Go on a guided tour of the historical sites of the Gantsevichi district and its surroundings. You will find ancient manors, religious buildings and unique monuments that reveal the rich heritage of the region. You will visit the Gantsevichi Museum of Local Lore, which contains ethnographic exhibits, art objects, historical artifacts and rare documents. The windmill in Shaiki is an outstanding monument of folk wooden architecture, which attracts the attention of tourists with its historical value. The ancient cemetery preserves unique gravestones with carvings and inscriptions reflecting various styles and eras. Here you can see ancestral chapels and commemorative plaques that remind you of the people who left their mark in history.The tour will end with the Novitsky Manor, surrounded by a century-old park that has preserved the atmosphere of the past.

An example of wooden folk architecture that has preserved its historical atmosphere.

Budcha. Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

A place that preserves memories of past eras. 
You should definitely pay attention to the Wendorf tomb chapel, where granite tables remind you of people who left their mark on history. 
You can also see unique gravestones with carvings and inscriptions reflecting styles from different eras.

An ancient cemetery near the village of Yasenets.

Yasenets. An ancient cemetery.

The Obukhovich estate in Bolshye Krugovichi is a place where you can touch the history of the noble family. Beautiful pictures are obtained from century-old oak trees, which are already about 400 years old, as well as from the tomb chapel, which has preserved the strict lines of the classical style.

Bolshye Krugovichi. The Obukhovich Estate.

A monument of folk wooden architecture that has preserved its historical atmosphere. The bell tower perfectly complements the architectural ensemble.

Bolshye Krugovichi. St. George the Victorious Church.

Here you can plunge into the atmosphere of noble life of the 19th century. The nearby picturesque pond adds harmony to the historic complex.

The Sverzhinsky estate in Ogarevichi.

Ogarevichi. The Sverzhinsky Estate.

The monument to Yakub Kolas in the center of Gantsevichi is a landmark place for fans of Belarusian literature. 

Gantsevichi. Monument to Yakub Kolas.

The Gantsevichi Museum of Local Lore is a place where you can get acquainted with the rich history of the region. The Peasant Hut hall features a traditional Belarusian setting with authentic household items.

Gantsevichi. Regional Museum of Local Lore.

An amazing monument of folk wooden architecture. Sometimes it seems that in the event of a strong hurricane, this structure may not be able to withstand. However, the mill is over a hundred years old!

The windmill in Shaiki is a monument of Dutch folk wooden architecture.

Shaiki. The windmill.

A vivid example of folk architecture with a rich history. There are four columns and a triangular pediment at the main entrance. There is a very picturesque wooden bell tower nearby.

The Church of St. Peter and Paul and the bell tower in Golynka are included in the state list of historical and cultural values of national importance.

Golynka. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

History is frozen in ancient walls and shady alleys. The facade of the manor house is particularly beautiful, with its curly gables and moss-covered roofs creating an atmosphere of bygone eras.

Gantsevichi region: traditions, history, heritage.

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