The best historical place in Orsha - is castle on a peninsula in the city center. It was here that Orsha began about 1000 years ago. The first buildings on this settlement were of course wooden, and the first stone parts of the future castle began to be built during the reign of Grand Duke Vytautas. For a long history Orsha Castle found many sieges and battles, which eventually led to its decline. Probably after the serious destruction during the Russian-Polish war of the 17th century, the fortress no longer performed its defensive functions.
At the end of the 18th century, the ruins of the castle were dismantled. The fact that the fortress was exactly at this place now reminds only the ancient settlement and a large earthen rampart.
Climbing up the hill, you can see a monument made of stone with numbers "1067" - this is the year of the first mention of Orsha in chronicles.
To get to the castle, as well as several centuries ago, you can cross the bridge over the moat, located near water mill.
The city is rich in historical sites and monuments, walking in the center you will see: the Jesuit Collegium, the building of the Trinitarian monastery, the Dominican church and much more.
