On World Tourism Day, we have prepared five routes in Belarus: budget, one-day, affordable for trips with children and ideal for autumn. The routes were compiled by the winners of the republican contest "Know Belarus" in different years. These people traveled almost all over Belarus, submitted photographs against the background of historical objects for the competition and learned from their own experience what we should be proud of.
Minsk - Kosovo - Ruzhany - Synkovichi - Slonim - Zhirovichi - Minsk
Deputy Director for Economics and Finance of the publishing house "Our Idea" Dmitry Kostyukevich with his wife and two children became laureates of the "Know Belarus" contest in 2009, in 2008 they took second place in the same contest. For two years they visited more than 200 historical sites of the country. As a travel by car, Dmitry suggests going along the route Minsk - Kossovo - Ruzhany - Synkovichi - Slonim - Zhirovichi - Minsk.
The round trip is about 527 kilometers and takes more than six hours. In autumn, it is best to go on such a trip at six in the morning in order to have time to see all the objects during daylight hours. In about three hours on the highway Moscow - Brest from Minsk you can get to the city of Ivatsevichi and there turn towards the city of Kossovo, and then the town of Merechevshchina. There are two places worth visiting here: the Puslovsky Palace and the Museum-Estate of Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
The palace was built by voivode Kazimir Puslovsky. It began to be erected in 1838. The building was created in the Neo-Gothic style and consists of 12 towers, which symbolize the months of the year. It is said that the building had a glass floor, and under it an aquarium with fish, a live lion guarded the building.
After the uprising of Kastus Kalinovsky was crushed in 1863, the palace was confiscated and given to Moscow aristocrats. After the First World War, it was heavily destroyed, then reconstructed and used as administrative premises. During World War II, the Nazis made a ghetto in the palace; at the end of the war, part of the building was destroyed by fire.
Not far from the palace is the estate of the leader of the national liberation movement Tadeusz Kosciuszko, which was restored in 2004.
The next point of the trip is Ruzhany. At the beginning of the 17th century, the city of Ruzhany belonged to Lev Sapega and had Magdeburg rights. Not far from the city is the Ruzhany Palace, where the Sapieha family lived. Today there is a restoration going on. It is interesting that work on the restoration of the palace began even under the Soviets. But then the wing began to be laid out of ordinary brick, which is unacceptable for restoration. Then these structures were dismantled, the necessary bricks were made, and the wing was remodeled.
After visiting this attraction, we head to the Zelvensky district to the Synkovichi Church. This is the defensive church of St. Michael the Archangel, built in the Belarusian Gothic style.
Another religious site on the route is the Holy Dormition Monastery in Zhirovichi. After visiting it, you can stop in Slonim near the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, built in the Rococo style. During the Second World War, the church was destroyed, since the beginning of the 90s of the XX century, it began to be restored.
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Holy Assumption Monastery in Zhirovichi. Photo: Andrey Dybovsky, 2010, globus.tut.by. |
According to Dmitry, this route is ideal for a one-day trip. Firstly, a well-paved road leads to all objects. Secondly, in one day you can see a large number of architectural monuments.
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Minsk - Begoml - Dokshitsy - Glubokoe - Udelo - Mosar - Sharkovshchina - Germanovichi - Polotsk - Minsk
In 2010, the Vodnev family became the winner of the competition. Irina Vodneva, head of the local history museum, a branch of the National Polotsk Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, says that they visited so many objects that they did not even count. To date, the family has visited about 300 places.
Irina realized from her own experience that before going somewhere abroad, you need to see the sights in your native Belarus.
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In the photo, on the top left is the Euphrosyne Monastery in Polotsk, on the top right is the Church of St. Anne in Mosar, on the bottom left is the Church of the Virgin Mary in Udelo, on the bottom right is the Yazep Drozdovich Estate Museum. Photo: Andrey Dybovsky, globus.tut.by.
As a one-day route, the interlocutor suggested the following: Minsk - Begoml - Dokshitsy - Glubokoe - Udelo - Mosar - Sharkovshchina - Germanovichi - Polotsk - Minsk.
The route takes more than 560 kilometers and eight hours of travel time. In the Dokshitsy district, Irina suggests visiting the village of Shunevka, where the memorial complex "The Curse of Fascism" is located, in Glubokoye - the Trinity Church and the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, churches in Udelo and Mosar, a church in Sharkovshchina and the Yazep Drozdovich Museum of Art and Ethnography in Germanovichi. Then see the shrines in Polotsk and return to Minsk.
