On this tour you will be able to get acquainted with the rich history of the local places; climb the defensive tower of the 13th century with a height of 31 meters, known as Belaya Vezha (White Tower), which offers a wonderful view of the surroundings and where there is a museum rich in exhibits; visit unique religious buildings where even emperors visited; and visit the world-famous Belovezhskaya Pushcha. It will leave the warmest memories in your memory for many years to come!If possible, I recommend staying in the Forest for the night to slowly enjoy the unity with nature. PS: the places here are rich in attractions, and it is not possible to include them in the weekend program, so they are divided into several excursions that are available on this website.

The Church of the Heart of Jesus was built in 1929-1934 in the Art Nouveau style. 
Several Baroque sculptures of the Holy Apostles have been preserved in the interior.
In Pelishche, the landowner park with the pond of the former Gutovsky estate called Zhitin has also been preserved.
This is where our acquaintance with the Kamenets region begins.

Pelishche. Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Pelishche. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The temple has a complex history and has been rebuilt several times during its existence.
The new church has books from the 18th and 19th centuries, which were saved by believers in Soviet times from the old church.

Kamenets. The Church of Peter and Paul.

The gymnasium building was built in 1931 in the Zakopane style according to the standard design of the famous architect Karl Padchashinsky, who was born in Belarus in the Lida district.
The opening of the educational institution was very solemn: photographs of this event have been preserved. 
It is noteworthy that even now there is an active gymnasium here.

Kamenets. Gymnasium building.

The best preserved defensive tower of the Volyn type and at the same time the tallest (about 31 meters) was built in 1276-1288 on the instructions of Volyn Prince Vladimir Vasilkovich. 
Inside there is a museum with a total exhibition area of 313.2 m2. 
The exhibition, located in 5 halls on 5 tiers of the tower, has 335 exhibits.
A sightseeing tour "Architectural monuments of Kamenets" is held on the observation deck of the tower: from almost a 30-meter height, you can see a picturesque picture of the modern city and its surroundings.

Kamenets. Belaya Vezha (White Tower).

A bronze composition dedicated to Alex, the founder of the city of Kamenets, an associate of Prince Vladimir Volynsky. 
The author of the sculpture is Alexander Ivanovich Lyschik, a teacher at the Belarusian Theater and Art Institute, for whom this work is especially dear: Kamenets is his homeland, and therefore he worked on the composition with special enthusiasm.
There is a belief here that if you find yourself near the monument, you should rub the horns of a bison for good luck. It won't be superfluous ).

Kamenets. Monument to architect Alex the towncutter.

The church was built in 1912-1914 from brick in the pseudo-Russian style. 
The new church was built on the place where the old wooden church of the 18th – 19th century was.
Inside there is an iconostasis and icons from the 19th century.

Kamenets. St. Simeon's Church.

The church was built in the traditions of folk architecture in 1877 on the site of an ancient Uniate temple of the 17th century.
There is a beautiful lake near the church, on the shore of which you can relax.

Shishovo. Church of the Holy Assumption.

The church was built in the pseudo-Russian style in 1877.
The church was renovated in the 1990s and has been operational ever since.

Pashuki. Church of St. Andrew the First-Called.

The world-famous National Park of Belarus, which is under the auspices of UNESCO, is a must-visit and is included in all tourist programs for a reason: in addition to the pristine forests and rich flora and fauna, which have been preserved in their original form, there are many interesting things here.
This is both a Nature Museum and the Estate of the Belarusian Santa Claus, and for outdoor enthusiasts there are prepared trekking trails and bike paths where you can rent equipment and set off through the primeval forest.
It is advisable to stay here for the whole day or spend the night.

Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Residence of Father Frost

Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Museum of Nature

Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Flora and Fauna

Belovezhskaya Pushcha

The history of the Orthodox Church in the town of Rozhkovka is unique in that it was built during the Great Patriotic War in the occupied territory of Belarus. 
The church was built in 1943 and consecrated in honor of the Rozhkovskaya Mother of God. 
And the construction of the Orthodox church was preceded by an amazing history of the war period.

Rozhkovka. The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God of Rozhkov.

Rozhkovka. The Icon of the Mother of God of Rozhkov church.

The wooden church of the 18th century, which was consecrated in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, was built as a Uniate church.
The Transfiguration Church is considered a monument of Belarusian folk architecture.

Dmitrovichi. Church of the Transfiguration.

Dmitrovichi. Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

The temple, erected in 1698, was known far beyond the borders of the town due to its miraculous image of the Virgin, which was decorated with a silver chasuble and numerous donations of valuables.
During a visit to Belovezhskaya Pushcha in 1886, the Emperor of the Russian Empire Alexander III and Tsarevich Nicholas visited the Gorodishchenskaya Church.

Gorodishche. The Church of Peter and Paul.

The temple was built in the pseudo-Russian style in 1900.
The architecture of the temple stands out for its rich decor. 
The interior has a two-tiered iconostasis with a carved gilded royal gate. 
There are six oval icons on the gate. 
The church is the architectural dominant of the village and is visible from all sides of the village.
Our tour is coming to the end here.

Nikolaevo. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Church.

Brest Region

Kamenets Region (1 route) on the way to Belovezhskaya Pushcha: Pelishche-Kamenets-Shishovo-Pashuki-Belovezhskaya Pushcha-Rozhkovka-Dmitrovichi-Gorodishche-Nikolaevo.

Kamenets Region (1 route) on the way to Belovezhskaya Pushcha: Pelishche-Kamenets-Shishovo-Pashuki-Belovezhskaya Pushcha-Rozhkovka-Dmitrovichi-Gorodishche-Nikolaevo.

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