Cover image of this place Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Архікатэдральны касцёл Імя Найсвяцейшай Панны Марыі)

Archcathedral with two faces

Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Архікатэдральны касцёл Імя Найсвяцейшай Панны Марыі)

Why locals love it

It's a rather unusual Belarusian baroque style cathedral locked between two ordinary buildings. It's calm, reserved and has its own self respect. To me it symbolises that calm, difficult to understand dignity of true Belarusians.

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Why you should visit it

It has a totally different look from the opposite side. To find it, turn so you're facing the cathedral then walk approximately 200 metres to your left – you'll see the pharmacy and then an arch that leads into the yard. Walk into the yard and then turn right.

Special tip

It's definitely worth visiting – don't be lazy, go and find it!

Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Архікатэдральны касцёл Імя Найсвяцейшай Панны Марыі)
Svobody Square, 9
+375 17 2036541; +375 17 2266244
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