Architectural monuments of the World and Nesvizh (10 hours). in Belarus, Minsk

The price does not include:

• Alcoholic drinks
• Personal expenses

The castle in Mir and the palace and park ensemble in Nesvizh, the long-term restoration of which was completed in 2011. The majestic MIR CASTLE built in the first quarter of the 16th century, its striking architectural appearance, powerful walls and towers, and colorful courtyard leave an unforgettable impression, complemented by a tour of the museum exhibition in the northern building of the castle. Immersion in the atmosphere of the life of its owners begins with the cellars, where food supplies were stored and wine cellars were located, and ends with the Ballroom, immersed in the luxury of Rococo. Near the castle is the church-tomb of the last titled owners of the castle, the Svyatopolk-Mirsky princes, made in the Art Nouveau style. The historical part of the village of Mir has wonderfully preserved the flavor of the former cozy town, where Belarusians, Poles, Jews, Gypsies, and Tatars lived together in peace for centuries. An Orthodox church, a Catholic church, synagogues, a yeshiva, and houses of artisans and merchants form the ensemble of Mir's Market Square. A half-hour drive to NESVIZH, the former capital of the Radziwill princes' ordination. On the Market Square of this picturesque town, the town hall, old shopping arcades, and houses of artisans have been preserved; nearby is the Slutsk Brama (city gate of the 17th century). Acquaintance with the FARNY CHURCH, built in 1593 according to the design of the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni by order of Nicholas Christopher Radziwill the Orphan: the magnificent frescoes of the temple, the crypt in the dungeon (the Radziwill family tomb, the 3rd largest in the world in terms of burials) put this shrine among the most valuable in Belarus. Inspection of the PALACE AND PARK COMPLEX of the 16th-18th centuries (architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni), surrounded by high earthen ramparts and vast ponds. Its architecture intertwines elements of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism. The majestic castle-palace is a system of buildings connected into a single ensemble, forming an elegant ceremonial courtyard. Inspection of the impressive expositions in the palace complex ceremonial halls of the palace (Hunting, Ballroom, Portrait, Fireplace, Golden, etc.), residential and utility rooms. A walk through the picturesque parks adjacent to the castle. The tour tells about the history of the Radziwill dynasty, one of the most influential families of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, who left a deep mark on the cultural heritage of the Belarusian people and the entire European civilization