Smolensk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and administrative center of Smolensk Oblast in central Russia
About Smolensk
Smolensk is one of the oldest cities in Russia. The city has been taken over by different countries more times than any other city in Russia, so has its own cultural background. Therefore there are many monuments from different epochs: huge Kremlin, many buildings dated back to the 18th to 19th centuries. There are also 3 churches that were built before the Tatar-Mongol invasion, which is rare. Due to many wars some of these buildings have been destroyed. The city leaves different feelings, but it is hard to leave the city feeling indifferent. The first recorded mention of the city is in 863 AD. It was the capital of Slavic Krivichs tribe in the ninth century. Smolensk is a city with great history. Since the XII century it was a capital of the princedom, but since 1522 it became a city of
Top Attractions in Smolensk
Explore the best things to see and do in Smolensk:
- ★Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk
- ★Katyń
- ★Smolensk Kremlin
Where to Eat in Smolensk
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Russkiy Dvor
Where to Stay in Smolensk
- 🏨Derzhava hotel
- 🏨Medlen
- 🏨Patriot
Smolensk Travel Guide Sections
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