<p>Zaslavl is a city with deep historical roots, where every street preserves the memory of important events of the past. Here you can walk along the traces of ancient fortifications, visit ancient churches and cathedrals, see unique museums telling about myths, folk art and military history. This trip will help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Belarusian culture, discover the secrets of old Zaslavl and experience its age-old heritage.</p>

The original weapons, personal belongings of the soldiers and the reconstructed combat situation are presented here, allowing you to feel the conditions in which the soldiers were. On the territory of the museum, you can explore the concrete PILLBOX itself, towering over the forest edge, and look inside the fortification with its narrow loopholes and exhibition halls.

The DOT (pillbox) Museum in Zaslavl.

Zaslavl. The DOT (pillbox) Museum.

Here you can see forest spirits, get acquainted with folk beliefs and even hear the sounds of a real forest. The exhibition is divided into two zones: one features stuffed Belarusian animals and birds, and the other features mythological creatures, including a woodman, a brownie, and a merman.

Zaslavl. Children's Museum of Mythology and Forests

Here you can see the image of the Virgin Mary, brought by the Franciscans in the 14th century. The best place to take photos is the main facade of the church, especially in the evening, when the light highlights the elegant architectural details.

Zaslavl. Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

It houses ancient jewelry, ceramics, painted carpets, household items, as well as a collection of paintings and graphics by Belarusian artists. It is especially interesting to look into the archaeological exposition, which presents finds from the excavations of the Castle settlement, the fortress from which Zaslavl began.

A very interesting authentic complex with excellent expositions.

Historical and cultural museum-reserve "Zaslavl".

Here you can see painted carpets created by self-taught artists, works by Yazep Drozdovich and Alena Kish, as well as rare exhibits with colorful glass ornaments. The best place for a photo is the hall with a permanent exhibition, where the only collection of paintings by the artist Alyona Kish is presented.

The Museum of the Belarusian Malyavanka is an unusual museum.

Zaslavl. The Museum of the Belarusian malyavanka.

The only steam mill in Belarus, which operated for more than 80 years, has been preserved here. On its second floor there is a millstone and a grain grinder, and in the historical buildings of the complex you can see a barn, a blacksmith shop and an inn. The main thing here is the opportunity to touch the mechanisms, turn the levers and feel how the milling industry worked in the past.

An open-air museum that tells about the history and way of life of Belarusians.

Zaslavl. Ethnographic complex "Mill"

Its massive walls and loopholes remind of its defensive function, and the tall bell tower gives it a monumental appearance. The best angle for the photo is from the earthen rampart, which offers a panoramic view of the cathedral and the surrounding landscape.

Zaslavl. In the footsteps of the past.

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