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Kamaia Defensive Church of St. John the Baptist
If you want to touch truly old historical sites on the territory of Belarus, then you should definitely go to the village of Kamai, where a unique architectural monument has been preserved - the Church of St. John the Baptist. The temple may not...
Palace of the Rumyantsevs and Paskevichs in Gomel
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...
Grodno Castle Stefan Batory
Batory Castle in Grodno, also known as the Old Castle, is a special place in the city, rich in history, controversy and even mysticism. The first mention of the fortress dates back to the first half of the 12th century, when a wooden structure was built...
Bulgakov Palace in Zhilichi
On the very border of the Mogilev and Gomel regions, in the village of Zhilichi, there is one of the most beautiful palaces in Belarus - the estate and park complex of the Bulgakov family. On a vast territory there is not only a palace, but also a unique park with a river...
Trinity Church and Bernardine Monastery in Druya
The main attraction in the agricultural town of Druya is the ancient Trinity Church, together with the building of the former monastery of the Bernardine Order. Back in the first half of the 17th century, by the decision of the then owner Kazimir Lev Sapieha, Bernardine monks were invited to Druya ....
Neo-Gothic temple in the agricultural town of Sarya
One of the most unique churches in Belarus can be seen in the agricultural town of Sarya, Vitebsk region. Today, this architectural monument, nicknamed by the locals as a "stone crystal", is the Church of the Holy Dormition, however, the temple was originally built as a church. The temple was built in...
Gothic church of St. Michael in Gniezno
The Grodno region is really unique and rich in sights. In almost every city and even a small village you can find an interesting historical site. For example, in the agricultural town of Gniezno, the old church of St. Michael the Archangel has been preserved. The first mention of...
Unique church-fortress in Synkovichi
In the Grodno region, just a few kilometers from Slonim, there is a unique building - the church-fortress of St. Michael the Archangel. The temple is truly ancient, and its history is full of secrets and mysteries, there is not even a definite answer when exactly...
Svir Church of St. Nicholas
The urban village of Svir, located next to the lake of the same name, can truly be called a summer attraction in Belarus. There are many reasons for this, but in this article we will touch on only one - the Church of St. Nicholas. This temple...
Unique triangular church in the village of Bolshaya Svorotva
In the Baranovichi region, in the village of Bolshaya Svorotva, there is a unique temple of the Holy Trinity, made in the shape of a triangle. As you understand, such architecture is non-canonical and atypical for Christianity. There are no similar churches not only in Belarus, but...