Tag "Polotsk"

Vitebsk Region

Vitebsk region, with its famous art festival Slavic Bazaar, ancient Polotsk, and picturesque Braslav, becomes an exciting destination of your tour itinerary.

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk

St. Sophia Cathedral in the ancient town of Polotsk does not look like other Eastern Orthodox churches of the same name. It is one of the oldest temples constructed by Eastern Slavonic peoples and the first church built from stone on the territory of Belarus.

Polotsk. Return To The Origins.

Polotsk was founded in 862 and not only is it the oldest town in the country, it is one of the oldest in the whole Slavic region, making it a popular tourist attraction in Belarus.

Ambassadors Of The EU Countries Give An Advice To a Foreign Tourist

Ambassadors of European countries have already found a favorite place in Belarus. Now they are ready to share the most interesting sights with tourists.

UNESCO World Heritage: Treasures of Belarus

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.

Belarusian Literature Day will be organized in Belarus

The organizers of this year's celebrations of the Belarusian Literature Day expect that the event will attract many guests from abroad, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Zharko said following a meeting of the organizing committee of the Belarusian Literature Day celebrations in Polotsk.