Vitebsk region

Vitebsk region of Belarus

Vitebsk region is located on the north of the country, in the middle flow of the Western Dvina and the upper flow of the Dnieper River. It borders with Lithuania, Latvia and Russia. Nature of Vitebsk region is characterized by its unusual beauty: there are a lot of lakes, hills, rivers and streams, forests and meadows constantly replace each other. Altogether, it gives a unique fascinating picture. By the number and area of lakes Vitebsk region ranks first place in Belarus, which is why it is often called the land of blue lakes.

Polatsk, one of the largest cities in the Vitebsk region, at the turn of the first and second millennia BC, was the largest city on the territory of modern Belarus and the capital of the strongest in these lands principality of the same name. Centuries-old history of the region is reflected in lots of survived monuments of history and culture, sights of the Vitebsk region, which contribute to the development of regional and local tourism.

Among extant landmarks and attractions that fit harmoniously into the picturesque landscapes of this land commonly known Sophia Cathedral and Saviour Efrasinieusky convent in Polatsk Trinity Church in Vidzy; Church of St. Anne in the village Mosar; Nativity of the Virgin Mary and Holy Trinity Church in the Hlybokaye; catholic church in Pastavy; catholic and orthodox churches and town hall of Vitebsk.

Many localities Vitebsk region of Belarus have rich history with interesting events, some of them have retained their unique historical and cultural heritage and a wealth of attractions, allowing them to develop as centers of tourism, including international. First of all it is Polatsk - one of the oldest cities of the Eastern Slavs and the oldest city in Belarus. Also the oldest settlements of the Vitebsk region are: Vitebsk, Braslaw, Orsha, Drutsk, Lukoml, et al. Near the ancient Polatsk there is Navapolack - one of the youngest cities in Belarus, which is located in the world famous manufacturing enterprise "Naftan".

International song contest "Slavic Bazaar" is annually held in Vitebsk. It attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world. The city itself has a unique charm. Picturesquely situated on the Dvina, it stands before us in a unique, but very harmonious interweaving of different architectural styles from various eras.

Beshankovichy district of Belarus

Beshankovichy district Vitebsk region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. The main tourist attraction Beshankovichy district is the city itself Beshankovichy here preserved old church and the historic city building. Many other architectural and cultural values ​​and features keeps on its territory Beshankovichy district. Among these attractions is dominated churches and manors.

Braslaw district of Belarus

Braslaw district - north-western edge of the Belarusian land, located on the border with the Baltic states - Latvia and Lithuania. Blue expanse of lakes, light pine forests, a chain of high hills, flowering meadows, picturesque villages on the shores of lakes, adorned with spiers of ancient temples, attractive tourist centers and parking National Park, fresh air filled with the scent of herbs - all Braslaw district of Belarus. This is a land of pristine, untouched nature with rich flora and fauna, 10% of the territory is covered by lakes. Active tourism throughout the year, grand cultural events - all this is happening against the backdrop of stunning scenery. This is a true visual and aesthetic enjoyment. In Braslaw district of Belarus in 1995 established the National Park "Braslaw lakes." The park of about 70 hectares. Its territory is home to various species of animals listed in the Red Book of Belarus. On the territory of the lakes of Braslaw district of Belarus has many islands. On the territory of some of these islands, manage to fit even the next lake. Two islands in the lakes Ikazn and Drysvyaty had in medieval fortifications - castles. Braslaw district of Belarus have other historical and cultural monuments, which creates good conditions for the development, including international tourism. Scientists have found a region on the territory Braslaw district of Belarus Neolithic sites, the settlement of the Iron Age period, the Principality of Polatsk, burial graves, ruins of castles period of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This list is quite extensive, but, first of all, I would like to call the Castle Mountain in Braslaw unique island citadel in the villages Ikazn and Drysvyaty, mound group in the village Opsa. Special architectural value are such architectural monuments as: orthodox and catholic churches, residential development downtown and building an Orthodox convent in Braslaw; Catholic monastery in Druja; churches in Vidzy, Opsa, Ikazn, Slabodka; ancient manor in Opsa. There are other monuments XVII - XIX century - religious buildings, farms, homes, farm buildings, monuments of landscape art. Braslaw district of Belarus has a great potential for tourist accommodation, this hotel, and recreation and health centers, and sports camps, a lot of houses for rent.

Chashniki district of Belarus

Chashniki district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Chashniki district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Chashniki district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Dokshytsy district of Belarus

Dokshytsy district Vitebsk region of Belarus is rich enough to landmarks and attractions. For example, in the Dokshytsy district of ​​the villages Volkolata and Parafianava preserved the unique churches. Also Dokshytsy district there are several villages which preserved ancient churches, church or estate, as well as other landmarks and attractions.

