Jesuit College in Polotsk, Jesuit educational institution in Polotsk, Belarus
The Jesuit College complex consists of multiple buildings featuring classical architectural elements with a central courtyard designed for educational purposes.
Founded in 1580 under King Stephen Báthory's initiative, the college operated continuously until 1820 when Russian Empire authorities ordered its closure.
The institution maintained a library containing 60,000 volumes, establishing itself as a center of learning with faculties in philosophy and theology.
The restored buildings now form part of Polotsk State University, allowing visitors to explore the educational heritage through guided tours.
During Catherine the Great's reign, this college remained the only operating Jesuit institution in the Russian Empire after the order's general suppression.
Location: Polotsk
Inception: 1580
GPS coordinates: 55.48610,28.76420
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:53
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