Things to do & places to visit in Vitebsk Region, Belarus

Vitebsk Region #5 destination in Belarus 2023. The average rating score is 4.40 based on 2.497 traveler reviews, of 131 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Minsk, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 23:29.

Top things to do (16)

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• Monuments & Statues
• Military Museums
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• National Parks
• Religious Sites
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Bridges
• Art Museums
• Speciality Museums
• Architectural Buildings
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• Historic Sites
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Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

1. 5.0 Uspensky Cathedral (182 reviews)
   - Interesting nice view outside
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Nice part of history. Looks nice and has a good view of the river and town. The orthodox church is well maintained, and is located on the touristic walking route and near a nice restaurant. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Saint Euphrosyne Monastery (100 reviews)
   - A must see place in Belarus
   Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
   
   
   Astonishing! DO NOT MISS OUT THE TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH!!! It seems been lost behind the gigantic Holy Cross Cathedral build in the Byzantine style. It looks ordinary and quite modern. But, beyond the 18th century facade with Classicist portico etc., the Transfiguration church contains murals of the 12th century. Inside, it is all Medieval: old frescoes, old graffiti written in different languages of Europe. I've never seen somewhat like this before! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (18 reviews)
   - Catholic church
   Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Nice old Catolic Church in the center of Braslaw.Built in the middle of 19th century. Located next to Castle Mount and Orthodox church accross the street. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Trinity Church (13 reviews)
   - Величественный
   Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Заехали по пути на Браславские озера в Глубокое. Костел яркий, красивый, величественный! Любителям белорусских достопримечательностей очень рекомендую не пропустить! See more..
   
5. 4.5 Saint Sophia Cathedral (127 reviews)
   - Once a Cathedral, Now a Museum
   Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Located in lovely high grounds overlooking the river this is a must-visit sort of place. Both the exterior and the interior are well maintained and a guided tour is necessary to appreciate it's colourful history. The interior is stunning and the old pipe organ, which is still functioning, is stunning. The Cathedral is now mostly used as a concert hall. Outside, the gardens have a history of their own including the Boris Stone. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk (123 reviews)
   - “Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk” music festival
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   A summer Amphitheatre is the main concert stage of “Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk” music festival. The construction itself is unique and there is no lookalike in Europe. This festival annually attracts thousands of people from all over the world. During the week-long festival not only concerts are held, but also craft fairs and outdoor exhibitions take place. The historical center of Vitebsk changes into one huge fair with overcrowded streets and constant music playing. It’s a great time in July! See more..
   
7. 4.5 City Hall (Ratusha) (110 reviews)
   - A nice museum
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   I visited as an English speaker. The museum has 3 levels and I recommend you pay extra to visit all 3. The cost I don't recall but it was very reasonable. There are exhibits of ancient history, archeology and nature. Well worth the tour but the place is closed on Mondays. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Memorial Complex Three Bayonets (97 reviews)
   - Memorial to the Victory in WW2
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Belarus lost 25% present of its population during the Second World War. May be the biggest price in the world for the victory on Nazism… And most of the lost was civilians, If you visit Vitebsk, come there, walk around, you will understand how the victory in the war still significant for Belorussians. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Monument to the Great Duke Algirdas (73 reviews)
   - Great Duke's name is Alherd
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
   
   
   Great place to visit if you happen to visit Viciebsk. It's one of only two equestrian monuments in Belarus. I'm surprised that Tripadvisor uses "Algirdas" instead of great duke's correct name "Alherd" in Belarusian or at least "Olgerd" in Russian. Both languages are official in Belarus. The monument was erected in a Belarusian city and for a reason - Alherd is an important part of Belarus's history. Among other titles, he was the Duke of Viciebsk. His name is mentioned numerous times in its history books and academic papers as Alherd. It's basically a sign of Tripadvisor team's incompetence. Hope it will be fixed soon. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Berezina Biosphere Reserve (52 reviews)
    - Top-notch Nature Preserve
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    I have paddled through the marshes, hiked around the bogs, visited the zoo, and checked out the museum here, it is well worth the trip for any nature lover. The museum claims to have the best display of birds in Belarus, it is certainly an excellent collection however the numbers shake out. Kayaking through the preserve is fun, but I would recommend a shorter (4 hour) tour for first-time visitors. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Pushkinskiy Bridge (48 reviews)
    - Romantic Pushkin Bridge
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
    
    
    There are many Pushkin bridges and monuments in Russia Belarus and Ukraine, all usually associated with romance as is befitting the great poets life and writing. This one reflects the same theme and is clearly recognised as such by the locals as it has lots of padlocks declaring love attached to it, particularly ones attached by newly weds. It is a pretty bridge with grand sculpted lions at each end. It is well worth a stop and look on your way over the lovely river Vitba and on to the beautiful Uspensky Cathedral. This whole area of Vitebsk is charming. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Braslau Lakes National Park (43 reviews)
    - Great and massive piece of nature
    National Parks • Parks
    
    
    Truly the lungs of Europe. I enjoyed walking and mountainbiking alongside the lakes and woods. Truly amazing place to be away and forget about everything back home. It will take your breath away with ease, the fresh breeze and pure air make it complete. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Holy Resurrection Church (43 reviews)
    - Nice Russian Orthodox Church.
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Vitebsk, including this nice church, was ruined during WW2 – the church was recently restored and now you can see it if you will visit Vitebsk. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Kirovskiy Bridge (41 reviews)
    - A bridge is just a bridge
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
    
