Pruzhany. The building of the first pharmacy in the city.
Landmark
Belarus, Brest region, Pruzhany city, Sovetskaya St., 20
Description
In the very heart of Pruzhany, on Sovetskaya Street, there is a remarkable building – a former old pharmacy, painted green and topped with an attic. This is the oldest wooden pharmacy building in Belarus, presumably erected in 1828 (according to some sources, in 1811).
It now houses a local household and other retail facilities.
Categories
Historical
Architectural monument
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1Ольга Ерёменко
08.07.2025
Pay attention to this green house with an attic – it is the oldest wooden pharmacy building in Belarus, built back in 1828.
This monument of wooden architecture, first mentioned in 1828, is a typical example of the development of Western Belarusian cities and towns of the early 19th century. A pharmacy has been functioning properly in this building for almost 150 years.
The first floor was occupied by the pharmacy itself, where medicines were manufactured and sold, and the second floor housed the owner's living quarters.
In 1893, the Pruzhany pharmacy was included in the directory of the most famous pharmacy institutions in pre-revolutionary Russia. The building was used for its intended purpose until the 1970s.
This building miraculously managed to survive during the wars and the rule of the Soviet government, while retaining its authentic appearance.
Today, the 'Prestige' Household House is located here, part of the premises is occupied by shops. The building is recognized as an object of historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Belarus.