Where can you go on a weekend in Belarus? What to see in Belarus by car. Catholic church with a sad history
In Belarus there is no sea and mountains, there is no exoticism or any particularly outlandish architecture to be found there. But, nevertheless, this country occupies an honorable place in the tourist ratings of Russians for several reasons. Firstly, there are no difficulties with entry and you don’t even need a foreign passport. Secondly, this is almost Europe with the corresponding attributes: castles, churches, fortresses and medieval ruins. Well, the last argument is the magnificent natural landscapes, from which you simply cannot take your eyes off.
When?
There is plenty to do in Belarus all year round. Of course, the high season is traditionally considered to be late spring, summer and early autumn, when the sun often appears in the sky (about the weather). It is during this period that large flows of tourists flock to the country, sanatoriums and recreation centers are at maximum capacity, and hotel prices literally soar. In March, April and October, when the weather is changeable, it is better to go on excursions to memorial complexes and museums; in winter, ski resorts (for example, Silichi) and all-season sanatoriums are popular.
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Cultural program
There are many noteworthy places in Belarus; each region can boast of something special. But there is a mandatory minimum that no tourist can pass by. We should start with the classics of the genre (where would we be without it!) - Nesvizh and Mir castles. The first is an ideal example of European Baroque in its northern version, the second was built in the unique style of Belarusian Gothic. Both are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and are considered the country's architectural gems.
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It's worth staying here for at least a few days to see the sights. It is most convenient to start from the Upper Town, which is called the main tourist center. Baroque churches, classical mansions and monuments from the 16th to 19th centuries have been preserved there. From there you can walk to the Trinity Suburb - this is a reconstructed historical area, built up with nice stone estates with tiled roofs. Interesting museums and cozy cafes hide behind the walls of houses. And finally, the Red Church on Sovetskaya Street: its appearance mixed strict northern Gothic, rough neo-Romanesque style and ornate constructivism.
And in Minsk, it’s as if all the ambitions of the architects of the Soviet era were embodied. They realized their desire for gigantomania when designing Independence, Pobeda and Privokzalnaya squares. Just look at the monumental towers of the “Gate of Minsk” and the huge Government House.
40 km from Minsk there is a museum park “Dudutki”, dedicated to traditional crafts and provincial life.
The Brest Fortress is one of the largest monuments in Belarus, dedicated to the history of the Great Patriotic War. The Khatyn complex was erected in memory of all the victims of the genocide who suffered in those terrible years. These places make a very strong impression on visitors; no one will leave indifferent.
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Nature routes and active recreation
You can fully enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, and at the same time fully relax and recharge your energy in the sanatoriums, boarding houses and camp sites of the Braslav Lakes National Park and the Sorochansky Lakes Nature Reserve. They do whatever their heart desires there: walk, fish, ride bicycles and sunbathe on equipped beaches in the warm season.
The best “beach resorts” are considered to be (Zaslavskoye Reservoir) and lake. Naroch, located on the territory of the Naroch National Park. By the way, this reserve is the most famous health center in the country.
In the famous Belovezhskaya Pushcha, travelers will find legendary bison that allow you to feed themselves from your hands, and 600-year-old oak trees - the same age as the Grand Duke of Lithuania Jagiello.
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In the summer, there is plenty of freedom for active tourists: kayaking on the Neman, cycling trips along the picturesque plains of Poozerie, horseback riding deep into the forests of the Berezinsky Nature Reserve. Not far from Minsk there are ski centers “Logoisk” and “Silichi” with slopes for beginners and professionals, as well as numerous winter activities for the whole family.
Land of lakes
Where to go with children
Most family tourists go to Minsk, which is full of interesting places for children of all ages. The most popular are the Lebyazhy and Freestyle water parks, as well as a zoo with a dolphinarium, where colorful shows with the participation of fur seals and dolphins are constantly held. The nearby dino park is a real jungle in which giant prehistoric lizards lurk. You can visit the city planetarium with schoolchildren to watch spherical films about the structure of the Universe. But even kids will enjoy watching the funny performances in the circus.
In winter, you should plan a trip to one of Father Frost's residences. The main one is located in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. This is an entire estate with fairy-tale towers, where guests are greeted by magical characters. And the incredible New Year's tree, several tens of meters high, will delight even skeptical parents who have long ceased to believe in miracles.
Older children will enjoy spending time in the Sula History Park, located just 50 km from the capital. This is an interactive museum, the so-called “Belarus in miniature”. Another entertaining attraction is the children's railway named after. K. S. Zaslonova in Minsk.
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A trip to the dacha is also a journey, especially when there are sunny autumn days and walks in the forest give way to cozy gatherings over a mug of hot tea. The latter will be taken care of, and we take care of you: a 10% discount on any products using the promotional code is valid until December 7.
Everyone who lives in Belarus or comes here to stay should definitely visit the maximum number of places from this list. These are the 10 best places in Belarus according to the 2016 rating conducted by our website. Welcome!
1. Belovezhskaya Pushcha
2. Dudutki
Dudutki is a museum complex of ancient folk crafts and technologies. Located 40 kilometers from. The first mention of this area in chronicles dates back to the 11th century. On the territory of the complex there is a functioning temple with a miraculous icon of the Mother of God, as well as a pottery workshop, a mill, a bakery, a brewery, a stable (you can take a horse ride), a zoo, and a poultry yard with rare birds. The complex introduces the ancient way of life of rural residents. Here you can not only take an excursion, but also relax, try traditional national dishes and drinks.
3. Silichi
Silichi is a ski center about 30 kilometers from the capital. These are unique conditions for active recreation among picturesque nature. Thirteen ski trails of varying degrees of difficulty, a training track 120 meters long, two large jumps, cable cars, and a snowmobiling track. Skiing and snowboarding in winter, quad biking and go-karting in summer, playing badminton, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball. On the territory of the center there are several cafes and restaurants, spa centers, and baths.
- one of the most popular attractions in the country. Palace and park complex, the former residence of the ancient and powerful princely family of the Radziwills. Included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Construction of the structure began in 1583, and over the course of three centuries the complex expanded and improved. The architecture absorbed features of various styles (from Renaissance to neoclassicism). The palace is adjacent to a large picturesque park with lakes. Nearby is the Nesvizh Benedictine Monastery, Farny Church, market square with the town hall and shopping arcades.
