On the memorable places of the Pototsky family.
Description
We invite you to a unique journey in the footsteps of one of the most influential families of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
The Pototsky family, whose name comes from the village of Potok near Krakow, has left an indelible mark on the history of Belarus.
This car tour will allow you to discover the legacy of the famous dynasty, whose representatives were not only outstanding military leaders and politicians, but also patrons, builders and industrialists.
The route will take you through iconic places related to the history of the Pototsky family.
You will see the majestic estates in Berezino and Vysokoe, where the family set up their residences, and visit the temples built at their expense - from the church in Ross to the church in Trostyanitsa.
In Grodno, you will get acquainted with the Batorievka Palace, which belonged to the Pototskys, and in Brest you will learn the amazing story of the miraculous icon saved by Hetman Nikolai Pototsky.
Of particular interest are the preserved evidence of the economic activity of the family, such as the historical distillery in Berezino, founded by Pototsky in the 19th century.
This tour is an opportunity not only to touch the era of magnate greatness, but also to take a fresh look at the historical heritage of the Belarusian lands through the prism of the fate of the famous dynasty.
Author: Артём Ерёменко
Trip details
Travel time:
14h 8min
Sightseeing time:
7h 45min
Distance (km):
1,081.7 km

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