Minsk - Kushlyany - Soly - Vornany - Astravets - Mikhalishki - Gervyaty
Manager of the travel company "Viapol" Daria Leshchenko won the "Know Belarus" contest as a student in 2011. The interlocutor comes from the Beshenkovichi district of the Vitebsk region. She says that thanks to the competition, she discovered not only Belarus, but also her small Motherland, having traveled all the historical sites of the region. As part of the competition, she visited 57 places.
Daria advises visiting Western Belarus as part of a one-day tour and driving along the route Minsk - Kushlyany - Soly - Vornany - Astravets - Mikhalishki - Gervyaty - Minsk. This route is called "Ostrovets round the world". The road takes more than 400 kilometers and almost seven hours of time.
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In the photo, on the top left is the Church of Our Lady of Ruzhentsova in Soly, Smorgon District, Grodno Region, on the top right is the Church of Saints Kozma and Demyan in Ostrovets, on the bottom left is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Mikhalishki, Ostrovets District, on the bottom right is the museum-estate of Frantishek Bogushevich in Kushlyany, Smorgon District . Photo: Andrey Dybovsky, globus.tut.by.
The remaining points of the route are devoted to religious themes. In Soly we stop at a church built in the postmodern style, in Astravets - at a church whose appearance resembles the House of Culture. During the Soviet era, it was indeed converted into a House of Culture. There are many icons in this church, which are considered miraculous. In Vornany there is a church of St. George, and in Mikhalishki - Michael the Archangel. And, perhaps, the pearl of the route is the Church of the Holy Trinity in the village of Gervyaty. If you're lucky, you can enjoy an organ concert there. There is a well-kept park around the church.
According to Daria, you can stop and have a snack along the route in Ostrovets. There are several inexpensive cafes there.
Minsk - Pershai - Ivenets - Vselyub - Gonchars - Belogruda - Murovanka - Vasilishki - Rozhanka - Minsk
Lawyer Dmitry Shevchuk won the "Know Belarus" contest in 2012, visiting 59 historical sites. Dmitry prefers to travel around Belarus without the help of travel companies. He says that in this case, the route and sights are better remembered.
He advises tourists to spend one day on the route Minsk - Pershay - Ivenets - Vselyub - Gonchary - Belogruda - Murovanka - Vasilishki - Starye Vasilishki - Shchuchin - Rozhanka - Minsk.
The route is about 600 kilometers and almost nine hours on the road. The direction is full of churches and churches. In the village of Pershai, Volozhin district, there is a church of St. Yuri, in the village of Ivenets, there is a church of St. Michael the Archangel.
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In the photo, on the top left is the Church of St. Alexei in Ivenets, on the top right is the Church of St. Teresa in Shchuchin, on the bottom left is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Vselyub, on the right below is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Ivyanets. Photo: Dmitry Shevchuk.
In the village of Vselyub, Novogrudok district, there is the church of St.
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In the photo on the top left - the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Rozhanka, on the top right - the Church of St. George in Pershay, on the bottom left - the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin in Murovanka, on the bottom right - the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Belogrud. Photo: Dmitry Shevchuk.
You can stop for lunch in Shchuchin.
I entrusted the choice of unused places to a professional: the guide and co-founder of the service for finding excursions in Belarus Guides.by - Natalya Palchuk. The task was this: no Mir and Nesvizh! These places, of course, are iconic, but we want to go along little-known routes.
So, we present five non-trivial options for traveling in Belarus
For art critics: the Repin estate "Zdravnevo" near Vitebsk
Love art? Take tickets to Vitebsk. Not far from this city is the estate of the artist Ilya Repin, where he lived for 8 years. The wooden house was built according to the sketches of Repin himself and the building looks more like a fairy-tale tower.
During the Second World War, the estate was completely destroyed, but in the 80s the architects restored it according to old sketches. The main house now houses the Repin Museum, and the area around it is a downright charming park.
Get on your own: There are enough options to get to Vitebsk from Minsk. The estate itself is located 16 km from the city. You can get to it by public transport: bus number 26 to the village. Ruby, or bus 26A to the bridge of the Dvina River, from where follow the sign for 1 km.
For tourists: church in Gervyaty
For those who love sightseeing trips and are ready to go on a bus tour even around the whole Earth without hesitation, we recommend going to see the church in Gervyaty.