5. Stalin's line
The Stalin Line is a historical and cultural complex, one of the largest fortification ensembles in the country, formed before the start of the Great Patriotic War over more than 1,200 kilometers from the Karelian Isthmus to the Black Sea. Located near Minsk. Opened to tourists in 2005 on the 60th anniversary of the Victory of Soviet troops over the Nazi invaders. The complex periodically hosts reconstructions of military events involving authentic military equipment and weapons. Many exhibits retain traces of shells and bullets. The trenches are also real. The guides are dressed in military uniform of the Red Army.
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- a landscape reserve of republican significance, created in 1972 on the territory of the Myadel district of the Minsk region and the Postavy district of the Vitebsk region. The formation of the landscape was largely influenced by the Valdai Glacier. The relief consists of an alternation of flat and hilly areas, has 13 lakes of different sizes with clear water (including Dead Lake), picturesque meadows and forests. Rare species of animals live on the territory of the reserve and relict plants grow, so fishing, picking berries and mushrooms is strictly prohibited here.
8. Blue Krinitsa
Blue Krinitsa is the largest spring in Eastern Europe. In 1985 it was declared a natural monument of republican significance. Located in the Mogilev region. The purest water with a high content of fluorine and silicon, which has healing properties, flows from a depth of 200 meters, forming a small emerald-bluish lake. A stream flows out of the spring and flows into a tributary of the Sozh, the Golub River. Swimming is prohibited in the lake itself, but you can take a dip in the water. The water is very cold, its temperature is 5 ° C in any weather. And if you cross the stream three times, then, according to legend, you will find good health, happiness in your personal life and early enlightenment. There is picturesque nature around.
- one of the most beautiful historical places in Belarus. Located in the Grodno region, near the border with Lithuania. The church in Gervyaty is often compared to Notre Dame in Paris; it is one of the three tallest churches in Belarus. The height of its highest point is more than 60 meters. Built in 1903 in the neo-Gothic style on the site of a wooden church from 1526. Aesthetic and stylistic completion of the building is given by several richly carved wooden crosses located in front of the temple, an alley with figures of the apostles and benches for rest, as well as a picturesque landscape.
- part of a new tourist complex on the territory of an ancient master’s estate 30 kilometers from Minsk in the village. The house stands on a sloped roof. Everything inside is also upside down: the ceiling is under your feet, the floor is above your head. Furniture hangs from above. Extreme sports enthusiasts can test their strength, as staying inside this unique structure is a real test for the vestibular system. Long after the excursion, people feel dizzy, stagger, and their gait becomes unsteady. But no one is responsible for any reactions of the body! However, that's only part of the fun. On the territory of the complex you can visit a children's fairy-tale meadow with “talking” gazebos, a stable, a pottery, a distillery, a small zoo, a rope town, and a tavern (no one will go hungry).
We were in Dudutki for Maslenitsa this winter. I really liked it! I recommend.
We ordered a warm gazebo and had a great time.
Hello everyone) I’m writing a report about one of our trips for the first time, don’t judge strictly... The trip to Belarus was planned for a long time, I chose the optimal route, looked for accommodation, studied various reports on road trips and finally decided on the time of the trip (May 3-13, 2015 year) and route. Before the trip, we purchased a guidebook from the store, which we basically took everywhere. The price of the issue is about 500 rubles, but the thing turned out to be useful; the guide also included maps of the republic and Minsk)
Before the trip, maps of Belarus were loaded into the navigator, and accommodation was booked in all the necessary cities on the website olx.by/ Don’t be alarmed, prices are in Belarusian rubles, the owners of the apartments willingly accept dollars; Russian rubles, alas, were not accepted. I called the apartment owners a month before the trip; many apartments were already booked. Then I called everyone again in advance so that there would be no surprise upon arrival. Let me make a reservation right away: the apartments did not always look as “beautiful” as in the photo; some were not well-kept, the furniture already seemed shabby. Because We were always on the road and usually needed an apartment for an overnight stay, so we stayed where it was booked. A visa to Belarus is not required, you only need car insurance (green card or local policy). A few days in advance, I bought a green card from the first insurance company in the city that cost 700 rubles. This can be done before the border, but I advise you not to waste time on this and stock up in advance.
day 1, May 3, road to Belarus, first stop city Polotsk.
About 1000 km. on the way, highway M9, through Rzhev, after Velikiye Luki exit onto P51, then through P133 and now in front of us was a section of the road called “toll section”. At first we did not accept this as truth, because... section of road 50-100 km. turned out to be completely broken and narrow-lane, traffic along it could not exceed 70 km, because It was impossible to go faster. At the end of the road there really was a toll point and a barrier, the fare was 300 rubles) not fair... I’m used to seeing toll sections in a slightly different light than this. Having paid 300 re, the barrier was raised and a few meters later a sign “Belarus” appeared in front of us). we stopped, checked the course, and activated roaming. Then settlements with names in the Belarusian language began, which was somewhat unusual. Small villages with a measured, leisurely life. Because The first day of the trip fell on May 3, a day off, and along the way all local bank branches were closed, so it was somewhat difficult to exchange our re for their local rubles. It is also important to note that there are many storks in Belarus; as soon as you cross the border, storks begin to appear in their nests in the first populated area. We have never seen anything like this in our country. We arrived in Polotsk already at 5 pm, in total we had been on the road since 5 am, the travel time with stops for gas stations and snacks was 12 hours, the road in general was not difficult. In the evening we checked into a rented apartment, found an exchange office, which was only at the railway station, and this began our acquaintance with Belarus)
Day 2, May 4, 2015, acquaintance with Polotsk
Polotsk is the most ancient city in Belarus. The city itself is compact, provincial and attracts with its originality, but already in it the spirit of Western countries and their cultures begins to be felt. The city does not have large grocery stores, boutiques and other paraphernalia of comfort inherent in large cities. I’ll say right away that in Belarus, as well as in the Russian Federation, there are many banks, the most common is Belarusbank (http://belarusbank.by/), which offers the consumer the most unfavorable currency exchange rates, so if you decide not to show off, then it’s better walk further around the city or find another bank on the map that will save you a few rubles).
There are few attractions in Polotsk, so we covered them in half a day.
