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Pischalauski Castle, Neoclassical castle in Minsk, Belarus

The three-story castle features four corner towers and stands near the center of Minsk at coordinates 53.898889, 27.548056.

Architect Kazimierz Chrzczonowicz completed the construction of Pischalauski Castle in 1825 under the direction of landowner Rudolf Pischallo.

The building represents a significant example of Neoclassical architecture in Belarus and holds state architectural monument status within the country.

The castle currently functions as Detention Center Number 1, operated by the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs on Valadarski Street.

In 2008, structural issues became apparent when a section of one of the castle's four towers experienced a partial collapse.

Location: Minsk

Inception: 1825

Founders: Rudolf Piszczałło

Architects: Kazimierz Chrzczonowicz

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 53.89889,27.54806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11

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