Tag: Gomel

One of the oldest attractions of the urban village of Korma (bel - Karma) is the ruins of the Church of St. Nicholas. This facility has almost 200 years of history and has seen a lot. It is believed that the church was built in 1832, but curiously...

The urban village of Korma (bel - Karma) can hardly be called a popular tourist destination, but the place has a rich history and at least several attractions. Perhaps the most interesting object in Korma is the former Doria-Dernalovichi estate, from which...

One of the oldest cities in Belarus is Turov, rich in history and events. The city has several interesting tourist sites, among which the leading place is occupied by the Turov settlement "Castle Hill". There is a museum complex here...

At the beginning of the 20th century, almost 40% of the population of Gomel were Jews, and the city had more than 20 synagogues and no less houses of worship. However, during the period of repression and genocide during the Second World War, the number...

One of the central attractions of Gomel is the palace of the Rumyantsevs and Paskeviches. This is where every tourist who comes to the city tries to look, and locals enthusiastically walk in the park. The history of the creation of the palace complex began in the second half...

One of the oldest cities on the territory of Belarus is Turov. People often come here to look at the unique stone crosses and the ancient settlement with a museum, visit the reserve and enjoy nature. Turov also has classical Polissya...

Chechersk, Gomel region, has a rich and long history with its ups and downs. Even today, the city has enough interesting architectural monuments, but before the events of the mid-20th century there were much more of them. So for example...

In Chechersk, Gomel region, you can see a unique and rather rare architectural monument for Belarus - this is the town hall of the late 18th century. Its construction was started after 1774, at that time Chechersk was owned by a Russian count -...

After the first partition of the Commonwealth in 1772, Chechersk became part of the Russian Empire. By decision of Empress Catherine II, the city was given to one of her favorites - Count Zakhar Grigorievich Chernyshev. Under him, Chechersk is much ...

In the city of Chechersk, Gomel region, you can see an Orthodox church, rather atypical for Belarus, located at the roundabout. The Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior was built at the end of the 18th century, on the site of a wooden predecessor, on the initiative of the then owner of Chechersk...