Monument to Francis Skaryna 
Freedom Square 
Polotsk is the geographical center of Europe 
Monument to the letter "u" 
The environment is clean and homely 
Monument to 23 Guardsmen 
Epiphany Monastery 
Lutheran Church 
The most beautiful place in Polotsk is the Cathedral of St. Sofia 
Further our path did not flow along the city embankment, but along its upper part: the Jesuit College 
Monument to the Krivichi founders of the city 
Monument to Euphrosyne of Polotsk 
At a distance from the city center is the Spaso-Euphrosinievsky Monastery 
You can have a delicious meal in Polotsk at the Domian cafe (Polotsk, Nizhne-Pokrovskaya St., 41 b), there is national cuisine here, and here we tried a local attraction - potato pancakes). We spent the whole day in this city, exchanged currencies, and then spent a long time recalculating them, because... our 5 tr. turned out to be the equivalent of more than a million Belarusian rubles in 50,000 pieces of paper), bought a local SIM card for calls throughout the republic.
Polotsk kvass and locally produced beer are sold in Polotsk. We managed to try this only in Polotsk, then we didn’t see them anywhere. Therefore, there is an opportunity, we advise you to buy such kvass either for the road, or as gifts)
Day 3, May 5, road to Minsk via Khatyn, about 230 km. 
We left Polotsk early, because... the journey is 200 km. not close, and even in unfamiliar terrain. In Belarus, the speed limits are the same as ours: highway 90, city 60, highway 110, but there is a slight difference! If we don’t receive a fine when we exceed the speed limit of up to 20 km/h with the existing limit, then here we can only catch up to 10 km/h. Be careful! There are a lot of tripods, cameras and traffic police posts both in radar ambushes and at the entrances to cities.
Before reaching Minsk there is the Khatyn memorial complex. This complex was opened in 1969 on the site of a village burned by the Nazis. On the territory of the complex is the only village cemetery in the world… 
On the eve of the holiday, the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, the entire complex was full of workers who were painting and cleaning the area.
In general, I would like to note that during the entire trip, we did not meet a single village that did not honor those who died in that terrible war. In every village there is an obelisk, a memorial that reminds of days gone by and the fallen soldiers who defended these lands.
I would also like to note and draw your attention to the fact that gasoline prices throughout the republic are the same, regardless of the name of the gas station, the approximate cost of 92 gasoline is about 50 of our rubles, a little expensive, but no matter where you are: the capital or a small village, the price of gasoline will remain unchanged.
Minsk greeted us with good weather, cloudy but not rainy, a nice apartment with a talkative owner. We settled in the Minsk-rent area. Developed area, many supermarkets, shopping centers, public transport stops nearby, not the center, but once again taking a ride on the local trolleybuses and listening to the stops being announced in Belarusian is a pleasure. tickets for public transport can be bought both from the driver and at kiosks at bus stops. 
Although Minsk is the capital of Belarus, it did not amaze me with its scope and splendor. 
We stayed in Minsk for 2 days, but 2 days was enough to explore the entire city.
We started our route from the railway station and the twin towers. 
Next we went to Mikhailovsky Square 
Then we walked through the passage to Independence Square, where the Red Church is located. 
There are many Catholics living in Belarus, so we often see Catholic churches that are unusual for us. 
Then we walked along Independence Avenue to the upper city. 
Above is a photo of the Cathedral Church of St. Virgin Mary
City Hall 
Church of St. Joseph 
Memorial "Island of Tears" 
And of course, national cuisine, we recommend the cafe “Franziska”, a little expensive, but this is Minsk) - Minsk, Nezavisimosti Ave., 19 
Day 4, May 6, Stalin Line, sightseeing tour of Minsk
Depending on where you are staying in Minsk, the Stalin Line is 20-30 km away. “Stalin Line” is a historical and cultural complex located on the former defense line. 
The complex occupies a huge area... 
It was cool outside, so we hurried to find a cafe. There is a small cafe on the territory of the complex where you can order soldier’s buckwheat porridge and warm up with hot tea) After the complex we went back to Minsk, or rather to the “Vostok” district, where the famous library is located 
The library has a panoramic paid elevator that will take you to the top, to the observation deck. Neither the elevator nor the platform are worth the time and money spent. There is a cafe upstairs. The view from above is only of residential areas. We spent the rest of the day in the apartment, resting and gaining new strength.
Day 5, May 7, road to Grodno through the ruins of the Krevsky and Golshansky castles, through the Lida Castle, more than 300 km. on my way 
We set out from Minsk in the morning, the weather was terrible, it was raining, we flew quickly along the Moscow Ring Road and moved towards the castles. The first on the way was Krevo Castle, or rather its ruins (Krevo village) 
As we moved deeper into the republic, the weather began to change and we arrived at the ruins of Golshansky Castle (Golshany village) 
Further the road flowed to Lida and Lida Castle. Lida is famous not only for the Lida Castle, but also for Lida beer and kvass, which are just as good as those from Polotsk) 
The castle was restored and preserved to this day according to historical information. 
And so, we got to Grodno 
Day 6, May 8, Grodno
There are few attractions in Grodno; on the eve of holidays and weekends there were many tourists in the city, mainly from Poland
Fire Tower 
Old castle and new castle 
Nothing remarkable inside, not worth spending money on
Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross 
Cathedral Church of St. Francis Xavier - the most important attraction of Grodno 
The sights were explored quickly, so we went in search of attractions outside the guidebook, they turned out to be the forts of the Grodno Fortress (fortifications of the First World War) in the village of Naumovichi 
Day 7, May 9, Belovezhskaya Pushcha through Krasnoselsky chalk quarries and Ruzhany (castle in Ruzhany) 
n/a Kovali, Ros River 
Although they are shy, they are incredibly friendly and talkative swans, I loved them
Krasnoselsky chalk quarries are located in the village of Krasnoselsky, the quarries were formed from the extraction of chalk, everyone here will find a quarry to their taste and liking. People come here on vacation, for photo sessions. 
Ruzhany is a small settlement in the Grodno region. Ruzhany is famous for its castle, which is currently being actively restored. The castle in Ruzhany is majestic and amazes visitors with its scale. 
