The Orsha region is rich in history and cultural heritage.This tour covers only a part of them, allowing you to explore the sights around Orsha and its surroundings.If you wish, individual sightseeing tours of Orsha and Smolyan will help you to delve into the study of local culture and history, available on this website.

The name itself indicates that there was once a castle here.
Indeed, you can't think of a better place to place a fortress castle!
Now Castle Hill is an archaeological monument, towering over the floodplain of the Dnieper River.
A small brick gate has been built here, through which you can go and make a wish.
There is also a wonderful view from here.

 Orsha. Castle Hill.

A former operating watermill, in the building of which the museum is located.
Souvenirs can be purchased here.
I recommend going over the bridge and taking panoramic photos of the mill.

Orsha. Ethnographic Museum "Mlyn" (Mill).

It is impossible to pass by this complex of buildings, one gets the impression that one is somewhere in Western Europe.
Now the collegium building houses a museum, a library and a cafe.

Orsha. Jesuit collegium.

If you want to explore the history of these places in more detail, go to this museum.

Orsha. Museum of history and culture of the city.

The religious building impresses with its architecture and former grandeur.
It is planned to open a local history museum here.
Perhaps this would be the best use for a building with a rich history.

Bernardine monastery.

Dubrovno. Bernardine monastery.

The Rylenki Memorial Ensemble is one of the most impressive monuments erected in Belarus in the territories where the remains of over 10,000 Soviet Army soldiers rest.
It was here that Operation Bagration began, which led to the final victory in World War II.

Memorial ensemble "Rylenki".

Rylenki. Memorial ensemble "Rylenki"

An interesting wooden church with a rich history, which is worth seeing.
According to one legend, the Trinity Church was built in honor of the victory of the Russian troops over the Napoleonic troops. According to legend, by order of Prince Mikhail Kutuzov, an arch was built inside the church, which he called the "Impassable Gate." It was here, within the walls of this temple, that the first thanksgiving prayers and memorial services were held for the Russian soldiers who died during the Patriotic War of 1812.

The Trinity Church in Orekhovsk is a vivid example of wooden architecture.

Orekhovsk. Trinity Church.

Храм за короткий период своего существования не успел обрасти легендами.
Есть что-то притягательное в этих старых, побитых временем и другими невзгодами стенах.
Отличное место для руинотерапии.

Ruins of the Church of St. Elijah in the town of Vysokoe.

High. St. Elijah's Church.

Vysokoe. Ruins of St. Elijah's Church.

An abandoned manor house with an ancient park will not leave anyone indifferent.

Vysokoye. Manor of the Makshytskys.

A palace styled like a defensive castle, a beautiful landscaped park with century-old trees and a pond are waiting for you to visit.
Sightseeing is possible only from the outside, as there is now an operating hospital in the building.

Yurtsevo. The Lubomirsky manor.

The 19th century palace and park, built on the estate of Count Lubensky, have been preserved here to this day. 
There is a pond between the palace and the park, across which pedestrian bridges are thrown.
It is pleasant to take a walk in good weather to the old temple located nearby.

Mezhevo. Palace and park.

За почти 200 лет существования от храма остались одни руины.
Чем не повод заняться рутнотерапией?)

Mezhevo. Pokrovskaya Church (ruins).

Сейчас замок находится в руинах, но его остатки впечатляют своим величием и красотой. Есть здесь и местная легенда — как и в каждом приличном замке... Легенда о Белой Деве, которая появляется возле замка во время туманов в белых одеждах. По одной из версий, это призрак королевы Боны Сфорца, владевшей Смолянами некоторое время в 16 веке.


Orsha region: Orsha-Dubrovno-Rylenki-Orekhovsk-Vysokoe-Yurtsevo-Mezhevo-Smolyany

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