Grodno region

Grodno region of Belarus

Affluent Neman, stretching nearly a thousand kilometers in Belarus and Lithuania, is a witness to lots of historical events. History tells us about lives of people who lived on these banks, about plenty of bloody battles against foreign invaders and defense of their country. Constant struggle and frequent wars were reflected in monuments of material culture and art of the Grodno region of Belarus.

Architectural heritage, including urban planning, is great in the Grodno region. There are a lot of works of monumental architecture on the Neman’s banks, as in any other region of Belarus. Fortifications of Grodno, Lida, Navahrudak and Kreva with other Belarusian, Lithuanian and Ukrainian castles formed coherent defensive system of national importance during The Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Her role was huge in repelling attacks of crusaders. Castles of the Grodno region were strong points of defense up to victory of the Teutonic Order in the Battle of Grunwald in 1410.

A lot of cities, towns and villages of the Grodno region of Belarus kept architectural and planning formations of the past centuries in their central parts, as well as dozens of sights. Fortunately, most of them haven’t been touched by urban transformations of the last centuries. Slonim and Navahrudak, Kreva and Halshany, Zhirovichi and Dzyatlava are unique in appearance and attractive in historical and architectural ensembles, sights and landscapes. But some cities stand out by the complex, multi-faceted beauty which was born out of layers that were left by different eras and artistic styles. Grodno has the same beauty. Buildings of different times are located side by side in the streets and squares, and it doesn’t seem incompatible, but as an amazing unity and attractiveness.

In the Grodno region of Belarus, unique monuments of archaeology, architecture and culture were remained. They represent ancient history of the Belarusian state. Monuments and sights of the Grodno region occupy an important place in the cultural heritage of Belarus. The most famous of them: Boris and Gleb (Kalozha) Church, Main Catholic Church, the old and the new castles in Grodno, ruins of castle in Navahrudak, Mir Castle, the Church of defensive type in Murovanka and Synkovichi, monumental Catholic monasteries and churches in Grodno, Slonim, Gervyaty and other historic monuments and sights.

A lot of catholic churches were kept on Belarusian land to present days. They remained mostly in the Grodno region. Most of them are protected by the state as historical and cultural heritage. Thanks to the support of the state of the last decades, a lot of catholic churches of Belarus have been restored or reconstructed in the recent past; most catholic churches are used by Catholics in Belarus in our days. Belarusian catholic churches are interesting for tourists. Their rich internal and external decoration, a variety of forms, and, for the moment, very good condition can be a good incentive to go on a trip and visit catholic churches of Belarus. And going into any catholic church, you can feel calm, peaceful, spiritual atmosphere, think about God, pray and take a break from the bustle of life.

Huge cultural and historical heritage and hundreds of sights of the Grodno region attract a lot of tourists. There are a large number of places where you can go on a short journey, relax and enrich culturally.

Ashmyany district of Belarus

Ashmyany district of Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the regional center - the city Ashmyany preserved church and the Orthodox church, there are also the ruins of an ancient church of another. Also in the area is allocated Ashmyany Baruny village, which has a beautiful church; and in the town Golshany preserved church, church and castle ruins Sapieha. There are many other landmarks and attractions in these and other villages and towns Ashmyany district. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates.

Astravets district of Belarus

Astravyets district is the most northern district of the Grodno region and the fourth in the Grodno region in terms of area. This is border area. There are Lithuania and Vilnius nearby. Anyone who has ever visited Astravyets district falls in love with this wonderful blue-eyed Land. Tall pines look majestically. Viliya River and its tributaries Losha, Oshmyanka, Stracha, Sorochanka carry waters along the high banks. Near Katlouka village glacier once created Astravyets "Switzerland." Here you can see all kinds of Belarusian landscape at the same time. District is well-known not only because of beautiful views. Astravyets district is rich in cultural traditions. Belarusians, Poles, Russian, Lithuanian and other nationalities live in peace here since ancient times. Grow bread, raise children and maintain their national and cultural traditions. Lithuanians live densely in Gervyaty village council. They kept their songs, rituals and language. Lithuanian Centre of Education, Culture and Information was built in the Rymdyuny village. There are Rymdyuny high school with the Lithuanian language learning and a Lithuanian kindergarten. A lot of unique architectural monuments were kept. For example, catholic churches in Mihalishki, Gervyaty, Dailydky, Kemelishki, Gudogay; Varniany village - ancient architectural ensemble of the 18th century: St. George's Catholic Church, the priest's house, a pharmacist house, dwellings of the peasants.

Byerastavitsa district of Belarus

Byerastavitsa district, Grodno region of Belarus is situated in the south-west of the region, bordering with the Republic of Poland. The first documented mention of Byerastavitsa dates back to 1495 The main attraction of this town is the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Byerastavitsa preserved several interesting monuments of history and culture. In the central square, where once stood the City Hall, is the Carmelite church, rebuilt in 1866 at the intersection of Lenin and Matrosov - church, built in the style of pseudo at the beginning of the XX century. Former coaching house - a monument of civil architecture with features of Wooden Architecture 2nd half of the XIX century. Many localities Byerastavitsa district also has a long history and many attractions, cultural, historical and architectural monuments. In Byerastavitsa near park and some of the former manor complexes are now the objects of national importance.

