Tag: Towers
Railway station and water tower in Chausy
Chausy is difficult to call an interesting city for tourism, but several interesting objects can still be found here. For example, this water tower at the Chausy railway station. The construction is technical and dates back to the post-war years....
Railway station and tower in Benyakony
Today's Benyakoni is a large agricultural town in the Voronovsky district, conveniently located near the border with Lithuania. Both the M11 highway and railway lines pass through the settlement. By the way, the railway connection on this...
Baranovichi-Polesskiye: station, tower and railway museum
The railway station of the city of Baranovichi (station "Baranavichy-Paleskiya") is not only an important infrastructure facility, but also a landmark with history. Trains and the railway for Baranavichy are the foundation and basis; you can even see it on the city’s coat of arms...
Shchuchinsky “Big Ben” and ordinary buildings
Arriving in Shchuchin, be sure to look at the central square of the city where today, as for example 400 years ago, all cultural activities take place, as well as the main tourist sites. The brick clock tower, restored...
What kind of unusual tower was there in Pryluky?
In old photographs and a drawing by Napoleon Orda, not only the Czapski Palace attracts attention, but also an unusual tower, somewhat reminiscent of a minaret. There was a four-tiered tower to the right of the estate, if you were facing the building. In terms of functionality it...
Shukhov tower in the village of Zvenyachi (Kokhanovo station)
A huge number of various towers, including water towers, have been preserved in Belarus. However, there are not so many truly unique and interesting in terms of architecture. For example, in the village of Zvenyachi, Vitebsk region, there is a water pump...
Zhilichi: outbuildings from the time of Bulgakov
In Zhilichi, in addition to the palace, which is now being actively restored, some outbuildings have been preserved from Bulgakov. Their condition is very different - from complete ruins to completely intact objects. On the territory of the complex there is a rather unusual water tower...
Neo-Gothic church in Mstibovo
A few kilometers from Volkovysk, you can see the Church of St. John the Baptist, which is located in the village of Mstibovo. This temple was built at the beginning of the 20th century, on the site of a wooden predecessor. Its architecture refers to the style...
Ruins of the bell tower in Druya
The border agricultural town of Druya is a real treasure trove for lovers of trips around Belarus. Despite its compact size, the place is rich in history and sights. True, it should be noted right away that after the destruction of the 20th century, many objects ...
Ancient gate-bell tower in the village of Zelovo
In the village of Zelovo there used to be an old wooden church. After a fire in 2005, the temple was completely burned out, only the foundation with the crypt remained of it. Now the place of the main attraction is occupied by the belfry gate, miraculously not injured in that fire. Tower...