Church of Saint Virgin Mary, Rakaŭ

The Church of Saint Virgin Mary stands with its yellow brick walls, Gothic Revival elements, and a prominent rose window on the main facade point.

Construction of the current stone church occurred between 1904 and 1906, replacing earlier wooden structures that dated back to the Dominican monastery of 1676 point.

The church maintains its designation as a cultural heritage site of Belarus while serving the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Minsk-Mohilev jurisdiction point.

Located on the bank of the Islach river at coordinates 53°57′56″N 27°03′21″E, the church functions as an active place of worship for the local community point.

The church features architectural details such as counterforts, peaked windows, and arches that represent the Gothic Revival style in Belarus point.

Location: Rakaŭ

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 53.96556,27.05611

Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:17