What is interesting to see in Postavy?

Postavy is a city in the Vitebsk region, located 159 kilometers from capitals of Belarus. The city has been known since the beginning of the 15th century, and the first settlements date back even earlier. From that it is not surprising that in Postavy there are what to see in terms of historical sites. And it is best to go straight to the old part of the city, where the main attractions are concentrated on the Myadelka River.

Next to the platinum stands a restored building of a water mill, which was built in the second half of the 19th century.

On the opposite bank, along a small embankment, you can see the dominant of the city - Neo-Gothic Church of St. Anthony of Padua.

Moving along Krasnoarmeyskaya street we get to Lenin Square. Here stands the “main monument”, of all cities and towns, overlooking Church of St. Nicholas 1894.

Do not forget to take a closer look at the unusual houses along the perimeter of the central square. These buildings are 18th century craftsmen's houses, made in similar projects of baroque architecture.

Their peculiarity is that during the construction of bricks, only the wall of the main facade was erected, which looked at the square itself. The other walls of these houses remained wooden, the so-called chopped construction.

Of course, during the restoration, a lot has changed, some of the houses were rebuilt. For example, the photo below shows 2 connected houses, which formed a unique project.

In the center of the square there is a small park where such a bear was seen. Judging by the path trodden to him, the bear is in demand for joint photographs.

The local history museum in Postavy is located in an old building of a visiting house (in other words, a hotel).

There are also later buildings made of red brick.

All houses of artisans originally had a different layout. They had 2 parts - living and working area. Today, most of these buildings are used for various businesses, but one of the houses remains fully residential.

Having passed along Gagarin Street, in the direction of another significant attraction, such a house was discovered (it somehow reminded House of the merchant Katsnelson in Bobruisk).

Lastly remains Tyzengauz Palace, where Postavy Hospital is now based. Read more about this place at the link in the text.

Postavy is a pleasant small town, with its pros and cons, which has something to see, several cafes and a place where you can spend the night.

If you plan to go here, then you should include a few more attractions in your itinerary. For example defensive temple in Kamai и church in the village of Luchay.