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Grodno. The House of Freemasons.

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Landmark

Belarus, Grodno, Telegraph lane, 15a

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13.12.2024

Description

The House of Freemasons in Grodno is a historical building that attracts the attention of both locals and tourists. Built in the late 80s of the 18th century by architect D. Sacco as his personal residence and creative workshop, it served as the center of Masonic activity in the region. Today the building is an important architectural monument of late classicism.

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Historical

Historical

Architectural monument

Architectural monument

Location

Latitude: 53.6832715
Longitude: 23.8370408

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Ольга Ерёменко

13.12.2024

An architectural landmark and an important historical site of the city.

Since the end of the 18th century, this building has become a meeting place for local Freemasons, who at that time were actively developing their ideas about freedom, equality and fraternity. The Masonic lodge "Happy Liberation" played an important role in the cultural and social life of Grodno, contributing to the dissemination of educational ideas. It was attended by such famous personalities as Jean Gilbert, Frantisek Narvoish, Giuseppe Sacco and others.

The architectural style of the Masonic House combines elements of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau. The building is distinguished by its symmetry, elegant decorative elements and architectural solutions typical of that time. Initially, the house was one-storey, but later in the process of reconstruction it acquired a second floor.

 At the beginning of the 19th century, the house became the property of various charitable organizations. Meetings of the "freemasons" continued there with the participation of the Grodno governor and mason M. Butovt-Andrzejkovich, the President of Grodno K. Kreibich, magnates Lyakhnitsky, V. Musin-Pushkin and others.

After the Second World War, the Masonic House housed health and education institutions.

Today, the Masonic House is an interesting historical building with beautiful architecture. It is a cultural heritage site and attracts the attention of researchers and historians. Guided tours are held inside the building, which tell about the Masonic culture and history of Grodno.

The House of Freemasons in Grodno is not only an architectural landmark, but also an important historical site that reflects the cultural heritage of the region and its connection with Freemasonry.

 


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