We continue to explore the Smorgon region, which is full of historical sites and architectural monuments.The top locations are collected here!Despite the devastating wars, many of the sights have survived to this day, although many are in ruins.This tour covers only a few of them.Other routes around the area are also available on this website.

We begin our tour with the pearl of the Smorgon region.
For 400 years, the temple building has successfully served Calvinists and Catholics, Orthodox and atheists. Nevertheless, in numerous historical descriptions this church is listed as a former Calvinist cathedral.
The church is now beautifully restored, it looks very decent for its age. 
The interior is richly decorated and interestingly decorated. 
The tomb of the Princes Zenovich is located in the dungeon of the church.

Smorgon. The Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

The monument to one of the main founders of national fiction, the author of such works as "Dudka Belaruskaya" and "Smyk Belaruski", is located in his homeland.

Smorgon. Monument to Frantishek Bogushevich

Smorgon. Monument to Frantishek Bogushevich.

During the time of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, magnates Prince Radziwill established a school in Smorgon, where they trained bears.
At the same time, 10 bears and several monkeys were trained.
That's how exotic it was here during the 17th and 18th centuries!

Smorgon. Monument to the Bear Academy.

Opened to parishioners at the beginning of the 21st century, this stone shrine recalls the former Orthodox church.

The architectural dominant of Smorgon, opened to parishioners at the beginning of the 21st century.

Smorgon. The Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior.

The memorial was erected relatively recently, in 2014, to perpetuate the memory of all those who died here in World War I, when the city practically lost its entire population.

Smorgon. Memorial complex "Line of confrontation in the First World War"

Smorgon. Memorial complex "Line of Confrontation".

There is a stone Orthodox church on the way from Smorgon to Oginsky's estate in Zalesye.
There are ancient burials near the temple.

Mikhnevichi. The Intercession Church.

Mikhnevichi. Church of the Intercession.

Towering over the entire neighborhood are the ruins of a majestic ancient temple, which unfortunately has survived to this day in the form of ruins.
A great place for routine therapy!

Novospassk. Ruins of the Transfiguration Church.

Although the church is of modern construction, it is located in a beautiful and quiet historical area, where one of the first churches in the Lithuanian Principality was built.

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the agro-town of Krevo.

Krevo. The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

Another temple, towering on a hill, preserves the memory of the rich history of these places.

Krevo. Alexander Nevsky Church.

At the beginning of the 14th century, the first completely stone castle in Belarus was built here.
Even now, 700 years later, it impresses with its scale!
Many historical events took place here, some of them influenced the course of world history.
Today, we can see the castle walls, which have survived along the perimeter, and partially preserved towers. Restoration and restoration work has been going on here for a long time. The best view of the ruins is from the top of a high hill – Yurieva Gora (a former pagan temple).
Perhaps one of the best places for routine therapy in Belarus!

KREVO. RUINS OF KREVSKY CASTLE.

Krevo. Ruins of Krevsky Castle.

Visiting Kushlyany is not just a trip, but a spiritual journey into the depths of the history and soul of the Belarusian people.
The Literary Memorial Museum-estate of Frantishek Bogushevich is a place imbued with the spirit of history and creativity. 
It is not just a collection of exhibits, but a true immersion into the poet's era and life. 
The Bogushevich house, built in 1896, with its authentic atmosphere has been preserved here. A stone barn, an old park overgrown with century-old trees - all this creates a unique atmosphere of the estate, as if frozen in time.

The museum-estate of Frantishek Bogushevich "Kushlyany".

Kushlyany. The museum-estate of Frantishek Bogushevich.

The chapel, which has miraculously survived to this day, but has not preserved any information about itself, is quite unique in its architectural design and is a striking example of Neo-Gothic architecture with a vertical layout characteristic of this style. 
It looks like a small castle. On the roof, the turrets are topped with three elegant metal crosses, and the entrance doors are made of cast iron and consist of two flaps.

The chapel-tomb of the Kochan family in the village of Ivashkovtsy is a monument unique in its architectural design.

Ivashkovtsy. Chapel-tomb of the Kochan family.

Some surveys include this church in the top ten most beautiful Catholic churches in Belarus.
Make sure of this by coming here and enjoy the beauty and rich history!

Smorgon region (route 2): Smorgon-Mikhnevichi-Novospassk-Krevo-Kushlyany-Ivashkovtsy-Soly.

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