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Belarus is often and unfairly not regarded as a destination for excursion tourism, but many cities in the country have a long and glorious history. One of these places is Braslav. Thanks to its historical destiny, Catholic and Orthodox traditions are closely intertwined here, both in everyday life and in architecture. Such a rare “mix” is complemented by an abundance of unique attractions, as well as beautiful nature, because the city of Braslav is the center of the Braslav Lakes National Park.

History paragraph

Braslav, located in the north-west of Belarus, on the coast picturesque lake Drivyaty, was born a very long time ago. According to experts, already in the 9th century in place modern city there was a Balto-Slavic settlement. In documentary sources it is mentioned under the name Bryachislavl, apparently on behalf of the Polotsk prince Bryachislav Izyaslavich, who built the first fortifications on the castle hill. Like others Belarusian lands, in the 13th century, Bryachislavl became part of the growing power of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and became the hereditary possession of Grand Duke Gediminas, and then his son Yavnut. At the very beginning of the 16th century, the city received Magdeburg Law from Grand Duke Alexander Jagiellonczyk - a rarity and honor at that time.

The history of Braslav is full of terrible pages - the city was captured, burned, rebuilt and re-occupied more than once. The center of the Braslav Lakes suffered especially during the Nazi occupation.

The 17th and 18th centuries turned out to be difficult for Braslav. Like a significant part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the city became the scene of fierce battles between Poland, Russia, Sweden and other states. During this period, Braslav was completely destroyed several times. After 1793, when the third partition of Poland took place, it became part of Russian Empire. In the years Patriotic War was occupied by French troops under the command of the legendary Marshal Ney. Later, due to the Bolshevik coup and the conclusion of the shameful Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, it was occupied by German troops, after some time annexed to Poland, and in 1939 again captured, but by the Soviet army. During the years of German occupation, about 2 thousand Jews were shot here. Today Braslav is one of the most popular tourist centers in Belarus.

How to get there

You can get to Braslav by train. The nearest large stations are “Polotsk”, “Druya”, “Sharkovshchina” (hereinafter - by taxi or regular bus). There are also frequent buses from Minsk.

By car you can take the M1 highway, after Smolensk turn onto the P-120 to Rudnya and go to Vitebsk along the P-20. Next to Polotsk and Miory. The distance from Moscow is about 700 km.

Entertainment and attractions of Braslav

The most ancient place Braslava - a fortified settlement on Castle Hill. As mentioned above, it was here that the Prince of Polotsk Bryachislav founded a fortress on the border of his possessions. Opens from the mountain beautiful view on cozy town and the wide expanse of Lake Drivyaty. Here you can see wooden statues of ancient inhabitants, as well as diagrams of the ancient settlement.

In addition, Braslav has many beautiful temples, moreover, due to the historical characteristics of Belarus, both Orthodox and Catholic. The church is definitely worth a visit Holy Mother of God, erected in 1897 in the then popular pseudo-Russian style. One cannot fail to mention the Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built back in 1824, but later rebuilt in the neo-Romanesque style due to the fact that it could no longer accommodate all the believers.

The history of the church is connected with the tragic events of World War II. The rector of the temple, Mieczysław Akrejc, was executed by the Nazi city administration for providing assistance to Jews. The temple was closed in 1950, but was soon given back to believers.

In the church there is an icon of the Virgin Mary, called the “Queen of the Lakes,” and is considered the patroness of the city.

Is in the city and interesting monuments civil architecture of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. For example, the building of the former zemstvo hospital, Train Station and a water mill. Of course, one of the main attractions of the Braslav region is the unique Braslav Lakes National Park. This place is amazing beautiful scenery, eternal forests full of animals, and most importantly, wonderful peace and quiet. You can enjoy them in one of the sanatoriums or recreation centers - there are, fortunately, for every color and taste.

Braslav - center national park“Braslav Lakes” (and these are 60 lakes, ancient forests and hundreds of rare species of animals and plants). This is the land of picturesque sunsets, beautiful legends, reflections by the surface of the water, or a relaxing holiday in a cheerful company. People know more about the beauty of the famous lakes than about the city itself, which has turned from a border fortress into tourist centre- and there is also something to see in it. We tell you all the details.

Despite its growing popularity, getting to Braslav is not so easy. Distance from - 240 km, from - 230 km.

