VITEBSK, the capital of the above government, on both sides of the Duna, at its confluence with the Viteba, 95 miles north of Moghilev. It is defended by ancient walls and towers; and is built for the most part of wood, with irregular, narrow, and dirty streets. The chief buildings are an old castle, three Roman Catholic and twelve Greek churches, three synagogues and eight convents, a college, bazaar, and several hospitals. Leather and cloth are made here, and there are highly esteemed breweries of mead. An active trade is also carried on. Pop. (1856) 20,728.