Tag "Grodno"

Grodno Region

Grodno region boasts multiple attractions, such as Mir Castle Complex, Holszany and Lida Castles, Girviaty Trinity Church, and the beautiful architectural panorama of Grodno itself.

Mir Castle

Mir Castle in Grodno region is one of the most important tourist attractions in Belarus, an outstanding 16th-century fortification and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ambassadors Of The EU Countries Give An Advice To a Foreign Tourist

Ambassadors of European countries have already found a favorite place in Belarus. Now they are ready to share the most interesting sights with tourists.

Grodno (Hrodna). Belarusian Beauty

Grodno is considered to be the most beautiful city of Belarus. There occurred a fusion of cultures, a lot of important events. Therefore the city impresses not only with its own outer beauty, but also a rich history.

Grodno Becomes More Friendly For Tourists

Billboards with maps depicting tourist routes will be installed at the entrances to the Belarusian city of Grodno by the end of April.

The Grodno Lutheran Church

The Grodno Lutheran church, which presumably was built in 1783, is still performing its function. Lutheran church in Belarus - a rarity, but in terms of architecture, the building is almost indistinguishable from an ordinary Catholic church.

Navahrudak: The Land Of Kings

In the 14th century it was an episcopal see of the Metropolitanate of Lithuania. It is a possible first capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It was first mentioned in the Sophian First Chronicle and Fourth Novgorod Chronicle in 1044 in relation to a war of Yaroslav I the Wise against Lithuanian tribes. During the 16th century, Maciej Stryjkowski was the first who, in his chronicle, proposed theory, that Navahrudak became the capital of the 13th century state.