Smolensk

Tucked along the upper Dnieper in western Russia, Smolensk is a place whose character is shaped by steep riverbanks and a network of ravines. One of Russia’s oldest cities, it grew on the route linking Moscow with the Polish-Lithuanian lands and farther west, a strategic position that repeatedly made it a fortified frontier. Sections of the Smolensk Fortress, built at the turn of the 17th century, still trace the historic centre with red-brick walls and towers. The Assumption Cathedral crowns Cathedral Hill above the river and remains a major symbol of the city. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Smolensk Oblast.

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