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  • Lida Castle of Prince Gediminas - a defensive structure XIV-XV. ... To restore the buildings, they began to dismantle what was left of the Lida Castle.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Construction of Lida castle begins in 1323. On the marshy river banks an artificial embankment was made, on which the walls of the castle began to rise.
  • Located in the city of Lida, Belarus, Lida Castle is one of the most impressive and historically significant monuments in the country.
  • Lida Castle is one of the most famousmonuments of architecture of Belarus. ... The Lida castle in the plan is aquadrangle of irregular shape with 2 angled towers.
  • 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.