Church of Saints Simon and Helena Касцёл святога Сымона і святой Алены
The Church of Saints Simon and Helena is a brick church building located in Minsk, Belarus. Commissioned by Edward Woyniłłowicz and designed by architect Tomasz Pajzderski, the structure features a blend of Romanesque Revival, Gothic Revival, and Art Nouveau architecture. It is recognized as a cultural heritage site of Belarus.
Planning a visit
The church is open daily from 08:00 to 20:00. The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May through September, when daily highs range from 16 °C to 22 °C. Winters are cold, with temperatures consistently dropping below freezing from December to February. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring in June and July.
The church is located at Vulica Savieckaja, 15, in the center of Minsk. Travelers arriving by air can reach the city via Minsk National Airport, which is 32 kilometers away. The National Library of Belarus is located 7.5 kilometers from the church, making it a convenient secondary stop for visitors in the city.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is June, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -3 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 37 | 44 | 41 | 67 | 92 | 92 | 71 | 58 | 55 | 48 | 51 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
