Pruzhany - is a big town of Brest region of Belarus, an administrative center of Pruzhany district. In the town of Pruzhany survived several interesting landmarks and attractions. These primarily include the mansion, catholic church, orthodox cathedral and a shopping arcade. All of these facilities were built in the 19th century. It is impossible to clearly distinguish one of these architectural landmarks of the city Pruzhany as the main. All of them in their important and very valuable.
We begin the description of the city's attractions with Pruzhany estate. Thus, the manor complex was built in Pruzhany in the middle of the 19th century. Then he included not only the manor house, which can even be described as a small palace, but several buildings of economic purpose, as well as a beautiful park. Until today the manor house remained excellent and one of the side wings, belongs to the farm. The park, picturesquely spread out around these buildings, is also in excellent condition. Manor house, park and outbuilding in Pruzhany town been beautifully restored in the late 20th century. Since then, the estate is located Pruzhany district museum. The main exposition of the museum includes a number of interesting exhibits, including a very valuable ancient icon of the 16th century, "The Last Supper". In addition to demonstrating the main exhibition, the museum often hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions of interest and are musical-literary evenings, lectures, scientific conferences. Manor complex in Pruzhany town is undoubtedly a very interesting architectural monument and landmark of Belarus.
Another important attraction of the city Pruzhany is the Catholic church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This beautiful church was built in 1883. During the First World War, the church in the town of Pruzhany suffered greatly. In 1930, when Pruzhany were part of Poland and its capital restoration was carried out. In 1939, here in the dignity of the priest served Kazimierz Świątek - the future cardinal, the first in the modern history of Belarus. After World War II, the church in the town of Pruzhany was closed. But it was not organized warehouse or granary, as is usually the case with catholic churches in the Soviet era, and the Culture House. This is also a remarkable milestone in the history of this temple. However, the interior of the church is still destroyed. The temple was returned to believers in 1993. On this occasion, a year before he became cardinal, returned here yet Archbishop Kazimierz Świątek and served a solemn service here. Large-scale restoration of the church was completed only in 1998. Now this temple in Pruzhany town continues to operate and is in excellent condition.
Another important attraction of the city Pruzhany is the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky. This beautiful and majestic temple was built in 1866. This cathedral is located near the center (historically - trade) area city Pruzhany. In Soviet times, this temple was not closed. Currently, the temple also continues to function. His condition - excellent. In the cathedral in Pruzhany kept several very valuable Christian shrines. Firstly, it Pruzhany (Weeping) Icon of the Mother of God, which is considered miraculous. Secondly, it is a particle of the relics of Alexander Nevsky. Finally, here after the fire and the total destruction of the other old wooden church in Pruzhany, it was moved only preserved the icon of Our Lady, which is now called "Fireproof", and also revered as miraculous (there was a fire in the late 20th century). Today the cathedral in Pruzhany is an important architectural monument, cultural and historical value and attraction of Belarus.
By Christian heritage city Pruzhany may also include several chapels, nestled in local cemeteries. The first of these, the Catholic (left) was built in 1852. Second, Orthodox (center), was built in the late 20th century on the site of the burnt church, which was mentioned earlier. And finally, the third - a chapel-tomb, built in the early 20th century (pictured right).
Another very interesting, unique and remarkable landmark of city Pruzhany are shopping arcade. This building was built here in the second half of the 19th century. It is located next to the cathedral in the central square of the city Pruzhany, and is very typical of buildings of this kind of purpose. The attractions of this type preserved in Belarus is very small. This shopping arcade is very unusual, beautiful and memorable building. Therefore, every building, which belongs to this type of historical monuments is of particular interest and value for tourists and travelers in Belarus. A shopping arcade in Pruzhany town survived just fine, and it is possible to make a good impression on how to look like buildings in other cities of Belarus. Such a shopping arcade in the 19th century were very common, but just single copies survived.
In addition to the listed Pruzhany city attractions are also several stone and wooden buildings that were built in the 19th - early 20th centuries. Many of these buildings have survived in good condition, and today make up a few blocks is very unusual and attractive historic town of ordinary buildings. These small attractions are geographically located right between the major attractions of the city Pruzhany and perfectly complement a good tourist atmosphere of these places. In addition, one should also mention again that Pruzhany - largest city, is equipped with all necessary tourist infrastructure, such as here there are many shops, hotels, gas stations, cafes and restaurants, banks, post office. pharmacy and everything else.
Sketches of Napoleon Orda, Pruzhany:
