Mahilioŭ Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Mogilev, Belarus.
Mahilioŭ Castle is a fortress ruin on elevated ground beside the Dnieper River, with stone walls and defensive structures from multiple construction periods. The site displays foundations and wall sections that reveal different building methods and construction techniques from various eras.
The fortress was founded in the early 16th century by Prince Illinich and served as an important defensive position for the region. Under the ownership of Mikołaj Radziwiłł, it expanded in 1568 with new architectural elements in the Renaissance style.
The site carries the name of the prince who founded it, and its walls still show traces of different construction phases from various periods. Visitors can observe the different architectural styles that reveal how the fortress changed over the centuries.
The site is easily accessible from the city center and features informational panels in multiple languages to help visitors understand the ruins. Guided tours are offered regularly and provide deeper insights into the site's history and structure.
Below the fortress runs a network of underground tunnels connecting different defensive positions, revealing how carefully the site was engineered in medieval times. These tunnel systems were built with great precision to allow defenders to move quickly between key points.
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