Whatever they say about Belarus in the political arena, and whatever economic crises may shake it, it still remains a hospitable "mistress" and welcomes all tourists, especially from Russia. In addition to the Belarusian capital, many seek to visit a small town called Nesvizh. And they do it for a reason: Nesvizh has absorbed the best of the history of this country and has kept it to our days in the form of beautiful sights. But about them later, and now: what tourists need to know in order to come to Nesvizh.
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How to get
Nesvizh from Minsk is separated by about 125 kilometers. This is the best way to get by on the bus. To do this, you need to arrive at the Minsk bus station "Vostochny" and take the tickets straight to Nesvizh. Buses run daily, flying from 7:00 to 20:00. Travel time will take from two hours (the longest bus ride lasts 2 hours and 50 minutes). Tickets for one person cost an average of 60,000 BYR. Do not be scared, in "our" it's somewhere 217 rubles.
You can get to Nesvizh by train, but keep in mind that it will take you only to the neighboring City. The remaining 18 kilometers will need to travel by bus. Travel time, if you take a train, takes an hour and a half (not counting the subsequent trip by bus). Places in the general car will cost from 16 100 BYR (per person).
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As for the road to Minsk, then it's easier to fly by plane. From Moscow, there are full direct flights, which will take you to Minsk in just an hour or so. Flights there and back in the economy class cost an average of 7,000 rubles. The route Moscow-Minsk is serviced by such airlines as Belavia, Aeroflot and Transaero.
Where to stay
Despite the modest size of the city, there are enough hotels in Nesvizh where you can stay for the duration of your trip. It all depends on how much you are willing to pay for the apartment. If you need only a night's lodging without special frills, it is possible to rent a double room from 39 000 BYR. The apartments are higher in class, which means that they will be more comfortable and comfortable from 570 000 BYR.
Cafes and Restaurants
In Nesvizh there are a lot of places where you can both have a snack and eat well, often in a beautiful medieval atmosphere.
For example, in restaurants Nesvizh (on the street of Belorusskaya), "Town Hall" (on Sovetskaya street) and in cafe "Strauynya" (territory of the palace and park ensemble), the average check (without the cost of alcohol) is 70 000 - 100 000 BYR. To dine at the luxurious restaurant "Getman" (it is also located on the territory of the palace and park ensemble) can be an average of 200 000 BYR per person.
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Nyasvizh
Once in Nesvizh, be sure to visit the palace and park ensemble, the church of the Body of God, as well as the City Hall and the triumphal arch called Slutskaya Brama. The Church of the Body of God was built in the 16th century by the design of the Italian architect Jan Maria Bernardoni. The interior of the temple is richly decorated with paintings and murals.
Above the main altar is the painting of Xavier Hesky "The Last Supper". In the interior of the church there are many sculptural images (bas-reliefs and busts of tombstones, marble altars and monuments). Above the entrance to the temple you can see the choirs with the organ. In the basement of the church there is a shrine of the Radziwills, in which more than seventy representatives of this dynasty rest,
Another main attraction of the city is Nesvizh Castle, erected in the far 16th century .At that time it was a richly decorated palace, before us, alas, only a small amount of $ ±.During its history, the castle survived several sieges, looting, and fire, and in Soviet times it was given to the needs of a hospital and a sanatorium .Nevertheless, despite the deplorable condition, the Nesvizh castle was restored, and today it is a very popular tourist place .Working hours: daily 9:30 - 18: 30 .Entrance: 70 000 BYR, for students: 35 000 BYR .Audioguide paid separately (20 000 BYR) .
What else to see in Niasvizh
Do not be lazy and visit the City Hall in Nesvizh .This, incidentally, is one of the oldest buildings in Belarus today in the local government .Town Hall in Nesvizh appeared in the 16th century, today many of its premises have been converted to modern needs, but the external architectural style remained untouched .Working hours: daily, 10:00 - 18:00 .Input: 20 000 BYR, for students and students: 10 000 BYR .Not far from the palace and park ensemble are the picturesque parks of Nesvizh, passing by which well it is simply impossible .Walking along shady paths and alleys will well dilute skating on the lake by the boat .Visit nesvizhsky parks you can both in the morning and late at night .By the way, here the entrance fee from tourists is not taken .
During its existence, the gate has been destroyed several times to the ground, but no matter how pitiful the ruins may be, the arch was always re-built. And today Slutsk Brama meets tourists in an updated form (in 2012, a reconstruction was carried out here).
All prices are in March 2014