The land on which Mogilev now stands, people have chosen for ancient settlements in prehistoric times. At first, these settlements were located on the right-bank Dnieper islands, but later, when the communities began to quarrel among themselves, people began to look for places where they could not only live and farm, but also hide in a moment of danger. This forced a person to settle in the elevated parts, where over time the so-called hillforts arose.
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Mogilev is a city of regional subordination in the eastern part of Belarus. The population of Mogilev in number is in third place in the republic and continues to grow. Folk legend connects the name of the city with the name of the hero Masheka, over whose grave a large mound called the "Tomb of the Lion" was poured. The national poet of Belarus reworked this legend into a poem of the same name.
History of the city
For the first time, the city of Mogilev was mentioned in 1267 in the “List of distant and near cities” dating from the end of the 14th century. In the 15th century, the city was one of the important points on trade routes leading from east to west and from north to south, there was its own customs. On January 28, 1577, Grand Duke Stefan Batoriy appropriated the first coat of arms to Mogilev. In the years 1590-1592. In the city the first general fraternal school was opened, in which they studied Old Belorussian and Latin. On December 13, 1595, the Cossack pens S. Nalivaiko burned almost half of Mogilev, including several churches, and destroyed a significant number of citizens. After this attack, the city was rebuilding for many years. At the beginning of the 17th century, Mogilev was one of the largest cities in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and had the right to hold two regular fairs. In 1616, a printing house began to work under the Mogilev Brotherhood, in which during the 17-18 centuries. About 40 books were printed. In 1632, the only Orthodox diocese in Belarus was founded here. In 1722 he became part of the Russian Empire, where he became the center of the republic of the same name. During the war of 1812, the city was occupied for some time by French troops. In World War I, Tsar Nicholas II stayed here. During the Second World War, from July 1941 to June 1944, Mogilev was under German occupation.
Sights of Mogilev
The population of Mogilev is not the largest in Belarus, so the city has not become the cultural capital of the country, however, there are a lot of beautiful and memorable places in this city. If you find yourself in Belarus, you should definitely visit Mogilev. Here are just some of the attractions of this city.
St. Nicholas Monastery
The construction of the monastery began in the 17th century. At the beginning of the next century, he was attacked by the Swedes and was significantly injured during the fire. During the persecution during the years of Soviet rule, the monastery was looted, and in 1934 it was closed. The monastery was completely restored and restored only in the late 90s.
Church of St. Casimir
Monument of architecture of 17-19 centuries. Built in 1604 by order of King Sigismund III, who was the owner of urban land in Mogilev. In 1810, the temple was rebuilt in the style of classicism.
Mogilev Town Hall
An architectural monument in the central part of the city. The population of Mogilev considers it a symbol of their city. The construction of the town hall began in 1578. Initially, it was built of wood, so it repeatedly suffered during fires and even completely burned out. On September 4, 1679, construction of a new stone building began. The main building was erected in 1681. In September 1708, the Town Hall again suffered from a fire, but was quickly restored. In height, the new building exceeded all the others in the city. It was from here that Empress Catherine II once admired the surroundings of the city of Mogilev. During the Great Patriotic War, the Town Hall was almost completely destroyed. In the 50s, it was decided to restore the architectural monument, but restoration began only in the 90s. The grand opening of the Mogilev Town Hall took place during the celebration of the city's day in 2008.
Cathedral of Three Saints
The main Orthodox church in the city of Mogilev, an architectural monument of the early 20th century. The name of the temple echoes its distinctive feature - the ability to enter the building from three sides. Construction began in 1903 and lasted 11 years. In 1914, the temple, crowned with seven domes and built in the shape of a cross, was completed. In 1961, the church was closed during the persecution, but in 1889 it was returned to believers. Today, the Cathedral of Three Saints is proud of the whole of Mogilev. The center of the Orthodox life of the city is located in this temple.
Mogilev today
One of the largest cities in Belarus is constantly growing and developing. According to the master plan of the city, the population of Mogilev will grow by 30 thousand people by 2030. In this regard, it is planned to expand the territory of the city and the construction of new facilities. G. Mogilev is a large industrial center. On the territory of the city there are more than 60 enterprises of engineering, metalworking, metallurgy. The city has long been known as a major center for crafts and crafts. Mogilev is a promising center for tourism development in Belarus.
Weather in Mogilev
The climate in Mogilev is continental. The geographical location of the city affects weather conditions. The weather in Mogilev will please with softness. Even on summer days, the air temperature does not exceed the permissible mark. Rains fall quite often, but quickly end, so you can visit the city and see its sights at any time of the year.