Popular places to visit
1st Guards Tank Army Museum
You can study the exhibits at 1st Guards Tank Army Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Smolensk. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Assumption Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Smolensk with a stop at Assumption Cathedral. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Museum of Russian Vodka
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Russian Vodka, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Smolensk. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Smolensk Vacations
Discovering the real essence of Smolensk begins with getting to know some basic details. Ready to find out exactly where this alluring destination is and what you can do there?
Smolensk is in Smolensk Oblast, and around 35 miles (56 kilometers) from Yartsevo.
It's an area of Smolensk Oblast that some 320,000 people live in.
Places to visit in Smolensk
Check the service times at Assumption Cathedral. While you're there, take a couple of minutes to sit and lose yourself in silent prayer. Seeking some more options? Roam around the very old rooms, corridors and halls of Smolensk Walls. This proud structure offers an educational excursion for everybody. But that's not all there is. 1812 War Memorial offers a safe space for solitude and reflection. Learn about the design of this memorial and find out more about why, when and how it was constructed.Where do you fly into for Smolensk?
The buzz and excitement of traveling around a totally new place never gets old. Once you've arrived at Vitebsk Airport (VTB), the downtown area of Smolensk will be just 70 miles (113 kilometers) to the east away.Frequently asked questions
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