Navahrudak Castle
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May 23
Yeah... A unique monument of defensive architecture of the Middle Ages, the ancient center of Novogrudok, the residence of the Grand Dukes of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania ...
But many more restoration works need to be carried out here!
Very much and for a long time!
For fans of ancient structures, it will certainly be interesting here, but the rest of this place will probably be partially interested only as a background for photographs.
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August 25
A beautiful monument, or rather, what remains of it, of our Homeland.Unfortunately, there is not much historical left there, but it is still worth visiting the place.One is a new model tower, the other is under reconstruction.There are many buildings around that have a sign of historical heritage.The kurgan and the monument to Adam Mickiewicz are very interesting.There is no view from the observation deck of the kurgan to the towers - an old linden tree interferes - it would be very beautiful.
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June 13
I was passing through in May! There were almost no tourists. I advise you to devote half a day to this place, take a walk around the city (the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania), go on an excursion to the castle (what is left of it). At the moment, restoration is underway (in my opinion, they are building a new model), they are not allowed inside. I advise Adam Mickiewicz to climb the mound, which offers an excellent panorama of the castle and the surrounding area. It is possible to combine it with a trip to Mir Castle (where there are almost no tourists after 14-15 hours).
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June 2
The historical place on the map of Belarus is the first capital of the Republic of Belarus. A very impressive place, the grandiosity of construction in those distant times is surprising and impressive. It is a pity that the castle itself has not been preserved to this day. A very beautiful place on the map of the country, it was in vain that a place was chosen there for the construction of a castle and the capital of that country.
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December 30, 2023
It's a wonderful place, a real story lives here. A magnificent circular panorama of the Belarusian nature. It is great that specialists in the restoration and conservation of the castle are working. There is one thing to note: the place is historical and attracts a lot of tourists at any time of the year. The weather is changeable and it rains often. During such periods, you can't walk through the courtyard of the castle - dirt. It would be possible to make ladders to the observation decks, it would be culturally and convenient.
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June 16
Coming here is an opportunity to touch, literally and figuratively, the heritage of your people from the time of the INCL. Castle Hill, Bolshoy (Mindovga Castle) and small castles. It is fascinating, interesting and informative. Come and you won't regret it.
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May 3
Restoration is currently very active. The very place where it is located is amazing. There is an observation deck nearby on another hill, and there is a lot of space from it. Next year we will go to see the castle, only one fragment has been erected, there is no access to it. Only from afar can you see
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August 24
Beautiful and well-maintained area around. There are some good views. The interior is closed, work is underway. In the future, it can be turned into a good center of attraction for tourists, but while people arrive, they rest against the locked gates and, after a little trampling, turn around.
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August 27
In general, in principle, there is nothing special here. Everything is destroyed. But I love Novogrudok. There's something here... And a beautiful view from the castle hill, the atmosphere is pleasant. I come here often. Now something has been "restored", but as for me, it would be better not to touch anything, it was better before
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July 31
There is still a lot of work to do, but the castle is already looming. The souvenir shop is good! The panorama from above is beautiful. The observation deck also offers a good view.
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September 1
The castle is currently undergoing restoration. You can't get into the territory. From the observation deck on the hill next to the castle, you can enjoy magnificent views of the city.
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August 15
The historical value is completely spoiled by the modern approach to the issue of restoration. They could not get into the territory, as repair work is underway. The place is atmospheric. Nearby there are souvenir shops and a park where you can relax in the shade
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August 11
It's a nice town, nice, clean. The remains of the castle are trying to revive into some kind of normal object, judging by the multitude of building materials inside the enclosed space with a new wall. And yes, it's better that way than the remnants will crumble completely.
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June 5
An interesting place, a lot of things have been restored, the children are bored with the overview of the castle, but they really liked climbing its towers. There will be a top for adults!!
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August 26
We haven't been to the castle for twenty years. And so, on the 980th anniversary of Novogrudok, we got to the historical reconstruction in the "Castle Bowl", as I understand the name of the castle complex, which we undertook thoroughly. The work of the reenactors was impressive. The corner part of the wall has been completed. An imitation of the castle wall is laid out completely around the perimeter, hence the association with the bowl. In short, you need to go and enjoy yourself on the spot.
