Location: Smolensk Oblast
Top Things to do in Smolensk Oblast
- 1. Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor)
- 2. Central Park of Culture and Rest Lopatinsky Garden
- 3. Smolensk Fortress
- 4. Garden Blone
- 5. Sculpture Deer
- 6. Katyn Nationl Memorial Complex
- 7. Art Gallery at the Smolensk State Museum Reserve
- 8. St. John the Baptist Monastery
- 9. Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress
- 10. Monument to Aleksandr Tvardovskiy and Vasiliy Tyorkin
Top Restaurants in Smolensk Oblast
Top 10 Things to do in Smolensk Oblast, Russia
Smolensk Oblast (Russian: Смоле́нская о́бласть, Smolenskaya oblast; informal name — Smolenschina (Russian: Смоле́нщина) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). Its administrative center is the city of Smolensk. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 985,537.
Restaurants in Smolensk Oblast
1. Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor)
Overall Ratings
5 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By Frickelbude - Dusseldorf, Germany
Well churches and cathedrals are landmarks of every Russian city, and this one is definitely the nicest and biggest in Smolensk.
Some may say - see one and you've seen them all... May be - but this one, although "same", manages to still pose a difference... Situated on a hill above the wall part lining the river, from its place a view to the walls (where you must go too, if only to just look back) is very worth stopping for and snapping a photo.
And the Cathedral and its stairs still look a bit different from the average worship place, maybe because of the slightly different architecture..
Be prepared that as with all in Smolensk, this one is still being repaired...
2. Central Park of Culture and Rest Lopatinsky Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
3. Smolensk Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By Abrakadaber - Riga
The fortress is surrounding the whole central part of Smolensk and is a must-see. It has survived until now only partly, but still looks very impressive. There is a good museum in Gromovaya Tower. But if you go to the Eastern part towards Oryol (Eagle) Tower, there is a possibility to climb to the fortress and to walk along its walls. Unfortunately that part is distant from the centre and is not well maintained.
4. Garden Blone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Zuevy - Moscow
The garden is located in the heart of the city. Shaded, well maintained and cozy. It is nice just to walk or sit to relax. The garden has a few interesting places and cafes.
5. Sculpture Deer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Frickelbude - Dusseldorf, Germany
The title says it - this sculpture is brought from Germany, and installed in the Glinka PKIO in the Smolensk center. Higher than a human, it is not easily climbable, but this is not worth anyway if you do not want to be fined :) Still, a nice stop for a photo of it, and of the two small lion sculptures which guard the Deer...
Cannot help it - I was recently in Stuttgart, and this statue really looks similar to the deer on the coat of arms of Stuttgart...
But your kid will probably love it :)
6. Katyn Nationl Memorial Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Beckybumbledrop - Potsdam, Germany
I visited here from Smolensk arranged by Smolensk travel at very short notice and I cannot rate them highly enough. I called in at 2 pm and a tour with driver and English speaking guide was arranged very speedily for 5 pm. The ladies in the office were lovely and very interested in my travels across Russia. Andrei the driver and Mikhail local historian and guide were excellent company. 3 hours in total £40. A comprehensive history of Smolensk on the way there and then of the Second World War on arrival. Everything on Russian history was up for discussion.
The site as you would expect is very somber, very well cared for. A guide is definitely needed. Beyond the Polish graves, in total 17,000 conscripted officers were shot over 3 sites, lie yet more graves. Ordinary Russians murdered for who knows what from 1919 onwards, more during the purges in the 30s and evidence of further killings in the 50s.
Photos show Putin there in 2010, the year of the plane crash killing yet more Poles including the President.
7. Art Gallery at the Smolensk State Museum Reserve
Overall Ratings
5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Evesmyth - Kiev, Ukraine
Wonderful paintings and sculptures--the museum seems to go on forever with several floors of paintings. It's extraordinary. The pieces from the Soviet period were fantastic. Be prepared to cover your shoes with plastic to protect the wood floors and give your bags to the cloak check. They don't allow backpacks or large purses into the exhibit.
8. St. John the Baptist Monastery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Ирина Т - St. Petersburg, Russia
Необыкновенный трехшатровый храм! Говорят, таких осталось всего три. Не оторвать взгляд. А кокошники разбежались рядами! Где ещё увидите такое. Белые стены украшены зелёными изразцами. Они все разные. Такие интересные по содержанию и милые по исполнению, как-будто дети рисовали. На солнце создают свечение. Не пропустите шедевр.
9. Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
10. Monument to Aleksandr Tvardovskiy and Vasiliy Tyorkin
Overall Ratings
5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Moskvichka12 - Moscow, Russia
I don't know who these two men were, apart from the fact that they are local celebrities, but the sculpture is very well created with a lot of life in it. Easily photographable.
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