The Brest Hero Fortress is known all over the world, but the surroundings of the Brest region are also rich in sights.As part of this tour, you will visit many unique religious buildings of various religions; a wonderful manor with a rich history, which was visited by many prominent personalities at one time; an ancient railway station that became the setting for historical films; a monument to the memory of the orphanage children who were killed by the Nazis; a unique museum of cosmonautics, opened in honor of the famous countryman.Such a rich and varied program awaits everyone who sets off along our route!

We start our tour near the church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa in the village of Zbirogi, Brest region, which was built in 1610, making it one of the oldest wooden churches in Belarus.

Zbirogi. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Church

Zbirogi. The Church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa.

This church of a pronounced defensive type, combining features of Gothic and Renaissance styles, as well as Baroque elements, is one of the oldest stone churches in Belarus: it was built of brick in 1583 at the expense of one of the richest magnates of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Radziwill “Sirotka".
The temple has pronounced defensive features: massive walls, narrow loopholes, a tall bell tower from which you can view the surroundings.
It's amazing how it was able to survive despite the numerous wars and tumultuous events of the 20th century!

Chernavchitsy. Trinity Church.

Holy Cross Church built in 1748 is a unique architectural monument in the late Baroque style.
The majestic temple with a rich history is definitely worth a visit while staying in these places.

It is a significant architectural and cultural monument of the Brest region.

Vistychi. Holy Cross Church.

The chapel-tomb of the Tollochko family, built in 1910 from brick in the Gothic Revival style, has been looted and is in a neglected state.
There are many old stone tombstones in the cemetery. 
Once upon a time there was a manor house with a park in this place, but only the chapel, the remains of the park and an alley of poplars have survived to our time.
Get to know the frozen history of these places before it disappears...

Rakovitsa. Chapel-tomb of the Tollochko family.

The temple is more than 200 years old, it is located in a sacred place, but it needs restoration, both inside and outside.

St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Church - in 2022, the temple turned 200 years old!

Sychi. The Church of St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa.

The beautiful and well-maintained Nemtsevich manor of the second half of the 18th century, the only one of its kind in the vicinity of Brest, is definitely worth a visit! 
This is the perfect place for a photo shoot!
The history of the estate contains many interesting events, a large number of famous personalities who visited the Nemtsevich family visited here.:  Jan Fleming, Princes Czartoryski and Shuisky, Russian Emperor Alexander III, composer and artist Napoleon Orda.
Interesting entertainment events are also held here.: Skokovsky balls (January, May, October) and the military Historical Festival (December).

The beautiful and well-kept Nemtsevichi estate is definitely worth a visit!

Skoki. Nemtsevichi estate.

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, located in the village of Medno, is a monument of Polesie wooden architecture of the 19th century.

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the village of Medno is a monument of Polesie wooden architecture of the 19th century.

Medno. The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

Dubitsa railway station is famous for its ancient railway station built in 1897, which is a real gem of architecture. 
The station attracts attention due to the excellent preservation of the building, which has remained in excellent condition for more than a century, preserving its historical and cultural significance.
Dubitsa station has also become a famous place in cinema: many historical films with famous actors were shot here.

Dubitsa. Dubitsa Station

This monument is a reminder of the terrible events that took place during the Second World War. 
Today the 'Protest' monument is an important place of memory and attracts tourists interested in history. 
This place is worth a visit to pay tribute to the victims of the war and remind yourself that such tragedies should not happen again. 
The 'Protest' monument is not only a symbol of sorrow, but also a reminder of the courage of those who tried to save children, and of the innocent souls whose lives ended too soon...

Monument to child victims of fascism

Leplevka. Monument to child victims of fascism.

St. Michael's Church is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in the region. It was built before 1701, which makes it an architectural monument of the 17th and 18th centuries. 
The church is made in the Baroque style and is a vivid example of the wooden architecture of the Belarusian Polesie. 
Inside the church, there is a carved wooden iconostasis from the 1830s, as well as icons from the 17th and 18th centuries.

St. Michael's Church

Chersk. St. Michael's Church.

St. Elijah's Church is a notable example of the local folk wooden architecture of the Belarusian Polesie, and represents a unique combination of architectural features of wooden architecture in Volyn, eastern Poland and the Carpathians, due to its location in the southwest of the Brest region, near the border with Ukraine.

Dubok. St. Elijah's Church

Dubok. St. Elijah's Church.

The National Museum of Cosmonautics, located in the village of Tomashovka near Brest, is the first and so far the only museum of its kind in Belarus.
The exhibition is entirely dedicated to the outstanding cosmonaut Peter Klimuk, who twice became a hero of the Soviet Union and made three space flights.
More than 200 exhibits of the museum tell about the history of cosmonautics and the first years of space exploration.

A trip around Brest: Zbirogi-Chernavchitsy-Vistychi-Rakovitsa-Sychi-Skoki-Medno-Dubitsa-Leplevka-Chersk-Dubok-Tomashovka.

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