Next, the road to Belovezhskaya Pushcha runs through the village of Kamenyuki; along the entire route there are many signs that will lead you to Kamenyuki, and then to the main entrance to Belovezhskaya Pushcha (http://npbp.by/). The fresh air of the relic forest intoxicates your head. The hotel room in the Pushcha itself was booked in advance without prepayment (http://npbp.by/images/Dok/25.pdf). Prices for rooms are on the website; you can choose a room in a hotel on the territory of the Pushcha, or a room in a hotel near the Pushcha (500 meters from the main entrance). We didn’t regret staying at the hotel on site. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was hospitable. The price of the room included a very hearty breakfast, which was worth it before the trip. On the territory of the Pushcha and at the entrance to it there are several cafes where you can eat, and in the main building there is a restaurant where you can try buffalo meat. The range of services of the Pushcha: both health-improving and cultural and entertainment. We chose a bike ride. If you have bicycles with you, you won’t have to pay for them to enter the Pushcha, only if you want to buy your own route. Let me make a reservation right away - this is not mandatory. There are signs on the territory of the Pushcha, so you can safely navigate by them and ride bicycles on your own without maps. We rented bicycles + a route of 15 km. You can buy a ticket separately to view the animals, but I also don’t advise you to spend money, if you take bicycles, then one way or another on the way back you will pass through all the animals and see them for free. We had a chance to admire them before going to bed, when it was already getting dark and they were putting them to bed, the evening walk only did us good, we slept very well. 
Day 8, May 10, Brest via Kamenets (distance 50-60 km) 
Kamenets is famous for the Kamenets Tower, which is located directly in the city. The Kamenets Tower is a monument of defense architecture, the tower stands on a high hill, inside the tower there is a local history museum. 
We got to Brest quickly, before moving in we managed to visit the Brest Fortress, I won’t describe it, everyone knows what it is, photos don’t convey all the sensations that you experience inside its walls 
After checking in, we had a snack and went to get acquainted with the city; the sights were within walking distance from us. The city is beautiful and modern, there are not many attractions. 
It is worth walking along 2 streets: Cosmonauts Boulevard and Gogol Street. 
Recommended place for lunch is the Dali cafe on Blvd. Cosmonauts
Church of the Exaltation of St. Cross 
This is where our acquaintance with Brest ends. The city has many branded stores of the Brest Distillery (sells Zubrovka and other liqueurs) and chocolate factories.
Day 9, May 11, road to Mir through the village. Kozishchi, Nesvizh Castle (about 350 km) 
In the village of Kozische there is a large ostrich farm; it is difficult to find without a navigator, because... sometimes we had to drive along a rural dirt road. Because We left Brest early and arrived at the farm at opening time, at 10 am. But as it turned out, the staff had not arrived yet and we had to wait about an hour for the opening, this really spoiled our impression. Before the excursion, we ordered breakfast: an ostrich egg omelette and ostrich sausages (there are always fresh eggs on sale and fresh meat for those who like it). The excursion was sluggish, as was the guide; I wanted to move on faster. 
Because The path ahead was not yet close, so we refreshed ourselves with ostrich and rushed on. The roads in Belarus deserve special attention; they are ideal. In some places there are signs that there will be bumps on the road, but in fact you don’t even notice them. No major repairs, no potholes, no pothole repairs. The roads are clean, staff walk around and mow the grass; this attitude towards roads in the country inspires respect.
Passing 300 km. we got to Nesvizh, the city in which Nesvizh Castle is located. I’ll immediately make a reservation that due to the long journey during the day, we did not have time to get inside, so we examined the castle only from the outside. He is beautiful. 
There are several hotels in Nesvizh, but the most interesting thing is that you can rent a room in the castle) niasvizh.by/ru/
Mir, Mir Castle. As in Nesvizh with the Mir Castle, you can also rent a room, but we couldn’t afford it, so we stayed at a hotel, the rooms and prices were reasonable (hotel “Mir”). I was tired from the road, so I preferred to sit outside the castle in the fresh air, while my husband went to the castle. 
Day 10, May 12, Vitebsk (about 380 km) 
Vitebsk is our last point of travel around Belarus. This city only strengthened my already positive attitude towards this country. 
Holy Assumption Cathedral 
Kirovsky Bridge 
City Hall 
Holy Resurrection Church 
Slavic Marketplace) 
Day 11, May 13, road home (900 km) 
We are going to the border and then... 
At the border they checked our passports and wished us a good trip)
With the onset of warm weather, the soul asks for new travels - take a car, train or bicycle and go explore Belarus. Together with the guide to Belarus VETLIVA, we have compiled a list of the main reasons to take a breeze through the country - from springs with healing water and eco-trails to powerful military tourism facilities, intimate museums and estates that have not lost their splendor.
BREST REGION
1. Puslovsky Palace
Kosovo, Ivatsevichi district
2. Sapega palace complex in Ruzhany
Ruzhany, Pruzhany district
In guidebooks, the ruins of the palace are proudly called the “Belarusian Versailles,” but you should come here not for the gorgeous views and interiors (not much has survived here), but rather for the powerful energy that is inherent in such places of power. Just imagine: at the beginning of the 17th century a castle was founded here - Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Lev Sapieha took part in this matter. To make living in it not only comfortable, but also safe, three powerful defensive towers were added to the complex. Important state issues were discussed in Ruzhany, receptions of top managers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania came, and the Sapieha archive and the state treasury were also located here. After the defeat of the uprising, the Sapiehas left the residence and set up a weaving factory in the palace. During the First World War, the ensemble burned down, then they tried to restore it, but after the Second World War this matter was abandoned.
Now you can visit the museum (Urbanovicha st., 15a) and learn the whole history of the place - for this there are 4 halls and an exciting excursion.
How to get there? Your chance is a bus from Minsk or 244 km by car. In Ruzhany, look for the address of the museum - st. Urbanovicha, 15a.
3. Brest Fortress
Brest
A powerful defensive structure and a large-scale open-air museum of Soviet heroic monumentalism. The fortress itself was built in the 19th century and has an impressive history. In 1596, a church union was declared here, and during the First World War a decree on peace was signed. But the fortress became famous after the heroic events of World War II.
