Vitebsk - a city, the administrative center of Vitebsk region and the Vitebsk district of Belarus. Vitebsk occupies a special place among the cultural and historical heritage of Belarus. In Vitebsk a lot of attractions. Vitebsk city and its attractions is not about one single website. Our site was created to describe the less well-known places, it is intended to open the readers to a new and interesting sights and city, which they previously may not have known. Vitebsk, of course, does not apply to such places, everybody knows about it. Tourists love it and actively attend. Therefore, just to mention the sights of Vitebsk.
Undoubtedly, the main attraction of the city of Vitebsk is the Church of the Annunciation. This church is one of the oldest churches in Belarus, and even more so, the Annunciation Church in Vitebsk is one of the oldest surviving stone building in Belarus. This church was built in the 1130's, then repeatedly it is completed. This church was badly damaged during the Second World War. Later, in 1961 on the site of the church planned to build a tram ring reversal, the church was blown up, although many walls still standing to a height of 5 meters. Fortunately, it's the destruction of the church was not finished, and in 1977 even the ruins of the church were preserved. In 1992, the church was restored according to its original historical appearance, without later alterations, and now functions as a temple. Annunciation Church in Vitebsk is the most important architectural monument of the 12th century, a huge cultural and historical value, and the most important sights of Vitebsk and Belarus.
Another very valuable landmark in the city of Vitebsk is its Town Hall. The building of the town hall was built in 1775 and is now in the building of the Town Hall is located in Vitebsk Regional Museum. Unfortunately, Belarus has remained very small town halls, although once they were in many cities of the country. Therefore, each preserved Town Hall, including Hall of Vitebsk has great value and is of particular interest for tourists.
Another important attraction of Vitebsk is the Church of St. Barbara, built here in 1785. This church has a very memorable appearance. Next to the church is located a modern chapel built recently. Church of St. Barbara in Vitebsk is an important architectural monument of the 18th century, as it is the only surviving ancient Catholic church of Vitebsk, the other Catholic churches of the city are built in our time.
Another attraction is the Orthodox church of the Resurrection of Vitebsk. This church was built in 1772. But in 1936 the church was completely destroyed. Resurrection Church was restored in Vitebsk in 2009 alone, according to its original appearance. Right next to this Orthodox church in the 19th century and also has a Catholic church (you can see on the first prints is given at the bottom). This church was also completely destroyed. Unfortunately, after the place where it was located is now undergoing one of the busiest streets of Vitebsk, so the Catholic church has not yet recovered.
Another attraction of the city of Vitebsk is the Cathedral of the Intercession, built in 1821. Fortunately, this temple, unlike many other temples of Vitebsk, completely destroyed and today we can see the historical building. Next to this church is located and historic buildings of the monastery buildings.
But the most beautiful, largest and most beautifully situated church of the city of Vitebsk - Cathedral of the Assumption, which was originally built in 1785, has not escaped the sad fate and was blown up in 1937. Restore this temple of the initial appearance only in 2011. This temple is very nicely situated on the bank of the Western Dvina river, seen from afar, and very successfully entered into many views of the city of Vitebsk. It is a pity that the historic building is lost, but even being detuned again, the Assumption Cathedral is one of the main attractions of Vitebsk and very attractive tourist attraction. It should also be mentioned that next to the cathedral preserved historic buildings of the monastery buildings built in 1785.
Another attraction of the city of Vitebsk is the current Orthodox Women's Monastery of the Holy Spirit. The monastery was founded in 1345, the monastery buildings, which can be seen today date from the late 19th century. Historic church building located on the territory of the monastery has been preserved, this church was destroyed in 1954. Modern building of a new Church of the Holy Spirit was built in 2012.
In the city of Vitebsk there are many churches of various Christian denominations. Most of these modern temples built after 1990, but there are several temples built much earlier. The next photo shows a wooden church of St. Alexander Nevsky (modern). This church is located directly next to the Church of the Annunciation of the 12th century.
Another interesting attraction temple of Vitebsk is the Church of the Assumption built in 1858.
Also to be mentioned separately Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Vitebsk, which was built in 1760 (the next photo - left). This church is part of the existing Orthodox monastery. As you can see, this church quite old. This temple is undoubtedly an important architectural monument of the 18th century and interesting sights of Vitebsk. Here are also photos of some other churches of Vitebsk, which were built in recent times.
Another important landmark in the city of Vitebsk is one of the most visited museums in Belarus - the house-museum of Marc Chagall, the most famous Belarusian artist, who was born and lived for a long time in the city of Vitebsk. House-Museum, as it usually happens in such cases, is located in the same building where the artist spent his childhood. The building is, by the way, refers to the end of the 19th century.
The city of Vitebsk is the venue for major international music forum and competition, which is called "Slavianski Bazaar". Place directly various concerts and performances dedicated to this forum - Vitebsk summer amphitheater has become one of the visiting cards of the city, so we will give here a photo of the building. And although it is not a historical monument, however summer amphitheater in Vitebsk has become an important landmark of the city.
Next to the Summer Amphitheatre in Vitebsk there is another interesting building - a tower, which is contemporary artistic reconstruction of the tower of the 14th century. The height of the tower - 27 meters. The tower has 5 levels at which exposure that serves the author, devoted to the history of Vitebsk and the history of the International Art Festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk". And on the first level there is an open collapse of the foundation stone tower of the 14th century and the remains of the defensive walls. There is no doubt that this tower is a very interesting tourist destination.
Among the attractions of the city of Vitebsk it deserves special mention as the former building land bank, and now - Veterinary Academy, which was built in 1917. The building looks very monumental and majestic on the walls are beautiful paintings. Buildings of a similar type in Belarus is very small, so this historical building has a certain value, and can be quite interesting to tourists and travelers.
In addition to these, in Vitebsk there are so many different historical buildings that can be attributed to the historical city building. Most of them belong to the 19th century, but there are older buildings belonging to the 18th century. For example, the following picture shows the former Governor's Palace, built in the late 18th century, where in 1812 Napoleon stayed. Among the other historic buildings there are buildings of the former banks, colleges, schools, houses, warehouses, mansions, shopping arcades, and other administrative and commercial buildings and so on. There are also in Vitebsk and the ruins of the synagogue.
The historic center of Vitebsk is situated in the place where the river Vitba empties into the Western Dvina. This place is very picturesque. In addition, in recent times the historical center of Vitebsk very well landscaped. As already mentioned, it has been restored many historic buildings, mainly temples and the remaining buildings were restored, the river Vitba were transferred several new beautiful bridges, all the historical objects were associated with comfortable paths, stairways and alleys, opened a lot of restaurants and cafes as well as other tourist service facilities. Also recently in the historical center of Vitebsk was a monument to Grand Prince Algirdas. In addition, it is obvious that in such a big city as Vitebsk, tourists can always find everything they may need (ATMs, hotels, shopping centers and so on). For all these reasons, the city of Vitebsk was the use of the tourists very popular. And indeed the city of Vitebsk is one of the best places for tourists and travelers. A historic center of the city of Vitebsk, though not very big, but very beautiful and attractive and is in a unique place of its kind in Belarus. In addition, the influx of tourists to the city of Vitebsk, and also contributes to carrying out here "Slavianski Bazaar", which attracts thousands of visitors and tens of celebrities.
Sketches of Napoleon Orda, Vitebsk:
