Sights of the Mogilev region. Ancient Mogilev: sights and interesting places

On the high bank of the Dnieper, 200 km from Minsk, there is the city of Mogilev (Belarusian Magileu). The city is the third (after Minsk and Gomel) in terms of the number of inhabitants of Belarus. Travel agency Katarin Tour offers excursions to Mogilev from Gomel.

Visiting guests of the city of Mogilev are greeted by a sculpture of a stationmaster against the backdrop of an old railway station (1902).
The sculpture "The Stationmaster" was installed in the style of the early 20th century. in full human growth right on the platform of the railway station of Mogilev. According to local legend, it is believed that your trip will be successful if you touch the bronze railway worker, but it is better to take a picture with him. A tour to Mogilev is an excellent opportunity to take beautiful photos.

Mogilev has a very rich history. During our excursion to Mogilev from Gomel, you will learn that Mogilev is not only the birthplace of Boris Moiseev. You will feel the historical atmosphere (XVI century) walking along the pedestrian street - Leninskaya.

Previously, it was called Windmill, Bolshaya Sadovaya, Engineering. It is here that you will see perfectly preserved buildings of the 18th-19th centuries: the archbishop's palace, the former city government, the building of the gymnasium, where the first president of the Hawaiian Islands, Nikolai Sudzilovsky, and the explorer of the North, Otto Schmidt, studied. Excursion to Mogilev from Gomel is very informative.

Zvezda Square separates the pedestrian Arbat in Mogilev. There are cozy cafes and shops. Even the best school excursions around Mogilev from Gomel cannot do without a walk along the picturesque streets of Mogilev.

And now you will get acquainted with the legendary landmark of Mogilev. On the Square of the Stars is the world's only monument to the Astrologer. A sundial Of the 12 chairs located around the sculpture, they mean the signs of the Zodiac.

The seven-meter stargazer sits on his high chair and looks through a four-meter telescope. The astrologer in the Square of the Stars transmits your desires from earth to heaven and back. The ritual says: hold on to the finger of the sculpture's left hand and make a wish... Better yet, by the forehead, if you can reach it. Our excursion to Mogilev from Gomel is just great!

Another option for fulfilling your desires is to sit on the Stars Square in an armchair with your Zodiac sign. There is also such a legend among the people: the Astrologer is the prototype of Lucifer and sitting on chairs is the same as sitting on Satan's lap.

The Square of Stars in Mogilev is a favorite place for rest of the townspeople, photo shoots for guests of the city of Mogilev. You also have a great opportunity to make wishes, because it was not in vain that you came from Gomel on excursions around Mogilev.

The high bank of the Dnieper divides the city of Mogilev into 2 parts. Climbing up to the Square of Glory, you can admire beautiful panorama city of Mogilev. It is from this site that all excursions around Mogilev from Gomel begin.

On the tour you will see sightseeing sights of Mogilev from a bird's eye view.

Our interesting excursion in the center of Mogilev continues. On Glory Square, you will see the restored City Hall, tower clock and the mechanical figure of a city trumpeter. The townspeople believe that the first date should be arranged on the Square of Glory, when the bugler leaves the Town Hall and plays the fanfare. So the relationship will be long and strong.

At the city competition locals they came up with a name for him and call him Magislav (“the one who glorifies Mogilev”).

Magislav daily performs the city fanfare from the balcony of the Town Hall, three times a day - at 12 pm, at 8 pm (the symbolism of this exit is associated with the symbolism of the figure eight as a sign of infinity), and the third time - at the minute when the sun sets over Mogilev. A joke has already appeared among the people that “Oksana, running from Lavsan”, runs to the bugler Slava, but lovers can only see each other for a minute when the bugler leaves for the balcony of the Town Hall to play his melody.

A tour to Mogilev from Gomel is not only a visit to the KRK "Korchma" in Buinichi, but also an acquaintance with the tragic pages from the life of Belarus. In dashing years, Mogilev turned out to be an important strategic point of Belarus more than once.

You will learn that in the first world war here was the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander and the residence of Emperor Nicholas II. And on the eve of World War II, they planned to make the city the capital of Belarus because of the dangerous proximity of Minsk to the western border. And they erected in Mogilev in a short time the House of Soviets - a copy of the Minsk Government House.

Our excursion from Gomel to Mogilev continues and we get acquainted with the cultural sights of Mogilev.
Previously, all acting troupes staged their performances in the palaces of magnates and street booths. Residents of the provincial Mogilev, on the site of a castle of the 17th century, built the original building of the Mogilev Theater for their actors from red brick in the pseudo-Russian style. And for our tour of Mogilev, this is another perfect place for a photo shoot.

In Mogilev, on one of the best acoustic stages in Europe, the legendary opera singer Fyodor Chaliapin, virtuoso Sergei Rachmaninov, actress Vera Komissarzhevskaya performed. And in dashing war times, it was in the hall of the Mogilev Theater that Nicholas II watched military newsreels. From the balcony of the theater of Mogilev, the emperor received parades of soldiers.

At the entrance to the Mogilev Theater guests are greeted by a bronze Lady with a Dog. This monument is a complete copy of the famous sculpture by the Belarusian master Vladimir Zhbanov, which was installed near the Komarovsky market in Minsk. An excursion from Gomel to Mogilev would not be complete without a photo session with such a charming sculpture.

Main Orthodox church cities Mogilev- Cathedral Three Saints. An architectural monument of the early twentieth century, named after the ecumenical saints - Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom. The seven-domed cathedral in the form of a cross has an interesting feature: you can enter it from 3 sides. During the First World War, the Cathedral of the Three Hierarchs was often visited by Emperor Nicholas II. The icon of St. Nicholas with particles of relics, lists of the Belynichskaya and Barkolabovskaya icons are also kept here. Mother of God, the image of the Monk Euphrosyne of Polotsk, 1910. And the main shrine of the temple is a list of the miraculous Mogilev-Brotherly Icon of the Mother of God.

Our sightseeing tour from Gomel to Mogilev is a great opportunity to touch the shrines of Belarus. An attractive baroque church of the Assumption was erected on the site of the Carmelite monastery in Mogilev of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to one version, it was built from oven bricks, which the townspeople brought, expiating the guilt for the murder of a local gentry. After visiting the temple in 1780, Empress Catherine II ordered the monks to be evicted and the church to be converted into a cathedral. At the end of the XVIII century. it was reconstructed and received a second name - in honor of St. Stanislav.

The vaults of the church are decorated with unique authentic frescoes of the second half of the 18th century on biblical subjects from one of the most complete and professional gospel cycles in Belarus. Every year in Cathedral St. Stanislaus concerts are held international festival sacred music "Mighty God".

The St. Nicholas Church in Mogilev was often visited by the last Russian emperor Nicholas II, and earlier False Dmitry II was a novice within the walls of the monastery. This monastery is listed world heritage UNESCO (in the register of the most valuable baroque buildings in Europe) and is one of the few surviving places of worship in the Belarusian baroque style. We are ready to organize for you a separate pilgrimage tour of Mogilev from Gomel.

On the cozy territory of the monastery, there are the St. Nicholas Cathedral of Mogilev, the church of St. Onuphrius the Great, a belfry, living quarters. Here reigns special atmosphere grace and renunciation from worldly fuss.

The pride of the St. Nicholas Church is an amazingly beautiful four-tiered iconostasis, made by Mogilev carvers of the 17th century. A similar iconostasis can only be seen in the Smolensky Cathedral of the Novodevichy Convent in Moscow. Among the skilled carvers was a native of Shklov, Klim Mikhailov, famous for his work on royal palace in Kolomenskoye, the chambers of the Kremlin. On an excursion from Gomel to Mogilev, you will be able to appreciate the jewelry work of ancient masters.

The decoration of Mogilev is the ancient residence - the Palace of Archbishop Georgy Konissky. Numerous niche details, intricately patterned architraves and floral motifs give the palace a Baroque look. Previously, monastery cells were located on both sides of the building, the drawing on the walls of which organically completed the design of the entire ensemble. IN great hall receptions were held on the first floor, and the upper tier, where the office, library and private quarters of an Orthodox figure, scientist and educator, canonized as a saint of Belarus - Georgy Konissky, were located.

In the Mogilev mansion of the 17th century is located Art Museum Vitold Belynitsky-Biruli, whose work was admired even by Ilya Repin. The museum holds a large collection of paintings by the master, documents, photographs of the artist and his family, personal items: a sketchbook, palette, brushes, a hunting rifle.

Mogilev Regional Art Museum named after P.V. Maslenikova is not only a wonderful architectural monument, but also a treasury of works of art of the 17th-19th centuries. In the building of the peasant land bank, where museums, institutions, newspaper editorial offices were later located, the main attraction was an armored safe room.

It was here that unique values were kept, many of which disappeared without a trace during the Great Patriotic War: Cross of Euphrosyne of Polotsk (now the museum has an exhibition of a room with a hologram of a relic), Pompeii gold, a tray of Alexander the Great, paintings by European artists, handwritten books and letters, coins and icons of the 17th-19th centuries

During the excursion from Gomel to Mogilev we will visit Komsomolsky Square, a favorite place of rest for Mogilev residents.

Previously, there was the Shklovsky Bazaar. Now in the park you can buy works of artists and craftsmen: whistles, straw hats, paintings and souvenirs. Tour to Mogilev from Gomel includes walking tours.

Komsomolsky square serves as a platform for holding city festive and cultural events in the city of Mogilev.

In honor of the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union, a commemorative sign"Star of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union". Another place for photo shoots on a tour of Mogilev.

Near the main entrance to main building The Belarusian-Russian University attracts the attention of the guests of Mogilev with a stone smiling face. Students are sure that if you rub the left cheek of a stone sculpture before an exam or a test, then everything will go well. As on an excursion from Gomel to Mogilev, just pass by and not take a picture ..

On the banks of the Dnieper, in Belarus, stands the city of Mogilev. Tourists come here to get acquainted with its centuries-old history and see the beautiful sights of this city with their own eyes. Many historical monuments, unfortunately, have not survived to this day, but those that have remained admire their architecture and can tell a lot about this city.

The sights of Mogilev and the Mogilev region will be of interest to connoisseurs of history and Orthodox churches.

What to see in Mogilev?

Mogilev is not the best Big City with a population of over 300 thousand people. However, it has a long history, thanks to which you can find a lot of interesting monuments architecture and culture.

The theater was completed in 1888. The building is built entirely of red brick in the Byzantine style. This building is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the city, and even a photo with a description cannot convey all its splendor. The theater hall can simultaneously accommodate up to 500 spectators. Premieres and performances are staged here today. At the entrance to the theater you can see an unusual sculpture. The bronze lady with the dog has already become calling card theater, for many it is associated with the Chekhov heroine, but according to the sculptor, to create a masterpiece, he was inspired by the image of Natalia Goncharova.

Among the most famous sights on the map of Mogilev is the Cathedral of the Three Hierarchs. It bears its name in honor of Gregory the Theologian, Basil the Great and John Chrysostom. The shape of the temple is surprising, it is made in the form of a huge cross and has 3 entrances from different sides. The church is active. Parishioners can see here a number of unique icons that have protected the city for many centuries. The temple was one of the favorite places to visit Nicholas II, who visited it during the First World War.

In 1961, the church was closed, the domes and the bell tower were demolished, and a factory club was set up in the building. Under the arches of the church, dance evenings and film screenings were held. And only after 3 decades, thanks to the efforts of Archbishop Maxim, the church was returned to believers. The temple was restored, icons and shrines returned here. In 1989, the church was re-lit and began to receive parishioners.

Among the interesting places in Mogilev that you must visit is the Church of St. Stanislaus. The baroque temple dates back to the 18th century. There is a unique collection of medieval frescoes, which have no analogues in the world. The history of the construction of the church is covered with secrets and inaccuracies. Some read that the temple was founded on the site of the murder of a local tyrant - an aristocrat who robbed the inhabitants and staged regular brawls.

The inhabitants of the city, tired of his attacks, killed the villain, and the king of Poland, angry, ordered the townspeople to build a temple on the site of the death of the nobleman. At the same time, the ruler ordered the use of bricks from the houses and stoves of the inhabitants for construction. Historians cannot confirm this legend, but the fact remains that bricks of various sizes were found in the foundation of the temple, and some of them were burned.

The shrine is on the World Heritage List. The monastery is active. At the entrance to the monastery, the attention is drawn to the high stone fence and the faces of the saints that adorn the walls. When going on a tour, take care of proper clothes. Women in trousers and without a scarf are not allowed here, and men in a headdress. If you still didn’t have time to change clothes, you can take necessary clothes completely free at the entrance to the shrine.

On the territory there are St. Nicholas Cathedral, the Temple of Onuphrius the Great, a chapel, a bell tower and a housing for nuns. A special attraction here is the four-tiered iconostasis, which was created in the 17th century using a unique wood-carving technology. The iconostasis has been restored and is now presented in its original form. Surprisingly, the temple has the face of Nicholas II, who was canonized by the church in 2000.

There are holy burials in the courtyard. It was here that Archbishop Maxim and Abbess Evgenia were buried, thanks to whom the shrine was restored and returned to believers. Today, the church has a Sunday children's school and a youth choir.

Having been in Mogilev, you must definitely see the Palace of George Konissky. The glorious Archbishop G. Konissky lived and worked here, who gave 40 years of his life to the Belarusian people and Orthodox Church. The building, unfortunately, has only partially survived to this day, but this part is worthy of admiration.

During the years of the revolution, this unique house was inhabited by the working class. Much was looted and destroyed. Later, the building was returned to the church, and today there is a library and a museum. The archives of the library contain unique documents and photographs of the Romanov family.

Over its history, Mogilev has repeatedly turned out to be an important strategic point on. During the First World War, the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander and the residence of Emperor Nicholas II were located here. And on the eve of World War II, the city almost became the capital of Belarus because of its dangerous proximity to the western border. The House of Soviets, erected in a short time, is reminiscent of those times - an almost exact copy of Minsk. One of the brightest pages in the history of Mogilev was the heroic defense at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, when the city held out for 23 days, 16 of them in complete encirclement.

Guests of the city, which arose more than seven centuries ago on the banks of the Dnieper, are greeted by a sculpture stationmaster on the background old railway station(1902). Keeps the historical atmosphere Leninskaya pedestrian street, known since the 16th century under the names Windmill, Bolshaya Sadovaya, Engineering. Here you can see beautiful buildings of the 18th-19th centuries: the former city government, the archbishop's palace, the building of the gymnasium, where the first president of the Hawaiian Islands, explorer of the North, studied Otto Schmidt… Divides the street Square of Stars, which is decorated with the only one in the world monument to the astrologer And sundial of 12 chairs symbolizing the signs of the zodiac.

Climbing up to the restored one, you can admire the panorama of the city and listen to the fanfare that plays three times a day and tells about events from the history of Mogilev.

200 km from Minsk

original building of the Mogilev theater became first in Belarus, built specifically for the acting troupe: before that, performances were staged in the palaces of magnates and street booths. Back in the 1810s, residents of the provincial Mogilev dreamed of a stationary theater, but the idea was realized decades later. Project author red brick theater in the pseudo-Russian style, erected on the site of the castle of the 17th century, became the architect Pyotr Kamburov. The grand opening took place on September 25, 1888. On one of the best acoustic stages in Europe, the legendary opera singer performed Fyodor Chaliapin, virtuoso Sergei Rachmaninov, actress Vera Komissarzhevskaya… During World War I in the theater hall Nicholas II watched military newsreels, and from the balcony received parades of soldiers.

At the entrance to the Mogilev Theater guests are greeted by a bronze "Lady with a dog"- a copy of the famous sculpture of the Belarusian master Vladimir Zhbanov, which is installed at in.

The main Orthodox church of the city, an architectural monument of the early twentieth century, is named after the ecumenical saints - Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom. The seven-domed cathedral in the form of a cross, designed in strict lines of the pseudo-Russian style, has an interesting feature: you can enter it from three sides. In the years World War I the cathedral was often visited by the emperor Nicholas II. The main shrine of the temple is a list of the miraculous Mogilev-Brotherly Icon of the Mother of God. The icon of St. Nicholas with particles of relics, lists of the Belynichskaya and Barkolabovskaya icons of the Mother of God, the image of the 1910 reverend are also kept here.

Mogilev, Pervomaiskaya street, 7

Fine baroque Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was erected in Mogilev on the site of a Carmelite monastery. According to one of the legends, it was built from oven bricks, which the townspeople brought, expiating the guilt for the murder of a local gentry. After visiting the temple in 1780 Empress Catherine II ordered the monks to be evicted, and the church to be converted into a cathedral. At the end XVIII century, it was reconstructed in the style of classicism and at the same time received a second name - in honor of St. Stanislaus. The vaults of the church are decorated with unique authentic frescoes the second half of the 18th century on the biblical stories of one of the most complete and professional gospel cycles in Belarus.

Unfortunately, a unique organ was destroyed within the walls of the temple, which, according to legend, was listed in the Vatican under number 2. Nowadays, concerts are held here every year. International Festival of Sacred Music "Mighty God".

Mogilev, Komsomolskaya street, 4

St. Nicholas Monastery- one of the few religious buildings in the style that have survived to this day Belarusian baroque. On the territory of the monastery, which is part of preliminary, located St. Nicholas Cathedral(in the register of the most valuable baroque buildings in Europe), the church of St. Onufry the Great, a belfry, living quarters. The pride of St. Nicholas Church is an amazingly beautiful four-tiered iconostasis, made by skilled Mogilev carvers of the 17th century, among whom was a native of Shklov Klim Mikhailov, famous for his work on the royal palace in Kolomenskoye, Kremlin chambers. A similar iconostasis can only be seen in the Smolensky Cathedral of the Novodevichy Convent in Moscow.

St. Nicholas Church often visited by the last Russian emperor Nicholas II, and earlier in the walls of the monastery a novice was False Dmitry II.

Mogilev, T. Surty street, 19

Palace of Archbishop George Konissky

Bishop's Palace outstanding Orthodox figure, scientist and educator, canonized saints of Belarus – George Konissky- was erected in 1762 - 1785 by the architect Jan Glaubitz. And to this day, the old residence remains the decoration of Mogilev. Many details - niches, intricately patterned architraves and floral motifs - give the palace a baroque look. At one time, monastery cells were located on both sides of the building, the drawing on the walls of which organically completed the design of the entire ensemble. Receptions were held in the large hall on the ground floor, and the upper tier, which housed private quarters, an office and a library, was intended for the solitude of the archbishop.

Mogilev, Archiereisky Val Konisskogo street, 1

Mogilev Art Museum of Vitold Byalynitsky-Biruli

, whose works he admired, represents a large collection of paintings by the master. The native house of the artist near the city has not been preserved, and the museum is a branch National Art Museum of Belarus– was opened in Mogilev 17th century mansion. Its funds contain documents, photographs of the artist and his family, personal items: a sketchbook, a palette, brushes, a hunting rifle ... The museum contains a medal that marked the famous "Winter dream" at an exhibition in Barcelona (1911). An interesting series of paintings dedicated to Pushkin places: "Mikhailovskoye. The house of A.S. Pushkin's nanny Arina Rodionovna", "Svyatogorsk monastery. The grave of A.S. Pushkin", "Trigorskoye. Birch near the river Sorot" ...

Mogilev, st. Leninskaya, 37

Mogilev Regional Art Museum named after P.V. Maslenikova

Art Museum in Mogilev- not only a treasury of works of art of the XVII-XIX centuries, but also a beautiful monument of architecture. Building peasant land bank, where museums, institutions, newspaper editorial offices were later located, was built in 1903–1914. The project harmoniously combined modern, pseudo-Russian style And late classicism. And the main attraction was armored safe room, where unique valuables were kept, many of which disappeared without a trace during Great Patriotic War: (now the museum has an exposition of a room with a hologram of a relic), Pompeii gold, a tray of Alexander the Great, paintings by European artists, handwritten books and letters, coins and icons of the 17th-19th centuries ...

The image of the museum building can be seen on the Belarusian banknote in denominations of Br200 thousand.

Mogilev, st. Mironova, 33

from 10.00 to 18.00, days off - Monday, Tuesday

Memorial complex "Buinichskoe Pole"

The memorial is dedicated to the soldiers who in July 1941 for 23 days they defended the city from the Nazi invaders. The feat of soldiers has become one of the brightest pages Great Patriotic War, and often Mogilev is called the "father of Stalingrad". In the center of the complex there is a red chapel, where commemorative plaques with the names of the fallen defenders and militias, as well as Foucault pendulum- symbol eternal memory. 4 alleys diverge from the chapel, one of which is dedicated to the first "chronicler" of the Mogilev defense - the author of the novel "The Living and the Dead" Konstantin Simonov. Nearby is an exposition of military equipment under open sky.

Not far from the chapel is Lake of Tears, personifying the suffering of all mothers who lost their children during the war.

Mogilev district, Buinichi village, from Mogilev - 3 km

Bykhov Castle

Business card ancient city- an outstanding architectural monument Bykhov Castle, which was erected by the hetman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Jan Karol Chodkiewicz. The mighty citadel was surrounded by earthen ramparts and a moat with water, fortified defensive towers. But in addition to the fortress walls, there was a majestic palace building, where the owners' chambers and a luxurious crown hall were located for meetings, meetings and balls. In 1628, the palace and castle ensemble passed into the hands of Leo Sapieha and has been extensively rebuilt. During its history, the castle has experienced many military events: fragments have survived to this day, and now the only surviving fortress city of the 17th century in Belarus is under restoration.

Among other attractions of Bykhov are the old Holy Trinity Church and unique.

Bykhov

Palace and park complex in Zhilichi

In the XIX century was among the most famous and luxurious residences along with complexes in Nesvizh And world. The palace belonged to the nobleman Ignatius Bulgak, and after half a century of construction passed to his son Edgar. The interiors of the estate amazed the guests: stucco decoration on the ceiling and walls, an abundance of wood and mirrors, a special secret floor for musicians who entertained the audience on the balconies. The treasures of the residence were furniture in the style of Louis XVI, paintings of museum value and a unique collection of ancient sculptures, famous, rich library ... The ensemble was complemented by a tropical greenhouse and magnificent park with sculptures, pavilions and ponds...

Today at Zhilichsky Palace restoration is underway. An art school operates in open spaces, and later a museum, a library, an art gallery, a greenhouse and a mini-hotel will appear in the palace.

Kirovsky district, Zhilichi village, 114 km from Mogilev, 169 km from Minsk

One of the largest and oldest cities in Belarus, also a literary celebrity. Heroes of the novel by Ilf and Petrov "Golden calf" called it "a beautiful and highly cultured place": it is no coincidence that a sculpture of the character was installed near the Red Tower (1927). Shura Balaganov. Centuries ago, Bobruisk was famous for crafts and beaver hunting, thanks to which it received an unusual name and a modern popular symbol - monument to the beaver: they say that for prosperity and success you need to rub the watch chain on his solid belly. Bobruisk is famous cozy atmosphere And amazing architecture Jewish town of the 19th - early 20th centuries. Among the famous buildings of the city are the house of the merchant Katsnelson, ancient synagogues, St. Nicholas Cathedral (1892-94), the Church of the Virgin Mary (1901) ...

Bobruisk is one of the most significant monuments military history country - the construction of which began in 1810.

from Mogilev - 111 km, from Minsk - 145 km

- one of the best in Europe in terms of military equipment - went down in history in connection with the events of the war of 1812, the Decembrist movement and the Great Patriotic War. At one time it was unique complex, famous not only for fortifications, but also for its beautiful architecture in the style of classicism. During wars of 1812 the garrison took the brunt Napoleon's army, and after the retreat of the Russian troops for another 4 months held back the siege of the French. It is within these walls Decembrists S. Muravyov-Apostol and M. Bestuzhev-Ryumin developed the legendary "Bobruisk plan" to capture the fortress and overthrow Alexander I.

One of the largest transport hubs in Belarus arose at the end of the 19th century in connection with the construction of the station Libavo-Romenskaya railway. It is no coincidence that a steam locomotive became a part of the history of the city and a symbol on its coat of arms, and in 2002, in honor of the 130th anniversary of the city, one of the real rare locomotives used at the station was installed on a pedestal near the station. Among other sights of the city are the buildings of the station, the old water tower, buildings of the late XIX - early XX centuries, as well as a beautiful monument wooden architecture – Holy Cross Church, built in 1826 in the village of Zborsk and transported in 1946 to Osipovichi.

A popular place in Osipovichi has become sculptural composition locomotive stove on which the hero Osip sits. In his hands is a basket with mushrooms and a bunch of fish, personifying the wealth of local forests and rivers, and a samovar, a symbol of hospitality.

from Mogilev - 160 km, from Minsk - 108 km

"Cucumber Capital" of Belarus is famous for its rich harvests of vegetables, which the locals have been growing since the 16th century, and every year in August there is a cucumber day. central square the city is decorated with a sculptural composition "Cucumber" and a monument to the famous favorite of Catherine II Semyon Zorich, who founded a noble school, theater, ballet and music schools, built luxury palace and a huge greenhouse for balls and masquerades, founded the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior. Today, the main attraction of the city is an architectural monument of the late 18th century, erected along with the shopping arcade. Its high faceted tower is decorated with an old clock, and the spire is crowned with the coat of arms of Shklov.

