In this tour you will visit natural and historical places: beautiful lakes, parks, religious buildings, manors, and you will also be able to arrange a session of ruins-therapy in suitable locations. PS: actually, the Myadel region is extremely rich in sights, so for the sake of completeness, I recommend using other regional excursions available on this site.

Our tour begins in the Blue Lakes landscape Reserve, created to preserve a unique complex, which is also called "Belarusian Switzerland" in the Belarusian Lake District, in addition to Dead Lake includes a whole group of Myadel lakes.
The place is unique and mysterious, with a special atmosphere and energy.

The mysterious Dead Lake.

The Dead Lake.

During the Soviet period, the estate was partially destroyed, and restoration work stopped, leaving the building in ruins. The gates of the estate were taken to the neighboring village of Komarovo, our next location along the route.
Nevertheless, Khominsky Park has remained well-preserved and is now a botanical natural monument, where neglected alleys and a preserved Baroque labyrinth attract attention.
A great place for ruins-therapy!

The ruins of the Khominsky estate in Olshevo.

Olshevo. The ruins of the Khominsky estate.

The church, despite the political changes, continued to exist and serve the parishioners, retaining its importance as a religious center.
Today he acts, welcoming not only Catholics, but also all those who are interested in the history and culture of Belarus.

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Konstantinovo.

Konstantinovo. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

This monument of manor and park architecture of the 19th – early 20th century is one of the oldest preserved manors on the territory of modern Belarus. 
In addition to exploring the architecture and history of the local area, you can stroll through the ancient park, as well as have a snack in a cafe located in a former barn, which looks very remarkable against the background of a strict manor house due to the rubble stone masonry and decorations.

One of the oldest manors in Belarus, a monument of manor and park architecture of the 2nd half of the 19th century.

Komarovo. The Sulistrovsky Estate.

St. Nicholas Church is a magnificent legacy of the history of Belarus, a unique historical monument that combines various styles in its architecture.  
Anyone who wants to touch the history of ancient Belarus should come to this interesting place.

The Church of St. Nicholas is a unique historical monument that combines various styles in its architecture.

Svir. Church of St. Nicholas.

The monument was erected at the beginning of the 20th century during the time of the Polish state. 
The building was built in the style of Belarusian folk wooden architecture. 

Svir. Old Believers Assumption Church.

If you want to see the magnificent panorama of the place and the huge Svir Lake itself, then you need to climb the local Castle Hill, or else this archaeological monument is called a Hillfort.
This place has been used by people for various purposes since ancient times and has a rich history.
Put on comfortable shoes and go ahead to conquer this peak!

Svir. Castle Hill, or the Hillfort.

The estate was built in the early 20th century during the Russian Empire, and has an area of about four hectares.
The dominant feature of the estate is the master's stone house, a two-story brick building in the Art Nouveau or neo-Renaissance style. 
The contour lines of the walls are highlighted with white rustication, and a beautiful decorative finish is obtained against a background of red brick.
There is an old park nearby, which is a great place to walk.

Luschiki. The Akhrenovsky Estate.

This location is 5 in 1!
A temple that has seen a lot over 300 years.
The ruins of a monastery, even more ancient than the church itself.
Nearby there is a village of the feudal era (an ancient settlement discovered after excavations), as indicated by a plaque on a tree. 
A little further is the shore of the picturesque Lake Svir. 
And behind the church there is a cemetery of German soldiers of the First World War. 

Zasvir. Church of the Holy Trinity.

The Church of Our Lady of Tireless Help was built in the early 20th century.
If you climb the hill where the church was built, you will see an unusual landscape with a pond, the remains of a manor house and a beautiful church in the classical style.

Shemetovo. Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Arriving in Shemetovo, to the left of the road you will see the majestic ruins of a two-storey red brick building with a rubble stone basement. 
Many people think that these are the remains of the noble palace, but the palace building was wooden and burned down during the war in 1943. 
Here are the ruins of a two-story brewery!
If you walk around the neighborhood and the park, you can see dozens of outbuildings in this condition.
Our tour is coming to an end in this picturesque place.
Thanks for your attention!

Myadel region: Dead lake-Olshevo-Konstantinovo-Komarovo-Svir-Luschiki-Zasvir-Shemetovo.

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