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Palace and Park ensemble
The town of Smilovichi at different times belonged to representatives of different families, including Oginsky, Monyushko, Vankovichi. The palace in Smilovichi appeared in the XVII century under the Oginskys. It was this building that served as the basis for the palace complex, which has partially survived to this day. In the first half of the...
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The Rite of Kupala
On one of the most mystical holidays of Kupala, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of local residents, numerous guests from other cities and villages come to the agro-town of Ananchitsy. As it should be according to custom, the villagers choose their Kupalinka-a beautiful, hardworking and cheerful girl. Towards nightfall, the villagers go to the river with...
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Geographical center of Belarus (D. Antonova)
According to scientists, the center of Belarus is located in the village of Antonova, Pukhovichi district, 67 kilometers southeast of Minsk. A scientifically based and mathematically verified fact: the center of Belarus is located at the coordinates of 53°31 ‘44.54″ north latitude and 28°02’41.90″ east longitude. The geodetic sign was installed on May 31, 1996.
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Church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary
The church in the village of Derevnoye was erected in 1590 as a Calvinist cathedral. In the 1630s, at the expense of Wojciech Selyava, the church was rebuilt into a Catholic church. During the 17th and 18th centuries, a hospital and a school operated at the temple. The temple was restored several times. The architecture...
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The Isloch River
Flowing in a narrow canyon among the coniferous forests of Isloch is one of the most popular routes among lovers of water tourism in Belarus. The picturesque views are simply fascinating. The meandering nature of the river and many obstacles will not let you get bored on a hike. The fast current and high banks...
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Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
The stone church in Borisov was built in 1823 on the site of the wooden church of 1642, which burned down at the beginning of the XIX century. Priest Anufriy Gzovsky made a lot of efforts to revive the church. The current Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was built in the style...
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Vankovich Manor
The Vankovich Estate is a monument of the palace and manor architecture of the classicism era and the garden and park art of the XIX century. Since 2001, the estate has been included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Values of the Republic of Belarus and declared a cultural and historical monument. The...
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Weaving Festival “Matchyny Krosny»
The festival has been held for decades. Several hundred weavers from different regions of Belarus come to the Old Roads to share the secrets of ancient craftsmanship. In addition to master classes, the festival includes a parade of handbrakes and a large fair, which is full of beautiful original patterns and ornaments.
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“Minsk Sea”
This is the name of the Zaslavskoye reservoir – the second largest artificial reservoir in Belarus. On the shores of the Minsk Sea there are several beaches, a yacht club, a sanatorium “Yunost” and other infrastructure for outdoor recreation. There are 10 islands on the Zaslavsky reservoir, which are concentrated in its eastern part.
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Trinity Church
The church was first mentioned in 1450. Already at the beginning of the 17th century, the temple was painted on an engraving of a Dumpling created by Tomasz Makowski. At the beginning of the 18th century, the church was plundered by the Swedes, in 1810 it burned, but it was restored at the expense of...
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