On the outskirts of modern Shklov, at the bend of the Dnieper River, archaeologists discovered "disappeared" Old city With castle, where every year they continue to discover new historical layers and make amazing discoveries. Among them are the castle watchtower and the master's house, the ruins of the Church of the Resurrection and the Dominican Monastery, and many artifacts of the 17th century.

from Mogilev - 35 km to the north, from Minsk - 244 km

The city on the banks of the Prony River has been known since ancient times for fairs, which brought together merchants from different countries. However, they reached their peak in the 19th century, when, by order of Nicholas I was open Gory-Goretsk Agricultural School- the first higher education in the country educational institution similar profile. Nowadays Belarusian Agricultural Academy is one of the oldest and largest European agro-industrial universities. The main building (1840), erected by an Italian architect, is open to visitors. Angelo Campioni, and the oldest in Belarus Botanical Garden And arboretum, where a rich collection of plants from different ecological and geographical zones is collected.

from Mogilev - 115 km, from Minsk - 274 km

A famous native of the ancient city is the great printer Pyotr Mstislavets, which in the sixteenth century Ivan Fedorov founded the first printing house in Moscow. In 2001 in Day of Belarusian Writing the city decorated his monument. In Mstislavl, Zamkovaya and Devichya mountains have been preserved, as well as unique architecture XVII-XX centuries - the Carmelite Church, the Jesuit Collegium and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, where Iberian Icon of the Mother of God, consecrated during the coronation of the emperor Nicholas I. There are 19 religious buildings of the 17th-20th centuries in the city and its environs.

from Mogilev - 95 km to the east, from Minsk - 364 km

Pustynsky Monastery, which has been standing for more than six centuries in the vicinity of Mstislavl, attracts pilgrims and everyone who wants to bow holy spring, the water from which, according to legend, heals from diseases of sight and hearing. The ancient monastery was founded in 1380 by Prince Simeon Lugveny, a participant in the Kulikovo and Grunwald battles, who, after bathing in a spring, managed to regain his sight. In the 19th century, a stone Dormition Church, and then - Church of the Intercession And Church of the Nativity Holy Mother of God located next to the source. At the end of the 19th century, a multi-tiered hipped roof appeared in Pustynki. Bell tower, which has become its recognizable symbol.

Already in our time, during the restoration of the monastery, the image of Jesus Christ appeared on one of the walls, which the monks consider a blessing.

Mstislavsky district, 11 km from the city

, built in 1778–1787 famous architect, the author of the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg, Ivan Starov, from a bird's eye view resembled the letter "E" - as a sign of devotion to the empress. The luxury and planning of the palace delighted: huge halls, shining crystal chandeliers, mosaic parquet floors, beautiful furniture and decor items ... The famous gardener is near the walls of the palace John Gould He laid out a park where during the visit of Catherine II they planted the "Queen's Oak". Under Yana Golynsky, the palace was decorated lancet arches and battlements on the roof, and in the 19th century, entrance gates stylized as Egyptian pyramids appeared.

In the old days, lavish receptions were constantly held in the palace. In 1787, when Catherine II visited Krichev, Prince Potemkin gave a ball in her honor, which began with a polonaise. And today in the restored manor-museum with the recreated ceremonial and knight's halls, the maiden's room and the boudoir, tradition of high society balls is reborn.

Krichev, from Mogilev - 90 km, from Minsk - 310 km

legendary battle near the village of Lesnaya, which Peter I named "mother of the Poltava battle", during Northern war became a turning point for the Russian army. During the battle on September 28, 1708, the 16,000-strong Swedish corps of General Lewenhaupt was defeated, losing 9,000 soldiers. This finally undermined the Swedes' plan to capture Moscow and strengthened the morale of the Russian army. Two centuries later - in 1908 - on the spot battles at Lesnaya was erected memorial Complex. Among his memorials are Chapel of the Apostle Peter, symbolizing the victory of Russia eagle monument, which rises above the Swedish flag, as well as marble obelisk at the brother's grave.

Slavgorodsky district, village Lesnaya

One of the most beautiful cities in the territory former USSR- this is Mogilev (Belarus). The sights of this place impress with their beauty and grandeur. Mogilev is spread out on the picturesque banks of the mighty Dnieper. That is why this city has become a favorite place for quiet rest, as evidenced by numerous reviews. This article contains the most interesting information about the sights of Mogilev (with addresses and photos).

From the history of the city

In the XIII century. Mogilev was already the center of a feudal settlement. There is still no reliable data on its origin and date of foundation. It is customary to start the history of Mogilev from the time of the laying in 1267 big castle. In 1577 the city received Magdeburg rights.

