Principality of Polotsk, Polotsk

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The Principality of Polotsk, also known as the Duchy of Polotsk or Polotskian Rus', was a medieval principality of the Early East Slavs. The origin and date of state establishment is uncertain. Rus' Chronicles mention Polotsk being conquered by Vladimir the Great, and thereafter it became associated with the Rurik dynasty and Kievan Rus'. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°30'0"N, 28°49'60"E

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Principality of Polotsk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk, Saint Eufrosyne Monastery, Transfiguration Church.

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Iconic church, built in the 11th century
Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk, Polotsk
79 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Polotsk, Belarus, stands the resplendent Saint Sophia Cathedral, a historical and architectural gem that beckons tourists from around the globe. This magnificent cathedral, steeped in history, has been a pivotal part of the...
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Monastery
Saint Eufrosyne Monastery, Polotsk
52 min walk • Spaso-Euphrosyne Monastery is a women's Orthodox monastery in Polotsk, one of the oldest and largest centers of Orthodoxy in Belarus.
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Transfiguration Church, Polotsk
53 min walk • Transfiguration Church of the St. Euphrosine monastery in Polotsk, Belarus is a unique monument of Pre-Mongol Rus architecture. Built in the 12th century, it was reconstructed in the 17th and the 19th centuries. Despite the reconstructions, the church has preserved the original Medieval frescoes.

Principality of Polotsk, Polotsk

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Principality of Polotsk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk, Polotsk

Saint Eufrosyne Monastery, Polotsk

Transfiguration Church, Polotsk