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July 16
The antiquity of the remains of the castle is impressive ; but it will not be possible to approach and examine it well ; I really liked the view of the remains of the castle from the side of the ancient Novogrudok church , which is no less interesting and old
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June 21
While the reconstruction is underway, they are not allowed inside the territory. It's worth coming in a couple of years. There are beautiful views of nature around, beautiful churches, churches. There is an interesting gallery of a local artist opposite the castle.
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October 20
A very interesting historical place.The castle itself is already only what remains and probably it will soon fall apart, but everything is exactly in the park and there is something to see around the city.And the girl guides tell a very interesting story.
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August 20
A place of great history. Nicely. Restoration is underway. It is very right that we decided to restore it. It will be atmospheric. After all, the first capital.
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October 26
A historic place, very old! Surprisingly, the capital TURNED ON once. The landscape is beautiful from all angles. At the base of the castle hill is one of the oldest castles in Belarus!
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June 6
We visited this castle on the second of June 2024. The city itself is interesting. Hilly landscape, clean and green. But the castle can only be viewed from afar (permanent restoration).
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July 31, 2023
Сохранилась лишь малая часть легендарного замка, но все вокруг пронизано историей. Находится на холме, отсюда простирается прекрасный вид на просторы Беларуси - леса, поля, луга. Внизу виден костёл, где венчался Ягайло. Сейчас полным ходом идёт ремонт, на территории есть огороженные места и строительная техника, но вход открыт и погулять можно. Немного жаль, что исходную стену из валунов обновили и достаточно коряво - среди новых валунов бросается в глаза современный кирпич. Вторая башня уже почти закончена, вид у нее тоже не исторический, все из нового кирпича. Рядом с холмом, где находятся остатки замка, есть смотровая площадка. Летом из-за зелени оттуда не очень просматривается замок, но вид красивый. Женщина, что продает сувениры у входа в замок отлично владеет знаниями об истории этих мест и видно что любит Новогрудок. Очень интересно рассказала о каких то исторических событиях и ВКЛ, и Речи Посполитой. Вообще, осознание того, что с этого места началось Великое княжество Литовское и наша история, вселяет благоговение к этому месту. Парковка недалеко, не очень большая. У парковки есть небольшой музей старинных вещей и сувенирная лавка, где можно купить кофе
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September 16
In fact, there is nothing to look at: a historical crumbling single tower surrounded by a stone defensive wall. The prolonged reconstruction looks very sad. Sawdust, machinery, and garbage are all over the territory. If you have already decided to come to see the castle, you can climb to the top of the wall and look at the views from above and feel the unity with the history
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October 14
Novogrudok was chronicled 980 years ago. Novogrudok Castle has been preserved fragmentally, the foundations of fortifications with buildings and ruins of towers have reached our days.In the Middle Ages it had a serious defensive significance. Now it is a picturesque place where you can feel the connection of times, enjoying the clean air and beautiful landscape.
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August 15
It was not possible to approach the castle itself, repair work is underway to restore it. They are being restored for the city day. Castle Hill can be walked around in a circle. There is an observation deck. There is a burial mound of Adam Mickiewicz near the castle hill.
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October 9
It's great that we made the outline of the castle to understand its size in the past. Before visiting, be sure to read the history, so the visit makes sense, otherwise it's just stones. Not far from the entrance, a woman sells handmade souvenirs, speaks pure Belarusian, bought a singing bird from her, very beautiful, I recommend it)
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July 31
I was not particularly impressed, although I travel a lot to some places. This castle is in the last place in my rating - nothing special and impressive, because the walls of stones and red bricks were ruined by the new construction. In my opinion, there are many much better places in Belarus. But if you're going to drive by, then yes you can
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November 5
A little weak. There's not much to see. You can also reproduce bows and arrows and anything from those times. Yes, even hang paintings on canvas, they don't cost anything. There's nothing to see. Fortunately, the guide told the children nearby, so at least it turned out to listen. The place is iconic.
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August 5
The most beautiful view turned out to be when we entered from the back of the historical buildings. If you go through the main entrance, then restoration is underway, the views are not very good, but if you go around, you can see the gorgeous view of the castle.