During the First World War, the emperor lived in Mogilev Russian Empire Nicholas II. The Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief was also located here. In the interwar period, the question of transferring capitals of the BSSR from Minsk to Mogilev, but after the annexation of Western Belarus to the Soviet Republic, this idea was rejected. During World War II, this area was the scene of hostilities. The defense of the city, which delayed the advance of German troops to the east, is the most important event in the history of the whole country. Today, the sights of Mogilev and the Mogilev region remind of those heroic deeds and are admired by both local residents and tourists.

Buinichskoe field

Buynichi Field is a large memorial complex located not far from Mogilev (in the village of Buynichi). It is with this place that the heroic defense of the city in 1941 is connected. The first battles for Mogilev began on July 10, after 17 days the Soviet troops retreated. Hundreds of soldiers died during the hostilities. These events on the Buinichsky field are mentioned in the novel "The Living and the Dead" by Konstantin Simonov (correspondent of the newspaper "Izvestia", who was at the front since July 13).

The memorial complex was opened on May 9, 1995. Its central object is a chapel crowned with an ancient Greek cross. The main alley bears the name of Konstantin Simonov. At its entrance there are symbolic arches with commemorative plaques. On the territory of the complex is the Lake of Tears. This is a symbol of the pain of all mothers who lost their sons during fierce battles.

Monument address: Buynichi (Mogilev region).

Polykovichi spring

Considering the sights of the city of Mogilev and its environs, one cannot fail to mention the unique natural object, healing spring called Polykovichskaya spring. This place is covered with legends. Back in the 16th century. the locals said that healing water has a beneficial effect on women's health and even relieves infertility. Today people from all over the world come here. The water from the Polykovichi spring is still considered to be curative. They say that it is especially useful for those who have problems with digestion, blood vessels, and the heart.

In addition, this place is very beautiful, which is especially emphasized by tourists in their comments. A chapel was erected on the territory of the monument in the 19th century. It was consecrated in honor of a Christian saint named Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, who was considered the patroness of all women and mothers.

Mogilev Zoo

Mogilev Zoo was opened in 2004 in the village. Buynichi. The initiators of its creation were students and employees of the Mogilev Forestry College. Today in the zoo you can see not only representatives of the fauna of Belarus. There are wolves, badgers, bears, wild boars, elks, and also the Ussuri tiger. And the real treasure and pride of the zoo is the bison.

Also, since 2009, a railway has been opened here for tourists with unusual name"Belarusian safari". Its length is 2 km. According to reviews, a trip to the zoo on railway children especially like it, which is not surprising, because during such a walk they can admire the surroundings and get to know all the inhabitants of this place, without getting tired at all.

Ethnographic Belarusian village

This is an open-air museum, located near the Mogilev Zoo. In this village, everyone can learn more about Everyday life and life of Belarusians in the 19th century. noble estates, beautiful fountains, mills, tavern - all this can be seen in Ethnographic village. In addition, blacksmith and potter's houses are open here. Each tourist will be able not only to watch the work of artisans, but also to make a souvenir for themselves. Needless to say, the reviews about visiting this attraction are exceptionally enthusiastic?

Mogilev Drama Theater

This is the first theater building in Belarus, erected directly for the acting troupe. The author of the project was Petr Kamburov. The grand opening and consecration of the theater building took place on May 14, 1888. World-famous singers and actors performed here at one time. Among them are Fyodor Chaliapin, Vera Komissarzhevskaya, Sergei Rachmaninov and others. Near the theater building is interesting sculpture Ladies with a dog is a favorite place for memorable photos.

Mogilev City Hall

Considering the sights of Mogilev, the City Hall should be mentioned. It was built at the end of the 16th century. The town hall has been rebuilt several times. And in 1957 the most high building Mogilev was undermined. The modern town hall is a copy of the historic building, built in 2008. A little later, a sculpture of a trumpeter appeared on the building, which bears an interesting name - Magislav. Every day, this "inhabitant" of the town hall performs the city fanfare three times a day.

Cathedrals

The cathedrals that adorn Mogilev are attractions (reviews from travelers confirm this) that will not leave anyone indifferent.

St. Nicholas Monastery - unique architectural monument, located at the address: T. Surty street, 19. This building was erected in the Belarusian baroque style.

Cathedral of St. Stanislaus - interesting building, a monument of the era of classicism, located at the address: Komsomolskaya street, 4. Initially, in its place was the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in the Baroque style.

The Cathedral of the Three Hierarchs is called by the locals the hallmark of the city. Located place of worship Address: Pervomayskaya street, 7. This is a seven-domed cathedral, built in the 20th century. The building has one interesting feature: you can enter it from three sides.

The Transfiguration Cathedral is the most monumental and largest church in Mogilev. Its construction lasted more than 10 years, and the solemn consecration took place in August 2015.

The sights of Mogilev never cease to amaze with their diversity and uniqueness. In the center of the city (on Leninskaya street) there are two interesting courtyards: Moscow and Tula. The first one was opened in 2006. An unusual children's playground in the form of the Kremlin was erected here. This place is especially popular among young residents of Mogilev.

In the Tula courtyard there is a huge fountain in the form of the famous samovar. Also there are playgrounds reminiscent of the Tula Kremlin.

