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What region is the city of Grodno in?

A characteristic of a region or a subject of a country is the possession of the integrity and interconnection of its constituent elements, including cities and other settlements included in the region.

Grodno region is an administrative unit of the state of Belarus.

Where is the city of Grodno located?

Grodno is an administrative-territorial unit of the state of Belarus.

The population of the city of Grodno.

Year of foundation of Grodno.

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Where are so many preserved? places of worship not affected by the Soviet era.

The first mention of the city dates back to 1128 (Ipatiev Chronicle). ancient name ― goroden- Obtained from defensive wooden structures. A modern name It has been known since the end of the 16th century and took shape under the influence of the Polish language.

Grodno is one of the most interesting cities countries from an architectural point of view. It is worth coming here to walk along the quiet narrow streets, admire the majestic beauty of the Neman and admire the beautiful historical monuments that have come down to our times. In every heart there is a place for this city of castles, royal palaces and temples. Grodno falls in love at first sight!

Convenient location (30 km from the border with Lithuania and 15 km from the border with Poland) makes the city a good place to visit when traveling to Europe from Russia or Belarus and vice versa.

Climate and weather

The climate in Grodno is temperate, more humid in comparison with eastern regions countries. Winter and summer are moderate, the average daily temperature in January is -7 ... -2 °С, in July - +11 ... +22 °С.

The weather is unstable. The first months of spring are cold and rainy. Frosts begin in September and can last until May. Average daily temperature April — +1…+11 °С, October — +4…+11 °С.

The average rainfall is about 650 mm per year. Little snow falls.

The best time to visit Grodno is from May to September.

Nature

The main river of Grodno is undoubtedly the Neman. It divides the city into two parts: the left bank and the right bank. Through historical Center the tributary of the Neman - Gorodnichanka also flows. The first fortified settlement was founded at the mouth of two rivers. This place is called castle mountain.

Grodno is located within the borders of the Grodno Upland, and the entire territory of the city is located mainly on a mountainous plain (up to 180 m high in the southern part). Frequent breaks and hollows.

On the outskirts of Grodno there are two more rivers - Zaritsa and Lososyanka. Residents and guests of the city can relax on specially equipped beaches: the central city one, in the Lososno tract, and on Yubileynoye Lake (it is located outside the city, but an express bus runs along the route during the season).

There are several picturesque parks in the center: Park them. J.E. Zhilibera and Kolozhsky Park. Gilibert Park was once famous throughout Europe botanical garden and numbered more than 1500 species of exotic plants. Now active attempts are being made to recreate the former splendor of the park.

The largest forest park in Grodno is called donuts. It is located in the northern part of the city on both sides of the Neman River. There are two reservoirs on the territory - chalkpit with the names Sinka and Zelenka (they got such names because of the unusual color of the water).

Attractions

On the right-bank part of Grodno, the historical center and architectural monuments of the first half of the 12th-20th centuries are well preserved.

The center of Grodno is considered Sovetskaya Square- a good starting point for traveling around picturesque corners one of the most beautiful cities in Belarus. You will immediately see the majestic Farny Church of St. Francis Xavier― a baroque masterpiece with one of the highest altars in Eastern Europe (21 m).

Two steps away from the church is pharmacy museum.

Next, go to Zamkova street towards the must-see in Grodno places — Castle Hill . Here are located Old (XIV-XV centuries) and New (XVIII century) castles. Both buildings are occupied by the Historical and Archaeological Museum.

The number of religious buildings of various confessions preserved in the city is amazing: Kolozha church(an architectural monument, one of the oldest shrines in Belarus, 1180), Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin(XVII century. Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross and the Bernardine Monastery(XVII century), Church of the Annunciation and Monastery of St. Brigid(XVII century), synagogue(XVIII century) and Lutheran church(early twentieth century).

Be sure to take a look at courtyard of the monastery of St. Brigid- there is a unique building of the XVIII century, built without a single nail, - Lamus.

Also of interest is Khreptovich Palace(late 18th century), which houses the Museum of the History of Religion.

Get to know Belarusian literature better and visit museums of writer E. Ozheshko and poet M. Bogdanovich.

Nutrition

In addition to majestic palaces and unique temples in Grodno you will find wonderful bars, cafes and restaurants serving both meals national cuisine, and quite uncharacteristic for her. Belarusian cuisine is a variety of dishes from potatoes, mushrooms, pork, fish and berries. Indulge yourself in the pleasure of trying delicious potato pancakes with a crispy crust, mochanka, sorcerers, home-made sausages and, of course, dishes in pots.

The best place for the first acquaintance with Belarusian cuisine is the restaurant “ Karchma» in the very center of the city, on the street. Soviet.

Popular establishments: K alliannaya №4, Mister-Twister, Retro Pizza and etc.

For a quick bite, a fast food chain is suitable " Koloboks" With great choice pancakes and other dishes.

Accommodation

In Grodno you will find excellent conditions for living. There are six hotels in the city.

The most comfortable and respectable Cronon Park Hotel”, which is located in the quiet of the Pyshki forest park zone, just a 10-minute drive from the city center. The cost of a double room starts from $160.

Middle class hotels - « Omega», « Semashko» (next to the bus station), « Tourist"(2 steps from the center - Sovetskaya Square)," Belarus», « Slavia". The cost of a double room is on average $50.

Good way find cheap accommodation - buy a newspaper with ads for renting apartments for a day or visit the relevant sites. For $70 you will have at your disposal an excellent apartment in the city center.

Also, sanatoriums and farmsteads can become options for living outside Grodno.

Entertainment and recreation

A huge number of different events take place in the city above the Neman. Once every two years, at the beginning of summer, a unique festival takes place, which gathers thousands of guests from Belarus and abroad, - International Festival national cultures . Representatives of each nationality create their own courtyard, where songs are played, dances are performed, guests are offered to try national dishes. More than 25 national associations take part in the festival. This is truly a grandiose event in the life of the city!

The most interesting jazz festivals are held in Grodno, which gather guests not only from the cities of Belarus, but also from abroad.

Theatergoers and music lovers have the opportunity to spend an evening in one of the 2 theaters of the city ( Regional Drama Theater and Puppet Theater) and the regional philharmonic society. The ticket costs about $6. Concerts of famous performers are held in the city with enviable regularity.

Cinemas "Red Star", "Vostok", "Cosmos" and "October" are ready to please the guests of the city with the latest novelties of film and video distribution.

A stone's throw from the station there is a zoo, which is in no way inferior to Minsk, the capital.

As a recreation for the whole family, a visit to the water park near Grodno, attractions in the Zhilibera park, tours of the circus tent or watching the overflow of water colors in the Singing Fountain are also suitable.

You can take a boat trip along the Augustow Canal and the Neman River.

IN woodland"Dumplings" is a jungle park with trails consisting of 73 stages. The cost of visiting the park is $ 5.7-11.5.

Night life The city is represented by numerous clubs. Among the most popular are Coliseum, Flint, Metro and others

Purchases

Shoppers also have a place to roam here. The function of the local GUM and TSUM is performed by the central department store " Neman» - goods from all over Belarus under one roof: shoes, clothes, dishes, household appliances, cosmetics and perfumes, etc.

Pay attention to the goods produced by Grodno enterprises: glassware from the Grodno glass factory, shoes from the Neman factory, clothing from the Yuvita clothing company, leather goods and leather goods from the Accent glove company. The sausages of the Grodno Meat Processing Plant are especially popular with guests.

There is a specialized souvenir shop only on the street. Castle. After the reconstruction of the station square, they promise to equip a pavilion with a souvenir shop there. Linen products can be purchased at shopping malls, in the markets and department store "Neman". A large selection of leather products will be offered to you by specialized workshops. Also look for souvenirs in the museums of the city.

