On the memorable places of the Oginsky family.

The Oginsky princely family has left a deep mark on the history and culture of Belarus. Since the 16th century, representatives of this noble family have shown themselves not only as influential politicians and military leaders, but also as prominent patrons, composers and educators, whose activities have determined the development of the Belarusian lands for centuries.

Oginsky's contribution to the architectural heritage of the country is especially significant.

Thanks to them, dozens of temples, monasteries and secular buildings were erected.

The oldest stone building in Minsk, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, appeared at the beginning of the 17th century thanks to the financing of Alexander Oginsky.

In Vitebsk, Leo Samuel Oginsky contributed to the revival of the Holy Trinity Markov Monastery, and in Luchai, on the initiative of Elzbeta Oginskaya, the majestic Baroque church of St. Tadeusz was built.

One of the most ambitious projects associated with the Oginsky name was the Oginsky Canal.

This large-scale hydraulic engineering system connecting the basins of the Baltic and Black seas was created in the 18th century on the initiative of Michal Kazimir Oginsky, the great Hetman of Lithuania, who is also known as a talented composer and founder of the Slonim theater.

However, the most famous representative of the family is considered to be Michal Kleofas Oginsky, a diplomat, politician and author of the world-famous polonaise "Farewell to the Motherland".

His estate in Zalesye, nicknamed "Northern Athens", became a real cultural center where artists, musicians and thinkers of that era gathered. Today, the restored manor-museum allows you to touch the atmosphere of creativity and enlightenment.

Thus, the legacy of the Oginsky family, scattered throughout the territory of Belarus, is a unique interweaving of history, architecture, music and spirituality, continuing to attract the attention of all those who are interested in the rich past of the country.