

This is not just an old site (founded in the 12th century), but also a living breathing church so there are a lot of people here. I was lucky enough to see a mass and to participate in a small way in ...

Don't recommend for foreign tourists.

I did not like the Pochaev Lavra tour within the local group. Or at least do this tour as part of a foreign group. There were too many demands to me and my daughter. The dress must be below the knees,...

Beautiful place!

It truly is an amazing place. About 1h drive from Ternopil. Easy to combine with Kremenets. We rented skirts at the main entrance for 30 hrvynia. We parked at the big parking lot. But for the rental o...