St. Barbara's Church

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A small stone Catholic church was built in 1785 next to the Vitebsk Catholic cemetery. After the construction was completed, the church was consecrated by the first archbishop of Mogilev Stanislav Bogush-Sestrantsevich in the name of the Holy Martyr Barbara. At first he played the role of a cemetery church, then he became a parish church. At the end of the XIX century, the number of parishioners of the temple grew so much that the building ceased to accommodate believers. In 1884-1885, the church was rebuilt in the Neo-Romanesque style by architect V. Piotrovsky, which significantly increased its capacity. After the reconstruction, the church was re-consecrated on December 4, 1885. In 1935, the Church of St. Barbara was closed, the building was used as a warehouse. During During the Great Patriotic War, the towers were destroyed, and in the post-war period the temple building stood abandoned. Restoration of the church building began in 1988. Initially, it was planned to organize a concert hall there, but after the collapse of the USSR and the restoration of the structures of the Catholic Church in Belarus, St. Barbara's church was returned to the faithful. In 1993, the church, which was returned to the parishioners, was consecrated by the archbishop By Kazimir Sventek. October 13, 1999 from A separate diocese of Vitebsk was allocated to the Minsk-Mogilev archdiocese, and St. Barbara's Church became the cathedral of the new diocese.

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Глеб Александрович

Level 16 Local Expert

Yandex writes that the institution starts working from 17:00. When you drive up by car at night (a little before the start of work time), you realize that there is nowhere to put the car next to it. No more than 5 cars can be parked on the territory of the church itself. And it's not clear if ordinary people can park there. Externally, the church, as well as the territory, is not illuminated. And despite the lights on inside and some movement, the doors were closed. It seemed that no one was waiting for anyone...

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Кристина

Level 5 Local Expert

It is very beautiful and impressive from the outside. I was there on Sunday, I got inside, I cried from the bottom of my heart, and what a scent of lilies there was, something incredible. I left a minute before the start of the service, now I regret it, I will visit on my next visit. I reached Lenin 56 in half an hour at a brisk pace.

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Людмила Решетник

Level 8 Local Expert

I studied at the 27th school next to the church... I remember when I was a child it was destroyed, there were various legends about it, we ran inside as children, everything was interesting, especially the spiral staircase around the towers...and now it's a beautiful Church, I'm going to go in, but I don't have enough time as always....

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Req_ Æt

Level 30 Local Expert

Definitely visit this vibrant landmark of the city. The walls of the church have been preserved despite everything, although the interior has been completely lost (in Soviet times it was used as a warehouse). It was built in 1783-1785 in the Baroque style, significantly expanded and rebuilt in 1884-1885 with elements of the neo-Romanesque style. If you walk from the city center over the bridge, the journey will take about an hour. If it's 15 minutes from the train station.

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Egor Radko

Level 14 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful Church .❤️❤️❤️It is located near the center.👍👍👍I advise everyone to visit it.❤️❤️❤️

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Anna

Level 30 Local Expert

There is no work schedule, everything is closed during the day on a weekday. Perfectly preserved, interesting well-maintained territory.

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Ольга Лойко

Level 8 Local Expert

A beautiful old building. But there is nowhere to park nearby, only if you enter the territory of the church

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ctrl-alt-del7

Level 9 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful church. We didn't regret getting there. The architecture and decoration were very impressive. But you need to keep in mind the schedule when it is open to the public: a couple of hours in the morning and a couple of hours in the evening.

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Igor M

Level 19 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place, and it's also interesting inside. There was a granny singing inside, it sounded so beautiful, although she can't sing!

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Марина

Level 12 Local Expert

I really liked the Church.A nice woman told us a lot of interesting things. I was struck by the icons, there are not many of them, but they are very beautiful, painted with paints, of huge size!

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Ирина Васильева

Level 17 Local Expert

One of the sights of Vitebsk that amaze the imagination both inside and outside. Read the history of this church. Take a look inside. Sit down and listen to the organ. And you will remember this for the rest of your life!

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Дмитрий

Level 7 Local Expert

It's beautiful, it's a pity they weren't allowed inside, there are no information signs, it's unclear if it's open at least sometimes.

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Наталья К

Level 8 Local Expert

The church of the 18th century, a monument of historical and cultural heritage in the Borocco style. The old tombstones have been preserved on the territory, the church itself is functioning, you can go in to see, learn something new for yourself

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Эдуард Дегенгардт

Level 18 Local Expert

The Lord is good. We arrived late and the Church should no longer be working, but fortunately the Church was open. I really wanted to go to the service, but there was no time. The church is really beautiful.

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Сергей Гладышев

Level 16 Local Expert

A beautiful red brick building with two towers – neo-Gothic among the residential area looks very impressive

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Кожевников Владимир

Level 20 Local Expert

It is a beautiful building, it looks very original.

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Алекс

Level 7 Local Expert

I remember from childhood that the right tower was demolished by an air bomb during the war and was carefully restored .

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Ирина

Level 7 Local Expert

Unfortunately, it was not possible to get inside. But outwardly I really liked it. The church is 250 years old, but it looks decent.

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Vlad

Level 9 Local Expert

It is a pity that it was not possible to get inside, at the specified time, the internal doors were closed.

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Кулик Евгения

Level 9 Local Expert

A beautiful building that decorates the city. Red bricks and tall heads immediately attract the eye.

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Сергей Хомиченко

Level 14 Local Expert

A great place to feel peace and tranquility. You get to the territory of the Church and feel yourself in a place that has not been touched by civilization for 200 years.

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Иван Костюков

Level 9 Local Expert

A very beautiful Church, for those who like such architecture, I recommend it

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Ирина Зарецкая

Level 15 Local Expert

A beautiful old church. They didn't get inside, it was closed

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Светлана

Level 21 Local Expert

A beautiful Catholic church. I looked inside - there was no one, just silence and peace

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Степан Псарев

Level 17 Local Expert

I was in an active church for the first time. Of course, everything is quite conservative inside. But the building itself.... This is the dump of everything! The architecture is amazing. I strongly recommend that you just go in and take a look

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Полина Докимович

Level 9 Local Expert

A beautiful 18th century church in the Baroque style. Very beautiful, dark brick and peaceful atmosphere inside. Nowhere do I feel so calm as here. I definitely recommend you to visit if you are in Vitebsk.

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738361 хомко

Level 8 Local Expert

A very beautiful and well-maintained place. I recommend you to visit.

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Марина Мелешкевич

Level 4 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful temple, especially from the outside. It's worth a visit.

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валентин м

Level 5 Local Expert

the building is beautiful and old, but there is no place to weld

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Андрей

Level 18 Local Expert

A quiet, peaceful place for peace, not far from the train station. The old church building.

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Даниил Зуев

Level 21 Local Expert

A historical place. Minus a point for the lack of parking!

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Danvers Danvers

Level 19 Local Expert

A beautiful building, I advise tourists to visit, there is something to see

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Александр Дегтяренко

Level 13 Local Expert

The old church on the right side of the ancient graves. Admission is free

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влад кочетов

Level 13 Local Expert

It is located in a non-touristic place, but it is worth a visit. Especially near the market, you can combine.

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Good Yvonne

Level 11 Local Expert

The church stands out against the background of everything. A beautiful church of the 18th century. Brahma has also been preserved. There is an unrepeatable silence inside.

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