Have you heard of this? If the answer is no, then get ready to see the highest and most beautiful church in Belarus. Surprisingly, for some reason this place is not very well known among Belarusians. But it is better not to go purposefully to the church, but to go as part of the Ostrovets Round the World tour.
Its essence is that in one trip you can visit all the best Catholic churches in the Grodno region and see the churches in Soly, Mikhalishki, Vornyany and Ostrovets.
Get on your own: From Minsk by train Minsk-Gudogai (you need a receipt for paying for visiting the border zone, you can pay at Belarusbank). From Gudogai by bus to Ostrovets, from Ostrovets by bus to Giri.
For historians: the Museum of the Old Believers in Vetka
Natalya Palchuk, our tour assistant, put the Museum of the Old Believers in Vetka in first place in her personal rating of museums in Belarus. There is no other museum in our country with such a number of rare exhibits and immersion in the topic.
Even the best option would be to first go to Gomel, see the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace, and then take the train and get to Vetka, which is very close to the city. Our guide guarantees that there will be no limit to the delight of the museum.
Photo vetka.by
Get on your own: From Minsk to Gomel, from the Gomel bus station by bus to Vetka
For gourmets: Korobchitsy complex near Grodno
How deliciously they serve real Belarusian dishes in Korobchitsy! Mmmm... But this agro-tourist complex is interesting not only for its restaurant. This is a real open-air museum.
The complex is located near Grodno (the most beautiful city in Belarus, by the way). It is worth starting from the city itself, and then making a trip to the nature in Korobchitsy. The territory of the complex is huge and stylized as an old manor of the 19th century. There is a restaurant with Belarusian cuisine, a knight's playground, craftsmen's workshops and a zoo. In general, there will be enough impressions for everyone!
Get on your own: From Minsk to Grodno by bus, train or minibus. From the Grodno bus station there are buses from Grodno - the Korobchitsy estate, as well as a fixed-route taxi.
For mystics: Turov and Turov crosses
Stone Turov crosses grow directly from the ground. Moreover, they grow - this is in the literal sense of the word. They are considered a miracle of Belarus, which scientists still cannot explain. Many articles have been written about crosses, thousands of pilgrims come to them every month, scientists study them. But there are more and more questions. So for the search for miracles only here.
In addition, it is worth stopping by the oldest Belarusian city of Turov and seeing the ancient castle, where the remains of wooden residential buildings and the foundation of the church of the 11-12th century have been preserved, as well as the former Uniate church, where the largest stone crosses are kept.
Get on your own: From Minsk to Stolin / David-Gorodok / Zhitkovichi, and from these cities you can take suburban buses to Turov. Or by train from Minsk to Kalinkovichi, and then by suburban bus.
Have a great and meaningful weekend!
Text: Tatyana Tarakanova
Hello everyone) I am writing for the first time a report on one of our trips, do not judge strictly ... The trip to Belarus was planned for a long time, I chose the best route, looked for accommodation, studied various road trip reports and finally decided on the time of the trip (May 3-13, 2015 year) and route. Before the trip, a guidebook was purchased at the store, with which we generally went everywhere. The issue price is about 500 rubles, but the thing turned out to be useful, maps of the republic and Minsk were also attached to the guide)
Before the trip, maps of Belarus were loaded into the navigator, and accommodation was booked in all the necessary cities on the website olx.by / Do not be alarmed, prices are in Belarusian rubles, the owners of apartments willingly accept dollars, Russian rubles, alas, they did not accept. I called up the apartment owners a month before the trip, many apartments were already booked. Then I called everyone again beforehand so that there would be no surprise upon arrival. I will make a reservation right away: the apartments did not always look as “beautiful” in the photo, some were not well-groomed, the furniture already seemed shabby. Because we were always on the road and, as a rule, we needed an apartment for an overnight stay, then we stayed where it was booked. A visa to Belarus is not required, you only need car insurance (green card or local policy). A few days beforehand, I bought a green card in the first insurance company in the city, the cost was 700 rubles. This can be done before the border, but I advise you not to waste time on this and stock up in advance.
day 1, May 3, the road to Belarus, the first city of the stop is Polotsk.
