Our tour covers the main sights and historical and cultural values of the region: ancient religious buildings of various faiths (churches, churches and a synagogue); a medieval castle; the remains of 2 ancient manors where you can feel the spirit of the past centuries; the apotheosis will be the Sapieha Palace and park ensemble in Ruzhany - even at the restoration stage, it impresses with its scale and the grand architecture! PS: are the places here rich in attractions, and it is not possible to include them in the program of one day, so they are divided into several excursions that are available on this website.

The wooden Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God was built during the time of the Polish state in the 1930s in the style of Belarusian folk wooden architecture with elements of Zakopane style and Art Nouveau. 
The interior features a wooden iconostasis and an ancient icon from the 18th century.

Lyskovo. Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God.

The Trinity Church and the monastery of the Missionaries were built in 1763-1785 in the Vilno Baroque style, and after being rebuilt as an Orthodox church in the 1880s, the church acquired classical features.
Near the church is the grave of the poet Francisk Karpinsky (1741-1825), which was painted by Napoleon Orda in the 19th century.
The church is now in a state of disrepair...

Lyskovo. Holy Trinity Church and Missionary Monastery.

On Castle Hill there are defensive fortifications of a medieval castle of the 16th century: earthen ramparts and a defensive moat.
During the excavations, ceramics and tiles from the 15th and 17th centuries were found here.

Lyskovo. Castle.

The park and the palace of the former Dyakonsky family estate have been preserved here to our time.
There is a stone memorial column on the outskirts of the village. 
There are several options: to whom and in honor of what it was built. 
Come here and choose your option ).

Mogilevtsy. Memorial column in honor of the Constitution on May 3.

Mogilevtsy. Constitution on May 3 Memorial column.

The stone Orthodox church was built in eclectic style in 1878 using rubble stone. 
A stone chapel and a gate were built near the temple in 1900, on which a 19th-century bell, donated by Emperor Alexander II, has been preserved.

Zelzin. Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

One of the largest palace complexes in Belarus, the property and residence of the Sapieha Princes, was built in 1784-1786 in a transitional style from Baroque to classicism by architect J. S. Becker based on the walls of the previous palace of the early 17th century.
A museum dedicated to the history of the Sapieha family has been opened in the renovated east wing.
Large-scale restoration works are being carried out here, which are still underway.
Have time to see some of the preserved ruins in their original form!

Ruzhany. Sapieha Palace.

This synagogue, built at the end of the 18th century, is one of the largest stone synagogues in Belarus. 
The interior has preserved a bimah and partially frescoes.
The monument is gradually falling into disrepair, so it's worth rushing to see this architectural masterpiece with your own eyes.

Ruzhany. The Synagogue.

The temple, designed by architect J. S. Becker, was built in the period from 1772 to 1778 in the Baroque architecture style.
The main facade deserves special attention: the architect focused all his efforts on its design.

Peter and Paul Church

Ruzhany. Peter and Paul Church

The Catholic church, built in 1615-1617, whose architecture is dominated by the early Baroque style, although elements of Renaissance and classicism can be found.
The church looks ascetic from the outside, but there is something to see inside!
Be sure to visit this magnificent temple!

Church of the Holy Trinity

Ruzhany. The Church of the Holy Trinity.

The Church of St. Casimir was built in the local cemetery in 1792 according to the design of the famous architect from Saxony John Samuel Becker in the classical style.
It is clearly visible from the Sapieha Palace when you view the panorama of the city from a hill.

Ruzhany. St. Casimir's Church.

The Miloshevskys built a manor and park complex here, which has only partially survived to our time. 
The 18th-19th century regular park and several outbuildings, including a stable, a mill and a smokehouse, have been preserved.

Bliznaya. The Miloshevsky Estate.

The Alexander Nevsky Church was built during the Russian Empire in 1885-1888 at the local cemetery. 
The church was built very unusually and unconventionally for this region from rubble stone and brick with Romanesque features.

Bliznaya. Alexander Nevsky Church.

The small wooden Orthodox Church of Peter and Paul was built in the 19th century in the traditions of Polessky folk wooden architecture.
Near the church there is a unique monument of nature and history – a trace stone.

Pruzhany region (route 3): Lyskovo-Mogilevtsy-Zelzin-Ruzhany-Bliznaya-Yundily.

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