And now let's talk a little about the sights of the "namesake" of the main character of our story - the small Ukrainian town of Mogilev-Podolsky.

Attractions in Mogilev-Podolsky

Mogilev-Podolsky is located in the Vinnitsa region (Ukraine), on the border with Moldova. According to legend, it was founded at the end of the 16th century by the Moldavian Jeremiah Mogila. Mogilev-Polsky is a very interesting town, the sights of which are worthy of attention.

St. George's Church is a religious building erected at the beginning of the 19th century. It was built in the style of classicism according to the project of I. Freivald. The entrance to the church is an interesting example of the Doric order, and the facades of the building are made in the Ionic order.
Monument to the founder of the city of Tomb, located on Vladimirskaya street.
Nicholas Cathedral, built in the Byzantine style. The architectural monument is located at: pl. Cathedral, 4.
The John Lennon Monument is the only monument in Ukraine dedicated to the British rock musician. This is the most interesting and unique attraction of Mogilev-Podolsky.
Pillbox 112 is a 20th century fortification located on the outskirts of the city.

December 20th, 2009 02:35 am

About 100 years ago, in the jargon of people with weapons, the expression "send to the Mogilev province" meant "shoot". Having got on the Internet to the site of immigrants from Mogilev, I found that people remember their homeland, love the city and are keenly interested in news about it. Deciding that an uninteresting city would not cause such attention, when the opportunity arose, he went to the Mogilev province himself.
Mogilev meets with a clean and tidy railway station. Workers cleaning the territory (permanently) are dressed in branded bright overalls.

It can be seen that the main part of the improvement was completed recently, in recent years.

The city center starts here.
Local TV is located in an old building.

On main street mixing architectural styles. Houses here were built in different eras. One of the reasons for this is the repeated fighting on the territory of the city.

Mogilev enterprises are also here.
The Strommash plant has seen a lot in its lifetime.

Mogilevenergo building. Around him neat and clean.

It is possible that some of these people are involved in this.

So that people do not go too far, reading signs on houses, in Mogilev, it happens that they use symbols that are understandable to everyone.
Not approaching this modern building

you can understand that this is a court.

And here in the house is an art school.

Nothing surprising. The people here are educated.

The central square is rebuilt on a grand scale. Mogilev in the old days was considered as a candidate for the capital of Belarus, and this obliges a lot.

The building of the regional administration dominates the square and occupies a good half of it.

There are underground passages under the roadway. Their roofs are transparent,

therefore, it is convenient for Vladimir Ilyich, who is on duty at the entrance, to control whether the citizens entrusted to the leadership are doing something unnecessary underground.

There is also a huge scoreboard. Once again confirming that Belarus is a country of good people.

The area on which the city is located is hilly. The river Dubravinka flows along the bottom of one of the deep ravines. Its banks have been turned into a chic park.

Fountains spouting from the water column make the pond look like Lake Geneva in miniature.

Care of the city is visible all the time. A person who brings cleanliness is not uncommon. (In Russia, it often happens according to the saying "it's clean where they don't litter" And where we don't litter?...).

Very beautiful, and attracts attention from afar, the Art Museum.

named after P.V. Maslennikov.

Next to the museum church complex. This is the Cathedral of the Three Saints.

And sporty. The condition is usual for Belarus, that is, excellent.

For some reason, some citizens of Russia believe that Belarusians are striving to unite with Russia. (Some of them sit in the Duma or manage the country's finances). But here they have already decided their fate for a long time. And I understand them.

The economy in their country is completely different. Even from scraps of pipes they build an interesting sculpture.

And the well is carefully wrapped around with a pretty wattle fence.

In the very center there is a lot of space reserved for rest and festivities.
By the fountain

You can relax, leaning on the wings behind your back, looking into the familiar clearing between the clouds to see when they call for dinner.

Ride the kids.

Or play ball.

And at this sculpture, I slightly embarrassed the worker who was nearby, saying that I was photographing on a complaint, because. the legs of the sculpture were broken off on its site. She began to say that it had been a long time, she had not worked here yet ... I had to reassure her that I was joking.

In reviews about Belarus written by well-known Russian political scientists, analysts, bloggers and other writing fraternity, one can read that Belarus is clean, but boring. The line of reasoning goes something like this. It is more interesting in Moscow than in Mogilev (Brest, Bykhov, etc.). Moscow is Russia, Mogilev is Belarus. Therefore, it is more interesting in Russia than in Belarus. Probably, these authors, in order to better correspond to reality, need to use the words of a famous song and start something like this: "... I won't tell you about all of Russia, all of Russia is very big ..." That is, to compare Belarus precisely with that locality where they (almost all) live. And it is very difficult to compete with Moscow in terms of entertainment. The concepts of "fun", interesting pastime "and other important components of our life are subjective things. Everyone is looking for their own. Perhaps that is why, a native of Mogilev, now a popular showman, Boris Moiseev changed his place of residence. But some resident of N-ska, Russian city of the same size as Mogilev, is unlikely to find that Belarusian cities are of little interest and boring.
In the center of Mogilev there is a long pedestrian zone.