Follow the chronology: at the Volyn fortification, look into the Berestye Museum - archaeological excavations, where you can see the remains of a fortification and wooden buildings of the 11th-13th centuries, street pavements, even several household items. Then go to the Museum of the Defenders of the Brest Fortress. The territory of the museum is simply huge - it will take three hours to get around everything without losing your breath. The most creepy experience is in Fort V - a semi-abandoned fortification with armored doors, narrow loopholes, underground corridors and complete silence. Most likely, you will be the only tourist here.
How to get there? The easiest way is to go by train - € 4-10, three to four hours - and you’re there. The same 350 km can be covered by bus (€ 7-9) or by your own car (M1 highway).
4. Olmansky swamps
Stolin district
These swamps occupy 75% of the area of the Stolin region - the only complex of raised, transitional and lowland swamps preserved in our natural state. Ecologists cannot get enough of it: 687 species of plants, 151 species of birds (25 from the Red Book) and 26 species of mammals live here. Interestingly, in the 60s of the last century there was an aviation training ground in Olmany, so there are still unexploded shells and bombs in the swamps.
Of particular interest is the eco-trail, which is almost one and a half kilometers long. It goes along Lake Bolshoye Zasominoye, on the other side of which there is Ukraine. The second route will take you to a 40-meter tower, from which it is very convenient to explore the surrounding area and biodiversity. Ask the locals where the “Sea of Herodotus” is - Bolshoye and Maloye Zasominoye and 23 other lakes.
Please note that if you are a foreigner, you will have to pay 10 basic (€ 114) in advance to visit the swamps. More information about excursions -.
How to get there? A classic of the genre - a bus or minibus from Minsk to Stolin.
5. Belovezhskaya Pushcha
Belarus is a source of pride - the largest and oldest forest in Europe, protected by UNESCO. Yes, there are bison in the wild here. Yes, you can even hunt them (if you have enough conscience). Yes, it was here that the agreement on the collapse of the USSR was signed. Yes, this is where the Belarusian Grandfather Frost lives (his residence is open even in the summer - but his grandfather’s suit is lightweight). Breathe the relic air, ride a bicycle, feed the bison in the enclosure with bread from your hand, go and look at the Kamenets Vezha, which is already more than 700 years old.
How to get there? We recommend covering the distance Minsk - Brest by train, and then going to Kamenets by bus. For the more impatient, there are direct minibuses.
6. Jesuit College
Pinsk, st. Lenina, 1
Pinsk is the second in Belarus in terms of the number of preserved attractions (in first place is Grodno). The collegium building, built in the 17th century as a super-prestigious educational institution, especially deserves attention. They took talented students there regardless of their income. If you walk around the building, the view will be different: from the river it is an impenetrable fortress, from the courtyard it is an open book. Now the college has a nice museum of Belarusian Polesie, where you can look at non-smelly stuffed animals or sit on a wooden bicycle. Further along Lenin there is a Franciscan monastery with the “Pinsk Madonna” and cool magnets, the Butrimovich Palace (it now houses the registry office), the Horde House and the campus of Polesie University. The embankment in Pinsk is 2.5 km long - you can walk for a long time with a beautiful view.
How to get there? You can get there in three hours by minibus - prepare €3 for the journey. Once every two days you can take an evening train - you get on in Minsk at 17.37, at 22.55 you are in Pinsk. Very comfortably!
7. Polesie
Brest region
The largest of the European wetlands, which occupies approximately 30% of the map of Belarus. Terra incognita is the size of a compact country, with isolated villages and indigenous inhabitants, the Poleshuks, who have their own distinct language. To experience all the charm of life in Polesie, you need to wait for the spring flood of Pripyat. The ideal option is to take a boat and sail through Belarusian villages, which are flooded every spring. Choose to suit your taste - from Turov to Pinsk.
How to get there? How to get to Pinsk - see above.
THE GRODNO REGION
8. Mir Castle
Mir, st. Krasnoarmeyskaya, 2
9. Kolozha Church
Grodno, st. Kolozha, 6
The Borisoglebskaya or Kolozhskaya Church appeared on a pagan site near Castle Hill in Grodno back in the 11th century - this is one of the few buildings from the period of Ancient Rus' in Belarus, although it was notably rebuilt. The church is not plastered on the outside, and therefore you can look at all the engineering solutions of the builders of that time. The church stands on the steep bank of the Neman
How to get there? From any point in the country you can get to Grodno by train - the city is connected to 142 stations in Belarus. Trains leave Minsk several times a day, and electrons go even more often. Buses and minibuses are also at your disposal (€ 7).
10. Church of the Holy Trinity in Gervyaty
Gervyaty village, Ostrovetsky district
The tallest church in Belarus is 61 meters (24-storey building!), and the only one built according to all the canons of the Neo-Gothic style. It was erected on the site of a wooden church of the 16th century by the architect Alshalovsky. For construction, a brick yard was specially organized or, in parallel, eggs were collected from all the surrounding areas - they were added to the lime solution for strengthening. The slate was specially brought from Germany. Here you can find out what a flying buttress looks like - an external semi-arch that distributes the load from the main wall and stands separately (remember Notre Dame de Paris) - this is completely atypical for Belarus. Be sure to listen to the mass - it is in Belarusian, Polish and Lithuanian, and take a walk in the park - it is perhaps even cooler than the church. By the way, in the surrounding area too.
How to get there? The best option, of course, is to go by car. If this is not possible, go to Ostrovets, and then hitchhike to Gervyat (via Vornyany).
Nemnovo, Grodno district
A shipping canal built in the 19th century to create a route from the Black Sea to the Baltic. There are only two cool engineering structures, thought out so cleverly, long ago, and preserved almost in their original form - in the UK and Sweden. The length of the canal is 101 km, 22 of which are on the territory of Belarus in the border zone. Hello, simplified visa regime! Gateways, drawbridges, columns - it’s amazing how harmoniously everything works. You can ride along the canal on the motor ship "Neman", stroll along it on foot, go to the canal museum, go kayaking, and look at the surviving estate in Svyatsk, created in the 18th century according to the design of the Italian architect Giuseppe de Sacco.
How to get there? Start from Minsk by car (direction Volozhin - Lida - Skidel, 327 km). From Grodno you can go by car or bus (Grodno - Goryachki, Grodno - Nemnovo, Grodno - Kalety, stop "Augustovsky Canal" or "Sonichi").
