• Lida Castle is a historic, medieval castle in Lida, Grodno Region, western Belarus. History. Landscape of Lida with castles ruins by Napoleon Orda 1877.
  • On January 22, 1940 the Castle of Lida was awarded the status of an archeological monument and in 1953 the castle was taken under state protection.
  • When we went to Lida, we didn’t think that we would like the castle so much.
  • In 1975, the Lida Castle as an architectural monument of the 14th century, which needed restoration number 129 / 75.
  • Once you step foot inside Lida Castle, you’ll be captivated by its grandeur and the stories it holds within its walls.
  • Famously built on sand, Lida Castle has withstood 7 centuries of battles and occupations of the surrounding land.
  • Lida Castle, the photo of which is presented in this article, was built in a swampy area, at the place where the rivers Kamenka and Lideya meet.
  • When in 1394 crusader detachments assaulted again, the people of Lida set the town on fire and hid in the castle, and from there they defended it.
  • 8. Visit the Armory Room: The Armory Room at Lida Castle houses a variety of weapons and armor from the castle's past.