From peace to nesvizh. Nesvizh is an old castle of the Lithuanian princes Radziwills. How to get to Nesvizh Town Hall

If you manage to plan an independent excursion along the route Minsk - Nesvizh next weekend, then the question always arises: how to get there, how long to go?

In fact, there are 3 most practical options for getting from Minsk to Nesvizh:

• regular bus or minibus Minsk - Nesvizh;
• train Minsk - Gorodeya, bus Gorodeya - Nesvizh;
• automobile.

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From the capital of Belarus, the distance Minsk - Nesvizh will be approximately 112 km.

Direct bus (minibus)

Direct buses running Minsk - Nesvizh leave from the station in the morning. You can also get from Minsk to Mir in one single day on your own, but in order to have time to see two wonderful cities, it is better to ply through Nesvizh. Looking ahead, it should be noted that this option is very convenient due to its simplicity, but not entirely cheap.

The bus schedule should be viewed directly at the bus station itself or on the Internet, on the website, where you can immediately buy tickets. At the same time, it is worth taking into account that morning trips are somewhat more expensive than day and evening trips. The bus trip to Mir and Nesvizh from Minsk takes about two hours.

Train - bus

To save money on excursions to Mir and Nesvizh, the cheapest way is to get by train from Minsk to Gorodeya, and from there go by bus to Nesvizh. The train schedule can be viewed at railway station or purchase directly at. It is possible to buy a ticket with "open time" there and back, while you can take any of the electric trains in one direction or another.

This is a very convenient and practical option for people who do not keep track of time and are often late. It is only necessary to clarify which of the trains Minsk - Gorodeya departs from the main railway station, and which one is from the station "Institute of Culture", it is much easier to get by metro to the station with the same name. How much the fare will cost depends on this.

The train ride to Gorodeya takes about 2 hours. And from there to the city of Nesvizh it is not far away, about 20 km, in time 25-30 minutes. The main advantage of the transfer in Gorodei is that both the railway and the automobile station are located in the same building.

Moreover, buses in the Nesvizh direction leave according to the schedule every 45-50 minutes, mainly after the arrival of the electric trains. But if you wish, you can take a taxi instead of a bus.

Automobile

Of course, the most comfortable option is to travel by car. Personal or by taxi - it's up to the travelers to choose. To find out how to get from Minsk to Nesvizh, you need to open an atlas of roads or the Internet. The easiest way is to leave the Minsk ring road in the Brest direction, and then along the M1 (E30) highway.

When choosing this option, it is possible to examine in more detail all the significant places of Nesvizh, and you can also stay overnight in one of the city's hotels.

Attractions of Nesvizh

When you reach Nesvizh, you can be surprised to see huge crowds of people. Because the population of this small town is only about 15 thousand inhabitants. And the rest are tourists, the number of which per year is second only to Minsk in terms of indicators.

Lot various monuments with sculptures of historical figures, a magnificent Catholic church, ancient monastery Bernardines, the old town hall, the "Slutsk brama" - all this splendor can be seen on the way to the main attraction of Nesvizh - the castle of the Radziwill dynasty, which is considered the richest family in Belarus.

On the way to it there is a beautiful park, with stretched shady alleys, near which is very close charming lake... The castle itself attracts with its grace and inaccessibility. It is located on a small hill.

Nesvizh - Peace

After admiring beautiful places Nesvizh is definitely worth going to one more a beautiful city- Peace. You can get there by bus or taxi from the Nesvizh bus station in 30-35 minutes.

The main decoration here is the Mir Castle, which captivates with its amazing beauty. His story is interesting too.

Video: how to get from Minsk to Nesvizh?

The way back

After the excursion Mir - Nesvizh from Minsk has come to the end, we have to overcome several kilometers back. If you manage to catch the last bus, you can go directly from Mir to Minsk.

Otherwise, you will have to hitchhike or take a taxi to Nesvizh. And then cover the distance from Nesvizh to Minsk with a change in Gorodey. First by bus from the Nesvizh bus station, and then by electric train from Gorodeya station to Minsk itself.