There are also markets in Grodno. Most Popular - "Crown" and "Southern". Opening hours - from 08:00 to 16:00, day off - Monday.

Transport

Grodno airport is located 18 km southeast of the city. Currently, the Belarusian airline operates flights from here. Gomelavia».

The railway station is located near the bus station (20-30 minutes walk). It should be noted that during this period (January 2013) the building railway station is under construction, which may cause some inconvenience, especially if your train arrives at night.

From the city center (from Sovetskaya Square) to the railway station, you can take bus number 3 or minibus with the same number. Walking tour will take about half an hour. Almost all transport goes to the bus station, on foot - 15 minutes.

Urban public transport represented by buses, trolleybuses and fixed-route taxis. More than 30 bus lines and 11 trolleybus routes. Travel coupons are sold at kiosks at bus stops ($0.16) and from the driver ($0.17). The fare in the minibus is $ 0.3. Penalty for stowaway is approximately $2.5.

Connection

In Grodno, you can easily connect to one of the operators cellular communication (Velcom, Life, MTC, Dialog). To do this, you need to come to a specialized salon, always with a passport. You will be offered specially designed for the guests of the country tariff plans: "Hello!" (Velcom), "Guest" (MTS), "Simple" (Life :)), "Communication Formula" (Diallog).

You can make an international call from the post office, street payphone or landline phone.

Look for Internet access in Beltelecom branches, computer clubs and cafes. Also, Wi-Fi access points are located in the buildings of railway stations, hotels, universities, cafes and restaurants.

Safety

The security situation in Grodno is no different from the situation in Belarus as a whole. Everything is very calm, even in the dark alleys (although you still shouldn’t walk along them alone: ​​you never know).

Food poisoning is rare, except for mushroom dishes should be treated with extreme caution. Tap water is chlorinated, but considered undrinkable - boiling is required.

Business climate

The border position of Grodno allows you to comfortably do business with representatives of both the European Union and the CIS.

In 2002, the free economic zone "Grodnoinvest" was created, which provides its residents with significant tax and customs benefits, as well as land, production and office space.

Fair-exhibition is held annually Euroregion "Neman". This platform helps to establish new business contacts and develop partnerships. Representatives of Belarusian enterprises and foreign partners can demonstrate their achievements in industry, agriculture and the service sector.

Real estate

If Grodno has sunk into your heart so much that you want to stay for a long time or permanently, keep in mind that the cost of buying an apartment here will be $ 935 per 1 m 2.

Buying your own home will cost an average of $60,000.

But to live in a rented two-room apartment in Grodno, you will have to pay about $300 per month.

Be sure to visit the surroundings of the city, because the Grodno region is the richest in historical, cultural and natural heritage among all regions of Belarus.

Many corners of the region deserve the attention of ecotourists: national park « Belovezhskaya Pushcha”, landscape reserves “Kotra”, “Naliboksky”, “Novogrudsky”, “Svityazyansky”, “Lakes”, “Sorochinsky Lakes”, “Grodnenskaya Pushcha”.

Ancient Belarusian city Grodno spread out on the banks of the Neman River, on the border with Lithuania and Poland. Its current population is 353,420. For the first time this area is mentioned in the annals of 1005. The official date of its foundation is 1128, when the city was first recorded in the Ipatiev Chronicle.

In the 15th century Grodno is largest center trade of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and in the 16th century the city became the residence of the Lithuanian prince. The city survived numerous wars, captures and liberations, decline and prosperity, fires, devastation and destruction. But, despite this, Grodno managed to preserve its historical layout, as well as monuments of all past eras - from ancient Russian architecture to Soviet constructivism.

The main sights of the city of Grodno

Palace of Princes Svyatopolk-Chetvertinsky.

The palace, designed by the Italian architect Vladislav Marconi, was built in 1908. Luxurious two-story castle, made in neo-baroque style. The building is perfectly preserved, having survived two world wars. However, the castle suffered much more in peacetime, when in the 1960s it was transferred to the USSR Air Defense Forces. Unfortunately, even after the military left its territory in 1991, the building remained closed.

