Orsha

The city of monasteries and the birthplace of the classic of Belarusian literature Vladimir Korotkevich - Orsha, the center of the Orsha district of the Vitebsk region, is located in the upper reaches of the Dnieper at the confluence of the Orshitsa River, 80 km south of Vitebsk and 202 km east of Minsk. A major railway and road junction of Belarus, located at the intersection of important transport routes Europe ─ Russia ─ Ukraine.

Orsha attracts many tourists with its thousand years of history, religion, culture and a large number of attractions. Here you can get in touch with the work of famous writers and artisans. Visit amazing temples and churches, see the monuments to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, learn about the ancient folk customs and preserved traditions of the Belarusian people. Admire the architectural structures created in the style of baroque, classicism and neo-romanticism. And also visit the historical places where Stendhal lived and worked.