    
    Hmm, if a bridge is listed as an attraction the city definitely lacks more serious sights. Anyway, the bridge itself is a classical example of 20th century Soviet architecture. It's definitely not ugly and even graceful. The views from the middle of the bridge are great, especially at sunset, with the white Uspenskiy Cathedral on the hill reflecting the last rays of the sun. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Repin's country house in Zdrawneva (37 reviews)
    - Красивое место!
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Мы были в декабре, лежал снег, так что Усадьба показалась нам очень красивой, как в сказке. При входе идёшь через еловую аллею, очень красиво! Сама усадьба тоже неплохая, чистенько, картины висят, людей посетителей мало. Территория красивая! От Витебска не далеко. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Annunciation Church/ Blagoveschenskaya Church (35 reviews)
    - Serene and beautiful
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Found this one of the most impressive places in Vitebsk. Two beautifully renovated churches formed an oasis within the busy city. They were actively used while I was there, so I didn't enter to prevent that I disturbed church goers. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Belarusian Museum of Typography (31 reviews)
    - Unusual and Excellent!
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    A rather unusual but excellent museum, generally described as a museum of books or printing in addition to being called the Museum of Typography. Here you can see totally hand-written books and hand bound books in addition to later block printed books. Some of the books are classics being hand bounded with highly ornate covers. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Symeon of Polotsk Monument (29 reviews)
    - Знаменитому земляку
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Памятник установлен в самом центре города - на проспекте Франциска Скорины. Симеон Полоцкий, уроженец Полоцка стал известен как богослов, писатель, переводчик, даже был придворным астрологом. При московском дворе был учителем и наставником детей царя Алексея Михайловича. Интересный и добрый памятник. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Bogoyavlenskiy Cathedral/ Epiphany Cathedral (26 reviews)
    - Главное - дух!
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Православный кафедральный собор в стиле барокко в Полоцке, часть комплекса Свято-Богоявленского монастыря, памятник архитектуры XVIII века. Наполнен особой атмосферой духовности. Расположен на берегу Западной Двины. Красивое место. В Соборе особо чтим образ иконы Божией Матери «Всех скорбящих Радость». See more..
    
20. 4.5 Sculpture Greeters (26 reviews)
    - Очень подходит для вокзала.
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Рекомендую посмотреть. Находится на платформе и очень подходит к этому месту. Внизу на скульптуре поясняющая табличка. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Vitebsk Giant (25 reviews)
    - Amusing
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Vitebsk is filled with amazing and sometimes funny statues. This is one of them. There's probably all kinds of stories associated with the statues, so it's a good idea to see if someone can guide you (now what I did unfortunately) See more..
    
22. 4.5 Monument to Heroes of Patriotic War 1812 (25 reviews)
    - Гранитная память
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Изначально памятник планировали установить напротив Успенского собора, там и проходила торжественная закладка в октябре 1911 г. Пожертвований на сооружение памятника было недостаточно и царское правительство добавило от себя 18600 руб. В декабре 1912 г. 26-метровый обелиск, состоявший из 11 блоков шлифованного красного гранита, привезенного из Финляндии был торжественно открыт напротив бывшего губернаторского дворца. Памятник увенчан двуглавым орлом времен Александра I. А вот четыре мортиры у памятника появились позже — в описании открытия их нет, как и на первых фотографиях. Разросшиеся деревья парка несколько скрадывают очертания монумента. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Polotsk National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve (24 reviews)
    - Great cultural place of outmost importance for Belarus
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Interesting to visit and there is information available in English. The Cathedral is of great historical importance to Belorussians and has a long rich history. The location is stunning and has the backdrop of the river Dvina for some lovely photos if the weather allows it. There is a shop that sells English book on Polotsk which fyi is the oldest city in Belarus. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Monument to Heroes of Patriotic War 1812 (24 reviews)
    - More war monument
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Belarus is filled with war monument and every town, no matter how small, has at least one. Polotsk is no exception, but this is one for the Napoleonic War in 1812. That quite a long time ago, but it is still actively commemorated. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Polotsk Museum of Medieval Knighthood (22 reviews)
    - Замечательный музей
    Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • History Museums
    
    
    Из всех музей г.Полоцка решили свой выбор остановить именно на этом музей, хотя временными рамками мы не были ограничены, до поезда ещё было очень много времени. Музей впечатлил. Очень много оригинальных вещей, с некоторыми мечами разрешили сфоткаться. В музее можно приобрести небольшие сувениры о славном городе Полоцке. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Jesuit College (20 reviews)
    - Коллегиум - это самое сердце Орши!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Удивительно красивая площадь, парк и здание коллегиума, в котором сейчас есть музей, выставки, библиотека... Обязательно надо зайти вовнутрь и все посмотреть. Хоть здание и реставрировалось много раз, но ему более 400 лет!!!!!!! О, сколько оно помнит! Даже Наполеона! Музей хранит останки католического костела (внутреннее убранство), несколько икон, которые были конфискованы на границе в Бресте и даже скульптуру киргиза на охоте с орлом))) Даже не верится, что здесь долгие годы была тюрьма. Свет и тьма в одном здании жили по очереди. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Mark Shagal Monument (20 reviews)
    - A cute fairy-style improvisation
    Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Close to his house-museum, a sculpture of young artist fantasising some music and art composition, in society of a beautiful young horse... See more..
    
28. 4.5 Ethnographic Museum Mlyn (19 reviews)
    - Very professional excursion!
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    We are really pleased! We learned a lot about the history of Belarus. Thanks to our tour guide, Svetlana, for being wonderful and informative. Katrina and Zhanna USA See more..
    
29. 4.5 Monument to Alexander Nevsky (19 reviews)
    - Founders
    Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Important statue of the founders of Vitebsk. Next to one of the busiest roads of the city unfortunately/. See more..
    
30. 4.5 Francysk Skaryna Statue (18 reviews)
    - Монумент
    Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Памятник белорусскому первопечатнику установлен в самом центре города, возле фонтана. Памятник возвышается над городом. Несомненно, это достопримечательность города. See more..