Mahilyow, Belarus is a favourite Tourist Destinations in Belarus for travelers. The country of Belarus is located in Eastern Europe. The countries of Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and Poland surround the country. It has a rich history and heritage which can be seen in while taking the Belarus Tours. Mahilyow, Belarus is a city in the country and is also known as Mogilev.
Mogilev or Mahilyow is the administrative center of the province of Mahilyow Voblast or Mogilev Oblast. This province along with the province of Homyel Voblasts was severely affected during the nuclear reactor catastrophe at Chernobyl in 1986. Some of the important cities in the province are Babruysk, Asipovichy and Mogilev.
The city of Mahilyow, Belarus is located in eastern Belarus. From Russia's Smolensk border Mahilyow is 76 kilometers and from the border of Russia's Bryansk oblast it is 105 kilometers. This Belarus Tourist Destination is the third largest city in Belarus and is in the center of the province. It is easily accessible from all over Belarus. In 1267 the city was founded. The city was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 14th century. After the Union of Lublin and the creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Mahilyow, Belarus was transferred to The Crown as Mohylew or Mogilew.
Mahilyow, Belarus was an important hub in the east-west and north-south trading routes. King Stefan Batory granted Mahilyow, Belarus city rights in 1577. When Poland was partitioned and Imperial Russia came to power Mahilyow became the center of Mogilev guberniya. During World War I from 1915 to 1917 the city served as the Russian army's headquarters. The Russian king Tsar Nicholas II stayed here as Commander-in-Chief. The city was occupied by the Germans in 1918 and became part of the Belarusian People's Republic. Later in 1919 Mahilyow in Belarus was again taken over by the Bolshevist Russia forces and became part of Byelorussian SSR. From 1941 to 1944 the city remained under German hands.
While taking the Mahilyow Tours visit some popular attractions like the beautiful St. Stanislaw's Cathedral. This six pillared cathedral was built between 1738 and 1752 and features a gorgeous Baroque architectural style with murals. You can also visit the convent of St. Nicholas which has a magnificent cathedral dating from 1668. Other attractions at Mahilyow, Belarus include archiepiscopal palace and memorial arch.
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