Old lock.

Perhaps the Old Castle is the main attraction of Grodno. This medieval building was built in the 11th century to strengthen and defend the city. The unusual geometric shape of the fortress walls is due to the fact that they are located on a narrow wedge of land, which was formed between the rivers. The castle is separated from the city by a deep ravine, which can be overcome by a bridge. Today, the bridge no longer carries out defensive functions, but is only a link between the Old and New Castles. On the territory of the fortress there is a historical and archaeological museum with rare exhibits.

Cathedral of Saint Francis Xavier.

This beautiful catholic cathedral is calling card Grodno. The idea of ​​building such a luxurious temple came to King Stefan Batory, who loved this city very much and dreamed of making it great. To make his dream come true, the king allocated a huge amount for those times - 10 thousand gold pieces, he failed to build a cathedral. After almost 100 years, the Jesuits returned to the plans of the king. In 1705 the church was consecrated. Later, the Jesuits erected a whole complex, including a monastery, a library, a Farny church, a collegium, household services and a pharmacy.

Borisoglebskaya Kolozhskaya Church.

This ancient church was built in the 12th century. Unique monument architecture preserved in its original form. In 1183, due to a lightning strike, almost all the existing churches of Grodno burned down, only the Borisoglebskaya church survived. After the city passed into the possession of Lithuania, the temple was ruined many times by German soldiers. After each raid, the walls were patched up again, as a result of which they received a very interesting view due to the combination of bricks and boulders. In the 20th century, the church was included in the UNESCO lists and transferred Orthodox Church. Today, services and prayers are regularly held in the temple.

Grodno Zoo is the oldest in Belarus. It was founded in 1927. Over the years of its existence, the zoo has seen ups and downs. However, today it amazing place It will be interesting to visit not only children. Here you can admire different animals, walk along the well-groomed territory, and also relax in the children's cafe.

Grodno is a city that breathes history. This Belarusian regional center often called the most European city Belarus. And this assertion is not unfounded. And the center of Grodno is generally almost a time machine: it seems that you are in the Middle Ages. We will walk around this wonderful city and appreciate its beauty in the photographs. From experience, I can say that you won’t be able to see everything in one day, so I advise you to find a good accommodation option in the hotel search form and stay here comfortably.

How to get there:

Grodno is located 301 kilometers from Minsk, and the best way to get to it is by train. We started at night, i.e. at 23:00 departure from Minsk and at 7:00 in the morning you are in Grodno, the second option is fixed-route taxis, but firstly they are more expensive, and secondly they travel for a very long time, it is more comfortable on the train. Well, the third option is on your car, the best option, you will get from Minsk in about 3 hours.

Sights of Grodno, what to see:

Just from the railway station, all the fun begins. At first, just the streets, on which, among the ordinary buildings, they slowly peep through interesting houses, For example - ivy-covered house - pictured below:

Walking along Eloise Ozheshko Street, you will see a very beautiful, richly decorated Orthodox Holy Intercession Cathedral.

take a few minutes and be sure to go inside:

Of course, in Grodno there are most of all churches, here it really blows with the spirit of Catholicism. But besides this, other denominations are also represented. For example, further in the yards - an old, shabby, but no less amazing Lutheran church. Services are even held there, though only on Sundays. Going out again to Ozheshko Street, you will see a nice house - a library named after this glorious writer.

Next - a picturesque and relief park named after the famous botanist, biologist and physician Zheliber with a small river in the lowland. In the park, the immortal Geliber himself sits on a bench, which, unknowingly, can be confused with Napoleon because of the characteristic cocked hat. The park is truly breathtaking. Having risen from the lowland, we are faced with a choice of where to go. To the right is an eternal flame, to the left are pretty streets and a monument to Eliza Ozheshko, and to the right is a standard square with Lenin in the center and the city executive committee. But behind this dreary ideological place lies real wealth - Pedestrian street Sovetskaya!

