• In 1955, Lida Castle was included in the list of architectural monuments taken under state protection. ... The pages of the history of Lida Castle begin in 1323.
  • 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.
  • Located in the city of Lida, Belarus, Lida Castle is one of the most impressive and historically significant monuments in the country.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • However, it was sand that Lida Castle was built on. In spite of its unsteady base the castle has been standing for 7 centuries.
  • 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.
  • Lida Castle is situated in the Grodno region, 112km north-east of Grodno and around 160km distance from Minsk. It is one of the oldest of all Belarus castles.