Belarus. Mir Castle Complex

Date of Inscription: 2000
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
Grodno Province (oblast), Korelichi District
N53 27 03.9 E26 28 21.8
Ref: 625

The construction of this castle began at the end of the 15th century, in Gothic style. It was subsequently extended and reconstructed, first in the Renaissance and then in the Baroque style. After being abandoned for nearly a century and suffering severe damage during the Napoleonic period, the castle was restored at the end of the 19th century, with the addition of a number of other elements and the landscaping of the surrounding area as a park. Its present form is graphic testimony to its often turbulent history.

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Thanks to Olya, Julia  and to Elena from Hrodno!