Museum-Estate of Ilya Repin "Zdravnevo"

repin_big

The Zdravnevo estate is located near the village of Koitovo, on the left bank of the Western Dvina. In 1892 it was acquired by the famous Russian painter Ilya Repin. The manor house was rebuilt according to the drawings of Repin. During the summer seasons of 1892-1900, the pictures "The Belarusian", "Autumn Bouquet", "Moonlight Night", "The duel", "In the Sun" were created here. After 1900, вaughter of the artist Olga and her family lived in the estate. In the 1930s, the house was dismantled. In 1993, the "family nest" was revived and turned into the Museum-Estate of Repin. The complex includes a manor house, an economy house, a cellar, a pond, a park, the embankment of the Western Dvina. Visitors can not only get acquainted with the museum exposition, but also simply relax in a picturesque corner of Belarusian nature which inspired the great artist.

Read More

Free-visit Castles

The top list of free attractions in Belarus is opened by Belarusian castles. Combining various architectonic and constructive elements and traits of different epochs and styles, they become a great touristic opportunity not only for those interested in history and culture, but actually for everyone.

Palace and Park Ensemble in Stankovo Village

In the village of Stankovo Count Emeryk Hutten-Czapski built a wonderful manor that became his family nest. The palace itself reflected his nostalgia for the Middle Ages.

Palace of the Rumyantsevs and the Paskeviches in Gomel

The Palace of the Rumyantsevs and the Paskeviches in Gomel is one of the most beautiful examples of architecture in Belarus. Currently the unique museum complex in central Gomel unites the palace of the Rumyantsevs and the Paskeviches, a chapel and a burial vault, a winter garden, a watchtower and a picturesque old park.