Lida

Lida is a small city with a very long and rich history. The best proof of this is the castle that is located in its center. The beginnings of the fortress date back to the first half of the 14th century. Over the years, the castle was part of the border of the Lithuanian state and its imposing defensive walls repelled many invasions and attacks. In the eighteenth century, its importance declined significantly until it was finally abandoned and began to fall into disrepair.

Lida, Belarus - © Brate

The current shape of the fortress was restored by a renovation that took 20 years and was completed only in 2010. Today, under the high walls, knight tournaments are held, and various exhibitions are organized inside. One of the preserved towers houses a museum. Another important monument in Lida is the baroque parish church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross from the 18th century. Inside, there is a painting of Our Lady of the Rosary, which, according to local legends, was brought to Lida by the Franciscans as early as the 14th century. The former Piarist church and the wooden church in Słobódka, which dates back to the 1930s, are also worth visiting. The city of Lida was proclaimed the capital of culture of Belarus by 2020 .

For whom?

If you are interested in medieval fortresses , you will love the impressive Lida Castle. Additionally, when you value places with a rich and long history, you cannot miss this city when visiting Belarus .