A small area bordering Lithuania, despite the many wars and turbulent events of the 20th century, which has preserved many historical and cultural values.: ancient religious buildings that are dominant in cities and towns; manors surrounded by old parks and picturesque lakes, and much more.All this awaits you as part of our guided tour of these beautiful places.PS: the tour is deliberately divided into 2 parts, meaning a full rest with overnight accommodation and a deeper study of the local history and culture.

There is a wooden church of St. Joachim and a 19th-century stone chapel in the village of Klyushany in the Ostrovets district. 
The church was built in the 18th century with the money of J. Korsak. 
In 1915-1916, the famous Belarusian poet and writer Kazimir Svoyak served as a priest at the church.
This is where our tour begins.

Klyushchany. St. Joachim's Church.

Klyushchany. St. Ioahim 's Church.

The temple was destroyed and rebuilt many times, and today, as before, it serves people.

Zhukoini Zhelyadskie. Shkaplernaya Mother of God church.

The Baroque architectural monument, built in 1653, outwardly only imitates a medieval castle. In fact, no defensive functions were provided during the construction.
All the charm is inside: the temple is distinguished by the elegance of the interior decoration, richly decorated with blue and white bas-reliefs from stukko.
Visit this ancient temple with a rich history and magnificent decorations!

Mikhalishki. Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

St. George's Church is a monument of sacred architecture of the Ostrovets district. It is a historical and cultural value of Belarus of the 3rd category.
St. George's Church was built at the end of the 18th century, and was reconstructed at the beginning of the 20th century.

Bolshye Sviryanki. St. George's Church.

St. George's Church is a monument of sacred architecture. It is a historical and cultural value of the 3rd category.

Bolshye Sviranki. The Church of St. George (Yuri).

Few tourists get to the village of Bystrica, which is located on the very border with Lithuania on the Vilia River, but in vain.
Here is the majestic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which dominates the city. The temple was built in the 18th century in the Baroque style. 
The church is active, but it is not always open, but only on holidays and during services. 
There are several private houses of local residents in front of the church. You need to ask the locals near the church to open the temple for tourists, and they will tell you who has the key.

Bystrica. Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

In the town of Trokeniki, Ostrovets district, a neo–Baroque manor house has been preserved, where the famous artist and art critic Marian Bogush-Shishka was born (he participated in many art exhibitions around the world. His book "On Art" was published in London in 1982).
I recommend visiting this place, where the library is now located, and getting to know more about the history of these places and the work of the famous countryman.

Trokeniki. Bogush-Shishka Manor.

The stone Catholic church of St. George was built in the town of Vorona in the Ostrovetsky district in the 17th – 18th centuries during the time of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. 
The shrine was built in a local cemetery on the outskirts of the town in the Baroque style. 
The temple is functioning, and you will visit it.

Vorona. St. George's Church.

The main attraction of Vornyany is St. George's Church. 
The late Baroque church was built in the village of Vornyany in 1769. 
Fragments of the park have also been preserved in the village of Vornyany. 
The most picturesque place in the park is an island in the middle of a body of water, on which a watchtower is located and to which the only drawbridge in Belarus leads. 
You should definitely visit here and enjoy the rich history, magnificent architecture and natural beauty of these places!

Ostrovets region (1 route): Klyushchany-Zhukoini-Mikhalishki-Bolshye Sviryanki-Bystrica-Trokeniki-Vorona-Vornyany.

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