Lovers railway transport there is only one (and not the easiest) option waiting: take the night train 625B from Minsk to Druya, and after 1 hour 20 minutes on commuter bus get to your destination. Thus, this route will take 11 hours 42 minutes, and that's only one way! A train ticket costs BYN 8 (€ 4).

A much simpler option is to get to Braslav by intercity bus. There are 5 buses from Minsk to Braslav daily (plus an additional bus on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays), the average trip lasts 4 hours. Ticket prices vary between BYN 14-16 (€ 7-8). Check the schedule.

The fastest and most comfortable transport to Braslav is minibus. The journey takes only 3 hours, and costs BYN 10 (€ 5).

Braslav, how very practical resort town, was well prepared to meet tourists. You have a wide choice of accommodation, from a room rented for the night to hotels and farmsteads.

A hotel awaits you not far from the bus station "Zaezny Dvor" (Gagarina st., 8) . Due to its location, this hotel is popular place, so rooms need to be booked in advance. Residents can use free wi-fi, lie on the city beach nearby, go to the museum. There is also a place for lunch - a restaurant "Ozerny". Room prices are BYN 14-34 (€ 7-18).

A very modern and comfortable option, although not the most budget-friendly one possible, is hotel complex Drivyaty (Rybkhoznaya st., 12) . Here you will find the whole set for relaxation: barbecue accessories, private beach, hot tub, restaurant, bar, wi-fi. The cost of a room per day is BYN 63 (€ 33).

The easiest way to spend the night in Braslav with minimal financial losses is to rent a room. Look for options and . For such housing you will pay BYN 10-14 (€ 5-7) per day, but in the summer, with a large flow of tourists, the price may increase.

Another convenient option overnight accommodation for tourists - recreation centers. In addition to a place to live, you will get plenty ready-made tours and excursions: when you get tired of lying on the beach and want to get active, you can always go on an excursion or climb around the rope town. You can take a closer look at the camp site "Braslav lakes" (Rybkhoznaya str., 15) - convenient and inexpensive option. You can live in traditional double, triple or quadruple rooms or - a little extreme - in a tent camp.

You can look for other hotels. And for tired city dwellers, we recommend agro-estates: you can live in a house on the shore of a lake, meet local residents, go fishing on a boat and relax in a bathhouse. Choose, just remember that this option is suitable for motorists - most of the estates are located outside the city. However, if you plan to see all the sights of these places, you will still have to travel around the surrounding area.

Places with history

The historical birthplace of Braslav is Castle Hill - ancient settlement in the very center of the city. The legend about the founding of Braslav is connected with this place - the story about Prince Dvin, his wife Druya ​​and their daughter Driva (you can find echoes of these names in local names). Now the heroes of this legend can be recognized in the wooden idols on Castle Hill. A legend is a legend, and here's to you historical fact: Polotsk Prince Bryachislav founded a border fortress on Castle Hill. The city was first mentioned in 1065. Now the mountain offers an excellent view of the city: from here you can see 2 lakes, a church, a church and numerous houses of Braslav residents.

Doctor Stanislav Narbut is buried on Castle Hill; a monument with a lantern on the top of a ten-meter stele was erected in his honor - a symbol of the doctor’s care for his patients. Stanislav Narbut founded a hospital in Braslav, which operated for 90 years, after which a convent was located there.

Not far from the castle is the Church of the Nativity of Mary. Previously, there was a wooden church on this site, founded by the Vilnius governor Manivid. However, during a big fire in the 15th century, it burned down, and it was rebuilt only in the 19th century. In nearby populated areas Miory, Slobodka and Ikazn also have churches, and there is an interesting connection between these four buildings. From the top of each of them you can see the tops of the other three. If trouble happened, residents of a city or village could light a fire on top of a building and thus send a signal to neighboring settlements - and from three sides they would already rush to help. By the way, in the Braslav Church you can buy souvenirs related to the city: among them are postcards, magnets and even T-shirts. In addition to the church, there is also Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in 1897.

Belmont Park- place with rich history. Who has ever been here? In 1812, Barclay de Tolly’s headquarters was located here, later Alexander I and the Neapolitan King Murat visited here, the Decembrists A.V. Poggio and M.S. Lunin met here, so it’s time for you to come here too! Now in the park you can see the ruins of a palace, an ancient chapel and hundred-year-old trees - enjoy the leisurely walk of the residents.