In general, the excursion Minsk - Nesvizh - Mir from Minsk should turn out to be interesting and exciting. Visit famous castles these two small towns are a must at least once in a lifetime.

To the south-west of Minsk there is a small town of Nesvizh, which attracts tourists from all over Belarus and neighboring countries every day. Historical and architectural monuments located in a small area of ​​the city are of interest. One of the attractions is a large cultural value- The Nesvizh Castle in the status of a museum-reserve has been protected by UNESCO since 2006.

History of the Nesvizh Castle

North of the modern castle, where it is now old park, by the beginning of the 16th century there was a wooden property. It was the castle of the Kishka clan, whose representatives ruled Nesvizh. The Radziwills who came to power rebuilt and strengthened the house. But the next owner, Nikolay Radziwill (Orphan), decided to build a stone impregnable residence - a fortress that would give protection to its owner and his subjects from numerous enemies.

The date of foundation of the stone Nesvizh castle is 1583. The name of the architect is called only presumably, perhaps it was the Italian G. Bernardoni, but the description of his biography confuses this assumption.

A large rectangular stone castle with dimensions of 120x170 m was built on the banks of the Ushi River.To protect the castle, they used the methods usual for that time: earthen ramparts were poured along the perimeter, which turned into deep ditches up to 4 m deep and 22 m wide. did not crumble, they were reinforced with masonry 2 m thick. Since the Nesvizh castle was built on the high bank of the Usha and its water level was below the ditches, it was necessary to create a dam, dam and ponds to fill them. By raising the water level, the engineers were able to channel it into the ditches, which gave the castle additional protection.

Weapons for a possible defense were imported from other fortresses or cast directly in the castle. So, during the Russian-Polish war in the 17th century, the fortress already had 28 guns of various calibers, which helped to withstand repeated sieges by the Russian army.

The defense against the Swedes in the Northern War in March 1706 ended just as well, but still in May the already tired garrison and civilians asked the commandant of the fortress to surrender. In two weeks the Swedes ravaged the city and the castle, took away and drowned most of the guns and other weapons. According to one of the legends, cold weapons or firearms may still lie at the bottom of the ditch.

At the end of the 18th century, the castle became the property of the Russian Empire, but the Radziwills were allowed to live there further. During the war of 1812, Dominik Radziwill sided with the French, he provided the Nesvizh castle to house the headquarters of Jerome Bonaparte (Napoleon's brother). During the flight of the French army, the manager of the castle, by order of the owner, hid all the treasures, but under torture he revealed the secret - he gave the place of their storage to the Russian general Tuchkov and Colonel Knorring. Today, parts of the Radziwills' treasures are exhibited in Belarusian, Ukrainian and Russian museums, but it is believed that a significant part of the treasures was lost, the place of their location is still unknown.

In 1860, the confiscated Nesvizh castle was returned to the Prussian general Wilhelm Radziwill. The new owner expanded the castle, transformed it into luxurious palace, smashed huge parks with a total area of ​​90 hectares, which delight everyone who comes here with their coolness and beauty. During World War II, all the representatives of the Radziwill family who were hiding in the castle were taken to Moscow, although they were later released to Italy and England. During the German occupation, the headquarters was again located in the huge empty castle, this time - the headquarters of the "tank" General Guderian.

After the end of the war, the Belarusian authorities founded the sanatorium "Nesvizh" in the castle building, which was subordinate to the NKVD (KGB). Since the collapse of the USSR, restoration work began in the Nesvizh castle to establish a museum in it. Its doors were opened for mass visits in 2012.

Museum "Nesvizh Castle"

In order to stroll around the large territory of the palace and park complex without haste and fuss, you should come to Nesvizh on weekdays. In this case, sightseeing will be more careful. On weekends, especially in the warm season, there is a large influx of tourists, so there is often a queue at the ticket office at the entrance.

Overcrowding is prohibited in the courtyard of the castle and inside the premises and rooms, therefore, to serve everyone, the time of excursions is reduced to 1–1.5 hours. At the entrance, for a fee, they offer an “audio guide” service, including in foreign languages. In this case, you can walk around the castle on your own without joining the excursion groups. V sunny days especially pleasant walks in the parks, where avenues of trees, beautiful shrubs, and flower beds are planted. The most beautiful parks are in spring and autumn.

