Church of the Assumption in Viciebsk
Church of the Assumption in Viciebsk, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Vitebsk, Belarus
The Church of the Assumption stands on an elevated bank of the Western Dvina River, featuring prominent baroque architectural elements and detailed religious iconography.
The original structure, built in 1743 under architect Józef Fontana, underwent multiple reconstructions due to fires and demolition during the Soviet period in 1936.
The cathedral maintains Eastern Orthodox traditions through regular services while contributing to the religious landscape of Vitebsk alongside other spiritual structures.
The cathedral includes an underground lower level that remains active for services and houses historical artifacts discovered during archaeological excavations.
The reconstruction of the cathedral, completed in 2011, incorporated remaining fragments of the original building discovered at the site after decades of abandonment.
Location: Vitebsk
Architects: Józef Fontana
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Viĺnia Baroque
GPS coordinates: 55.19597,30.20250
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:35
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