Niasviž

Niasviž is a town in Minsk Region featuring a Renaissance castle as its main landmark and several churches that shape the historic center. Traditional Belarusian architecture around the central square still shows the appearance from earlier times.

The town came under the control of the Radziwiłł family in 1533, who transformed a medieval fortification into a Renaissance residence. This transformation made it an important center in the region.

The Corpus Christi Church shows architectural features that stand out in how it is arranged and decorated compared to other religious buildings. Visitors can see the crafted interior design and the distinctive church layout that became common in the region.

The town is reachable by bus from Minsk and has several hotels and cafés for visitors. You can walk around the center and see the main sites in one day.

The town houses one of the earliest Jesuit churches in the world from the 1590s with design features that were completely new at that time. This church later influenced how other religious buildings were constructed in the area.

Location: Niasviž District

Elevation above the sea: 182 m

Website: https://nesvizh.gov.by

GPS coordinates: 53.21667,26.66667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:49