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September 22
While there are preserved remains of several towers of the Novogrudok Castle, reconstruction is underway quite actively. We will wait for the result, while it is difficult to say what it will look like. It's probably not worth going on purpose right now, but if you're driving by, it makes sense to take a look.
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August 10
The ancient capital INCL., a stunning castle and views, a very beautiful organ in the church and a wonderful priest organist
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July 28
The place is very beautiful. A good panarama. The castle was marked along the contour with a modern structure. I recommend.
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August 3
I've never heard of this place, a Belarusian colleague recommended it to me. We went to see the remains of the castle, but in fact we found it in the woods and got the main impression in the museum from the tour and the coffee shop! My husband is interested in history and heard about the Novogrudok boiler of the Second World War, he also liked it
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May 28
It is a pity that on the sites about the castle, it is not written anywhere that the passage to the castle territory is closed. Reconstruction. You can only see from behind the closed gate. There is another option to climb up and walk along the outer wall. So at least you can look at the city from a height
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September 7
It is well maintained, the paths are ennobled.
However, the reconstruction is still underway, it is not possible to approach the castle.
There are not enough interactive signs with quarkodes if you decide to be your own guide.
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July 6
Well, when they restore it, there will be more impressions, we got into the midst of work, took pictures of the walls from afar, but I generally love Belarus with all its sights and color
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April 29
There is little left of the castle itself, but the place is simply wonderful in its beauty and picturesqueness! Go to the observation deck at the ruins of the castle and the church, get real pleasure! There are parking spaces, coffee shops, the city itself is small, everything is very intimate.
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July 14
It was funny how they used to live) someone wandered along these narrow stairs) It's good that I live in the modern world🫣 The castle and the grounds are well maintained. There is a place to eat and rest.
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August 28
It's a very beautiful place. It was warm on the last Sunday of summer, and the smell of wood chips underfoot created an atmosphere of immersion in the past....We liked it.
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July 2
Ruins, restoration is underway, the second tower is being restored. It is closed by a fence, they could not visit it. You can look from the observation deck, but you can't see much. . If you climb next to the mound, then the whole view is covered by a tall tree.
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May 27
Probably, in general, an interesting and historically valuable landmark. Unfortunately, there is no way to fully assess the possibility of the object being closed for restoration (The opportunity to inspect it is, in fact, only from afar…
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September 17
Minus one star for paid admission (1 bel. rub as of 09.2024)
Minus the second star for the lack of a terminal for paying for paid entry (as of 09.2024)
It is unclear what to pay for. One and a half towers and a new fence. Bags of building mixes can be viewed for free in specialized stores.
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September 1
It is difficult to call it an ancient castle, the renovation was done, but they forgot that it should at least a little resemble ancient masonry. The city itself is cute and compact, But the territory of the ancient castle cannot be entered yet due to repairs.
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July 5
At the moment, the restoration of the object is underway, only the lower row of the circular wall has been made, there is nothing special to look at, but the place of the fortress itself is on an elevation, which makes it possible to inspect part of Novogrudok!
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May 7
We visited Novogrudok Castle in May 2024. At that time, reconstruction work was underway there and therefore access to the old walls was closed.
My impressions were twofold. On the one hand, it is interesting to see how the castle looked in ancient times (part of the wall has already been restored). On the other hand, a new model, he is a new model.
I hope that the part of the tower that has an authentic look will not be restored "beyond recognition"...
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July 29
This is my native castle, I've known it since childhood! Growing up, there were feelings of power and greatness, because a small preserved part "breathes" history. Novogrudok was once the capital of the Russian Federation! Did you know about this?
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July 3
The delight of the city itself. He's all mountains. What a view from the castle..... Much has been done and restored. Everything there breathes history.
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August 9
The towers are beginning to be restored. and the fortress wall has been completely restored next to the kurgan .The moat is beautiful.
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August 9
Reconstruction is underway. Previously, there were only ruins of two towers, now one has been restored. The second one is on the way. Interestingly, they made a wall along the borders of the castle.
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April 26
A place of power.
Unfortunately, the so-called "restoration" is underway at the site of the castle, which was supposed to end a year ago. But the most incredible thing is that a bright orange ordinary modern brick is used everywhere there, which hurts the eye and is terribly unlike an ancient building. Well, at least the dye was added to this brick for the spirit of antiquity))) the proletarian approach)
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