18 km from Braslav is located agro-town Opsa. Preserved here Plater's estate, built in 1904. During its existence, the estate managed to be the main residence of the Platers, a boarding school and starred in the film “The Calm” based on Turgenev’s novel. Now the building is under reconstruction - they plan to turn it into an elite hotel.

A couple of years ago it was restored in Braslav "The road to fulfillment of desires": for your wish to come true, you need to walk along the paving stones under a metal arch decorated with the city’s coat of arms.

If you are passing near the town of Miory, be sure to turn towards the village of Prudniki and try to find a waterfall (55.760301, 27.616554) on Vyata River. Previously, there were water mills here that generated electricity. Later they were destroyed, and travelers received another place for photo sessions, admiration and relaxation. Getting there is not so easy: ask locals for directions.

Lakes and their legends

As a rule, in all legends about lakes Braslav always drowns beautiful girl. Whichever lake you come to, ask local residents, how it was formed - and instead of a scientific explanation about the melting of the glacier, you will hear how someone drowned there.

Legend about St Teresa's Bay Lake Nedrovo is no exception. It says that in the Braslav region there lived a beautiful and intelligent girl named Teresa, who treated all people with spells and herbs, which is why she was called a saint. Her death did not seem like a mere coincidence to the residents, and people explained this event by saying that “God takes bright people early.”

Another one interesting legend related to education Lake Strusto and the islands on it. This story is about the beautiful Strusto and her lover Shovo, who went to war and never returned. The girl did not survive the death of her beloved, cried the whole lake, and then drowned herself in it.

And here is the story about the name of the lakes South Volos has physical evidence, not just a beautiful legend in the memory of the residents. Now many scientists believe that the name of these lakes is associated with the ancient pagan god Veles - the master of the kingdom of the dead, the patron of livestock, poetry and wealth. This opinion appeared after the Veles Stone, an altar of a pagan deity, was found on the shore of one of the lakes.

Braslav(Belarus. Braslau) - a city in the north-west of Belarus, administrative center Braslav district Vitebsk region. Famous tourist center. The city is located on the northern shore of Lake Drivyaty, part of the Braslav Lakes system, 220 km west of and 240 km northwest of. It is connected by roads to Druya, Miory, Sharkovshchina, Vidzy, Daugavpils.

Name

For the first time the name of Braslav is used in the "Chronicle of Bykhovets" as Braslavl and in the Chronicle of M. Stryjkovsky as Braslaw(both chronicles date back to the 16th century). In both cases, the mention occurs in connection with the movement to the east of the Lithuanian princes - the mythologized Kernus and Gimbut.

Until recently, the only prevailing version was the version about the origin of the name Braslav on behalf of Bryachislav Izyaslavich, the grandson of Rogneda. However, the connection with the Latvian word looks no less likely brasla“ford”: Braslav arose on the site of a Baltic settlement on Castle Hill, located between lakes Drivyaty and Novyata, and there is actually a channel flowing between these lakes near the mountain. In addition, the Brasla River is famous in Latvia.

Story

Braslav - ancient city Belarus. In the 9th century, there was a settlement of Latgalians and Krivichi in this place, which later became the core of the city.

Since the 14th century, Braslav became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and was in the possession of Grand Duke Gediminas, then his son Yavnut. In the 15th century, the city became the center of the district of the same name in the Vilna Voivodeship. On October 8, 1500, Grand Duke Alexander gave him the Magdeburg right, the privilege of which was confirmed by Sigismund I in 1514. In the 17th-18th centuries, Braslav suffered greatly during numerous military actions, and was completely destroyed several times. On famous map Nesvizh engraver Tomasz Makowski, dating back to the beginning of the 17th century, Braslav is conventionally depicted as a powerful multi-towered castle placed on the top of a hill. It is known that the ruins of the castle buildings still existed until the end of the 18th century.

In 1793-1795, Braslav was the center of the Braslav Voivodeship. After the 3rd partition of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1795, the city became part of the Russian Empire and became a district center.

During the Patriotic War of 1812, Braslav was occupied by French troops. The headquarters of Marshal M. Ney was located in the city for nine days.

In 1913, there were 1,550 residents, there was a distillery, a hospital, and a rural school. In November 1917, Soviet power was established in the city. In 1918, Braslav was occupied by the Kaiser's troops. In February 1922, it became part of Poland, where it remained until 1939.