In addition to services traditional for museums, the Nesvizh Castle offers unusual events:

• Wedding ceremonies.
• Event "Proposal of a hand", "Birthday".
• Wedding photo and video filming.
• Costumed photo sessions.
• Theatrical excursions.
• Historical quests on different topics for children and adults.
• Museum lectures and school lessons.
• Rent of a conference room.
• Restaurant rent for banquets.

A total of 30 exhibition halls are open to the public in the museum, each of which is unique, has its own name, close to the original design. Always during excursions, guides tell the legends of the castle, for example, about Black Lady - the poisoned lover of the Polish king. The supposedly restless soul of Barbara Radziwill lives in the castle and appears in front of people as an omen of trouble.

In addition to daily excursions, knightly tournaments, colorful festivals, carnivals and concerts are periodically held in the castle. Tourists arriving for several days stay for the night both in the city itself and in the hotel "Palace" on the territory museum complex... A small cozy hotel can accommodate 48 guests.

How to get there, opening hours, ticket prices

The easiest way to get to Nesvizh Castle on your own is by car. Minsk and Brest are connected by the M1 (E30) highway, you need to move along it. The distance from Minsk to Nesvizh is 120 km, from Brest to Nesvizh - 250 km. Seeing the pointer to the P11 highway, you need to turn onto it. You can also get to the museum from Minsk by regular bus from bus stations or by taxi. Another option is the Minsk train, but in this case at the station. Gorodeya will have to change by taxi or bus to Nesvizh. The official address of the museum administration is Nesvizh, Leninskaya street, 19.

The Museum Reserve is open to the public all year round. In the warm season, from 10 am to 7 pm, in the cold season, the schedule shifts forward by 1 hour. In 2017, the cost of tickets in terms of Belarusian to Russian rubles is approximately:

• Palace ensemble: adults - 420 rubles, pupils and students - 210 rubles. (weekend tickets are 30 rubles more expensive).
• Exposition in the Town Hall: adults - 90 rubles, pupils and students - 45 rubles.
• Audio guide and photo in historical costume - 90 rubles.
• Museum lessons for a group of up to 25 people - 400–500 rubles.

A trip to the Nesvizh castle, built by the Poles, is a trip to the most beautiful castle Belarus, included in the UNESCO list.

Continuation of the excursion around the Nesvizh castle. Beginning in the article.
To make it easier to imagine the inhabitants of the castle, in the halls of the palace there are figures showing the clothes of the noble representatives of the Polish gentry. One of the elements of the man's clothing is the Slutsk belt, the name of which is given by the name of the city of Slutsk. A man wearing such a belt immediately declared his nobility and wealth.

You can admire several women's costumes.

The ceiling height of the Golden Hall is 6 meters. The hall is decorated with stucco, gilding, and expensive furnishings.

Next to the Golden Hall is another one, which is distinguished by the decoration of the walls and the paintings presented there.

Here you will find an old clock from the 17th century.

Mandatory for the castles of the Western Slavs, the Hunting Hall is decorated with hunting trophies. Therefore, guests are greeted by a stuffed bear with raised paws.

Stuffed birds, antlers and other symbols of hunting skill adorn the walls from top to bottom.

There are billiard tables in the Hunting Hall for guests to show their skills in the game.

Showcases with ancient hunting weapons are presented in the decoration of the hall.

Knight's armor and a drum, with a blow to which they announced the attack of enemies, begin the story of the hard days of the Radziwills.

It is known that the strengthening of the castle continued in the 17th century: 28 large artillery pieces were installed on the fortress wall and in the bastions during the war between Russia and Poland in 1654-67.
In addition to the large cannons that destroyed the enemy's cannons, they also used falconets designed for firing at the advancing infantry and cavalry. Interesting fact: most of the cannons were made in the castle itself, only some were brought from other workshops.
The fortifications were so powerful that in 1654-67. they could not be taken by Russian troops, who attacked the castle twice.
The guests of the castle will be able to see the famous cannons "Cerberus" and "Grapes", which were cast during the reign of Prince Radziwill the Sirotka.

