Temple of Our Lady of Smolensk

The Church of the Smolensk icon of the Mother of God

Original Text

The Church of God's Mother's Smolensk icon is located on the island of Mariam in the center of the city, it is possible to walk to it on a wooden bridge. The temple was built in 1828 for the funds allocated by Alexander I after ...

History of the region

Original Text

Olonets – One of the oldest cities in northern Russia, founded in 1137. Currently less than 10,000.. from the milk factory and bread factory industry in the city. It is the only mountain ...

Peripheral Pearl

Original Text

The olonets is a forgotten place, although it was before the gubernator city. But the church is something stunning. It stands on an island to which three bridges lead - and the place itself is very beautiful. Surprise ...

The church on the island

Original Text

The cathedral is located on the island in the mouth of the Megregi River. On the one hand the island washs and on the other - the Olonka River. You can get to the island on pedestrian bridges that have recently been updated. The church on ...

The spiritual place

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All cathedrals are beautiful, but this is beautiful in its own way.. I liked its location.. We have to walk through the bridge across the river. In the morning the dome is beautifully reflected in the water.