Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk

ortodox kyrka · 1740 · Polatsak, BY · Johann Christoph Glaubitz

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk (Polatsak, Belarus) dates from 1740. The catalogue names Johann Christoph Glaubitz as the architect. According to Wikidata, the building belongs to the ‘Baroque’ style. The date falls within the chapter ‘The Baroque’ in this site’s history of architecture.

The building materials include brick. The building is protected as Cultural heritage of Belarus and World Heritage Site. The building was demolished in 1705.

The catalogue has 12 more buildings by Johann Christoph Glaubitz. 2 other buildings on this site lie within 25 kilometres; the nearest is Monument to Francysk Skaryna in Polack, 1.2 km away.