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Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
UNESCO-listed Orthodox monastery complex with gold-domed churches, underground catacombs, and a rich collection of sacred art.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Kyiv City, Ukraine · Europe
Podil is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Shevchenkivskyi, 5km from Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
Podil is a town located in Kyiv City, Ukraine. With a population of 25,900, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Podil sits in Ukraine, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Kyiv time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Podil to your route.
The 1811 Great Fire of Podil (Ukrainian: Велика пожежа, Velyka pozhezha) occurred on the morning of 9 July 1811 in the historical and commercial neighborhood of Podil in Kiev (Kyiv), the capital of Ukraine. The fire lasted for three days and almost destroyed the whole neighborhood. Before the fire, Podil was theRead more
city's most densely populated neighborhood; out of 3,672 households in the city, 2,068 were located in the Podil.
It was speculated that the fire was set by French spies or by their local collaborators on the eve of the French invasion of Russia.
The fire's power was strengthened with high winds and the season's severe droughts, from which even the nearby Dnieper River was reported to have been dried out. The city's official version of events regarding the cause of the fire, however, was said to be children playing with fire.
More than 2,000 homes, magistrate buildings, 12 churches, and 3 monasteries were destroyed in the fire. However, some buildings were spared destruction, including the House of Peter I. Smoke from the fire was reported to have been seen more than 130 km (81 mi) away. In response to the fire, the Director of the Kiev Myshkovsky Gymnasium No. 3 stated:
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Podil is located in Kyiv City, Ukraine, Europe. The coordinates are 50.4694 latitude, 30.5163 longitude.
Podil has a population of approximately 25,900 people, making it a town in Ukraine.
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UNESCO-listed Orthodox monastery complex with gold-domed churches, underground catacombs, and a rich collection of sacred art.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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