# One day in Polotsk: an itinerary in the best order > Polotsk is the oldest town in Belarus, and one day is enough for the highlights. In the morning — Boris's Stone with its 12th-century inscription and St Sophia Cathedral on the hill. Then the Jesuit Collegium, the Epiphany Cathedral and the monument to the letter Ў. After lunch — a taxi to the Saviour-Euphrosyne Convent with its 12th-century frescoed church. Web page: https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Boris Stone](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/polotsk-boris-stone.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free ↓ 3 min on foot 2. [St Sophia Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/polotsk-sophia-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 8 BYN, concession 4 BYN ↓ 7 min on foot 3. [Jesuit Collegium](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/polotsk-jesuit-collegium.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Courtyard free, gallery 5 BYN ↓ 6 min on foot 4. [Epiphany Cathedral and Printing Museum](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/polotsk-epiphany-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Church free, museum 8 BYN Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 3 min on foot 5. [Monument to the Letter Ў](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/letter-u-monument.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free ↓ 22 min by transport 6. [Convent of St Euphrosyne](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/polotsk-euphrosyne-convent.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry to the grounds Total with walks: 5 h 26 min ## What to see in Polotsk in one day Almost everything is in the historic centre above the Dvina: the Upper Castle, the Collegium, Skaryna Avenue — 3–7 minutes apart. The Saviour-Euphrosyne Convent is a short taxi ride away. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## The Saviour-Euphrosyne Convent Entry to the grounds is free. The highlight is the small 12th-century Transfiguration church with ancient frescoes, open daily 10:00–16:00 — do not leave it too late. ## Where to have lunch Lunch in the plan is in the centre, by Skaryna Avenue and Freedom Square, before the trip to the convent. ## What else to see in Polotsk The [Geographical Centre of Europe monument](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/polotsk-centre-of-europe) stands by the station square. [Nizhne-Pokrovskaya Street](https://yesgo.io/belarus/polotsk/nizhne-pokrovskaya-street) has restored wooden houses. ## Tips - St Sophia Cathedral is closed on Mondays; ticket office until 17:30. - The 12th-century church at the convent is open only 10:00–16:00. - Dress modestly for the convent and the Epiphany Cathedral. - Boris's Stone and the Ў monument are free, at any time. - Belarus uses the Belarusian rouble (BYN). Cards are widely accepted; check before the trip that yours works in Belarus, or change cash at a bank. ## Questions ### Is one day in Polotsk enough? Yes for the centre and the convent. ### What to do in Polotsk in one day? Boris's Stone, St Sophia Cathedral, the Jesuit Collegium, the Epiphany Cathedral, the Ў monument and the Saviour-Euphrosyne Convent. ### How much is St Sophia Cathedral? 8 BYN; closed on Mondays. ### When is the convent church open? Daily 10:00–16:00. ### What is the letter Ў? The 'short u' of the Belarusian alphabet, with its own monument in Polotsk. ### Are there organ concerts? Yes, in St Sophia Cathedral on some evenings. ### Can I see Polotsk without a tour? Yes: on foot plus a taxi to the convent. ### Can I combine Polotsk and Vitebsk? Yes, they are 1.5–2 hours apart; each has its own one-day route. ### Is it good with kids? Yes, the walks are short. ### How do I pay in Belarus? Belarus uses the Belarusian rouble (BYN). Cards are widely accepted; check before the trip that yours works in Belarus, or change cash at a bank. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.