In 1939 it became part of the Belarusian SSR, and since 1940 it has been the center of the Braslav region. During the Great Patriotic War it was occupied on June 27, 1941. On June 3, 1942, during the liquidation of the Jewish ghetto created after the occupation of the city, about 2,000 Jews were shot. A patriotic underground operated in Braslav. On July 6, 1944, it was liberated by troops of the 1st Baltic Front during the Siauliai operation.

City symbols

The coat of arms was first received by Braslav on June 2, 1792, under the privilege of the Polish king Stanislav August Poniatowski. In Christian iconography, the eye - in the center of the sun's rays or in a triangle with the apex pointing upward - is a well-known symbol of the divine omnipresent power or the Trinity. The eye symbolizes God's observation of the lives and deeds of people; the triangle is the trinity of God - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Since ancient times, the sun has been a symbol of life, fire, which has cleansing power. The “Eye of Providence” on the coat of arms of Braslav symbolically conveys God’s guardianship over the city, protecting it from all troubles. The image of a human eye is widely used when decorating altars in temples and on objects of religious significance.

The current coat of arms and flag were established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 36 of January 20, 2006.

When developing a color standard for the coat of arms of the city of Braslav, the district commission was guided by existing historical reconstructions of the coat of arms. The document “Certificate for the restoration of rights and liberties of the city of Braslav” dated June 2, 1792 does not contain any characteristics of the color scheme of the coat of arms. The flag is designed using the primary colors of the coat of arms and its image itself. Artist - A. V. Levchik.

IN local history museum Braslav has collected numerous documents depicting the city symbol. For more than two centuries of its existence, the depiction of the coat of arms has remained virtually unchanged. The coat of arms of Braslav belongs to the historical and heraldic monuments of Belarus.

Architecture

The architectural and planning structure of the modern city is concentrated on the isthmus between the lakes, the residential area is divided into small blocks. The main streets go around Castle Hill and converge near the modern community center. In the future, it is planned to preserve the historical layout and landscape uniqueness of the development.

Heritage of Braslav: places that are really worth visiting

"Castle Hill" - a 9th century fortification

It is located at an altitude of fourteen meters on a hill with an artificially leveled peak between about. Drivyaty and Fr. Novyata. The monument still retains the remains of a ninth-century fortification and an eleventh-century fortress. The legend about the emergence of Braslav is connected with Castle Hill. Old-timers say that once upon a time Prince Dvin lived here with his wife Druika and daughter Driva. The ruler decided to marry off his daughter, but she rejected all the suitors, and only gave three brothers - Bras, Snud and Nov - a chance to take over her heart: the young princess promised to go down the aisle with the one who would prove his superiority. But this sowed enmity between the brothers - Snud and Nov decided to kill Bras, who had no equal, neither in courage nor in strength, and late at night they watched and stabbed him. After this, the brothers began to fight with swords, trying to win the right to become the princess’s husband, but they mortally wounded each other and did not live to see the morning. And at dawn, Bras came to the princess alive and unharmed - the attackers stabbed his servant, who was wearing his master's cloak, - and accused her of the death of his brothers. Driva could not bear the offensive words and threw herself from the castle tower into the lake. The girl’s parents did not survive such a loss either - they died suddenly from grief. Bras ascended the throne and ruled for a long time and justly, but until the end of his days he remained lonely. The city that grew up around the castle was named in his honor, and the lake and river washing the hill to this day bear the names of the unfortunate princess Driva and her poor mother Druika.

Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God

It is located near Castle Hill, with which, according to legend, it is connected by secret tunnels. The church is architectural monument in the neo-Romanesque style - the masonry of the walls is made using a unique mosaic technique of chipped and unchipped stones of different colors. In the building itself there is an altar in which a priceless icon of the Mother of God of Braslav is kept, which is opened for viewing only on holidays, and a stained glass rose window rises above the altar. Some elements of the interior painting have been preserved since the 15th century.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

It was built at the end of the 17th century and is a monument of retrospective Russian architecture. The church houses handwritten icons from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Narbut Hospital

It was built at the expense of the great physician Stanislav Narbut, who was educated in Munich and returned to his native land to save the lives of his people. Having built a first-class hospital for those times, he devoted himself entirely to medicine - he fought against infections, performed complex operations, and saved the lives of dozens of children (infant mortality was extremely high at that time). Narbut often provided free assistance to those who could not pay for treatment, and actively participated in the activities of the fire brigade. The doctor was buried on Castle Hill and a monument with a ten-meter stele was erected in his honor - a bright lantern is always burning on the top, and the epitaph on the tombstone reads: “while shining for others, I burn myself.”

