Nesvizh. Slutskaya Brahma

Initially, it was supposed to create a system of fortifications along the perimeter of the city with an earthen rampart and a water moat, which was directly connected to the Usha River. This fortification was quite large-scale and included seven bastions, five entrances to the city and the same number of drawbridges, as well as a system of stone monasteries with adjacent buildings. Thus, the city could be completely fenced off from the outside world.

It was possible to enter Nesvizh through one of the five gates or gates, as they were called in Belarusian: Slutskaya, Zamkovaya, Mirskaya, Kletskaya and Vilenskaya. It is interesting to note that in the entire history of victories and defeats, only the first two of these gates have survived to the present day.

The greatest damage to the fortifications was caused during the Russian-Polish war, especially during the battles of 1654 and 1659. Further reconstruction and restoration were carried out at the expense of taxes collected from the population. At the same time, the protective structures were not only restored, but also strengthened due to additional bastions and an artificial pond built in the most dangerous areas.

The Slutsk Gate is rightfully considered to be the only surviving gate of this period in the entire territory of Belarus. It is made in the popular Baroque style at that time. In its original form, before the reconstruction of 1700, the gate had the appearance of a tower with a four-pitched roof. Then they were redone in accordance with the exquisite architectural style.

On the ground floor of the temple there were rooms for guards and customs, which collected taxes from merchants for entering the city. On the second floor there was the chapel of the Mother of God, in which there was an icon transferred by the Radziwills from the castle.

Modern history has also made a number of changes to the appearance of the Slutsk Brahma. In the 70s of the XX century, serious restoration work was carried out, as a result of which today we see a structure that almost completely corresponds to the original. The powerful oak doors, the staircase leading to the Chapel of the Mother of God, the balcony and other elements of the temple are especially popular among visitors and tourists.

Slutsk Brama is of great interest to guests from all over the world, being part of the program of numerous excursions with visits to Nesvizh — weekend tours, active and children's recreation, as well as ecotourism. In 2007, the nearby territory of Brama was landscaped and brought into an aesthetically attractive appearance, which makes it even more attractive to visitors.