About 1000 km. on the way, the M9 highway, through Rzhev, after Velikiye Luki, exit to P51, then through P133 and now we have a section of the road with the name "toll section" in front of us. At first we did not accept this as true, because. road section 50-100 km. turned out to be completely broken and narrow-band, traffic on it could not exceed 70 km, because. it was impossible to go faster. At the end of the road there was indeed a payment point and a barrier, the fare was 300 re) not fair ... I'm used to seeing paid sections in a slightly different light than this one. Having paid 300 re, the barrier was raised and a few meters later a sign “Belarus” appeared in front of us. we stopped, checked the course, connected roaming. Then settlements began with names in the Belarusian language, it was somewhat unusual. Small villages with a measured leisurely life. Because the first day of the trip fell on May 3, on a day off, then along the way all the branches of local banks were closed, so it was somewhat difficult to change our re for their local rubles. It is important to note that there are many storks in Belarus, as soon as you cross the border, storks in their nests begin to appear in the very first settlement. We have never seen anything like it. We ended up in Polotsk already at 5 pm, in total we were on the road from 5 am, the travel time with stops for gas stations and snacks was 12 hours, the road as a whole was not difficult. In the evening we settled in a rented apartment, found an exchanger, which was only at the railway station, and this was the beginning of our acquaintance with Belarus)
Day 2, May 4, 2015, acquaintance with Polotsk
Polotsk is the most ancient city in Belarus. The city itself is compact, provincial and attracts with its uncommonness, but already in nm the trend of Western countries and their cultures begins to be felt. The city does not have large grocery stores, boutiques and other paraphernalia of comfort inherent in large cities. I’ll make a reservation right away that in Belarus, as in the Russian Federation, there are many banks, the most common is Belarusbank (http://belarusbank.by/), it even offers the most disadvantageous exchange rates for the consumer, so if you decide not to show off, then it’s better walk further around the city or find another bank on the map that will save you a few rubles).
There are few sights in Polotsk, so we went around them in half a day.
Monument to Francysk Skaryna 
Freedom Square 
Polotsk is the geographical center of Europe 
Monument to the letter "u" 
The environment is clean and homey 
Monument to 23 Soldiers-Guards 
Male Epiphany Monastery 
Lutheran church 
The most beautiful place in Polotsk is the Cathedral of St. Sofia 
Further, our path did not flow along the embankment of the city, but along its upper part: the Jesuit Collegium 
Monument to the Krivichi founders of the city 
Monument to Euphrosyne of Polotsk 
Spaso-Evfrosinevsky Monastery is located far from the city center. 
You can have a tasty meal in Polotsk in the cafe Domian (Polotsk, Nizhne-Pokrovskaya st., 41b), there is national cuisine here, and here we tried the local attraction - potato pancakes). We spent the whole day in this city, changed currencies, then counted them for a long time, because. our 5 tr. turned out to be the equivalent of more than a million Belarusian rubles in 50,000 pieces of paper), bought a local SIM card for calls within the republic.
Polotsk sells Polotsk kvass and local beer. We managed to try it only in Polotsk, then we did not meet them anywhere. Therefore, there is an opportunity, we advise you to buy such kvass either on the road, or as gifts)
Day 3, May 5, the road to Minsk through Khatyn, about 230 km. 
We left Polotsk early, because path of 200 km. not close, and even in unfamiliar terrain. In Belarus, the speed limits are the same as in our country: highway 90, city 60, highway 110, but there is a slight difference! If we do not get a fine when exceeding the speed limit up to 20 km/h with the existing restriction, then we can only reach 10 km/h. Be careful! There are a lot of tripods, cameras and traffic police posts both in ambush by radars and at the entrances to cities.
Before reaching Minsk there is a memorial complex Khatyn. This complex was opened in 1969 on the site of a village burned by the Nazis. On the territory of the complex is the only cemetery in the world… 
On the eve of the holiday, the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, the whole complex was full of workers who were painting and cleaning the territory.
In general, I would like to note that during the entire trip, we did not meet a single village that would not honor those who died in that terrible war. In each village there is an obelisk, a memorial that reminds of days gone by and the fallen warriors who defended these lands.
I also want to note and draw your attention to the fact that gasoline prices throughout the republic are the same regardless of the name of the gas station, the approximate cost of 92 gasoline is about 50 of our rubles, a little expensive, but no matter where you are: the capital or a small village - the price of gasoline will remain unchanged.