Water Mill

An early 19th century monument adjacent to a picturesque miller's house.

Museum of Local Lore

It has been open since 1982 and presents six exhibition halls - archaeological, ethnographic, history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Braslav region, the War of 1812 and the uprising, the hall of the history of the Second World War, as well as the hall of the “peasant hut”.

Museum of Culture and Traditions

It features one permanent exhibition and two temporary ones. A total of 182 are on display. museum exhibit, and there is also a point of sale of souvenirs. The museum has a program for teaching traditional crafts - straw weaving, clay modeling, weaving skills. The museum also hosts cultural evenings, concerts and the youth event “Wedding in the Mill” with national costumes and stories about marriage rituals and national crafts of the Braslav region.

Village Maskovichi

The seventeenth-century settlement is the archaeological heritage of Braslav, where numerous household items of the Slavs, Scandinavians and Balts were found.

Church of the Heart of Jesus Christ (Slobodka)

It was built in 1903 on a platform supported by a rubble stone wall. The architecture is a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles with elements of artistic forging of doors in the form of amazing plant motifs, made with jewelry precision. Snow-white on the outside, the inside of the church is decorated with bright paintings of biblical scenes in the Italian style.

Spring Okmenitsa

A healing spring known since ancient times to the settlers of Braslav. Sodium chloride water of unique purity flows from it, and the surrounding landscape has preserved traces of the collapse of massive glaciers - riffles, stone groups and boulders.

"Belmont"

The park, founded in the 18th century, occupies approximately 65 hectares. At the top there is a palace and a chapel, and nearby is a nineteenth-century chapel in pseudo-Gothic style. In the park you can see exotic plants such as Siberian larch, and burial grounds from the 1000s in the burial mound complex. Also in the center of the village you can pay tribute to the WWII soldiers by visiting a mass grave.

Ecological trail

An excellent place for walking and relaxing with information stands that will tell guests of Braslav about all the natural and historical riches of the area.

Braslav Lakes Park

In the southern part of the complex you can admire swampy lowlands and dense coniferous groves, as well as fabulous forest lakes. Throughout the park there are traces of glacier collapse, such as esker ridges and boulders. In the groves you can enjoy the singing of birds, of which there are more than two hundred species in Braslav.

Relaxation for soul and body: sports and entertainment in Braslav

Fishing

Having received special permission, you can test your skills and catch pike, smelt, tench, vendace, and if you try really hard, even eel.

Hunting

Depending on the chosen method of hunting, you can go for wild boar, roe deer, wolf, fox, drake, woodcock, fur-bearing animals or waterfowl. Unforgettable impressions and memorable trophies are guaranteed to you!

Leisure

For those who prefer peace and quiet, walks through the forest, mini-cruises on boats, catamarans and speedboats, as well as evenings in a bathhouse or sauna are perfect. Those who like to get their blood pumping with adrenaline will enjoy scuba diving and water skiing. Well, everyone will definitely love picnics and barbecues in picturesque forest glades, which can be organized in our Vaspan agricultural estate.

Spectacles

It’s really worth visiting the Braslav Lightning Festival and the crafts fair “Craft Festival” - colorful, noisy and fun events.

Summing up

Braslav is a historical, picturesque lake region, thanks to which Belarus received the nickname “Blue-eyed”. In our farmstead you can meet everyone natural beauties, learn everything about the local culture and relax in a way that is impossible in any other popular resort, because the spirit native land always nourishes a person and charges him with energy. And surrounded coniferous forests and clean lakes, even the most avid lover of the city will be able to return to their roots and get a lot of positive, good emotions.
At the Vaspan estate, you can completely devote yourself to relaxation and taking care of your health, but we will completely take upon ourselves the issue of the comfort of your stay!

Braslav is the administrative center of the Braslav district of the Vitebsk region. The city is located on the northern shore of one of the most large lakes Belarus - in the very center. The distance to Vitebsk is 220 km, from Minsk - 240 km, to the border with Latvia - 17 km. Braslav is connected highways with Druya, Miory, Sharkovshchina, Vidzy and Latvian Daugavpils.

