Grodno is one of the most interesting cities Belarus for tourism in which there are really many attractions. Those who already know and have visited all the main objects, like Kolozhskaya church и Farny church, I propose to see a list of less popular, but quite unusual places Grodnowhich are often overlooked.
House of Masons
address: Lane Telegrafny 15A
date of construction: 1783-85
architecture: late classicism
Initially, the house had only one floor and was built as a personal residence of the architect. Giuseppe Sacco. Meetings of the Grodno Masonic Lodge "Happy Liberation" were also held here, from where the name "Masons' House" came from. After the Second World War, a medical facility was located within the walls of this house.
Manor Stanislavovo
address: Tereshkova street 29
date of construction 1760-70
architecture: baroque
Summer the estate of King Stanisław August Poniatowski. Today there is a branch of the Agricultural Institute.
Manor "Avgustovo"
address: Repina street 5A
date of construction: the estate was originally built at the end of the 18th century
architecture: classicism
Another one residence of the last king of the Commonwealth in Grodno. Interestingly, the architect Giuseppe Sacco was also responsible for the construction. Unfortunately, the original version of the palace has not been preserved. The building that can be seen today is the former tavern, rebuilt into a manor in 1921.
Sapieha Palace
address: Sovetskaya street 10
date of construction: 1795 (in 1970 the palace was completely rebuilt)
architecture: eclecticism
The most popular street in Grodno - Soviet. Almost every building on this street has an interesting history and is worth seeing. For example, house number 10 was once Grodno Palace Sapieha.
Lamus
address: Dzerzhinsky street 1A
date of construction: 1780 year
architecture: baroque elements
Another unusual place in Grodno is antique lamus of the 18th century. In 1939, the building was converted into housing, and in 1990 it was restored and acquired the status of an architectural monument. Today it houses a popular restaurant - "Old Lamus".
Chapel in the old cemetery
address: on Prigorodnaya street
date of construction: 1822 (rebuilt in 1907)
architecture: classicism/neoclassicism
Sapieha-Brzostowski Palace “Batoryevka”
address: Karl Marx street, 1
date of construction: late 17th century
architecture: eclecticism/classicism
The building next to the Church of St. Xavier is considered one of the oldest secular buildings in Grodno. At one time, this palace belonged to the Pototskys, then to the magnates Sapieha, Brzostowski and many others. Each new owner made changes to the architecture of the 3-story building. From the second half of the 19th century, Batoryivka became the property of the merchant Lapin, who opened the Central Hotel here and also rented out premises. The modern history of the palace is already connected with the anatomical department of the Grodno State Medical University; for some time there was even a museum “Grodzenskaya Kunstkamera” working here.
Ancient Master's House
address: Ozheshko 37
date of construction: 1773 g
architecture: baroque/modern
Grodno church
address: 1st May street, 5
date of construction: 1873 (In 1912 the building was significantly rebuilt)
architecture: neogothic
Grodno has the only operating Lutheran Church in Belarus. A few years ago, the church was completely restored.
spichler
address: Molodyozhnaya street 4
date of construction: late 18th century
architecture: wooden architecture
A unique building not only for Grodno, but for the whole of Belarus - spichler in the courtyard Brigitte Monastery.
Brovar in the historical center
address: Józef Jodkowski embankment
date of construction: early 18th century (buildings rebuilt in 1877)
architecture: industrial
The building of the brewery brovar has been abandoned for many years. Repeated attempts have been made to restore this landmark, but so far unsuccessfully. Interesting fact: walls were partly used to build this factory Oginsky Palace.
Tizenhaus Theater
address: Dzerzhinsky street 1, building 1.
date of construction: 1780 year
architecture: eclecticism
The unusual building was built to order Anthony Tyzengauz (he owned Palace in Postavy), as theater. In 1859, the volume of the building was increased, an asymmetric form appeared. In 1940, the 3rd floor was completed, and in 75 the stage and the auditorium were expanded. Here it is Grodno Regional Puppet Theater.
Khreptovichi Palace
address: Sovetskaya street 10
date of construction: 1752 (rebuilt in 1790 and 1830)
architecture: late classicism
Today, the former Khreptovichi Palace houses the Museum of the History of Religion.
water towers
address: Sverdlov 2
date of construction: 1890 and 1910
architecture: eclecticism
Towers "Kasya and Basya" – it is difficult to name unknown sights, but they should definitely be included in the list unusual places Grodno.
Merchant Muraviev's House
address: st. Soviet 2
date of construction: late 19th century
architecture: modern
On the main tourist square Grodno stands an interesting three-story house that once belonged to merchant Ivan Muravyov. In different years, shops and administrative services worked here. It is planned that soon a small hotel will open in this building.
House of Vice-Governor Maksimovich
address: st. Ozheshko 3
date of construction: first half of the 19th century
architecture: classicism
House of officers
address: along Ozheshko street 30
date of construction: 1933 year
architecture: constructivism
The oldest pharmacy in Grodno
address: Kirova 1
date of construction: 1709 year
architecture: eclecticism
See also: What to see in Grodno in 1 day.
