St. Sofia Cathedral
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Open until 5:00 PM
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820 m
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11:00Usually not very busy
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594 reviews
January 12
A magnificent cathedral of a somewhat unusual appearance for Orthodoxy. It stands on a high hill, very elegant, beautiful and majestic, in the style of the Vilna (Uniansky) Baroque. Part of the building has been preserved since the 11th century, it is the oldest stone building in modern Belarus. The cathedral was Uniate for a long time, which resulted in the persecution of Uniate monks by Peter the Great in 1705 and the closure of the cathedral.
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February 23
One of the most beautiful ancient cathedrals in the republic. The exterior offers wonderful views and other interesting places. The territory is cleaned, everything is neat. Partial repairs have been made and it is possible to assess what the building was like and what has now turned out. An active fountain is installed inside, where concerts are constantly held. There is also a small museum for a very nominal fee...
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May 5
The most beautiful cathedral, the visiting card of the city, is a must-visit. The entrance to view the exhibitions costs 6 BYN, with the possibility to go down to the basement. I was also very lucky to get to the last one (on this day).a mini concert of organ music (worth 10 BYN), which lasted 30 minutes, but it was enough to experience the full power and greatness of the instrument in skillful hands. If I remember correctly, such mini concerts take place at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., according to the staff, they try to seat everyone, so there is no point in taking care of tickets in advance.
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