Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy church in Mstislavl

Mstislavl Transfiguration Church is a unique monument of 19th-century wooden architecture that can be seen during an excursion around Belarus. This church is located in a cemetery at the exit from Mstislavl towards Smolensk. Today, the church is not operational and is in poor condition, although some restoration work has been carried out to replace the roof and windows.

Architecture

The architecture of the church includes a rectangular main hall with a hipped roof and a two-tiered tented bell tower topped with an onion dome. The entrances are adorned with brick steps, and inside, a flat wooden ceiling has been preserved.

Significance

During the Soviet era, the Transfiguration Church was the only functioning church in Mstislavl, making it an important historical landmark. Today, the church is recognized as a historical and cultural heritage site of Belarus and is under state protection.

Excursion to Mstislavl Transfiguration Church

Would you like to see this unique church and other attractions of the region? Book an excursion as part of guided tours such as Mogilev-Mstislavl Tour (2 days) or Mstislavl-Pustynki Tour. Excursions from Minsk are available, as well as tours across Belarus that include a visit to Mstislavl and its cultural landmarks.