Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary, Minsk is one of the most well known and most frequently visited Tourist Attractions in Minsk. Tucked away on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers, Minsk is the capital and the largest city in Belarus. A holiday in this beautiful city will make for an unforgettable experience as you will visit its several attraction sites and experience its rich history and culture. While you are on Minsk Tours, plan for sightseeing that will take you to some of the most famous and popular sites of the city. And, Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary, Minsk will be one of them.
The Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary in Minsk was established by the Jesuits as their monastery church. It was built in 1700-10 and was later restored in 1951 and then again in 1997. The cathedral is known for its architectural excellence and Baroque style patterns and motifs. It has been acknowledged as a National Cultural Heritage Object. The Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary is situated on the Liberty Square.
Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary, Minsk is easy to locate in the 'Upper town', one of the most interesting quarters in Minsk. This area ascends from the banks of the river Svisloch to the Freedom Square. This region deserves a special mention because of the two main churches of two main confessions in Belarus- one is the Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary, Minsk and the other is the Orthodox Saint Spirit Cathedral. The Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is actually the former church of the Bernardine convent. It was built in 1642-87 and was renovated in 1741-46 and 1869. Its Baroque style is remarkable.
Apart from the Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary, Minsk, you can also visit the other churches like the cathedral of St. Joseph. This historic church was built in 1644-52 and was renovated in 1983. It was formerly affiliated with the Bernardine monastery. Also, there is the fortified church of Sts. Peter and Paul. Complete with its flanking twin towers, it was originally built in the 1620s. The church dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene is the largest one built during the Russian imperial era.
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