Orsha - is a town of Vitebsk region of Belarus, the administrative center of Orsha district. In the town of Orsha many different architectural landmarks. One of the main attractions of the city of Orsha is Trinity Church, which is part of the active male Orthodox monastery. This church was built back in 1626. The appearance of the church has not changed from the time of its construction, which makes this a very valuable architectural monument. At the moment, the Trinity Church in the town of Orsha completely renovated.

Another very important landmark in the city of Orsha is a complex of buildings of the former Jesuit College. Buildings belonging to the complex were built from 1690 to 1803. The complex of buildings Jesuit College is one of the most recognizable landmarks of the city of Orsha, and a hallmark of the city. Recently, this architectural ensemble has been completely renovated and restored. Currently, the main building of the collegium in Orsha placed children's library, an art gallery with an exhibition hall and the cultural department of the city executive committee. In another building complex located "House of Crafts".

Another important landmark in the city of Orsha is a complex of buildings of the existing Orthodox monastery. The central church of the monastery is the church of St. Elias, built here in 1898. Also in the monastery includes another Assumption church, it was built as recently as 2006. In addition, the monastery there are, of course, and residential buildings. The territory of the monastery in Orsha fenced old fence with old gate.

Another attraction of the city of Orsha is St. Joseph's Catholic church, which was built in 1819. This temple originally had two towers and a triangular pediment on the main facade between them, but the towers were demolished in 1870, a triangular pediment is also not preserved. The rest of the temple completely preserved its original appearance, except that it was recently renovated. However, the building of the church is now in Orsha is somewhat atypical and unusual.

Orsha attractions are the church of the Nativity of the Mother of God (the stone) and St. Michael (wood) located nearby. These temples were built recently on the site where previously housed the Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God was built in 1661. The historical building of this church was badly damaged during the Second World War and was completely destroyed in the mid-1950s. Modern building stone Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God in the town of Orsha was built on the model of the ancient temple destroyed.

Once in Orsha there were many monasteries of various Christian denominations. Most of them are now not functioning, and the historic buildings of churches and residential buildings belong to these monasteries destroyed or are in poor condition. The photo below is an example of the condition of the various historical buildings of the former monastery, relating mainly to the 18th century.

But one living building of a former monastery in the town of Orsha yet restored. Now part of the building is a branch of the archive Vitebsk region, the other part is used for housing. But originally the monastery building was built in 1717.

Of course, other than those listed in Orsha there are several churches. We should also mention the church of St. Leonid (next photo - left), and the Church of the Nativity of Christ (right), built in modern times.

In addition to the above items Christian heritage, the city of Orsha has still a lot of other very interesting sights. For example, in Orsha there are well-preserved water mill, built in 1902. The original mill in such good condition in Belarus is not so much, so this architectural monument is of particular value. Also not far from the mill is an interesting arched bridge, which was also built in 1902.

Also preserved in Orsha settlement or, in other words, the castle site, that is, elements of earth fortifications of the ancient castle of the 14th century. Site of ancient castle in the town of Orsha is a very important and valuable archaeological sites. Stone building on top of the fort - a modern monument.

Very interesting attraction in the city of Orsha is also the parents' house of Uladzimir Karatkievich - classic of Belarusian literature, where he lived for many years. Here he wrote some of his most significant works. Unfortunately, in this building is not organized museum-house, there is no exposure, and look at the building only from the outside. Although, by the way, Uladzimir Karatkievich Museum in Orsha there, it is located in another specially designed stone building.

In addition to these, in Orsha there are many other architectural landmarks. Special mention deserves the building of the central railway station in Orsha, which was built in 1912 and finished building a few times during the Soviet era. Another interesting attraction in the city of Orsha is a memorial complex "Katyusha", dedicated to the famous battle machine of World War II. It was in the battles for the city of Orsha in 1941 and was first used this weapon.

There in the city of Orsha, and a few buildings, which can be attributed to the city's historical building. Most of these buildings are 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century. These small architectural attractions complement the atmosphere of the beautiful tourist town of Orsha. In addition, in Orsha, and has a monument to the locomotive.

Orsha city and the majority of the most important architectural attractions of the city are located on the banks of the Dnieper river. The historic center of the city of Orsha, where is located now the majority of architectural values, was formed near the place where the river Orshytsa empties into the Dnieper. Now in this place there is also a small park. Thus, in the center of Orsha it creates a very pleasant atmosphere attracts many tourists. There is a lot of historical monuments, which in this case are located in scenic locations. In addition, Orsha - a big city, in addition to themselves attractions are available and all other necessary tourist infrastructure, hotels, ATMs, shopping malls and so on.