The entrance to it is very comfortably framed by drinking establishments in medieval style and registry office. The Soviet one has become a trade one, it is full of signs, but it is definitely worth a visit, especially if your trip to Grodno fell on a cloudy day: the coloring of the houses is simply incredible for Belarus! The brightest shades of yellow, sand, orange, beige, lilac, light green and blue!
Grodno is still famous for its chebureks, there are really a lot of them and tasty, though with some Soviet ones in service, one of the oldest on the Soviet one, be sure to visit, the interiors are impressive:

We advise you to go to the main sights of Grodno on this street. Next is Farny church- a bright, elevated building, next to which you simply feel the atmosphere of a medieval city.

The decoration of the church inside is amazing and shows us the former greatness of the city, not so long ago a fire destroyed two sculptures, but on this moment all restoration work is completed and you can enjoy the decoration in the photos below, and best of all live:

On the territory of the church there is a prison surrounded by a high white wall. And in the next building there is a pharmacy-museum. You can also go there, this is one of the oldest pharmacies, it is both a functioning and a museum:

From the same point you can see the fire tower, another attraction of Grodno is the fire tower:

The Neman impresses with its width. Further along the coast, on the hills, there are the main sights of Grodno, for which tourists go - the Old and New Castles with a museum part inside, a fire tower, on which a trumpeter plays every day at 12 o'clock, a restored Jewish synagogue, and, finally, the legendary Kalozhskaya church.

That part of it, which looks at the Neman, was once destroyed due to a flood, and therefore is now rebuilt from planks, but the second part has retained a unique brickwork, crosses made of stone and just whole boulders since the 12th century! It is easier to get to all these sights from the side of the city than from the banks of the Neman, but a steep stone staircase leads to the Kolozhskaya Church, and it is large stones that act as steps, so you can dilute your trip with a drop of extreme.

In Grodno, you should definitely go overnight, wander along the illuminated streets, chat with street musicians, and go to Karchma opposite the local GUM department store, taste wonderful pork ribs and Lida beer:

Walking along the streets of Grodno will give you a lot of aesthetic pleasure. There is something historical or simply beautiful at every step. So you will definitely not regret a trip to Grodno!

The most famous, one of a kind ancient monument Grodno - Kolozha church of St. Boris and Gleb of the XII century. The rest of the churches, secular buildings and mansions in the city are of later times and are luxurious, reflecting the growing political influence of the city. In 1705, both Peter I and Augustus the Strong were present at the consecration of the cathedral on Bathory Square.

More ancient streets and historical buildings have been preserved in Grodno than in any other city in Belarus. During the Second World War, half of the city was destroyed by the Nazis, 39% of its population, Jews, were killed. Since then, much has been restored, and therefore it is hard to believe that Grodno is in serious danger: the city authorities planned to demolish an entire block built in the 1920s and 1930s. and called the New World. This area is a single ensemble in the style of European constructivism, and the residents are rightfully proud of it. However, the authorities are going to raze it to the ground for the construction of new roads, offices and a sports center with parking. It is a pity that a pleasant place, not spoiled by the factories located here, may disappear like a read chapter of the past. The city deserves a better fate, and I want to believe that the end of this story will be good.

Best time to visit

From April to October.

Do not miss

• Pedestrian Sovetskaya Street is interesting for its original shops and cafes, and in its southern part there is a shady park.
• Bernardine Monastery, its construction was completed in 1618, and in 1680 and 1738. it was rebuilt, therefore it combines various styles - from Gothic to Baroque.
• Church of the monastery of St. Brigid with a wooden two-story cell building, 1642
• Orthodox cathedral in pseudo-Russian style (1904).
• Stanislavovo - summer residence the last of the Polish kings.
• The 254 m high television tower was built in 1984 and is already tilting.