Leonpol-Verkhnedvinsk-Disna.
Description
The first point of this excursion route will be Leonpol, a settlement with a rich history, whose original name was Churilovichi. The uniqueness of Leonpol lies in the Bronze Age mounds discovered here, the only ones in the entire territory of Belarus. We will see the "heart of Leonpol" - the Trinity Church, built in the 17th century. The building survived the war due to the absence of punitive operations in the area, unlike in neighboring villages. Later we will drive up to the ruins of the estate of Lopatinsky, the founder of the village. Surprisingly, the estate survived two world wars, but was destroyed in the 90s of the XX century. The glacier and the buildings where the servants lived have also been preserved to this day, and it is also possible to distinguish the outlines of a garden laid out on terraces.
Later we will visit the main attraction of Leonpol, the column erected in honor of the adoption of the Constitution on May 3, 1791.
Next, we will go to Verkhnedvinsk, a city with a rich history located on the banks of the Dvina River. Here we will see the main architectural monuments - the Church of St. Nicholas and the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, and also learn more about the local culture on an excursion to the Verkhnedvinsk Museum of Local Lore, where exhibits reflecting the history of the region are presented.
The next point on our route will be Disna, the smallest city in Belarus. There are very picturesque landscapes here. We will visit the main decoration of the architectural appearance of Disna - the Resurrection Church, as well as a significant monument of the city - the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in 1773. Later, we will explore the impressive ruins of the hospital, built in the early 20th century, and take atmospheric photos.
This tour will give you unforgettable impressions and the opportunity to learn more about the culture and nature of the Vitebsk region.
Author: Ольга Ерёменко
Trip details
Travel time:
1h 35min
Sightseeing time:
4h 45min
Distance (km):
65.8 km

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