12. Slonim Synagogue
Slonim, st. Sovetskaya, 1
Baroque synagogue from 1642, one of the oldest in the country. The dilapidated building has preserved its pretentious and rich interior decoration. The synagogue was badly damaged during the War of 1812, but was quickly restored - the Jewish community in Slonim was then considered one of the most powerful in the country. At the end of the 19th century, there were 21 synagogues in the city, and more than 70% of the residents were Jews. In 2000, the building was returned to believers, but no restoration work was carried out. Be sure to look at the stucco molding, aron ha-kadesh and paintings - all of this is perfectly preserved.
How to get there? Jump on a minibus and you'll be there in two and a half hours.
13. Murovankovskaya church-fortress
Murovanka village, Shchuchinsky district
The 600-year-old temple was conceived not only as a place for worship, but also as a defensive structure - in the 16th century there was no other way. The church looks like a real castle - two-meter thick walls, loophole windows, towers. The temple in Murovanka survived many wars and was severely damaged during the Russian-Polish War. In 1882, a major restoration was carried out; a bell tower was built on one of the towers. A successful mix of Gothic and Renaissance, stone, brick and rose window. The brick, by the way, is special - the “royal lily” - a symbol of the purity of the Mother of God. Historical facts and legends say that many underground passages were dug from the church - however, now it is not clear where they started from and where they led.
How to get there? You can get from Minsk to Shchuchin by bus; the church itself is located 3 km from the village of Mozheikovo.
14. Novogrudok Castle
Novogrudok
Novogrudok is an ancient Belarusian city, which was the first capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The main point of attraction in the city is the ruins of a castle that stood here in the 12th century. 6 centuries after the first mention, it was destroyed by the Swedes - almost to its present state. Of all the structures, two walls remained - Kostelnaya and Shield - opposite each other. Castle Hill offers stunning views - there's no better place for a picnic. Be sure to visit the house-museum of Adam Mickiewicz, who was born and lived in Novogrudok, go to the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, perfectly preserved in 1714, pay attention to the St. Boris and Gleb Church, which is already more than 500 years old.
How to get there? The easiest way to get from Minsk is by minibus (€ 2) or bus, but you shouldn’t count on the railway.
15. Church of St. Michael the Archangel
Synkovichi, Zelvensky district
The largest defense-type temple in Belarus. The powerful impregnable church was built in the 15th century - towers, loopholes at a serious height, thick walls - this is a real small castle. The entrance gate, by the way, also deserves attention - it has been preserved since 1880. Within walking distance is the building of a 19th-century estate, which was later turned into a distillery. By the way, there is an interesting legend about why the place is called Synkovichi. The temple was built by father and son. At some point, the son fell from the scaffolding and fell to his death. His father shouted to him in despair: “Son, son!” This is how the name of the village surrounding the church appeared. Above the entrance to the church you can see a ledge that resembles a coffin lid.
How to get there? From Minsk you can get to Zelva relatively easily - by regular bus. Further - only by car or hitchhiking.
16. Chetvertinsky Palace
Village Zheludok, Shchuchinsky district
One of the most cinematic places in the country - it’s not for nothing that the first (and last) Belarusian horror film called “Masakra” was filmed here. There are movie decorations even now: plywood tiles, painted traces of a fire on the façade. From Soviet times, a cinema club with a booth and star symbols remained in the palace.
17. Krevsky Castle
Krevo
Perhaps the most picturesque ruins from our guide. The castle in Krevo dates back to the 14th century. These walls have seen a lot: in 1382, Prince Keistut, Vitovt’s father, was killed here, in 1385 a union was signed, in the 16th century the castle repelled the attacks of the Tatars and Muscovites, and already in the 19th century it was no longer considered a sensible fortification and was abandoned. The ruins were preserved in 1929 - they still stand that way.
Listen to the wind blowing between the walls, go to the beautiful Alexander Nevsky Church or the austere church, find the former pagan temple - even though Krevo is now considered a village, there are plenty of witnesses of its former greatness here.
How to get there? Minsk - Smorgon - bus or train, and then on a light green MAZ regional bus with curtains.
MINSK REGION
18. Nesvizh Castle
Nesvizh
In the 16th century, Nesvizh became the family nest of the Radziwills, the main dynasty in the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. For example, the King of Poland often visited here, and representatives of the magnate family occupied the most important positions in the state. You understand the scale of the buildings - the palace and park complex occupies 90 hectares. In Nesvizh Castle you can look at the early Renaissance, Baroque, neoclassicism and modernism. Ask to tell you about the revenge of Bonna Sforza and show you the gilded apostles as tall as a man.
How to get there? You can get to Nesvizh by driving from Minsk along the Brest highway. If you decide to go by bus, you can find the schedule.
19. City of the Sun in Minsk
Minsk
Minsk is a witness and victim of the imperial ambitions of the Soviet authorities. You can feel this while walking along Independence Avenue - a straight asphalt arrow that stretches 15 km and cuts the city in half. The writer Arthur Klinov coined the term “City of the Sun” to refer to the Stalinist Empire style in Minsk. Minsk as the main artery of the Big Communist Dream, built in the likeness of Rome. The station square with the “gates”, Lenin Square, Marx, Kirov, Sverdlov streets - the integral development of an ideal city for living in the opinion of the Soviet authorities.
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20. Khatyn
Khatyn village / Mokrad village, Logoisk district
High-quality Soviet documentaries. was created on the site of a village that was burned by the Nazis during World War II. All the inhabitants were herded into a barn and set on fire - and the same was done with the inhabitants of 628 villages. To prepare for your trip, be sure to check out the 1985 film “Come and See” directed by Elem Klimov. Information on tickets and opening hours of the complex.
How to get there? If you are traveling by car, take the M3 highway (59 km). There is no public transport - if you hitch a ride, you will have to walk 5 km from the highway.
21. Nalibokskaya Pushcha
Volozhin district
The largest forest area in Belarus is three times larger than Malta! Here is the richest flora, a quarter of the plants are medicinal, many are listed in the Red Book. Animals are also fine - for example, 29 species of rare birds live here. The Pushcha is surrounded by three large rivers - the Neman, Berezina and Usa, and therefore the places here are incredibly picturesque. And not particularly accessible - like Svaneti in Georgia. For example, during World War II, 20 thousand people hid in Nalibokskaya Pushcha. Be bold or daring and make a forced march into the thick of the ancient forest. Be sure to look at Lake Kroman, the Lavrishevsky Monastery, founded in the 13th century, the Tyshkevich estate in the village of Vyaloye and swim naked in the river - here you can afford it.
