Tag: bykhov
Wooden Trinity Church in Bykhov
Bykhov is a unique historical city-fortress in the Mogilev region. Many travelers in Belarus know it well and have heard about the main attractions: the Bykhov synagogue and the Khodkeviy-Sapeg Castle. However, there is one more interesting thing in Bykhov...
Bykhov Castle Chodkiewicz and Sapieha 17th century
The castle of the Khodkevich and Sapieha families is located in the town of Bykhov, Mogilev region. The history of construction begins at the turn of the late 16th - early 17th centuries, when these lands belonged to the Hetman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Jan Karol Chodkiewicz. It is with him...
Bykhov synagogue: the history of an architectural monument of the 17th century
Bykhov is located 49 kilometers from Mogilev, on the Dnieper River. The city has a rich and interesting history. Bykhov was once a vivid example of a fortified city, so it is not surprising that the sights here are appropriate. One of the main - Bykhovskaya ...
Top 5 old synagogues in Belarus
The term synagogue itself originated 25 centuries ago and is closely connected with the history of the destruction of the First Temple (note the Temple of Solomon). If translated, the synagogue is a meeting house, a school of knowledge. A room where Jews could...
What is interesting to see in Volkovysk and the surrounding area?
Volkovysk is one of the oldest cities in Belarus, rich in legends and history, but what interesting things can you see here? This article takes a short tour of...
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...
Ruins of a water mill in the village of Petrovshchina
Not far from the village of Gorodok, Molodechno district, you can see the ruins of a water mill, which is often called the “Kalinovsky Mill”. The building is unfortunately very neglected, but is located in...
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If you're planning a vacation, these travel apps and websites will help you plan your trip. The list will include convenient search engines for hotels, ...