- Lida Castle is a unique monument of defensive architecture. The construction of the castle begun in 1323 by the Grand Duke of Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
- Lida Castle is a monument of defensive architecture and one of the oldest castles on the territory of modern Belarus.
- Explore the charm of Lida Castle in Belarus, a stunning architectural masterpiece.
- During Polish rebellion against the Russian tsarina Catherine the Great, followers of Kosciuszko tried to occupy the grounds of the Lida Castle, but were...
- The stone castle in Lida was built by order of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Russia and Zhmoyt Gediminas (1316-41).
- The site selected for the castle is naturally defended by the Kamenka and Lida rivers to east and west.
- Since then, at night in the Lida castle, you can hear the ringing of weapons and the steps of ghostly vigilantes who protect the stronghold even after death.
- In Lida Castle you will learn about the royal wedding which was held within its walls, about the numerous sieges, about how the castle is used today, as well as...
- Lida castle was badly damaged during the Russo-Polish war, and completely destroyed in 1702, when blew up one of its towers.
- "Castles of Belarus" - set of postcards. Concept and photos by S. Plytkevich, text - V. Hryniavecki, Minsk, Printing House "Printing Poligraphic Center"...