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Polotsk (Russian: Полоцк) or Polatsk (Belarusian: Полацк, romanized: Polack) [a] is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the Dvina River and serves as the administrative center of Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2024, it has a population of 79,579. [1] Nomenclature.
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Polotsk was founded in 862 and not only is it the oldest town in the country, it is one of the oldest in the whole Slavic region, making it a popular tourist attraction in Belarus. The town is located 250km north of Minsk in the Vitebsk regionof Belarus. In its eventful history the town has endured Viking incursionsfrom the north, fought against cr...
Polotsk is one of the most beautiful towns in Belarus, enjoying an attractive riverside location on the River Western Dvina. The town is dominated by the Cathedral of Saint Sophiain the centre. Originally built between 1044 and 1066, it was a rival for cathedrals of the same name in Kiev and Novgorod. Much of the cathedral has been destroyed and re...
The best way to get to Polotsk isby train from Vitebsk. The journey takes two hours. From Minsk the best way to get here is by car – the train journey can take up to eight hours. There is one hotel in the old town of Polotsk, the Dvina Hotel. Other hotels can be found in the neighbouring new town of Novopolotsk. There is a greater choice of hotels ...
There are plenty of things to see inPolotsk town, but if you have time to venture a little further afield you might want to visit: 1. Orsha – ancient town 2. Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve 3. Braslav Lakes National Park – for those interested in Belarusnatural history 4. Marc Chagall Museum in Vitebsk
Polatsk, city, Vitsyebsk oblast (region), Belarus. It is situated on the Western Dvina River at its confluence with the Polota. Polatsk, first mentioned in 862, has always been a major trading centre and an important fortress with a remarkably stormy history.
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Polotsk (or Polatsk) is a city in Belarus, in Vitebsk Oblast. First mentioned in 862, it is the oldest city in Belarus. Now it is a city of local importance with 83,000 inhabitants (2009) and with considerable architectural heritage from the times of old Rus and later periods.
Being the country’s oldest town, the cradle of its statehood, culture and education, Polotsk enjoys a special status in modern Belarus. The National Polotsk Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve was set up to protect, study and restore the monuments located on this unique historical territory.
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Polotsk is one of the most beautiful towns in Belarus, enjoying an attractive riverside location on the River Western Dvina. The town is dominated by the Cathedral of Saint Sophia in the centre. Originally built between 1044 and 1066, it was a rival for cathedrals of the same name in Kiev and Novgorod.
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