Dubroŭna district of Belarus

Dubroŭna district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Dubroŭna district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Dubroŭna district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Haradok district of Belarus

Haradok district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Haradok district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Haradok district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Hlybokaye district of Belarus

Hlybokaye district Vitebsk region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and tourist attractions, among which highlights the monuments and tourist sites of the city Hlybokaye. In Hlybokaye preserved orthodox church, catholic church and other historical buildings. Also to be mentioned separately village Mosar, Mnyuto and Udelo of Hlybokaye district, which has a unique church. Also Hlybokaye district there are several villages which preserved ancient churches, church or estate, as well as other landmarks and attractions.

Lepiel district of Belarus

Lepiel district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Lepiel district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Lepiel district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Liozna district of Belarus

Liozna district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Liozna district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Liozna district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Myory district of Belarus

Myory district Vitebsk region of Belarus is rich enough to landmarks and attractions. In Myory district numerous small churches, churches and mansions, many of them are in very good condition. Certainly in Myory district there are other landmarks and attractions. In Myory district most distinguished attractions and landmarks such as towns and villages: Myory (Church), Disna (old city building) Idolta (church and manor) Leonpol (homestead).

Orsha district of Belarus

Orsha district Vitebsk region of Belarus is very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Orsha district, numerous churches, churches and mansions, many of them are in very good condition. Among the tourist sites Orsha district distinguished architectural monuments and sights of the city of Orsha. This and several old churches, and church and other historical urban development. Certainly in Orsha district has other monuments and attractions, such as, in addition to Orsha, rich in attractions such towns and villages Orsha district as Megeva and Smalany. Smalany - a city of ruins, there are the ruins of the castle, the ruins of the church and the ruins of the church.

Pastavy district of Belarus

Pastavy district Vitebsk region of Belarus is very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Pastavy district numerous churches and mansions, many of them are in very good condition. Among the tourist sites of the allocated Pastavy district architectural monuments and sights of the city Pastavy. In Pastavy preserved beautiful church, an Orthodox church and a whole range of historical city building. Certainly in Pastavy district there are other landmarks and attractions. For example, except for sites and monuments of the city Pastavy, elegant churches preserved in such villages as Pastavy district: Dunilovichi, Kamai, Luchai and Lyntupy. The church in the village of Kamai deserves special mention, since it refers to a very rare type of churches in Belarus - defensive.

Polatsk district of Belarus

Polatsk district Vitebsk region of Belarus is very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Polatsk district, numerous churches, churches and mansions, many of them are in very good condition. Among the tourist sites of Polatsk district distinguished architectural monuments and sights of the city of Polatsk - the ancient Belarusian capital. Polatsk very many ancient places of worship of different faiths, well preserved many other historical city buildings, there are a lot of monuments, but special mention should be the most important objects of cultural, historical and spiritual heritage of Belarus: Belarus ancient monastery Euphrosyne, in whose territory the oldest in the country building - the church of Transfiguration, as well as one of the most ancient churches in Belarus - Saint Sophia Cathedral. Certainly in Polatsk district has other landmarks and attractions.

Rasony district of Belarus

Rasony district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Rasony district, primarily in the city Rasony, survived just a few small churches, churches and dilapidated estates. Certainly in Rasony district there are other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Sharkaŭshchyna district of Belarus

Sharkaŭshchyna district of Vitebsk region of Belarus relatively rich in landmarks and attractions. In Sharkaŭshchyna district survived several old churches, churches and mansions, some of them are in good condition, and some in bad. Certainly in Sharkaŭshchyna district there are other landmarks and attractions, but not so much.

Shumilina district of Belarus

Shumilina district of Vitebsk region of Belarus relatively rich in landmarks and attractions. In Shumilina district survived several old churches, churches and mansions, some of them are in good condition, and some in bad. Certainly in Shumilina district there are other landmarks and attractions, but not so much.

Syanno district of Belarus

Syanno district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Syanno district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Syanno district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Talachyn district of Belarus

Talachyn district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Talachyn district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Talachyn district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Ushachy district of Belarus

Ushachy district Vitebsk region of Belarus, unfortunately, is not very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Ushachy district remained just a few small churches and dilapidated mansions, all of them are not in very good condition. Certainly in Ushachy district has other architectural monuments and sights, but also very small.

Verkhnyadzvinsk district of Belarus

Verkhnyadzvinsk district Vitebsk region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. The main tourist sites Verkhnyadzvinsk region are unique in its architecture church in the village of Sarria and churches in the Verkhnyadzvinsk and village Rosica. Many other architectural and cultural values ​​and features keeps on its territory Verkhnyadzvinsk district. Among these attractions is dominated churches, churches and manor.

Vitebsk district of Belarus

Vitebsk district Vitebsk region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and attractions, among which highlights the monuments and tourist sites of Vitebsk. In Vitebsk, numerous Orthodox churches, Catholic church, town hall and other historical buildings, and the city is very picturesquely situated on the banks of the mighty Dvina. Also to be mentioned separately village Koytovo Vitebsk district, where the preserved estate Repin. Also in the Vitebsk district there are several villages that preserved ancient churches, church or estate, as well as other landmarks and attractions.