History of development - Braslav

The founding date of Braslav is considered 1065 This is evidenced by records in two historical chronicles - "Chronicle of Bykhovets" and the chronicle of M. Stryikovsky. According to one version, the name of the city is associated with the name of its founder - the Polotsk prince Bryachislav Izyaslavich, the grandson of Rogneda. According to another version, the name of the city comes from the Latvian “brasla”, which means “ford”.

However, Braslav is a more ancient city: already in the 9th century. At this place there was a settlement of Latgalians and Krivichi, which later became the center of the city. In the XIV century. Braslav became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and belonged to Grand Duke Gediminas, and after his son Yavnut. Since the 15th century the city became the center of the Braslav povet of the Vilna Voivodeship. Braslav received the Magdeburg Law from Grand Duke Alexander on October 8, 1500, and later the right to self-government was secured by the privilege of 1514. Throughout the 17th-18th centuries. Braslav was often subjected to numerous military invasions, as a result of which the city was completely destroyed several times. From the engravings depicting the city and dating back to the beginning of the 17th century, we can conclude that Braslav was a powerful fortification in the form of a castle, which was located on the top of the mountain. The ruins of this castle existed until the end of the 18th century.

Despite the fact that the city received Magdeburg Law at the beginning of the 16th century, Braslav did not have its own coat of arms for a long time. The coat of arms was granted to the city on June 2, 1792 by the last king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Stanislaw August Poniatowski. The coat of arms of Braslav represents an eye, which is located in the center of an upward-looking triangle, surrounded by the rays of the sun. This image is a symbol of the divine omnipresent power or the Trinity. The eye symbolizes God's constant observation of the lives and deeds of people; the triangle means the trinity of God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit. For many peoples, since ancient times, the sun has been a symbol of life and fire, which has cleansing power.

As a result of the third partition of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1795, Braslav became part of the Russian Empire. During the War of 1812, the city was occupied by French troops. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the population was about 1,500 people. The city had a distillery, a rural school and a hospital. Soviet power in Braslav was established in 1917. But already in 1918, the city was occupied first by German and then by Polish troops. As a result of the Riga Peace Treaty of 1921, Braslav became part of Poland, where it remained until 1939. Since September 1939, the city became part of the BSSR, and in 1940 it became the center of the region. Braslav was occupied by fascist invaders at the very beginning of the Great Patriotic War - June 27, 1941. Immediately after the city was captured by the German army, a Jewish ghetto was created, which was liquidated on June 3, 1942. During the year, about 2,000 people were killed in the ghetto . During the war, the communist underground operated in the city. Braslav was liberated from the Nazi invaders by the troops of the 1st Baltic Front on July 6, 1944 during the Siauliai operation.

The most active development of the city began after the Second World War. Today, several industrial enterprises, cultural and educational institutions operate in Braslav.

Tourist potential - Braslav

Braslav, located in the center, surrounded by numerous picturesque bodies of water, has always attracted numerous tourists. Every year the Braslav region is visited by thousands of people who are attracted by the beauty of almost untouched nature, fish-rich lakes and historical sites. The territory of the Braslav Lakes National Park is home to about 45 species of mammals, more than 200 species of birds, 12 species of amphibians, 5 species of reptiles. Typical forest inhabitants: elk, wild boar, roe deer, white hare and hare, wolf, fox, raccoon dog, otter, mink. Of the rare species that are listed in the Red Book of Belarus, the habitat of the lynx, brown bear, and badger is noted.

The unique natural beauty of the national park is complemented by monuments of history, folk architecture and architecture: ancient settlements and castles, numerous temples, estates and decorative elements of buildings, burial mounds and religious buildings. Archaeological monuments are widely represented in the Braslav region, including fortifications and burial mounds in Braslav, as well as near the villages of Akhremovtsy, Ustye, Dalekie, Drisvyaty, Zhvirbli, Opsa, which date back to the period from the 7th century BC. and until the early Middle Ages.

The most famous landmark of Braslav is an ancient settlement located in the very heart of the city, on the isthmus between lakes Drivyaty and Novyata. This ancient settlement is one of the largest in Belarus. In the Middle Ages, there was a powerful defensive castle on the mountain, which, unfortunately, has not survived to this day. From Castle Hill there are unique views of the lakes Drivyaty and Novyaty, as well as and.