Braslaw district
Braslaw district - north-western edge of the Belarusian land, located on the border with the Baltic states - Latvia and Lithuania. Blue expanse of lakes, light pine forests, a chain of high hills, flowering meadows, picturesque villages on the shores of lakes, adorned with spiers of ancient temples, attractive tourist centers and parking National Park, fresh air filled with the scent of herbs - all Braslaw district of Belarus. This is a land of pristine, untouched nature with rich flora and fauna, 10% of the territory is covered by lakes. Active tourism throughout the year, grand cultural events - all this is happening against the backdrop of stunning scenery. This is a true visual and aesthetic enjoyment. In Braslaw district of Belarus in 1995 established the National Park "Braslaw lakes." The park of about 70 hectares. Its territory is home to various species of animals listed in the Red Book of Belarus. On the territory of the lakes of Braslaw district of Belarus has many islands. On the territory of some of these islands, manage to fit even the next lake. Two islands in the lakes Ikazn and Drysvyaty had in medieval fortifications - castles. Braslaw district of Belarus have other historical and cultural monuments, which creates good conditions for the development, including international tourism. Scientists have found a region on the territory Braslaw district of Belarus Neolithic sites, the settlement of the Iron Age period, the Principality of Polatsk, burial graves, ruins of castles period of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This list is quite extensive, but, first of all, I would like to call the Castle Mountain in Braslaw unique island citadel in the villages Ikazn and Drysvyaty, mound group in the village Opsa. Special architectural value are such architectural monuments as: orthodox and catholic churches, residential development downtown and building an Orthodox convent in Braslaw; Catholic monastery in Druja; churches in Vidzy, Opsa, Ikazn, Slabodka; ancient manor in Opsa. There are other monuments XVII - XIX century - religious buildings, farms, homes, farm buildings, monuments of landscape art. Braslaw district of Belarus has a great potential for tourist accommodation, this hotel, and recreation and health centers, and sports camps, a lot of houses for rent.