Dzyatlava district of Belarus

Dzyatlava district, Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. One of the oldest settlements in the area is very Dzyatlava very pleasant, nice and quiet town. The main attractions are Dzyatlava Palace and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Among other settlements Dzyatlava district includes such towns and villages as Novoelnia, Kazlovshchyna, Birky and others in these villages have been preserved churches, orthodox churches, manor houses, chapels and other places of interest. Many other architectural, cultural and historical values ​​and features stores in its territory Dzyatlava district.

Grodno district of Belarus

Grodno district is very rich in historical monuments and tourist attractions, among which highlights the monuments and tourist sites of the city of Grodno. The list includes such attractions Grodno important for the country as objects of architectural heritage: Kalozha church - one of the oldest buildings in Belarus; catholic church Grodno; Bernardine monastery, now a Catholic seminary; old and new castles Grodno and many other attractions of the city. On the territory of the Grodno district also has a lot of sites and monuments of different eras. This and a lot of churches, chapels and churches, which are in almost every village of Grodno district; this palace and park complex in the village Svyatsk, this manor house in the town Svislach; it and the forts of Grodno fortress located throughout the area, and much more. Among the attractions of the Grodno district stands out as the August channel connecting the Vistula and the Niemen. For travelers who want to visit it created the necessary tourist infrastructure. Centers of artistic craft in the village of Kvasovka and Skidel city where for a long time made ​​from straw, wicker and wooden kitchenware, handbags, lampshades, woven bedspreads, carpets and doing other household items. In Vertelishki launched production of pottery. Many other architectural, cultural and historical monuments and sites of stores in its territory Grodno district.

Iwye district of Belarus

Iwye district, Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. At the turn of the XV-XVI centuries, the castle was built Geraneny from which only ruins. Preserved in Geraneny Nikolaev church that emerged from the chapel in 1529 and was rebuilt several times (most recently in 1883). Currently, the district center Iwye, from written sources, with the 1st half of the XV century, is known as the grand courtyard. In 1600 - 1633 years in Ive built the monastery and church of the Bernardine, in 1884 - the mosque. Beautiful palace there in Zhemyslavl. There are many other landmarks and attractions in other villages and towns Iwye district. Here you can find many beautiful churches, chapels, and other estates. On the territory of Iwye district has two state reserves of republican values ​​Nalibokskaya forest and biological reserve "Red Ravine." Many other architectural, cultural and historical values ​​and features stores in its territory Iwye district.

Karelichy district of Belarus

Karelichy district, Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. It is in this area of ​​town is located Mir where remained unbeaten castle - the main architectural attraction throughout Belarus. In the same town there are other important monuments: the ancient church and a chapel. Also in the area is allocated Karelichy Raytsa village. There remained an old church and manor. There are many other landmarks and attractions in other villages and towns Karelichy district. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates. On the territory of Karelichy area is Palatine Forest, where there are valuable species, widely represented wildlife. Many other architectural, cultural and historical values ​​and features stores in its territory Karelichy district.

Lida district of Belarus

Lida district, Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the regional center - the city of Lida, preserved ancient castle - one of the most important architectural sights of Belarus. In the same city, there are other important monuments: the ancient church and the cathedral. Also in the Lida district allocated village Tarnovo and Small Mozheikovo here perfectly preserved manor house, and in the villages Biełahruda and Vaviorka preserved beautiful churches. There are many other landmarks and attractions in other villages and towns of Lida District. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates. Tourists waiting for Lida Local History Museum, Historical Museum, Museum of Art Glass of Bereza, numerous historical and architectural monuments, Mound of Immortality.

Masty district of Belarus

Masty district, Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. In Masty District allocated village Large Rogoznica, here perfectly preserved manor and church; in the village of Sands preserved beautiful church; in the village of Dubno is a wonderful Orthodox church. There are many other landmarks and attractions in other villages and towns of Masty district. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates. Also tourists waiting for the literary and ethnographic museum in the village Gudevichi.

Navahrudak district of Belarus

Navahrudak district of Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the regional center - the city of Navahrudak the ruins of an ancient castle - one of the most important architectural sights of Belarus. In the same city, there are other important landmarks: two ancient church, an old Orthodox church, the house-museum of Adam Mickiewicz, a shopping arcade and much more. Also in the area are allocated Navahrudak Village Lyubcha, there are also the ruins of a medieval castle; and in the villages Usielub and Shchorsy preserved beautiful churches. There are many other landmarks and attractions in these and other villages and towns Navahrudak district. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates. Tourists waiting for two museums Navahrudak - Local History and Adam Mickiewicz. In Navahrudak district popular museum Liubcha edge. Thousands of people are in the public landscape reserve on a beautiful lake Svitiaz.

