Bykhov

Bykhovskaya fortress was wooden until the end of the XVI century. In 1590, the Grand Hetman Jan Karol Chodkiewicz began the construction of a stone castle. After 30 years, under the new owner Lev Sapieha, the work was completed. There was a workshop for casting cannons and cannonballs in the castle. During the war with Muscovy (1654-1667), the castle was besieged for a year. It was heavily destroyed during the Northern War. At the beginning of the 21st century. There was a fire in the castle. Partial restoration work is underway today, and some buildings are being preserved.