Minsk met us with good weather, cloudy, but not rainy, a good apartment with a talkative owner. Settled in the Minsk-lease area. Developed area, many supermarkets, shopping centers, public transport stops nearby, not the center, but once again a ride on local trolleybuses and listening to how stops are announced in Belarusian is a pleasure. tickets for public transport can be bought both from the driver and at kiosks at bus stops. 
Although Minsk is the capital of Belarus, it did not paralyze me with its scope and magnificence. 
We stopped in Minsk for 2 days, but 2 days were enough to see the whole city.
We started our route from the railway station and the twin towers. 
Then we went to Mikhailovsky Square 
Then we went through the passage to Independence Square, where the Red Church is located. 
There are many Catholics living in Belarus, therefore, Catholic churches that are unusual for us are often found. 
Further along Independence Avenue we went to the upper city. 
Above is a photo of the Cathedral of St. Virgin Mary
city hall 
Church of St. Joseph 
Memorial "Isle of Tears" 
And of course, national cuisine, we recommend the cafe "Franciska", a little expensive, but this is Minsk) - Minsk, Nezalezhnosti Ave., 19 
Day 4, May 6, Stalin Line, overview of Minsk
Depending on where you are staying in Minsk, the Stalin Line is 20-30 km away. "Stalin Line" is a historical and cultural complex located on the former defense line. 
The complex occupies a huge area... 
It was cold outside, so we hurried to find a cafe. On the territory of the complex there is a small cafe where you can order soldier's buckwheat porridge and warm up with hot tea) After the complex we went back to Minsk, or rather to the Vostok district, where the famous library is located 
The library has a panoramic paid elevator that will take you to the top, to the observation deck. Neither the elevator nor the platform is worth the time and money spent. There is a cafe upstairs. The view from above is open only to residential areas. We spent the rest of the day in the apartment, rested and gained new strength.
Day 5, May 7, the road to Grodno through the ruins of the Krevo and Golshany castles, through the Lida castle, more than 300 km. on my way 
We left Minsk in the morning, the weather was terrible, it was raining, we flew quickly along the Moscow Ring Road and moved towards the castles. The first on the way was the Krevo Castle, or rather its ruins (the village of Krevo) 
During our movement inland across the republic, the weather began to change and we arrived at the ruins of the Golshany castle (Golshany village) 
Further the road proceeded to Lida and the Lida castle. Lida is famous not only for Lida Castle, but also for Lida beer and kvass, which are as good as Polotsk) 
The castle was restored and preserved to this day according to historical references. 
And so, we got to Grodno 
Day 6, May 8, Grodno
There are few sights in Grodno, on the eve of holidays and weekends there were many tourists in the city, mainly from Poland
Fire Tower 
Old castle and new castle 
Nothing special inside, not worth the money
Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross 
Cathedral Church of St. Francis Xavier - the main attraction of Grodno 
The sights were examined quickly, so we went in search of sights outside the guidebook, they turned out to be the forts of the Grodno fortress (fortifications of the First World War) in the village of Naumovichi 
Day 7, May 9, Belovezhskaya Pushcha through the Krasnoselsky chalk quarries and Ruzhany (the castle in Ruzhany) 
n/a Kovaly, river Ros 
Although shy, but incredibly friendly and talkative swans, I loved them
Krasnoselsky chalk quarries are located in the Krasnoselsky settlement, quarries were formed from chalk mining, everyone here will find a quarry to their liking and to their liking. People come here on vacation, for photo sessions. 
Ruzhany is a small settlement in the Grodno region, Ruzhany is known for its castle, which is currently being actively restored. The castle in Ruzhany is majestic and impresses visitors with its scope. 
Then the road to Belovezhskaya Pushcha runs through the village of Kamenyuki, along the entire route there are many signs that will lead you to Kamenyuki, and then to the main entrance to Belovezhskaya Pushcha (http://npbp.by/). The fresh air of the relic forest intoxicates the head. A hotel room in the Pushcha itself was booked in advance without prepayments (http://npbp.by/images/Dok/25.pdf). The prices for the room stock are on the website, you can choose a room both in a hotel on the territory of the Pushcha, and a room in a hotel near the Pushcha (500 meters from the main entrance). Staying at the hotel on the territory, we did not regret how much. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly. A very hearty breakfast was included in the price of the room, it justified itself before the road. On the territory of the forest and at the entrance to it there are several cafes where you can refresh yourself, in the main building there is a restaurant where you can try buffalo meat. The range of Pushcha services: both recreational and cultural and entertainment. We opted for a bike ride. If you have bicycles with you, then you won't have to pay to enter Pushcha on them, only if you want to buy a route for yourself. To be clear, this is not mandatory. There are signs on the territory of the forest, so you can safely navigate by them and ride bicycles on your own without maps. We rented bicycles + a route of 15 km. Separately, you can buy a ticket to view animals, but I also don’t advise you to spend money, if you take bicycles, then one way or another on the way back of the route you will go through all the animals and see them for free. We had a chance to admire them before going to bed, when it was already getting dark and they were putting them to bed, an evening walk only benefited us, we slept very well. 
