Places worth the detour in Smolensk
12 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Smolensk, Russia, across 6 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (3). Best known: Assumption Cathedral in Smolensk. 12 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 12, ranked 12
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Assumption Cathedral in Smolensk
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Principal church of the Smolensk bishopric for 800 years
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4.Katyn Polish War Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Polish military cemetery in the village of Katyn, Smolensk Oblast, Russia
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5.Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on Gorodyanka
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Smolensk, Russia
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9.Fyodor Kon monument in Smolensk
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in Smolensk, Russia
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10.Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Smolensk
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum, school building in Smolensk, Russia
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12.Philharmonic Hall Smolensk
Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem
Gentry assembly hall in Smolensk, Russia, now used as concert hall