How to get there? Your only chance is a car; you can get there from Minsk in an hour.
22. Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Strochitsa
Ozertso village, Minsk region
Peasant Belarus in miniature. An open-air museum, where the ancient buildings of three regions of Belarus are presented: the Central part, Poozerie and the Dnieper region. Ethnological research will have to be carried out on the material of the church, parish school, mill, bathhouse and peasant huts. All this is scattered in picturesque fields - don’t forget to charge your phone for photos. To get in the mood, we advise you to wave some horseradish at the tavern at the entrance!
How to get there? All details are on the website.
GOMEL REGION
23. Gomel Park
Gomel
You need to go to the palace and park ensemble in Gomel in the spring, when the huge park turns green and blooms, the Sozh becomes full of water, and the evenings are already warm enough to wander thoughtfully near the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and look at the dark water. The palace ensemble is the largest piece of historical buildings in size, preserved without breaking its monolithic structure. Russian Empress Catherine II presented Gomel to her favorite Count Rumyantsev for fun, and he built it on the banks of the Sozh. Then the palace passed to the commander Paskevich, who, by a willful decision, built a whole complex of outbuildings: a hunter’s house, a winter garden, several churches. The best preserved landscape park is 24 hectares - you can walk here for half a day if you first refresh yourself with Gomel Spartak chocolate with 90% cocoa.
24. Gerard Manor
Demyanki, Dobrush district
A nice estate in pseudo-Russian style - in the resettlement zone. The red brick building was built at the expense of a Russian official, Governor General of Finland Nikolai Gerard in the second half of the 19th century. The estate stands on a hillock crossed by a moat - the bridge plays a decorative role, a perfectly preserved park with rare species of trees and amazing silence. If you are looking for a place where there will definitely be no tourists, this is the place for you. By the way, you can get here completely legally.
How to get there? You can get to Radunitsa - then they let you in without a pass. The rest of the time, the pass must be issued in Dobrush. To get to Dobrush, buy tickets for the Minsk - Gomel train, and then take the train or commuter bus.
25. Museum of Old Believers
Vetka, Red Square, 5
In the 17th century, the city of Vetka was chosen by persecuted Old Believers. Pathologically tolerant Belarusians did not touch them, and therefore Old Believer icons, manuscripts and printed books of the 16th-19th centuries, collections of textiles and household items are still preserved here in excellent condition. The museum is interactive - here, for example, you can learn traditional weaving.
How to get there? How to get to Gomel, and then take a commuter bus - you need to cover only 22 km.
MOGILEV REGION
26. Bobruisk Fortress
Bobruisk
This powerful fortification is a planned construction in preparation for the war with Napoleon. To build it, they actually destroyed the city that existed here before. The fortress did withstand a long siege by the French, and after the war it served as a prison. Rumor has it that in one of the forts of the Bobruisk fortress there is an egg-shaped cell in which prisoners went crazy after a couple of weeks of imprisonment. It is not for nothing that Herzen, remembering Bobruisk, wrote: “Let Siberia, let it be anything, but not this terrible prison on the Berezina River.” Now it’s just fun to climb around the fortress that has grown into the ground, for example, to visit an abandoned guardhouse, rebuilt from a Jesuit church. Now the fortress consists of 7 bastions stretched over an area of several km. Some are concreted, others can be climbed up and down. Bring a flashlight! The fortress burned several times, so don’t wear your dress pants - you might get covered in soot. Aliens seem to have landed a few steps from the fortress. In fact, this is the Bobruisk Ice Arena for 7 thousand spectators.
How to get there? An hour and a half by train from Minsk on the fashionable Stadler train (or 2 on a regular one) - and you’re already walking around colorful Bobruisk and trying to count all the mentions of beavers. The second option is to travel by bus or private minibus.
27. Estate of the Count Tolstoy family
Grudinovka village, Bykhovsky district
One of the most beautiful and mysterious places in the country is the Tolstoy count's house. And although Lev Nikolaevich never made it home, it’s worth a look at the estate. A two-story manor with domes, columns, a grand staircase and an open terrace overlooking the park awaits you. Wander around the 10-hectare park, find the Siberian cedar, which has been growing here for more than 100 years, walk through the palace - most recently there was a school and sanatorium for sick children here, and therefore there are green-painted walls and a soviet wardrobe with numbers - strange contrast with
On World Tourism Day, we have prepared five routes around Belarus: budget, one-day, accessible for traveling with children and ideal for autumn. The routes were compiled by the winners of the republican competition "Discover Belarus" of different years. These people traveled almost all of Belarus, submitted photographs against the backdrop of historical objects to the competition, and learned from their own experience what we should be proud of.
Minsk - Kossovo - Ruzhany - Synkovichi - Slonim - Zhirovichi - Minsk
Deputy Director for Economics and Finance of the Publishing House "Our Idea" Dmitry Kostyukevich with his wife and two children became laureates of the “Discover Belarus” competition in 2009, and in 2008 they took second place in the same competition. Over the course of two years, they visited more than 200 historical sites in the country. To travel by car, Dmitry suggests taking the route Minsk - Kossovo - Ruzhany - Synkovichi - Slonim - Zhirovichi - Minsk.
The round trip is about 527 kilometers and takes more than six hours. In autumn, it is best to go on such a trip at six in the morning in order to have time to see all the objects during daylight hours. In about three hours along the Moscow-Brest highway from Minsk you can get to the city of Ivatsevichi and there turn towards the city of Kossovo, and then the town of Merechevshchina. There are two sites worth visiting here: the Pusłowski Palace and the Tadeusz Kościuszko Estate Museum.
The palace was built by voivode Kazimir Puslovsky. Its construction began in 1838. The building was created in the neo-Gothic style and consists of 12 towers that symbolize the months of the year. They say that the building had a glass floor, and under it an aquarium with fish, guarded by a live lion.
