Photogallery of Mahilyow, Belarus

One of the main historical symbols of Mogilev is the City Hall. The building that the city guests can see today is new. The historic construction located at its site was destroyed completely. For the natives, the City Hall has become an important symbol for the years of its existence, so it was decided to restore it. The building was reconstructed almost in its historic original form. Another unique religious monument is the Church of St. Nicholas. It is an only historical monument in East Belarus built in baroque style. At the end of the 17th century, the big friary was located at its site but it hasn’t existed for a long time. In the 19th century, the historical constructions were in disrepair and the condition of the church was maintained. After the Revolution, the temple was closed and rebuilt into a book archive. At that time, the walls of the temple were plastered. During the reconstruction, the pristine paintings of the 17th century hidden under a coat of plaster were found. Now, the church is famous for unique architectural, art and religious values. One of the most-visited culture centers of Mogilev is the Local History Museum started being formed in 1928. Now, the museum houses a lot of unique art and religious exhibits. One of the main values of the museum is the Cross of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk that is one of the most important religious relics of Belarus. The visitors of the museum have an opportunity to see the collection of old jewels. Most … Read further