The sights of Braslav in Belarus attract unique architecture, elegant beauty of monuments and the awe with which the locals treat everything around them.
Top 6 attractions in Braslav
The town of Braslav is one of the oldest in Belarus. Travelers who are interested in history and the cultural heritage of their ancestors will find a lot of interesting places here.
Castle Mountain
The origin of the Castle Mountain settlement dates back to 1065. Prince Brjachislav Izyaslavovich of Polotsk erected a fortress on this site, which served as a guard during enemy attacks. Fishing tackle, battle axes, spindles, iron cloves, powder pots found on the site of the ancient city gave a vivid picture of human life centuries ago.
As part of the state program is being reconstructed buildings and fragments of the castle. Nearby is a forest lake Drevyaty.
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
If you do not know what to see in Braslav, be sure to go on an excursion to Castle Mountain, where the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is located. The site was previously occupied by a Catholic church that was destroyed in a major fire.
The church was reconstructed several times. The Neo-Norman style, which was taken as the basis for the construction of the landmark, combined the mosaic masonry technique of the stone facade, the three-tiered bell tower and the gabled roof. The interior is decorated with icons, among which the icon of the Mother of God of Braslav stands out.
At the church opened a monastic monastery, which is more than 60 years old. Since 2000, it has hosted pilgrims from all over the country.
The Ark of Salvation
An unusual building, shaped like an ark, can be found not far from the church. Every year the crowning of the Mother of God takes place in this place in August. At this time the number of parishioners reaches more than a thousand people. A wide stone staircase leads up to the ark. As darkness falls, the lighting of the crucifix is turned on.
Narbut’s Mill and Hospital
Exploring Braslav, the sights will long linger in the soul of visitors. One of these places is considered to be a health resort, built by Stanislav Narbut. The hospital is not inferior to European clinics neither in equipment, nor in the quality of services provided. More than a dozen complex operations were performed by the talented doctor. The red-brick building on the lakeside attracts curious travelers.
Narbut’s name was also given to the mill, located in the historical part of Braslav. It was built at the beginning of the last century. Now the watermill serves as a museum.
Former train station building
Choosing what to see in Braslav and the surrounding area, take time to examine the interesting building of the railway station. A narrow gauge track line connected the small town of Dukshty in Lithuania and the Belarusian village of Druja. Steam locomotives were used on the road, one of which was presented to the children’s railroad in the middle of the last century.
The total length of the Braslav tracks was 94 km. The trains stopped running only in 1980. The yellow building stands out prominently among the gray buildings and serves as a reminder of the recent past.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The temple was erected in 1897 near the famous Castle Mountain. The building has a cuboidal shape and a high two-tiered bell tower with a cupola on the hipped roof. Arched windows and columns decorate the exterior of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The interior decoration of the temple is distinguished by the sophistication of painted icons by artists of different time periods. The three-tier iconostasis was created by Kiev masters at the end of the 19th century.
Braslav video tour
Ancient Braslav with its sights will give tourists photos that will be a great reminder of visiting interesting places in Belarus.
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