Ancient estates of Belarus: abandoned and restored
Tag: Estates
Khreptovich Palace and Museum of the History of Religion
One of the attractions of Grodno is the building of the former Khreptovichi Palace, which today houses the Museum of the History of Religion. The construction of this Grodno residence of an old magnate family began in the middle of the 18th century, and Karol was the likely customer...
Day route from Minsk: Rakov – Volozhin
The main purpose of the trip was to see with my own eyes the legendary estate of Tyszkiewicz. It is just located between Volozhin and the village of Ivenets. Of the manor house itself, only ruins have survived. But in the immediate vicinity there is also an abandoned ...
Moniuszko-Vankovichi park complex in Smilovichi
The central attraction of the urban village of Smilovichi is the Moniuszko park complex, which includes the former Moniuszko-Vankovichi palace and part of the outbuildings. The town of Smilovichi is mentioned in the chronicles as early as the middle of the 15th century, and for a long history the owners here were ...
Manor of the Adadurovs
Manor "Belaya Dacha" If you study the old manors of Minsk, then one of the must-see places will be a monument on Kazintsa Street 54. A large white house in the park of Kurasovshchina can be seen from the road, surrounded by trees, proudly towering...
Manor Bokhvitsey in Pavlinovo
On the shore of the lake in the village of Pavlinovo, the Bokhvitsa Manor is located. Now the former estate is under reconstruction. The manor was built during the neo-Gothic heyday, so all the buildings are made in this restrained style. Even today you can see how majestic ...
Manor-museum of Tadeusz Kosciuszko in Kossovo
One of the interesting sights in Kossovo is the museum-estate of Tadeusz Kosciuszko. This museum has an interesting history. After the death of father Tadeusz in 1764, the family was forced to sell their farm. Which eventually went to the counts of Puslovsky ....
Svislatsky ruins: zamak qi not zamak?
Ruins near Svislachy: zamak qi not zamak? From our welcome, Nastsei Quende, we are trying to tell the truth of the cicada meat of our country! Immediately apovyad poidze pra Svislatsky zamak! The Svіslatsk ruins are a perfect example of this diversity of architectural remembrances, yakіya...
Manor Mergentaller "Gai" in Pinsk
On the western outskirts of Pinsk, a palace and park complex was once located on the banks of the navigable Pina River. In the 1940s, it completely became part of the city. According to sources, at the end of the XVIII century. the estate together with the villages of Gonchary and...
What kind of miracle? White starling in Minsk
In spring, dozens of different birds actively return to Belarus, among which starlings are especially noticeable. Melodious singing and unusual coloring with bright specks attracts...
Castles and palaces of Belarus, which everyone should visit
The castles of Belarus keep the centuries-old history of our country and attract many tourists, travelers and admirers of antiquity from all over the world. Of course, due to...
Unusual church in Naliboki
Somewhere on the northeastern border of Nalibokskaya Pushcha there is the agro-town of Naliboki, Stolbtsy district, where you can see an interesting church. The place itself is quite old, it is mentioned in the chronicle...
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