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Outbuilding of the former Zawisze manor for sale
There is interesting news from the Uzdensky district, where in the village of Pervomaisk (historical site of Kukhtichi) the right wing of the former estate of the Zawisha family was put up for sale. The building is located on the territory of a local college, which is the initiator of the auction. Bargaining...
Svisloch castle, settlement and synagogue ruins
There are enough settlements with the name "Svisloch" in Belarus, in this article we are talking about the village of Osipovichi district, Mogilev region. Here, near the confluence of the Berezina and Svisloch, you can see an ancient settlement with ruins. The history of this place is enough...
The estate of the Zavishes “Kukhtichi” in the village of Pervomaisk
Quite often, confusion arises with the village of Pervomaisk associated with its historical and Soviet name. The manor complex of Zavishes appeared in the place of Kukhtichi, which was located on the territory where today the agricultural lyceum is located. However, the village of Kukhtichi ...
Tombs of the famous nobility in Belarus
The historical and cultural heritage left to us from the noble families is huge: architectural monuments, estates, temples, literature and poetry, traditions and customs. The list can be endless, but today we will focus on the tombs of famous representatives of the gentry in the territory ...
Calvin collection in the village of Pervomaisk
In the small village of Pervomaisk, Uzdensky district, there are massive ruins resembling a fortress. This building is a Calvin collection. Most historians tend to believe that this defensive temple was built in the second half of the 16th century. But there is...
What to see in Tarnovo?
The former estate of the Mavrosovs in Tarnovo Literally 20 kilometers from Lida, towards Grodno, you can see several interesting sights at once in the agricultural town of Tarnovo. Turn off the M6 highway to P11 and you will easily get to the former estate...
Neo-Romanesque church of St. Michael the Archangel in the village of Belogruda
The village with the sonorous name Belogruda is located 15 kilometers from the city of Lida. It has been mentioned in chronicles since the first half of the 16th century, when the estate belonged to the Zawisze family. The Catholic parish was organized at the beginning of the 17th century...
Chapel - tomb of the Zawishes in the city of Uzda
One of the most unusual tombs in Belarus is located in the city of Uzda. This pyramid-shaped building can be seen at the Catholic cemetery, on the outskirts of the city. The pyramid itself was built as a family chapel-tomb of the Zawishes. There are several versions of...