Gorodok Upland

The Gorodok Upland is a prominent glacial highland situated in the extreme northeastern corner of Belarus, functioning geographically as a direct extension of the Russian Valdai Hills. Reaching a maximum elevation of 259 meters, the area exhibits a decidedly rugged and deeply dissected relief, massively sculpted by the advances of the last Ice Age. The landscape is characterized by steep, asymmetrical kame-like hills, deep kettle hole depressions, and massive terminal moraine ridges. The impermeable glacial loams in the subsoil have facilitated the formation of over 160 lakes, which weave through the forested valleys like a glittering blue chain. Due to the heavy soils heavily interspersed with granite erratic boulders, coupled with a cooler, harsher macroclimate, agriculture plays a minor role here. Instead, the topography is dominated by dense, primordial taiga forests consisting of spruce, pine, and birch. This inaccessible ridge holds crucial hydrological significance as it forms the primary source area for numerous minor rivers that ultimately drain into the Western Dvina.

Nearby cities

Minsk

Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, situated on the Svislach and the Nyamiha rivers.

Minsk Upper Town

The Upper Town is the historical heart of Minsk, characterized by 16th to 19th-century architecture.

Gomel

Gomel is the second-largest city in Belarus, located in the southeastern part of the country on the Sozh River.

Vitebsk

Vitebsk is known as the birthplace of the painter Marc Chagall, located in northern Belarus.

Vitebsk Special Economic Zone

The Vitebsk economic zone focuses on high-tech industries and textile production in northern Belarus.

Mogilev

Mogilev is a historic city in eastern Belarus, situated on the banks of the Dnieper River.

Babruysk

Babruysk is a major industrial center located on the Berezina River.

Barysaw

Barysaw is an industrial city northeast of Minsk on the Berezina River.

Pinsk

Pinsk is considered the heart of the Polesia region, situated at the confluence of the Pina and Pripyat rivers.

Mozyr

Mozyr is situated on picturesque hills along the Pripyat River in southern Belarus.

Orsha

Orsha is a major transport hub on the upper Dnieper River.

Soligorsk

Soligorsk is one of the youngest cities in the country, founded as a mining town.

Zhlobin

Zhlobin is located on the Dnieper River and is primarily known for its large steel mill.

Rechitsa

Rechitsa is one of the oldest cities in Belarus, situated on the Dnieper.

Zhodzina

Zhodzina is an industrial city famous worldwide for the production of massive BelAZ mining trucks.

History & landmarks

Vitebsk Town Hall

The Vitebsk Town Hall is one of the few surviving historic town halls in the country.

More places

Mahilyou City Hall

Built in the 17th century, this city hall was the symbol of urban freedom.