With obvious Byzantine influences, this red-brick 12th-century chapel (1146) is the oldest in the city and a local icon.
Peter & Paul Church
Western European Russia
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The Korolevsky Bastion overlooks the Spartak Stadium, which is just outside the fortress walls.
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This 26m-high cast-iron monument sits in Lopatinsky Gardens.
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By the western fortress walls, this high earth rampart was built by the Poles who captured Smolensk in 1611.
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Much restoration work has been done on this charming, pink-walled convent, which also runs a small orphanage for girls. Donations are welcome.
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This bookshop only sells Russian-language titles, but if you don't read Russian it's still a worthwhile stop to admire the beautiful blue baroque building.