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Top 5 the most popular attractions in Belarus in 2013

Author: Newsmaker added 17-03-2014, 15:38

The most popular Belarusian sights in 2013 were named by Director of the Tourism Department of Ministry of Sports and Tourism Vadim Karmazin at the ministry’s meeting.

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Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk

Author: Lida added 2-12-2012, 06:31

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk is probably the oldest church in Belarus. It was built between 1044 and 1066 by Prince Usiaslau - the Wizard.

The Cathedral stands at the confluence of the Polota and Western Dvina Rivers on the eastern side of the city.

The cathedral was built as a symbol of equality with the second Rome - Constantinople. Like in Kyiv and Novgorod where there were also temples in honour of St Sofia, the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk was intended to be a testimony to the power and independence of the Principality of Polotsk.

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