Tag: Catholic Church
Church of St. Stanislaus in Dolginovo
Dolginovo has been mentioned in chronicles since the 16th century and is located in the Vileyka district, Minsk region. In the middle of the 16th century, Dolginovo belonged to the Khodkeviches, and in the 17th century, to the Kishek family, who left many monuments on the territory of Belarus...
Ruins of the Franciscan church in Oshmyany
The ruins of the church towering majestically on the hill are reminiscent of the forgotten history of Oshmyany. At the beginning of the 16th century, the old part of the city (it was called the Right Bank) was given to the Franciscans, the Catholic order of monks founded by Francis of Assisi. Through their efforts, a wooden...
Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Oshmyany
The church in the central part of the city is one of the main sights of Oshmyany. The high peaks of the temple can be seen from afar, which serves as an excellent reference point even at the entrance. A temple that greets visitors with the inscription "Te deum laudamus" (translated from Latin "We praise you,...
The ancient church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Zaslavl
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is located in the historical center of Zaslavl. It is a monument of late baroque architecture. The Zaslavsky church was built in 1774 on the initiative of Anthony Pshezdetsky, rebuilt in 1868. In the second half of the XNUMXth century, the temple...
Church of the Holy Trinity in Germanishki
The village of Germanishki is located in the Voronovsky district, Grodno region. The central attraction of this place is the Church of the Holy Trinity. The temple was built in the late 19th early 20th century. The architectural style is Neo-Gothic, popular at the time of construction. The building is not...
Wooden church in the city of Uzda
Entering the central street of the small town of Uzda, you willy-nilly see the former Church of the Exaltation of the Cross. Formerly known as the Holy Cross. The fact that the building was once a haven for believers helps to understand the brick gate inherent in classical Catholic churches. Wooden...
Mogilev Church of St. Stanislaus in Mogilev
In the beautiful city of Mogilev there is a unique attraction - the Church of St. Stanislaus. One of the most unusual churches in Belarus, among other things, keeps the most beautiful frescoes of the 18th century. The Mogilev church is a symbol of Western European baroque. One of the interesting features of the church...
Baroque church of the 18th century in Vornany
The Church of St. Yuri is located in the agricultural town of Vornany (Grodno region, 17 kilometers from the city of Ostrovets). In some sources, it is also called the Church of St. George. The temple was built in the late 60s, 18th century, according to the project of the architect ...
One of the most beautiful churches in the country - Trinity Church in Gervyaty
The Trinity Church in Gervyaty was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It is considered one of the highest temples in Belarus - 61 meters is the height of about a twenty-story building. Because of this, the cross, which is located on ...
Church of St. John the Baptist in the agricultural town of Benyakoni
Benyakoni is a small agricultural town, almost on the very border with Lithuania, located on the M1 highway. Surely, many travelers and lovers of trips to Vilnius passed this place. Of the attractions here, it is worth highlighting the Church of St....