Cultural sightseeing in Belarus. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
In Belarus, there are five cities, the foundation dates of which are proven in documents. The age of these cities is more than a thousand years. This country with ancient history can amaze even experienced travelers. Museums, architectural monuments, and castles complete with the unique beauty of Polesia. The history of the country and its people has left many gorgeous reminders of the past in the form of fabulous castles, family mansions in nearly pristine conditions, churches, and palaces. When starting a vacation in the country and meeting its people, it is impossible to understand them and their soul without any knowledge of the country’s history. There are gorgeous ethnographic museums and open-air museum complexes in different parts of Belarus. As a rule, it is easy to reach them and their exhibitions shed light upon the lifestyle and culture of local people.
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Adam Mickiewicz, the great Polish and Belarusian poet, was born in Zavosse, a village in the Baranavichy Raion of Brest Region. In the memory of the great poet, his house was restored and a museum was opened in it. This museum offers interesting excursions dedicated to works of the poet and his life. It is also interesting to visit this museum to see the usual lifestyle of a countryside landlord in the 18th – 19th centuries. Visitors can see a pond and the lime tree, under which Mickiewicz enjoyed relaxing. During the Grand Duchy of Lithuania period, Nesvizh was one of the richest and largest cities in the region. The city’s castle was built on par with the honorable status. Initially, walls of the Nesvizh Castle were made from wood at the beginning of the 16th century. The construction of the stone castle started in 1583. The main purpose of the building was to protect the region from invaders. Giant ramparts and thick walls with numerous cannons survived several sieges until the castle was finally conquered by the Swedes in the 18th century. When the Swedes departed, the castle was in a bad state and required reconstruction. Later, it became a residence of the Radziwill family. Battles were usual for that period, so it was impossible to bring the castle and the adjacent garden to their former glory. During the Soviet period, all precious items were sent to museums, and the castle became a sanatorium. A thorough reconstruction ended only in 2012, and the giant palace became as shiny and attractive as before. The entrance to the castle is paid; it is open every day.
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The Church of Saint John the Baptist in the Vitebsk Region was built approximately 400 years ago. This is a monumental white building that is somewhat reminiscent of a castle outside – its tall and narrow turrets make the church look like this. It is not hard to understand that the building is old. The atmosphere of this place is truly magical, and the ancient 2.5-meter high stone cross in the yard makes this place special. This Catholic church has never been closed during its long history. This is also the location of the oldest pipe organ in the country – its age is more than 300 years, and it is installed above the entrance to the chorus. Inside the church, there are four wooden altars. The central altar was made in the 18th century. Inside, the gorgeous building is decorated with frescos in the rare Grisaille enamel. Church of Saint John the Baptist was fully restored in 2011.
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The historic center of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is called Vierchni Horad (Upper City). The city got self-administration in the 15th century in accordance with the Magdeburg rights, and so the building of a new center of the city started. This was the location of houses of noble people and numerous churches of different religions. Styles mixed, creating a unique atmosphere in this area. However, two world wars almost completely destroyed the original look of the city. Only in modern times, some architectural masterpieces were restored thanks to the efforts of renovators and residents of the city. This part of Minsk becomes increasingly popular with both locals and guests of the city. It has already become a good tradition to organize numerous music festivals, theatrical performances, and fair trades in the Upper City in summer. As a rule, these events are organized by charities that raise funds for ill children.
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Palaces in Belarus
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♥ Palace 'New Hrodna Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Niasviž Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Old Grodno Castle' . On the map Photos
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