Places

The tomb chapel of the Yablonov estate

Here is the chapel-burial place of the rulers of the Yablonov estate, the Yablonovskis. It was built in the Baroque style in the middle of the 18th century or earlier. The chapel is so large that from the inside it resembles not a building, but a small square with trees and paths.

Chapel-tomb of the Chechens

On a high hill, very close to the village, the ruins of the chapel-tomb of the lords of the local Chechot estate have been preserved. Perhaps it stands on the territory of the ancient park of the Chechots estate, whose family flourished here in the early 19th century. Judging by the partially preserved elements of the exterior, the chapel boasted rich decor and considerable size.

Chapel-tomb of the noble family of Slugs

The family chapel, the tomb of the noble family of Slugs, was built in the classical style of brick in 1842 in an ancient Catholic cemetery. The large rectangular building is decorated with porticos, of which only the columns have been preserved. Such buildings should at least be preserved immediately.

The Shukevich Burial Chapel

The tomb chapel of Jadwiga Chernotskaya

A sturdy brick building with a high attic floor has been preserved from the former Chernotsky noble estate, which was founded here in the middle of the 19th century. On the outskirts of the once beautiful manor park stands a small chapel-tomb of Jadwiga Chernotskaya. The chapel was built of limestone blocks in the eclectic style in 1905.

The tomb chapel of the Yazvinskys

Tomb chapel: the boneyard

St. Lawrence Chapel

Tombstone Chapels

Tomb chapels of the Shastovsky family

A road leading through a pine forest leads to the village of Protasovshchina. Before reaching the edge of the forest, there are ancient Catholic cemeteries on the left side of the road. Here you can find the ruins of the tomb chapel of the Shastovsky family, who once owned a flourishing estate here. The chapel was built in 1865 from field stone in the style of folk architecture. In front of the chapel there are ruins of gate pylons, possibly erected at the same time. A cross was recently installed here.

The tomb chapels of Yu. Dyakonskaya and Y. Gursky

Feeders

Since the beginning of the twentieth century. wooden feeders for wild animals have been preserved in good condition. They have been standing in spacious forest clearings since 1907. On one of the support pillars of each feeder, you can see a carved date confirming that the feeder was installed more than a century ago. In winter, dry hay is placed in the feeders for deer and bison.

The Carmelite Church

Cowshed

Sugar Factory buildings

A well-known settlement since 1495, the estate belonged to the Semenovs, Grichins, and Wars. Since 1792, it has been the property of the Skirmunt noble family. The buildings of the sugar factory, opened in 1860, have been preserved. The factory was equipped with the most modern steam engine at that time. On the outskirts of the ancient park, you can find the graves of Roman and Boleslav Skirmuntov, who were killed in 1939.

The inn

The inn

The inn

The inn

Trinity Church

It has been mentioned in the composition of the CC since the XV century. The Radziwills, Yezerskys, and Sapiehs owned the place. A watermill with three floors has been preserved. The Trinity Church in the classical style (1815) was built as a church. The church was rebuilt in 1904. In 1908, the Trinity Church was built of brick in the neo-Romanesque style. In 1950, the church was closed. Next to the church is the house of the poet Larisa Geniyush, and in the city cemetery is her grave.

Trinity Church

The settlement, which has been known since 1447, belonged to the Verey, Gasthold, and Bona Sforza families. An eclectic chapel-tomb (1826) has been preserved in the Catholic cemetery. The Trinity Church in the classical style was built in 1855. Yanka Kupala was baptized in this church. The wooden church of St. Elijah in the style of folk architecture was built in 1942.

Advedin Church by the Virgin Mary Elizabeth

In 1764, the Advedin Virgin Mary Elizabeth wooden church in the Baroque style with elements of folk architecture was built in the cemetery at the former monastery of the Holy Carmelites. In the main altar of the shrine you can see the icon of the holy image of the Virgin Mary of Gudogai. In 1903, a wooden frame tent bell tower was erected in the corner of the fence. Three wooden altars, made immediately after the construction of the temple, have been preserved.

The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary Elizabeth

Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross

The wooden Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross in the classical style was built in 1788 by Karolina Radziwill. There is a wooden bell tower nearby. The stone fence of the temple and the gate of an unusual design are impressive. The shrine is being carefully restored, the territory around the temple is being organized, and the bells are ringing again in the neighborhood, inviting believers to Mass.

Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross

Church of Our Lady of Guardianship

In 1927, a wooden Catholic shrine in stylized Art Nouveau features was erected on the edge of the village, consecrated in honor of the guardianship of the Mother of God. After the Second World War, the church was closed and adapted as a utility room. In 1989, he was returned to the faithful. Near the apse of the temple is the family preserve of the Lashkevich family.

Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary

The church in the style of folk architecture with Baroque elements was built of wood in 1933. The temple escaped destruction during the Second World War. The towers of the church were originally much higher.

The Church of the Body of God

The place has been famous since 1501. The estate was owned by the Zavis, Vankovichi, Sventorzhitsky. For the participation of Bohuslav Sventorzhitsky in the uprising of 1863-1864. by order of Muravyov the hangman, the estate was burned down. On the steep bank of the Usa there is a chapel-tomb, erected in 1808. Since 1875, it has been an Orthodox church. In 2003, the church was restored, rededicated and handed over to Catholics.

The Church of the Body of God

The settlement has been known since the 15th century. The ancestral estate of the Princes Kroshinsky was located here. In the XVI century. It belonged to the Gorskys, Radziwills, and Prushinskys. In 1920, a brick church of the Body of God in the Art Nouveau style was built in the cemetery. Behind the church is the grave of P. Bagrim, a poet, democrat, and talented self-taught blacksmith. His wrought-iron bronze chandelier with figures of larks is kept in the temple.

The Church of the Body of God