Tag: Vitebsk

On Revolyutsionnaya Street in Vitebsk not long ago there was a grand opening of a synagogue restored from the ruins. The ancient architectural monument stood in ruins for many years, but thanks to the efforts of the local Jewish diaspora and concerned citizens, the building was...

The central part of the city of Vitebsk keeps a huge history, including some that is partially lost and forgotten. So, for example, on the site of today’s parking lot (the intersection of Lenin Street and Frunze Avenue) there was a Jesuit monastery with an impressive church...

One of the many Orthodox churches in Vitebsk is the Intercession Cathedral on Lenin Street. However, not everyone knows that the church was originally the Church of the Virgin Mary, built at the Trinitarian monastery. The monks of the order settled in Vitebsk in...

One of the attractions of the city of Vitebsk is the monument to the writer Vladimir Semenovich Korotkevich (Uladzimir Karatkevich). This memorial sign was installed back in 1994 at the intersection of Chekhov and Suvorov streets. According to the architect Rybakov, Korotkevich should...

One of the most recognizable sights of Vitebsk is the Assumption Cathedral, which rises on the banks of the Western Dvina. The temple that can be seen today is a restored copy. The history of the cathedral begins at the end of the 17th century, when...

One of the central attractions of Vitebsk is the building of the town hall, which today houses the regional museum of local lore. The stone town hall dates back to 1775 and was built on the site of its wooden predecessors. It is known that Vitebsk received the Magdeburg Rights even...

In the old part of Vitebsk, at the crossroads of today's Lenin and Suvorov streets, there used to be a massive church of St. Anthony of Padua. At a time when the temple had not yet been destroyed, this section of the city was called the Town Hall Square. In the picture...

Vitebsk is one of the oldest cities in Belarus with a rich history, but it so happened that the events of the mid-20th century made many adjustments to the appearance of the city. Almost all historical temples were destroyed and badly damaged. Exception...

Away from the historical center of Vitebsk, there is an interesting attraction - the Church of St. Barbara. The temple was originally made in Baroque architecture, and then thoroughly rebuilt in the Neo-Romanesque style. The church in Vitebsk dates back to 1785. True that...

Vitebsk is often called the cultural capital of Belarus and the birthplace of Marc Chagall. The city is rich in historical sites and attractions, so a sightseeing tour of Vitebsk will be of interest to any tourist who comes to this city. List for you...