After the Kastus Kalinowski uprising was suppressed in 1863, the palace was confiscated and given to Moscow aristocrats. After the First World War it was severely destroyed, then reconstructed and used as administrative premises. During World War II, the Nazis created a ghetto in the palace; at the end of the war, part of the building was destroyed by fire.
Not far from the palace is the estate of the leader of the national liberation movement, Tadeusz Kościuszko, which was restored in 2004.
The next destination of the trip is Ruzhany. At the beginning of the 17th century, the city of Ruzhany belonged to Lev Sapega and had Magdeburg law. Not far from the city is the Ruzhany Palace, where the Sapieha family lived. Today there is restoration going on there. It is interesting that work on the restoration of the palace began under the Soviets. But then they began to lay out the outbuilding from ordinary brick, which is unacceptable for restoration. Then these structures were dismantled, the necessary bricks were made and the outbuilding was rebuilt.
After visiting this attraction, we head to the Zelvensky district to the Synkovichi Church. This is the defensive church of St. Michael the Archangel, built in the Belarusian Gothic style.
Another religious site on the route is the Holy Dormition Monastery in Zhirovichi. After visiting it, you can stop in Slonim near the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, built in the Rococo style. During the Second World War, the church was destroyed; in the early 90s of the 20th century, it began to be restored.
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Holy Dormition Monastery in Zhirovichi. Photo: Andrey Dybovsky, 2010, globus.tut.by. |
According to Dmitry, this route is ideal for a one-day trip. Firstly, all objects are reached by a well-paved road. Secondly, in one day you can see a large number of architectural monuments.
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Minsk - Begoml - Dokshitsy - Glubokoe - Udelo - Mosar - Sharkovshchina - Germanovichi - Polotsk - Minsk
In 2010, the Vodnev family became the laureate of the competition. Irina Vodneva, head of the local history museum, a branch of the National Polotsk Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, says that they visited so many objects that they didn’t even count. To date, the family has visited about 300 places.
Irina realized from her own experience that before going somewhere abroad, you need to see the sights in your native Belarus.
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In the photo on the top left is the Euphrosyne Monastery in Polotsk, on the top right is the Church of St. Anne in Mosar, on the bottom left is the Church of the Virgin Mary in Udelo, on the bottom right is the museum-estate of Yazep Drozdovich. Photo: Andrey Dybovsky, globus.tut.by.
As a one-day route, the interlocutor suggested the following: Minsk - Begoml - Dokshitsy - Glubokoe - Udelo - Mosar - Sharkovshchina - Germanovichi - Polotsk - Minsk.
The route takes more than 560 kilometers and eight hours of travel time. In the Dokshitsky district, Irina suggests visiting the village of Shunevka, where the memorial complex “Curse of Fascism” is located, in Glubokoe - the Trinity Church and the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, churches in Udelo and Mosar, a church in Sharkovshchina and the Yazep Drozdovich Museum of Art and Ethnography in Germanovichi. Then see the shrines in Polotsk and return to Minsk.
Minsk - Kushlyany - Soly - Vornyany - Ostrovets - Mikhalishki - Gervyaty
Manager of the travel company "Viapol" Daria Leshchenko won the “Discover Belarus” competition as a student in 2011. The interlocutor comes from the Beshenkovichi district of the Vitebsk region. She says that thanks to the competition she discovered not only Belarus, but also her small homeland, having visited all the historical sites of the region. As part of the competition, she visited 57 places.
Daria advises visiting Western Belarus as part of a one-day tour and driving along the route Minsk - Kushlyany - Soly - Vornyany - Ostrovets - Mikhalishki - Gervyaty - Minsk. This route is called "Ostrovets Around the World". The road takes more than 400 kilometers and almost seven hours of time.
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In the photo on the left above is the Church of Our Lady Ruzhentsova in Soly, Smorgon district, Grodno region, on the top right - the Church of Saints Cosmas and Demyan in Ostrovets, on the bottom left - the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Mikhalishki, Ostrovets region, on the bottom right - the museum-estate of Frantishek Bogushevich in Kushlyany, Smorgon region . Photo: Andrey Dybovsky, globus.tut.by.
The remaining points of the route are devoted to religious themes. In Soly we stop at a church built in the postmodern style, in Ostrovets we visit a church whose appearance resembles a House of Culture. During the Soviet times, it was indeed converted into a House of Culture. There are many icons in this church that are considered miraculous. In Vornany there is a church of St. George, and in Mikhalishki - the Church of St. Michael the Archangel. And, perhaps, the pearl of the route is the Church of the Holy Trinity in the village of Gervyaty. If you're lucky, you can enjoy an organ concert there. There is a well-kept park around the church.
According to Daria, you can stop and have a snack along the route in Ostrovets. There are several inexpensive cafes there.
Minsk - Pershai - Ivenets - Vselyub - Potters - Belogruda - Murovanka - Vasilishki - Rozhanka - Minsk
Lawyer Dmitry Shevchuk won the “Discover Belarus” competition in 2012, visiting 59 historical sites. Dmitry prefers to travel around Belarus without the help of travel companies. He says that in this case the route and sights are better remembered.
He advises tourists to spend one day on the route Minsk - Pershai - Ivenets - Vselyub - Gonchary - Belogruda - Murovanka - Vasilishki - Starye Vasilishki - Shchuchin - Rozhanka - Minsk.
The route is about 600 kilometers and almost nine hours on the road. The destination is full of churches and cathedrals. In the village of Pershai, Volozhin district, there is the Church of St. Yuri, in the village of Ivenets there is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel.
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In the photo, top left is the Church of St. Alexis in Ivenets, top right is the Church of St. Teresa in Shchuchyn, bottom left is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Vselyub, bottom right is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Ivenets. Photo: Dmitry Shevchuk.
In the village of Vselyub, Novogrudok district, there is the Church of St. Casimir, in the village of Gonchary, Lida district, there is the Church of the Intercession, in the village of Belogruda, there is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, in the village of Murovanka, Shchuchinsky district, there is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, in Starye Vasilishki and Rozhanka there are the churches of Saints Peter and Paul.
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In the photo, top left is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Rozhanka, top right is the Church of St. Yuri in Pershai, bottom left is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Murovanka, bottom right is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Belogrud. Photo: Dmitry Shevchuk.
You can stop for lunch in Shchuchin.