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- alexey2612Moscow, Russia15,936 contributionsThe Assumption Cathedral of Smolensk dominates its skyline. It is the cathedral where future Patriarch Kirill used to serve prior to his enthronement. During the Great Patriotic War it was spared from destruction by German general Gurderian. I visited it as an ordinary layman. Simply by walking up the high steps and entering the Cathedral in awe. The interior is absolutely fascinating.Written March 29, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alexey2612Moscow, Russia15,936 contributionsI can proudly brag about covering the whole length of the fortress wall. I did not do it at once. It took me several years to do that. In the past some sections were neglected. Anyone could climb over there and walk amid piles of garbage. This time I was pleasantly surprised to see a well-kept wall.Written March 29, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eva JMoscow, Russia2,698 contributionsThis park would be so much better if the water didn't look so icky. You can rent boats, watch people from a bench, see a war memorial, etc...Written May 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ZuevyMoscow, Russia1,440 contributionsThe gallery was surprised by a rich collection of paintings, including the famous painters - Aivazovsky, Shishkin, Serov, etc. For the regional city is more than nice. Exposure of the pictures also looks very professional. Section of Western European painting seems more weak, his absence did not affect the level of the gallery. The same can be said of the ancient art.Written October 10, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alexey2612Moscow, Russia15,936 contributionsThis sculpture looks German, and in fact it is .. Prussian. It used to be in the East Prussian estate of Hermann Goering. After the WWII the Red Army took it away and put it in the center of Smolensk. The sculpture itself has a long story. It is believed that the German kaiser shot it during hunting in the East Prussian woods.Written March 9, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eva JMoscow, Russia2,698 contributionsThere are a lot of monuments all over the city of smolensk. This one sits at the end of one section of the kremlin walls.Written May 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alexey2612Moscow, Russia15,936 contributionsI am a history buff, as you know. So I couldn't miss the Thunder Tower during my short visit to Smolensk. It is situated in the south-western part of the fortress. It is called thunder because it used to be a powderhouse. Now it is a military museum. The entrance is from the ground floor (literally) from the inner side of the fortress. The museum covers the military history of the middle ages mainly. From one of the upper levels one can enter a short stretch of the fortress wall.Written March 29, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alexey2612Moscow, Russia15,936 contributionsThis park with a French sounding name (that has nothing to do with French) is conveniently located in the heart of Smolensk. In 1917 it witnessed the social upheavals of two revolutions - rallies. After the Great Patriotic War a trophy statues were placed here from Hermann Goering's estates in East Prussia. I walked through the Blonye garden several times, I couldn't miss it. But I never stopped and reflected upon the surroundings, which I miss now.Written March 31, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CityCruncherEton Wick, UK104 contributionsHaving visited Smolensk
I found the amount of History dating back to 12th Century ,with the 6 kl wall around the impressive Cathedral were all of Russian Priests Bishops are trained,the Cathedral has an impressive culture of history inlaid with Gold on the inside ,the museums are all over the City,,the main railway links going through Smolensk from Moscow travelling direct to Europe ,,roads from Moscow are pretty good with a traveling time if 5 hours
2 railway stations covering most cities within Russia
Well worth a visit to see the Historic culture of the City
No airport at presentWritten August 7, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mary M48 contributionsThis is one of the three Smolensk churches built before the Mongol invasion (12-13 century). This one has some fragments of frescos, Free entrance, free parking. Worth a visit if you are in Smolensk.Written January 9, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alexey2612Moscow, Russia15,936 contributionsI can certainly agree with one the previous contributors. It is a very detailed coverage of the events happened in Smolensk nearly 100 years ago. This is the biggest single building museum in Smolensk. It is situated in the heart of the city. Right near the Blonye garden on the pedestrian street. It has three floors. The first floor - to the First World War, Revolution and Civil War. The second - Great Patriotic War. The third temporary exhibits.Written March 29, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smolensk
- The top attractions to visit in Smolensk are:
- Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor)
- Smolensk Fortress
- Lopatinsky Garden
- Art Gallery at the Smolensk State Museum Reserve
- Garden Blone
- The best outdoor activities in Smolensk according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Lopatinsky Garden
- Garden Blone
- Pionerov Park
- Memorial Park in Memory of Soldiers-Internationalists
- Solovinaya Roshha Park
- The most popular things to do in Smolensk with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor)
- Lopatinsky Garden
- Sculpture Deer
- Smolensk Fortress
- Garden Blone