Sculptures and monuments inSmolensk

Q: What historical places of Smolensk is worth visiting a lover of architecture of the XII-XVIII centuries?

Academician Igor Grabar called Smolensk a concentration of ancient Russian architecture. The Church of Peter and Paul (1146) is one of the three surviving pre-Mongol buildings of Russia. In the style of the Smolensk Baroque temple of Michael the Archangel (1194, rebuilt in the XVIII century). The Cathedral Mountain ensemble includes bishops’ chambers (1770) in the Elizabethan Baroque style.

Q: Where to go in Smolensk with children: interesting places for family holidays?

The museum "Smolensk flax" presents ancient spinning wheels and looms with interactive elements. Lopatinsky Garden with the remains of the Royal Bastion (1611) and a sculpture of a deer from the estate of William II. The historical museum contains a collection of ancient Russian birch bark letters found during the excavations of the Gnezdov mounds.

Q: Where in Smolensk to make beautiful photos with views of ancient walls and temples?

The observation deck at the monument to Fedor Konya opens a panorama of the fortress walls with 9 preserved towers. Corner tower "Eagle" XVII century spectacularly reflected in the waters of the Dnieper. From the squares on the Cathedral Mountain, shots of the Assumption Cathedral with a gilded iconostasis 28 meters high are obtained.

Q: What little-known sights of Smolensk should be seen by connoisseurs of unusual history?

In the Church of the Immaculate Conception (1894) the only mechanical organ of the company "Walcker" of 1910 was preserved in Russia. The house of the merchant Pavlov (1780) hides rare Gothic vaults in the basements of the province. On the territory of the former Ascension monastery you can find fragments of frescoes of the school of Dionysius.

Q: What famous people are associated with the sights of Smolensk?

In the building of the Alexander real school (1877) taught the future Marshal Mikhail Tukhachevsky. Prince Gregory Potemkin financed the reconstruction of the Assumption Cathedral after the fire of 1761. In the Smolensk fortress in 1812, General Raevsky held the defense, which is reminiscent of the memorial plaque on the Makhovaya Tower.

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Monument to Michael Glinka

In the center of Smolensk, in the immediate vicinity of the Philharmonic building, stands a monument dedicated to the great Russia …

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Monument to Fedor Konyu

Anyone who is even a little interested in the history of Russia and, in particular, the history of Smolensk, must be familiar with …

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Monument to Alexander Tvardovsky and Vasily Terkin

The monument to Alexander Tvardovsky and Vasily Terkin is one of the attractions of Smolensk. Located in the center of the city, o …

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The Deer Monument

The history of the appearance of deer sculpture in Smolensk is quite interesting. The beginning of this story dates back to 1909, …

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Monument to the defenders of Smolensk in 1812

The monument to the defenders of Smolensk in 1812 is located on the main alley of the city park of culture and recreation, also kn …

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Monument to the Sophia regiment

On the Royal Bastion of Smolensk, near the stadium "Spartak", stands a monument to the Sophia regiment. The monument was created b …

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Monument to Mikhail Kutuzov

The monument to the outstanding Russian commander Mikhail Kutuzov is one of the attractions of Smolensk. The authors of the projec …

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"Mystic Image of Smolensk" Ascension Hill and Lopatinsky Garden

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Restoration of Smolensk after the Second World War

Start of the tour (approximately) at 12.00 Duration: 3 hours. The tour is pedestrian. Excursion: author's.During the tour, we will …

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80th anniversary of the Great Victory in the hero city of Smolensk

During the tour you will learn about the history of the thousand-year-old Smolensk, but special attention will be paid to the even …

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Architecture and history of Smolensk streets

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Natalia Mikhailovskaya

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Walking - emotions in the old streets and city parks will cheer and inspire. Dates and facts are not boring, the stories …

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Ken

Smolensk

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Four excursion programs are offered below. Metaphysics of Smolensk"Smolensk in full""Mysterious places under Smolensk …

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Lioznov Mikhail Samuilovich

Bryansk

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I conduct a number of excursions, including: Excursion to ancient Bryansk - a city on the border of three states"Crys …

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Efimkin Mikhail

Smolensk

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Excursions to Smolensk and the region, the Smolensk Diocese and the Smolensk Pozerye National Park. Most importantly, ou …

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"A Thousand Years in a Day" Smolensk - Talashkino 6-8 hours

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Talashkino - Prigorsk - Haski Farm village Flenovo

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" A Journey from the 9th Century... Smolensk-Gnezdovo-Valutina mountain, 7-8 hours. program on foot + auto.

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Wide Shrovet in Smolensk

1 day Departure from Moscow by evening train. 2 day Meeting in Smolensk in the station building at 06-30 am near the informatio …

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