When the Great Northern War began, Charles XII decided to seize the castle territory: the castle withstood the first attack of the Swedes with honor, and under the onslaught of the second attacking Swedes, the castle surrendered for the first time in history. Having captured the fortress, the Swedes drowned some of the guns and other weapons, blew up the ditches, towers and walls, and took some of the guns with them. Most of was melted down, and one of Nesvizh's cannons is now on display at the Stockholm Royal Artillery Museum.

After the Great Northern War, from 1720 the castle was restored, a chapel and an art gallery appeared.

In 1792, during the Russian-Polish military operations, the castle again surrendered to the Russian armed forces. In 1812, the Radziwills sided with Napoleon Bonaparte, and the headquarters of the French army was located in the castle. Domenik Radziwill died in 1813, and this family never returned to their native castle.

After the victory of the Russian troops, the castle was occupied by troops under the command of Tuchkov and Chichagov, the wealth of the Radziwills was found and taken from the castle to Russia. Now many things from the castle are in museums in Kharkov, Moscow, in the Hermitage.

The territory and the palace returned to the Radziwills again after 1860. General of the Prussian army Wilhelm Radziwill expanded the park.

In 1921 Albrecht Anthony Radziwill came to the castle with a dream to restore the castle, but there were not enough funds, and this owner sells out collections of ancient weapons.

The castle was honored to meet in 1926 Jozef Piłsudski (Polish Prime Minister), in 1929 - President Ignacy Moscicki.
In 1939-40. In the castle, several representatives of the ancient family escaped from the invasion of Hitler's troops, in 1940 they were arrested, but thanks to foreign intervention they were allowed to leave for Italy and then for Great Britain. Since 1940 the technical school of the road economy was placed in the castle, and the valuables were distributed among the museums of Belarus.

During the Great Patriotic War the castle housed the headquarters of General Guderian, so the buildings were practically not damaged.

After the war, the sanatorium "Nesvizh" was organized here.

Reserve Nesvizh.

After 1991, the castle was handed over to the Ministry of Culture of Belarus and restoration began. The restoration work was completed in the summer of 2012.

How to get there and get to Nesvizh.

For exact information on the departure time and ticket prices, visit the website ticketbus.by.

Minsk - Nesvizh.

You can get from Minsk to Nesvizh by a comfortable regular bus from the Eastern Bus Station. Travel time is 2 hours. The first bus leaves at approximately 7.30 am. In total, 5-7 flights depart a day with an interval of 1.5 hours. The costs will be approximately 350 Russian rubles.
A trip with a transfer will be cheaper:
you can travel from Minsk (from the central station or from the railway station "Institute of Culture") to Gorodeya station in 2 hours by electric trains in the direction of Brest, Baranovichi or Gorodeya;
from Gorodeya to Nesvizh by bus only 20 minutes.
The departure of the bus is docked with the arrival of the train, and the cost will be 2 times less than on a direct bus.

Distance Minsk - Nesvizh.

The distance between the capital of Belarus and Nesvizh is 122 km.

Minibus Minsk - Nesvizh.

The minibus taxi "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" from Minsk to Nesvizh goes through the city of Stolbtsy 6 times a day. Departure - from the metro station "Institute of Culture". The same route taxi makes return flights with stops on demand.

Mir - Nesvizh.

Mir is an urban-type settlement with the UNESCO-protected Ilyinichi and Radziwills Castle, surrounded by a park, as well as ancient temples.
From Mir to Nesvizh can be reached by regular bus in 40 minutes.

Baranovichi - Nesvizh.

The distance from Baranovichi to Nesvizh, 50 kilometers, can be covered by car in 1 hour. From the city of Baranovichi to Nesvizh you can also get to bus transport... There are 4 flights during the day from 9 am to 7 pm. Travel time is 1.5 hours.

Gorodeya - Nesvizh.

There is a bus from the village of Gorodeya, and in just 20 minutes you can reach the city with its famous landmarks.

Brest - Nesvizh.

