• Lida Castle is 141 metres (463 ft) above sea level. The site selected for the castle is naturally defended by the Kamenka and Lida rivers to east and west.
  • The spectacular medieval castle in Lida is little known outside Belarus but is one of the oldest fortifications in Eastern Europe.
  • Lida castle is a unique architectural monument in Romanesque-Gothic style. It was built in the town of Lida in order to serve as a defense against the crusaders.
  • In 1323, the construction of the Lida Castle was started by decree of Gedimin in order to close the way to the center of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
  • The Lida Castle was founded by the Great Duke of Lithuania Gediminas, in 1323. It was a part of defensive line against the Teutonic order.
  • In its plan, the walls of the Lida castle look like a trapezium. ... The Lida Castle was destroyed in 1659 but now it was restored and it is available to visit.
  • In 1406, the family of Yury of Smolensk was locked up in Lida as hostages; his attempt to take the castle and liberate them was not successful.
  • The castle in Lida (Lida Castle) was built in the 14th century by Prince Gediminas: history, description, photos and how to get to the castle in the city of Lida.
  • Medieval Lida castle, a fine archeological monument that is officially protected by the state, lies 112km north-east of Grodno in the Grodno region of Belarus.