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.

This church is recognized as the most beautiful church in Belarus, it is one of the three tallest churches in the country.
This place is also called "little Switzerland" and "Belarusian Notre Dame".
This is where our tour starts today!
The temple is one of the best examples of the Neo-Gothic style in Belarus.
In front of the temple there are several wooden crosses with rich carvings.
There is a landscaped park with rare ornamental plants and figures of the apostles around the temple.
Nearby there is a stone bridge with a former watermill in a very picturesque location.
I want to come back here again and again!

Gervyaty. Church of the Holy Trinity.

Gervyaty. Catholic church of the Holy Trinity.

Once there was a manor house here, where the outstanding Belarusian and Russian scientist and researcher Joseph Goshkevich (1814-1875) lived.
He is one of the first foreigners in Japan to be allowed to visit the court of the Shogun, the ruler of Japan.
With Goshkevich's participation, a treaty was signed between Russia and Japan in 1855.
He compiled the first Japanese-Russian dictionary. He was also the first Russian consul in Japan.
That's the kind of famous countryman we have!
Which, unfortunately, few people know about...

Mali. Monument to Joseph Goshkevich.

It is not just a religious building, but also an important part of the cultural heritage of Belarus.
On the territory of the temple there is a summer amphitheater and a number of small monuments reflecting biblical themes. 
The miraculous icon of the Mother of God is kept here, which was worshiped back in the 17th century. 
The interior is decorated with three wooden altars in the style of early classicism of the late 18th century. 
Its picturesque location surrounded by nature makes it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
I recommend you to visit this ancient and wonderful place!

The small wooden Church of the Visitation of the Mother of God is a monument of wooden architecture.

Gudogai. The Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was built in the neo-Romanesque style in the early 20th century next to the old Catholic cemetery.
The brick building, very similar to a castle or other defensive structure, miraculously survived and today, as before, serves people.

Ostrovets. Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Visit the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian to enjoy its architectural beauty. 
It is a large and majestic temple in the classical style. 
It has a rich interior decoration, and also surprises with the icons of the 17th and 18th centuries stored here.

An architectural monument of the 18th century in the classical style with Baroque features.

Ostrovets. The Church of Saints Kozma and Demyan.

In the Ostrovetsky district in the town of Dailidki there is a wooden church of the care of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 
The parish was established back in the 18th century, and the church itself was built during the time of the Polish state in 1929 in the Art Nouveau style.
Our tour is coming to an end in this atmospheric place.

Ostrovets region (route 2): Gervyaty-Mali-Gudogai-Ostrovets-Dailidki.

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