Shchuchyn district of Belarus

Shchuchyn district, Grodno region of Belarus is incredibly rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the regional center - the city Shchuchyn preserved church, the Orthodox church, the palace and the historic urban fabric. On the territory of Shchuchyn area in the village is the church Murovanka defensive type, this kind of architectural monuments is very rare in Belarus, and because this church is a value on a national scale. It is worth mentioning also about the village Rozhanka, there remained a unique church, stands out for its unusual architecture of Belarus. You also need to not forget about the villages Zhaludok and Golovichpole which has very interesting manor. There are many other landmarks and attractions in these and other villages and towns Shchuchyn area. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates.

Slonim district of Belarus

Slonim district of the Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the regional center - the city of Slonim, survived several churches, churches, a synagogue, a historic urban fabric and more. Also in Slonim stands Zhirovichi village where is located and operates one of the most visited and revered monasteries in Belarus, in the territory of the monastery Zhirovichi remained a complex of ancient churches, temples, and other landmarks. Also there is an Orthodox monastery in the village of Great Krakotka on the territory of the monastery also houses an old church. There are many other landmarks and attractions in these and other villages and towns of the Slonim District. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates.

Smarhon district of Belarus

Smarhon district, Grodno region of Belarus is very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the regional center - the city of Smarhon, preserved church and the Orthodox church. On the territory of Smarhon district in the village are the ruins of Krevo one of the oldest medieval castles, in the old days in the castle were the most important state events, and now Krevo Castle is one of the most important architectural monuments of Belarus. Worth mentioning is also the village of Soly, there remained a very beautiful church built in a rare style for Belarus. You also need to not forget about the village Zalesye Smarhon district, here restored a beautiful palace Oginski. There are many other landmarks and attractions in these and other villages and towns, Smarhon district. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates.

Svislach district of Belarus

Svislach district, Grodno region of Belarus is rich enough to landmarks and attractions. In the regional center - the city Svislach preserved church, church, synagogue, and more. On the territory of the district is Svislach half of the Belarusian part of the National Park "Belovezhskaya Pushcha", which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many other landmarks and attractions in these and other villages and towns Svislach district. Here you can find many beautiful churches, churches, chapels, and other estates.

Vawkavysk district of Belarus

Vawkavysk district, Grodno region is rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the Vawkavysk to have survived two-tower catholic church of St. Nicholas (XVIII c.), Wenceslas church in the classical style (mid XIX century.), Brick Nicholas Church, House of Bagration - the manor house in 1805, where from 10 to 17 June 1812 was the headquarters of the 2nd Western army (since 1949 a museum), the end houses XVIII -1-the second half of the XIX century. Other towns and villages Vawkavysk District also have great architectural, historical and cultural heritage. Among these villages highlights Gniezno, Podorosk, Mstibovo, Kraski, Ross, Izabelin, Volpe, and many others, in these villages have unique antique churches and churches, manor houses, bell towers, palaces and other landmarks and attractions. Within the boundaries of Vawkavysk district is more than 10 stone burial Yatvingians. Unique archaeological monument, the only one in Eastern Europe, are flint mines and adjacent parking and shops on its handling of the Stone and Bronze Ages Krasnoselskiy near the village and the neighboring villages. Survived almost intact for more than 80 mines. In Vawkavysk forestry growing king-oak, which for 500 years.

Voranava district of Belarus

Voranava district, Grodno region is rich in architectural monuments and sights. Many magnificent churches, churches, chapels, mansions and palaces can be found in these villages and towns Voranava district as Bolteniki, Osowa, Zhirmuny, Konvelishki, Nacha, Benyakoni, Gorodno, Radun. In Gaytyunishki remained the only one of its kind in Belarus house-fortress. In the Voranava attractions, cultural and historical values ​​highlights: Mercy Church of God and old city building. In the church of the village Trokeli kept the miraculous icon of "Our Lady of Trokelskaya" removed in 1595 from Vilna. Many other architectural and cultural values ​​and features stores in its territory Voranava district.

Zel’va district of Belarus

Zel’va district, Grodno region of Belarus is rich in architectural monuments and sights. The main attractions are the most Zel’va Holy Trinity Church (XIX c.) and the Church of the Holy Trinity (1913) survived to this day. On the territory of the Zel’va district is one of the major attractions throughout Belarus: Village Synkovichy preserved ancient fortress church, estimated date of construction is 1407. Long gone from the village Derechin. Here are preserved Transfiguration Church (1863) and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1906-1910.). In Zel’va district preserved as many other architectural, cultural and historical values ​​and features, among which is the church, churches, farms, parks, windmills, chapels and more. Numerous archaeological sites testifying to the ancient settlements Zel’va district. Present in Zel’va district and natural monuments: boulders, wildlife and more.