В agricultural town Valevka you can see an interesting church, a monument of wooden architecture. According to reports, in these places in 1685 was founded Dominican wooden church.

In the 30s, 19th century, Temple in Valevka was transferred to an Orthodox parish and lit in honor of Saints Peter and Paul.

At the turn of 1840, the side towers characteristic of Catholic churches were dismantled. In 1870, a small gate-bell tower was erected; a photograph of that time has been preserved.

Old photo of the church in the village of Valevka
Photo from the Globus Belarus website, source: "Balzunkevich's collection"

The bell tower, which is located in front of the Peter and Paul Church, was rebuilt in 1930 instead of the old belfry.

The church is advantageously located on a hill and is clearly visible from the highway, it is active and can be visited.

The settlement of Valevka has long been a simple village in the Novogrudok region. The place received the status of an agro-town not so long ago. Tourists often come to see the church. lake Svityazwhich is several kilometers away. Either lovers sights of Belarustraveling to Mindovga castle in Novogrudok.

Getting to the temple is easy. Valevka is located 15 kilometers from Novogrudok on the highway P5 Baranovichi-Novogrudok.

Near these parts you can see Ruins of the tomb of Servech. If you are interested in the sights of our country, then look at the worthy options excursions in Belarus. Below is a video with footage of this temple:

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