Tourist Places to Visit in Mogilev, Belarus, Europe

Tourist Places to Visit in Mogilev, Belarus, Europe

Mogilev is the 3^rd largest city in Belarus as well as the administrative headquarters of Mogilev Region covering a total area of 118.50 sq. km.

Geography of Mogilev:

Mogilev is situated around 75 km from the Smolensk Oblast in Russia, 200 km from Gomel in Belarus and 230 km from Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Mogilev coordinates with 53°55′ N latitude and 30°21′ E longitude, about 192 meters above mean sea level.

History of Mogilev:

The history of Mogilev goes back to 1267 when it was initially founded. Mogilev has a strong historical background right from when it was first occupied by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 14^th century and later it became the part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the middle of the 16^th century. Mogilev came under the control of the Russian Empire with the effect of the First Partition of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1772. Since the independence of Belarus in 1991, Mogilev is one of the major cities of Belarus.

How to reach Mogilev?

There is an airport in Mogilev that has limited connectivity. The Minsk National Airport is the closest major airport to Mogilev that is located around 240 km from the heart of Mogilev and operates flights to main European destinations including Barcelona, Istanbul, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Frankfurt, London and Paris.

There are scheduled trains running between Mogilev and Minsk, Gomel, Vilnus (Lithuania) and Moscow (Russia). Mogilev also receives daily buses from Mogilev and Minsk.

Trolleys charge around 500 rubles and minibuses charge around 800 rubles for local travel.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Mogilev:

Mogilev is one of the cultural centres of Belarus with numerous historical churches, cultural centres and a university.

Shops are plenty and the city houses the food corners of American and Italian other than the traditional eatery hubs. The major restaurants in Mogilev are listed below:

Bellagio
Gabrovo
Shale
Burger Pizza

Things to do in Mogilev:

Visiting Cathedrals
Shopping
Walking

What to see in Mogilev?

The town hall of Mogilev:

Mogilev Town Hall is the prime landmark as well as tourist attraction of Mogilev, dates back to the 17^th century. During the Great Patriotic War and Great Northern War, the tower of the town hall was heavily damaged. The town hall was reconstructed with grand specialties in 2008.

St. Stanislaw’s Cathedral:

Constructed between 1738 and 1752 in the Baroque style, St. Stanislaw’s Cathedral is the six-pillared white colored structure in Mogilev City.

The convent of St. Nicholas:

The convent of St. Nicholas was built in 1668 with eye-catching bell tower. It is still good in condition famous for its iconostasis, gates and walls.

Other places of interest in Mogilev are listed below:

The archiepiscopal palace
The memorial arch
The Russian Orthodox Church
Mogilev State A. Kuleshov University
Babruysk City Hall
The Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas
Babruysk Fortress
Babruysk’s old library building
Babruysk Railway Station
Babruysk Market Hall
Monument to a Beaver
Old T-34 Tank
Gorki Agricultural Academy

When to visit Mogilev?

Throughout the year is best, especially the months of June and July are ideal to travel Mogilev.

Where to stay in Mogilev?

Mogilev provides some of the finest hotel accommodation facilities in Belarus to the tourists who visit the place from time to time. Tourists can select a hotel of their requirement and budget by booking a hotel well in advance prior to visiting the place through online. Here is the list of prime hotels in Mogilev, Babruysk and Minsk: