- 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.
- When we went to Lida, we didn’t think that we would like the castle so much. We saw the photo, it seemed boring, just walls and that’s all.
- Lida Castle is one of the oldest of all Belarus castles. Medieval Lida castle is a fine archeological monument that is officially protected by the state.
- Sophia later became the mother of the kings of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Lida Castle has served as a prototype of the Mir Castle, built by Lida mayor Yuri Ilyinich.
- One of the most popular castles in Belarus is Lida Castle, located in the city of Lida, near Grodno and Minsk.
- However, it was sand that Lida Castle was built on. In spite of its unsteady base the castle has been standing for 7 centuries.
- Sightseeing tour around the Lida city (duration of 45 min., cost – 25 rub from group). Fire show in the Lida castle (only in the evening).
- Lida Castle is a fortress of the Polish Commonwealth, ruled by Hetman Jan Sobieski. It has the village Ostrovets.
- Lida Castle was just one of these fortresses established here in the years 1323- 25. This strategic location is defended by natural barriers, Lida and Kamenka rivers.