The distance from Brest to Nesvizh along the highway is 278 kilometers. If you go by car without stopping, the travel time will be over 4 hours.
You can go to Nesvizh by train Brest – Minsk, buying a ticket to Baranovichi (travel time is about 3 hours), from where you can get to Nesvizh by bus in an hour and a half.

Grodno - Nesvizh.

Grodno and Nesvizh are separated by 238 km. You can get there by a comfortable bus in the direction of Grodno-Soligorsk with a change in Baranovichi. The total travel time will be 5 hours 45 minutes. This bus leaves at 7 am and arrives at noon.

Vitebsk - Nesvizh.

The distance between Vitebsk and Nesvizh is 412 km, travel time by car without stopping is 6 hours.
Convenient option - night passenger train Vitebsk-Baranovichi, where you need to get to the Gorodeya station. And from Gorodeya early in the morning in 20 minutes we get to Nesvizh by bus.

Mogilev - Nesvizh.

Between Mogilev and Nesvizh - 304 kilometers. By car, you can reach it in 3-4 hours. It is convenient to get there by electric train Mogilev-Baranovichi, which leaves at 15.40 and arrives at 22.10, and from Baranovichi to Nesvizh we go by bus.

Moscow - Nesvizh.

If you plan to travel by car, then you need to tune in to the road along the M1 highway with a length of 832 kilometers, which can be overcome in 9 hours.
The quickest option is a plane or train to Minsk. Time by train - from 8 to 10 hours, by plane - 1 hour and 20 minutes. And from Minsk to Nesvizh we follow by bus, minibus or electric train.

Return to Minsk.

Transfer Nesvizh - Minsk (120 km).
Directly in front of us - the obelisk "Minsk - Hero City". And next to it is the largest Museum in Belarus, which tells about the history of the Great War.
The museum was founded in 1943 and opened to visitors in 1944. A significant event was the construction of a new building that has been decorating the Belarusian capital since 2014. The facade is designed as beams of the Victory fireworks, on each of which there are bas-reliefs telling about the heroic deeds of the people during the war. Under the towering glass dome is the central hall of the museum - the Victory Hall, where you can read all the names of the Heroes of the Soviet Union and the names of military units awarded for the liberation of Belarus from the enemy.

Hotel "Planet", Minsk.

In front of us is the 3-star Planet Hotel, awarded with international quality certificates. "Planet" was built in 1980 and completely renovated in 2011. Guests are attracted by a convenient location in the middle of a green square in the center of the square, free parking at the hotel and free accommodation for children under 8 years old, as well as other significant advantages. It was here that our bus arrived after the excursion.

Tourists who visited Minsk during Soviet times are impressed by the city: new quarters, non-standard glass buildings, modern urban design.

Elite residential complex as a symbol of a country looking to the future.

The inscription “Minsk - Hero City” is located on the facade of the “Belgorproekt” building.

The photo shows the building of the Belarusian Vnesheconombank.

In Minsk and throughout Belarus, they treat the past with care and build the present and the future for people and their happiness.

The trimmed lawns, the illumination installed in them, curly bushes delight. The city makes an impression not lower than the level of many European ones.

Before us is the “Belarus” Hotel, built in 1987 and having the original form of an open book and a height of 81 m. Not far from the hotel there is a recreation area for the townspeople.

On the banks of the Svisloch River there is a recreation park. Surprisingly contrasting and at the same time harmoniously look new residential complexes on the river surface and green squares.

Next to one of the central streets with bank buildings and modern residential areas there are wide paths and playgrounds for cyclists, roller-skaters, parents with children.

"Sports Palace" was built in Minsk in 1963-66, recognized as a monument of history and architecture in 1984, was reconstructed in 2001-2004. Throughout its history, it has repeatedly been the arena of the World Championships in wrestling, artistic gymnastics, hockey, weightlifting, boxing.

The Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit is the main Orthodox church in Belarus, which has ancient history operating continuously since 1942

A trip to Minsk and other monuments of Belarus helps to touch the history, reflect on the complexity of the development of earthly civilization and enjoy the present.

Along the wide avenue - to new routes and unforgettable impressions!