Slonim - is a city of Grodno region of Belarus, the administrative center of the Slonim district. The city of Slonim is very rich in architectural monuments and sights. In the city of Slonim it is impossible to single out any one of the sights as the main one, and each of them separately could not be such a great interest for tourists, but the entire architectural ensemble of the city of Slonim taken together is of great interest to travelers.

One of the main attractions of the city of Slonim is the Catholic church of St. Apostle Andrew, built in the distant 1775. This church in the city of Slonim has a very pleasant, unusual and memorable appearance, is in good condition and is operational. The main architectural feature of the temple is that its two towers that adorn the front facade are rotated at a certain angle. The rear facade is also makes unusual. This church was closed after the uprising of 1830-31, in addition, the temple was badly damaged during the First World War. In 1925, when Slonim was part of interwar Poland, the church was restored. After the Second World War in the refined and sophisticated building of the temple was located a warehouse pickles. The church was returned to believers in 1990, and by 1993 the church was restored and fully resumed full operation.

Another important attraction of the city of Slonim is another ancient temple - the Catholic church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in 1670. This church is located in the dense urban historical buildings of the city of Slonim, therefore, it is a little problematic to consider it completely. The church is in good condition, but needs redecoration. Near this church preserved monastery buildings and the old gates. Indeed, earlier this temple was part of the monastery. In our time, this monastery is no longer valid. The monastery buildings are integral buildings, but they need major repairs. There is no doubt that both ancient Catholic churches in the city of Slonim are important architectural monuments of their time, historical and cultural values ​​and sights of Belarus.

Another very important landmark of the city of Slonim is Trinity Cathedral, built in 1645. This very ancient temple in its time even had some defensive functions. And indeed, the building of the cathedral in the city of Slonim looks very monumental and visually corresponds to its time of construction. The walls, reinforced by powerful buttresses, leave no doubt that it was possible to hide in this temple in case of danger. During its centuries-old history, the church has repeatedly moved from one Christian denomination to another. At the moment - this is the current Orthodox cathedral. There is no doubt that this ancient cathedral in the city of Slonim is a very important architectural monument of the 17th century. It is also necessary to note that this temple in the city of Slonim was previously part of the monastic complex. Nowadays, this monastery is no longer valid, but near the temple and now you can find the monastery buildings, which, however, look quite plain. The very same cathedral in the city of Slonim is well restored and is in excellent condition.

Another interesting attraction of the city of Slonim is the Transfiguration Cathedral. This Orthodox church was built quite recently, in 2005. However, it looks much older, and therefore this majestic and monumental cathedral successfully fits into the architectural ensemble of the historical center of the city of Slonim. Undoubtedly, even despite its young age, already today, this cathedral in the city of Slonim is a landmark of Belarus and may be of interest for some groups of tourists.

Another attraction of the city of Slonim is a synagogue built in 1648. This synagogue, as we see, is very old, and this is its main distinguishing feature and value. Generally speaking, in Belarus there are very few strong buildings of the former synagogues, therefore the synagogue in the city of Slonim is quite a rare, and therefore a valuable Belarusian architectural monument and tourist attraction. After World War II, the synagogue building was used as a warehouse and retail space. Since 2001, the synagogue in the city of Slonim is under restoration, which, however, is progressing very slowly.

In the city of Slonim, besides the above, there are still a lot of small architectural monuments and attractions. Most of them are concentrated in the historical center of the town of Slonim and date back to the 19th - early 20th centuries, but there are also more ancient buildings dating back to the 18th century (mainly the monastery buildings mentioned above). Among these additional attractions of the city of Slonim you can find several chapels, old residential houses, mansions and barracks, buildings of pre-revolutionary banks, a fire station and much more. The very remarkable and picturesque building of the local railway station, built in 1922, deserves special mention. All these sights together create in the city of Slonim a unique tourist atmosphere for travelers, steeped in history and the spirit of antiquity. Unfortunately, there are very few cities in Belarus, where the historical buildings are preserved in the same amount. This factor adds value to the architectural ensemble of the historical center of the city of Slonim. A tourist trip to the city of Slonim can be a great idea to spend an interesting and informative day off.

In the suburb of the town of Slonim, in the former village of Albertin (now it is one of the districts of the town of Slonim), a beautiful manor complex and a park area with ponds has been preserved. The buildings that make up this estate complex were built in the first half of the 19th century. The manor house itself, the outbuilding and the stable were especially well preserved. These buildings nowadays belong to the local paper mill, are in good condition and are gradually being used for various needs (snack bar, youth and sports clubs, classrooms). The park is also well preserved, as are the elements of the fences and some of the brama. This remarkable and very beautiful manor complex in the Albertin suburb of Slonim is undoubtedly a very interesting architectural ensemble and tourist attraction of Belarus. Strolling in the fresh air in these places, tourists can relax and feel the unprecedented pacification.

In the Albertin suburb of Slonim, there is also a Catholic church of the Virgin Mary, built here in 1937 (left on photo), and the Orthodox church of St. Athanasius of Brest, built in 1933 (right on photo). These temples are located very close. In fact, they are adjacent in relation to each other buildings. The monastery building also adjoins the churches. Undoubtedly, these small sights well complement the excellent tourist atmosphere not only of the Albertin suburbs, but also of the entire city of Slonim as a whole.

Sketches of Napoleon Orda, Slonim: