The sculpture is dedicated to Polotsk merchants of all times and is installed in Polotsk near the House of Trade. As you know, …
The Holy Protection Church is located on the Nizhne-Pokrovskaya street of the city of Polotsk. The Church of the Intercession of t …
The Western Dvina River divides Polotsk into two parts, so the city cannot do without bridges. There are several bridges in the ci …
In 2003, a monument to Simeon Polotsky was opened on a significant day for the Republic of Belarus - the day of Belarusian writing …
Serdovo Lake, located near the village of Shlyubovshchyna, is one of the beautiful corners of this area, where not only locals but …
The upper castle is one of the important sights of the ancient city. From the middle of the IX century until the XVIII century it …
Krivichi is an ancient East Slavic tribe, or rather, the union of tribes in the early Middle Ages (VI-X centuries). They are consi …
The world’s first monument to Francis Skaryna was erected in 1974 in Polotsk. The sculpture perfectly harmonizes with the nearest …
The former water tower in the city of Polotsk is known for the fact that the Natural and Ecological Museum was opened in its build …
The monument to Euphrosyne Polotskaya is located at the beginning of the prospectus of her name in the city of Polotsk. The ope …
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The Lutheran Church (Kirha) in Polotsk is a well-preserved monument of neo-Gothic architecture. Many temples and churches were des …
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Monument to the Prince of Polotsk Vseslav Bryachyslavovich (Vseslav Veshchey), known under the nickname Sorcerer, is installed in …
In 2010, in honor of the International Day of Students, a monument to a student, a schoolboy was erected. After all, Polotsk becam …
The Savior-Efrosinievsky Monastery was founded by Princess Polotsk in the XII century, presumably in 1125. The princess was 20 yea …
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Polotsk is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, a place where history and legends intertwine. The Belarusian state was born here: the names of Rogvolod, Rogneda and Vyaslaw the Sorcerer sound in the annals, and the memory of the enlighteners and ascetics, primarily Euphrosyne of Polotsk and Francisk Skaryna, lives in stone and the spirit of the city. Polotsk’s atmosphere combines the calm, measured rhythm of ancient streets and the power of the rivers that shaped its fate, including the Western Dvina, which divides the city into two parts.
Hand-made sights of Polotsk surprise with a variety of styles and eras: the St. Sophia Cathedral of the XI century and the Spaso-Euphrosinievsky Monastery with its Transfiguration and Cross-Exaltation Cathedrals, the White Stone Epiphany Cathedral and the neo-Gothic Lutheran Church create a unique architectural ensemble. The Upper Castle and the Red Bridge remind of military history, the railway bridge across the Western Dvina forms the city silhouette, and numerous monuments – Simeon of Polotsk, Francis Skaryna, Euphrosyne of Polotsk, Vseslav the Sorcerer, the Polotsk merchant, the letter “х” and heroes of different eras – tell about people and events that formed culture. The former water tower now houses the Natural and Ecological Museum, and in the city center there are modern sculptures and memorials, which are perfectly combined with historical buildings.
The natural corners around Polotsk give the rest a special freshness: the coastline of the Western Dvina with embankments and quiet walking areas, the picturesque Serdovo Lake and the nearby groves are excellent places for walks and picnics. The surroundings retain a rural flavor and offer immersion in nature, where you can find secluded trails, observation decks and quiet bays of the river, and the change of seasonal colors makes every walk especially memorable.
On our website, all the sights of Polotsk are collected on an interactive map: you can see the location of cathedrals, monuments, bridges and natural places, read brief descriptions and historical references, mark your favorite objects and immediately build the optimal route. A convenient filter by the type of interest and length of the route will help to make a walk in a couple of hours in the center, and a full tour of the key points of the ancient city.
Polotsk is easy to explore on your own, following the laid routes and reading reference notes about each object, or entrust a walk with professional guides. Local guides will offer excursions with deep historical presentation, live stories and local legends, as well as tell you where to see hidden archaeological finds and inconspicuous monuments. Excursions will allow you to see the city in context and learn more than in guidebooks, and independent walks will give freedom of pace and mood.
Come to Polotsk to stroll through the pages of history and discover your favorite corners of this unique city. Plan a trip, mark the points on the map and go to meet the discoveries: Polotsk will meet you with the richness of architecture, the silence of the rivers and the sincerity of local stories.
