Belarusian mosaic

Michal Kleofas Oginski – musician - author of the world famous polonaise «Farewell to the Motherland» and the music of the Polish anthem «Poland is not yet lost», revolutionary, statesman an activist, a refined aristocrat, a tireless patriot, a warrior, a historian, a family man, a boudoir ladies' man and even an eternal debtor... Of the 68 years lived byMichal Kleofas, almost a third - 20 years - were spent in Zalesie. The hospitable family ofMichal Kleofasalways welcomes guests to the estate. Just like several centuries ago, balls are held here, the batley theater holds performances, and aspiring poets present their poems to the public.

Over the 400 years of its existence, the building has served both Calvinists, Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and atheists. However, even today it has the glory of the formerCalvin Gathering. We bring to your attention an unusual architectural monument of the Renaissance period. It combines harsh simplicity and solidity, belligerence and rhythmic scenery.

The very impressive appearance of the church certainly makes an impression. Asymmetrical and graceful, it is unlike any other temple. A graceful and elegant embodiment of the Art Nouveau style. Let's take a look inside - very non-trivial fresco scenes will not leave you indifferent. Defense of the Jasnogorsk Monastery in Częstochowa in 1655 during the Swedish invasion of the territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the «Miracle over the Vistula» from the Soviet-Polish War 1919- 1921 Do you know where the armistice agreement was signed between Germany and then Soviet Russia? Welcome to Soli.

It was here, in Ostrovets, in 1474 that Dominican monks appeared for the first time on the territory of modern Belarus. The Church of Cosmas and Domian was erected in conjunction with the Dominican monastery. How far did the monks and the temple, which has existed for 6 centuries, go? You will learn about this and much more on the excursion.

On one of the remaining islands of the Lithuanian population in Belarus, guests are amazed by one of the tallest churches in the country. An architectural masterpiece in the neo-Gothic style reminiscent of the temple ofNotre-Dame de Paris. The marvelous landscape emphasizes and complements its appearance. A 100-year-old organ sounds in the interiors of a consistent style.