Polatsk District

A thousand-year-old historic region in northern Belarus, where Polatsk's ancient churches and monasteries bear witness to early East Slavic civilization.

Polatsk District is located in the Vitebsk Region of northern Belarus, with the Western Dvina River flowing through it. Its central city, Polatsk, is one of the oldest cities in Belarus. The Savior Transfiguration Church at the Saint Euphrosyne Monastery preserves 12th-century architecture and frescoes, making it a precious relic of early East Slavic religious art. Saint Sophia Cathedral was originally built in the 11th century and later rebuilt in the Baroque style. Late spring to early autumn offers pleasant weather. Polatsk is connected to Vitebsk and Minsk by rail and road.

Destinations

• Polotsk
• Vitebsk

Itineraries

• Polotsk & Vitebsk Rail Journey – Travel north by train to explore Belarus's oldest city, Polotsk, and Marc Chagall's hometown, Vitebsk.
• Belarus North-South Grand Loop – A chartered car loop around the ancient northern cities, western Grodno, Brest, and World Heritage castles.