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Mezhevo. Palace and park.

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Belarus, Vitebsk region, Orsha district, Mezhevo

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09.10.2024

Description

In the agro-town of Mezhevo in the Orsha district, a palace and park from the 19th century built on the estate of Count Lubensky have survived to this day. Between the palace and the park there is a pond with pedestrian bridges across it. Behind the pond there is an ancient church.

Categories

Hydrological

Hydrological

On restoration

On restoration

Outdoor activity

Outdoor activity

Historical

Historical

Botanical

Botanical

Architectural monument

Architectural monument

With children

With children

Ruins

Ruins

Park area

Park area

Location

Latitude: 54.62722658
Longitude: 30.30841781

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Алег Дзьячкоу

09.10.2024

Mezhevo. Palace and park.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the owners of Mezhevo were the magnates Lubomirski. Anna, the daughter of Prince Konstanty Lubomirski, married Count Francis Lubensky, and the owners became the Lubensky family. The palace and park ensemble was created at the end of the 19th century. Anna and Francis' son Lev Lubensky built a palace in the Art Nouveau style. Outbuildings with a brewery were also built.


After the revolution, the palace housed a club, and after the war, the building was rebuilt in the Stalinist Empire style. Now, the former palace houses several institutions: a club, a store, and the Orthodox Church of Seraphim of Sarov. An ancient stone cross is installed in front of the church.


The park is laid out on the site of a hill and valley where the Voronets Creek and the Skupya River meet. The park is located behind the former palace on the hill and can be reached by a pedestrian bridge over the creek. On the left side, until recently, there was a brewery building, which was demolished a couple of years ago. A brick church from the 19th century can be seen behind the pond.

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