Day 8, May 10, Brest through Kamenets (distance 50-60 km) 
Kamenets is known for the Kamenets Tower, which is located directly in the city. The Kamenets tower is a monument of defensive architecture, the tower stands on a high hill, inside the tower there is a museum of local lore. 
We got to Brest quickly, before settling in we managed to visit the Brest Fortress, I won’t describe it, everyone knows what it is, the photos do not convey all the sensations that you experience inside its walls 
After checking in, we had a bite to eat and went to get acquainted with the city, the sights were within walking distance from us. The city is beautiful and modern, there are not many sights. 
It is worth walking along 2 streets: Cosmonauts Boulevard and Gogol Street. 
The recommended place for lunch is the cafe "Dali" on blvd. Astronauts
Church of the Exaltation of St. Cross 
This is where the acquaintance with Brest ends. There are many branded shops of the Brest distillery (sells Zubrovka and other tinctures) and chocolate factories in the city.
Day 9, May 11, the road to Mir through vill. Kozishchi, Nesvizh Castle (about 350 km) 
In the village of Kozische there is a large ostrich farm, it is difficult to find it without a navigator, because. sometimes I had to drive along a rural dirt road. Because we left Brest early, then we arrived at the farm at the opening, at 10 in the morning. But as it turned out, the staff had not yet been brought and we had to wait about an hour for the opening, which spoiled our impression very much. Before the tour, we ordered breakfast: an ostrich egg omelet and ostrich sausages (there are always fresh eggs and fresh meat for everyone on sale) meat. The tour was sluggish as the guide, I wanted to go faster. 
Because the path was not yet close, then we refreshed ourselves with an ostrich and rushed on. Roads in Belarus deserve special attention, they are perfect. In some places there are signs that there will be bumps on the road, but in fact you don’t even notice them. No global repairs, no pits, no patching. There is cleanliness along the roads, staff walks and mows the grass, such an attitude towards roads in the country commands respect.
Passing 300 km. we got to Nesvizh, the city in which the Nesvizh castle is located. I’ll make a reservation right away that due to the long journey during the day, we didn’t have time to get inside, so we examined the castle only from the outside. He is beautiful. 
There are several hotels in Nesvizh, but the most interesting thing is that you can rent a room in the castle) niasvizh.by/ru/
Mir, Mir Castle. As in Nesvizh with Mir Castle, you can also rent a room, but we couldn’t afford it, so we stayed at a hotel, the rooms and prices are reasonable (the Mir hotel). I was tired from the road, so I preferred to sit by the castle in the fresh air, while my husband went to the castle. 
Day 10, May 12, Vitebsk (about 380 km) 
Vitebsk is our last point of travel in Belarus. This city only strengthened my already positive attitude towards this country. 
Holy Dormition Cathedral 
Kirky bridge 
city hall 
Holy Resurrection Church 
Slavic Marketplace) 
Day 11, May 13, road home (900 km) 
We go to the border and then .... 
Passports were checked at the border and wished a good journey)
Everyone who lives in Belarus or came here to visit should certainly visit the maximum number of places from this list. These are the 10 best places in Belarus according to the results of the rating for 2016, conducted by our website. Welcome!
1. Belovezhskaya Pushcha
2. Dudutki
Dudutki is a museum complex of ancient folk crafts and technologies. Located 40 kilometers from. The first mention of this area in chronicles dates back to the 11th century. On the territory of the complex there is a functioning temple with a miraculous icon of the Mother of God, as well as a pottery workshop, a mill, a bakery, a brewery, a stable (you can take a horseback ride), a zoo, a poultry yard with rare birds. The complex introduces the ancient way of life of rural residents. Here you can not only visit the excursion, but also relax, try traditional national dishes and drinks.
3. Silichi
Silichi is a ski center about 30 kilometers from the capital. These are unique conditions for active rest among the picturesque nature. Thirteen tracks for skiing of varying difficulty, a training track 120 meters long, two large jumps, cable cars, a snowmobile track. Skiing and snowboarding in winter, ATVs and go-karts in summer, playing badminton, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball. On the territory of the center there are several cafes and restaurants, spa centers, baths.
is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The palace and park complex, the former residence of the ancient and powerful princely family of the Radziwills. Included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The construction of the building began in 1583, and over the course of three centuries the complex was expanded and improved. Architecture has absorbed the features of various styles (from the Renaissance to neoclassicism). A large picturesque park with lakes adjoins the palace. Nearby is the Nesvizh Benedictine Monastery, the Farny Church, the market square with the town hall and shopping malls.
5. Stalin Line
The Stalin Line is a historical and cultural complex, one of the largest fortification ensembles in the country, formed before the start of World War II over more than 1,200 kilometers from the Karelian Isthmus to the Black Sea. Located near Minsk. It was opened for tourists in 2005 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet troops over the Nazi invaders. The complex periodically hosts reconstructions of military events with the participation of genuine military equipment and weapons. Many exhibits have preserved traces of shells and bullets. The trenches are real too. The guides are dressed in military uniforms of the Red Army.
/countries/europe/belarus/gomel" title="(!LANG:Interesting places in Gomel">Гомеля XVIII-XIX веков, памятник природы республиканского значения, уникальный музейный комплекс, расположенный в центре города и объединяющий собор святых Петра и Павла, дворец Румянцевых-Паскевичей, семейную усыпальницу, зимний сад, смотровую башню, роскошный старинный парк с Лебединым озером и многочисленными видами деревьев, среди которых имеются и редкие виды. Музейный комплекс содержит собрания картин, икон, старопечатных и рукописных книг; нумизматическую, этнографическую, археологическую коллекции.!}
is a landscape reserve of republican significance, created in 1972 on the territory of the Myadel district of the Minsk region and the Postavy district of the Vitebsk region. To a large extent, the Valdai glacier influenced the formation of the landscape. The relief is an alternation of flat and hilly areas, has 13 different-sized lakes with the purest water (among which is the Dead Lake), picturesque meadows and forests. Rare animal species and relic plants grow on the territory of the reserve, therefore it is strictly forbidden to fish, pick berries and mushrooms here.
8. Blue Krinitsa
Golubaya Krinitsa is the largest spring in Eastern Europe. In 1985, it was declared a natural monument of republican significance. Located in the Mogilev region. The purest water with a high content of fluorine and silicon, which has healing properties, beats from a depth of 200 meters, forming a small emerald-bluish lake. A stream flows out of the spring, flowing into the tributary of the Sozh, the Golub River. Swimming in the lake itself is prohibited, but you can plunge into the water. The water is very cold, its temperature is 5 ° C in any weather. And if you cross the stream three times, then, according to belief, you will gain good health, happiness in your personal life and speedy enlightenment. Around the picturesque nature.
- one of the most beautiful historical places in Belarus. Located in the Grodno region, near the border with Lithuania. The church in Gervyaty is very often compared with Notre Dame in Paris, it is one of the three highest churches in Belarus. The height of its highest point is more than 60 meters. It was built in 1903 in neo-gothic style on the site of a wooden church of 1526. Aesthetic and stylistic completeness of the building is given by several richly carved wooden crosses located in front of the temple, an alley with figures of the apostles and benches for rest, as well as a picturesque landscape.
- part of a new tourist complex on the territory of an old panorama estate 30 kilometers from Minsk in the village. The house is on a sloped roof. Inside, too, everything is turned upside down: under the feet of the ceiling, above the head - the floor. Furniture hangs from above. Extreme lovers can test their strength, as staying inside this unique structure is a real test for the vestibular apparatus. For a long time after the tour, people feel dizzy, stagger, their gait becomes uncertain. But no one is responsible for any reactions of the body! However, this is only part of the fun. On the territory of the complex you can visit a children's fairy-tale meadow with "talking" arbors, a stable, a pottery, a distillery, a small zoo, a rope town, a tavern (no one will go hungry).
Were in Dudutki for Maslenitsa this winter. I liked it very much! I recommend.
We ordered a warm gazebo and had a great time.
