Maladzyechna - is a large city of Minsk region of Belarus, the administrative center of the Maladzyechna district. Despite the fact that the city of Maladzyechna is not only large enough (the population of Maladzyechna is more than 90 thousand people), but also very old (the city of Maladzyechna is first mentioned in written sources in 1388), nevertheless there are no special valuable or outstanding attractions. However, there are some interesting architectural monuments in the city of Maladzyechna, of course. So, the main attraction of Maladzyechna is the Orthodox church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This temple was built in the city of Maladzyechna in 1867-1871 from brick and stone in the retrospective-Russian style. At the end of the 19th century, almost all Orthodox churches in Belarus were built in this style.
The church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Maladzyechna has a classic rectangular shape with a pentahedral apse, and a very expressive bell tower rises above the central entrance. Nowadays there are several unique ancient icons in the temple. The church is located in the historical center of Maladzyechna. This area of the city is called "Old Place". By the way, the modern center of Maladzyechna is located at a considerable distance from the historical. The Orthodox church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Maladzyechna is in excellent condition, is an active temple, cultural and historical monument of the late 19th century and an interesting landmark of Belarus.
In addition to the church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the city of Maladzyechna there are several other Orthodox and Catholic churches. All these temples of Maladzyechna were built after 1990, in other words, they are modern. Nevertheless, some of these churches and temples are very impressive in size and memorable appearance, and today may be of interest to many travelers and tourists in Belarus.
Another historical building of the city of Maladzyechna, which deserves special attention from tourists, is the local railway station. The building of this station was erected in 1907. The railway station in the city of Maladzyechna is a very colorful and memorable building. In addition, this station was built in a very characteristic architectural style, in which at the beginning of the 20th century a lot of railway stations were built, but not all of them have survived to our time. In the city of Maladzyechna, the railway station has been preserved simply superb, and today is a very valuable architectural monument, as well as an excellent, interesting and rare example of this type of sights.
In the city of Maladzyechna, there are still a number of historical buildings of the end of the 18th - early 20th centuries. All these buildings can be attributed to the old ordinary urban building. At the moment, all these historical buildings of the city Maladzyechna are in good condition, are used for various purposes, and individually may not be of interest to tourists. However, several such ancient buildings are located not far from the Orthodox church in the historical center of Maladzyechna. Together with the temple, these buildings form a very remarkable architectural ensemble and well complement the tourist atmosphere of this place.
The city of Maladzyechna has many modern monuments and roadside chapels. Among them, the monument to Michał Kleofas Ogiński, an outstanding Belarusian composer and politician, who twenty years lived in his family estate Zalesse, located 25 kilometers from Maladzyechna, deserves special attention from tourists and travelers. Another adornment of the city is a stele, topped with a sculpture of the Virgin Mary and located on one of the entrances to Maladzyechna from the direction of Minsk.
Another very important landmark of Maladzyechna is the memorial complex dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Stalag-342 concentration camp. This unique memorial complex is a stylized concrete hut. This memorial complex was erected at the site of the Stalag-342 concentration camp. About 80 thousand prisoners of war, partisans and civilians passed through this fascist camp during the years of the Second World War. More than 30 thousand of them were killed. This memorial complex, created in 1995, makes an extremely strong impression on visitors and remains in their memory forever.
As already mentioned, the city of Maladzyechna is quite large and lively. It is located only 75 kilometers from Minsk and has excellent transport links with the capital. Tourists and travelers will be able to easily get here and be happy to spend some time here, seeing the local sights. A good tourist atmosphere of the city of Maladzyechna is also complemented by many shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels and other infrastructure facilities necessary for travelers in Belarus. In addition, in the city of Maladzyechna, there are many beautifully landscaped parks and shady alleys that will appeal to lovers of outdoor walks and will delight tourists. A visit to Maladzyechna is included in several sightseeing and educational routes in Belarus.