Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Assumption, Vitebsk

Name: Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Assumption
Address: 9 улица Крылова, Vitebsk, Belarus

#10 among attractions in Vitebsk

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The church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Basilian monastery, Council - church in Vitebsk, a monument to the Vilnius Baroque architecture. In the construction, the church of San Carlo Al Corso in Rome was taken as a model. The building was designed by Józef Fontana. It is located on the falling hill. It was built as a Uniate church in 1715–1743, then served the Orthodox parish, destroyed by the Bolsheviks and rebuilt at the beginning of the 21st century. This is one of the largest churches in Belarus.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 55°11'46"N, 30°12'10"E

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9 улица КрыловаVitebsk Belarus

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Day trips

Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Assumption – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marc Chagall Museum, Old Cathedral of St. Barbara and St. Paul, Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Vitebsk regional museum.

0.6 miNW
Museum in Marc Chagall's former home
Marc Chagall Museum, Vitebsk
15 min walk • The Marc Chagall Museum is a museum dedicated to the painter Marc Chagall, in his hometown of Vitebsk, Belarus. The museum was founded by the decision of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee on October 23, 1991.
1 miW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Old Cathedral of St. Barbara and St. Paul, Vitebsk
25 min walk • The Church of St. Barbara is a Catholic church and the parish in Vitebsk a city in Belarus.
~410 ftSW
Monastery
Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Vitebsk
2 min walk • Monastery of the Holy Spirit is a female Eastern Orthodox monastery in Vitebsk, Belarus. The monastery was founded in the 1380s by Duchess Uliana of Tver, wife of Algirdas, Grand Duke of Lithuania.
~660 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Vitebsk regional museum, Vitebsk
4 min walk • The Vitebsk Regional History Museum is a museum in Vitebsk, Belarus.
0.8 miS
Square
Victory Square, Vitebsk
21 min walk • Victory Square is a square in Vitebsk, Belarus. It is currently the largest square in Belarus. It is situated on the bank of the Dvina River. During all the major public holidays, parades and performances take place on the square. In the winter, the main Christmas tree in the country is located on the square.
~1250 ftSW
Bridge
Kirov Bridge, Vitebsk
7 min walk • Kirov Bridge is a bridge in Vitsebsk, Belarus, on the Dzvina river.
~760 ftSE
Church
Orthodox Church of the Resurrection, Vitebsk
4 min walk • The church of the Lord's Resurrection - a church built in the 18th century in the style of Vilnius Baroque on the west side of the Vitebian market, initially Uniicka, then serving the Orthodox parish, destroyed by the Bolsheviks and rebuilt at the beginning of the 21st century. It belongs to the Vitebsk deanery - Saint.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Vitebsky Central Sport Complex, Vitebsk
28 min walk • Vitebsky Central Sport Complex is a multi-use sports complex in Vitebsk, Belarus. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of FC Vitebsk. The stadium holds 8,144 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Assumption?

Nearby attractions include Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Vitebsk (2 min walk), Vitebsk regional museum, Vitebsk (4 min walk), Orthodox Church of the Resurrection, Vitebsk (4 min walk), Kirov Bridge, Vitebsk (7 min walk).

How to get to Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Assumption by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Assumption:

Bus

Ратуша • Lines: 1, 11, 26 (5 min walk)
Драматычны тэатр імя Якуба Коласа • Lines: 1, 14, 26, 7 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ратуша • Lines: 2, 4, 7, 8, 9 (5 min walk)
Драматычны тэатр імя Якуба Коласа • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 3, 4, 5, 6 (6 min walk)

Tram

Чыгуначны вакзал • Lines: 6, 8, 9 (15 min walk)
Заводскі • Lines: 6, 8, 9 (17 min walk)

Train

Vitebsk (18 min walk)