Snoŭ - is a small town of Nesvizh district, Minsk region of Belarus. In the town of Snoŭ a lot of attractions have survived, especially by the standards of such small towns. Moreover, among the attractions of the town of Snoŭ there is an outstanding and truly unique architectural monument. So, the main attraction of the town of Snoŭ is the palace and park complex of the first half of the 19th century. The central building of the complex is the palace built in 1827. Previously, the palace complex also included many more minor buildings and an extensive park with water bodies. To date, almost all of the secondary buildings of the palace complex have been lost or, in a heavily rebuilt form, have been preserved as ordinary buildings among other buildings in the town. The park is in disrepair. And here are the reservoirs as well as two centuries ago, they decorate the area around the palace in the town of Snoŭ.

The palace in the town of Snoŭ is one of the largest and most beautiful palaces in Belarus. This palace is also often called one of the most beautiful incarnations of classicism architecture in Belarus. The palace is 140 meters long. At the time of construction, the palace had about one hundred rooms and premises. From the history of the palace in the town of Snoŭ, the following key moments can be distinguished: the palace was plundered during the First World War; in 1925, the last owner of the palace either sold or leased the palace to the Polish Border Guard Corps (the town of Snoŭ was then part of Poland); then until 1939 Polish officers lived in the palace and even a casino was located; after the Second World War, the palace was handed over to Soviet soldiers. In the second half of the 20th century, at different times, various law enforcement agencies exploited the palace building for various needs, for example, for housing, administration, hospital, and so on.

In the 2010s, the palace building remained empty. Today, the building of the palace in the town of Snoŭ is still on the balance sheet of one of the power structures. The palace is guarded, heated and, if necessary, repaired, therefore it is not destroyed, but it is not used either. The palace is in good condition; the exterior of the palace has largely retained its authenticity. But the original layouts and interior are almost completely lost. Unfortunately, the palace itself and the surrounding area are completely closed to the public. Tourists can only see the palace from a great distance, and through the fence and vegetation. So, the palace and park ensemble in the town of Snoŭ is an outstanding architectural monument of the 19th century and a cultural and historical value of Belarus. And if the palace is open to the public for travelers, then it will also become one of the key tourist attractions of the country.

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Another important attraction of the town of Snoŭ is the Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist. This brick church was built in the town of Snoŭ in 1760. The architectural style of the church is Baroque. In 1866, after the defeat of the people's liberation uprising, the church was transferred to the Orthodox Church and slightly rebuilt. In 1921, when the town of Snoŭ became part of interwar Poland, the temple was returned to the Catholic Church. The church in the town of Snoŭ was badly damaged during the Second World War. In the second half of the 20th century, the temple remained in a dilapidated state and was not used. In 1991, the Catholic church in the town of Snoŭ was returned to the believers. The temple was rebuilt in 1994. Today the church is in excellent condition and is fully functioning as a temple. The Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist in the town of Snoŭ is an important landmark of Belarus, an architectural monument of the 18th century and a cultural and historical value of the country.

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The next interesting attraction of the town of Snoŭ is the Orthodox church of Saints Kozma and Demian. This brick temple was erected in the town of Snoŭ, according to various versions, either in 1836 or in 1846. The architectural style of the church is classicism. Today the Orthodox church is in excellent condition and fully functions as a temple. The Orthodox church of Saints Kozma and Demian in the town of Snoŭ is also an interesting landmark of Belarus, an architectural monument of the 19th century and a cultural and historical value of the country.

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Well, the last important attraction of the town of Snoŭ is the manor complex of the 19th century. Apart from the central manor house, the estate complex previously included many secondary buildings, as well as a landscape park. The central manor house, several outbuildings and fragments of the park have survived to this day. The estate in the town of Snoŭ functioned until 1939. After the Second World War, the administration of the local agricultural enterprise was located in the building of the estate, and the outbuildings and secondary buildings were operated by the same enterprise. Then many manor buildings changed their departmental affiliation several times. In our time, the manor house in the town of Snoŭ is not used, it is empty and, although slowly, is still being destroyed. The original interiors have long been completely lost. Nevertheless, at the moment the building of the estate is still in a fairly strong state. As well as a palace and churches, the estate in the town of Snoŭ is an architectural monument, cultural and historical value and attraction of Belarus.

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Snoŭ

The town of Snoŭ is a fairly large settlement, although earlier it had the status of a village. In the town of Snoŭ, there are many objects of tourist infrastructure and all elements of the basic infrastructure. In addition to shops of various profiles, branches of banks, pharmacies and other things, there is a house of culture, several small museums, several modest hotels, several fitness centers and several cafes. All these infrastructural objects, in combination with numerous attractions, among which there is a palace unique in its value and architecture, form an excellent tourist atmosphere in the town of Snoŭ. It should also be added that the town of Snoŭ is located in the region of Belarus with the greatest concentration of attractions and architectural monuments. Here, within a radius of several tens of kilometers, you can find many more outstanding tourist sites. For all these reasons, Snoŭ is a great destination for a small weekend tourist trip.

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Sketches of Napoleon Orda, Snoŭ:

Sketches of Napoleon Orda, Snoŭ