Catholic Church of the Rise of the Holy Cross, Minsk

The Catholic Church of the Rise of the Holy Cross was the only catholic religious sight during the Soviet Union. The church is surrounded by the Calvary cemetery. This famous monument was built in 1839 and initially was constructed of nothing more than wood until its restoration transformation to New-Gothic style in the 19th century.

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Sight Name: Catholic Church of the Rise of the Holy Cross
Sight Location: Minsk, Belarus (See walking tours in Minsk)
Sight Type: Religious

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