Victory Square
Площадь Победы
A vast memorial square in the south of the city. A monument of three bayonets and an eternal flame honour those who liberated Vitebsk in World War II.
Victory Square is one of the largest squares in Belarus. It was built in 1974 to mark the 30th anniversary of Vitebsk’s liberation. At its centre stands a tall monument of three bayonets, which symbolises the shared sacrifice of partisans, Soviet soldiers and underground fighters. An eternal flame burns in front of it. Fountains and flower beds surround the square, and in summer there are musical fountain shows in the evening. It is in the southern part of the city, about 10 minutes by bus or taxi from the old town. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museum of the History of Vitebsk People's Art School
- Church of the Annunciation
- Summer Amphitheatre
- Holy Spirit Convent
- Church of the Resurrection
- Vitebsk Town Hall
- Holy Assumption Cathedral
- Governor's Palace