Hrodna Region

A western region of Belarus where the old city of Grodno and Mir Castle are the main draws, with castles, churches and canals showing a multicultural history.

Grodno Region lies in western Belarus, bordering Poland and Lithuania, and historically has been deeply influenced by Polish-Lithuanian culture. The capital, Grodno, stands on the Neman River, and its old town preserves old and new castles and Catholic and Orthodox churches, making it one of the best-preserved historic cities in Belarus. The World Heritage-listed Mir Castle Complex is known for its red-brick towers, while Lida Castle, the ruins at Novogrudok and the cross-border Augustów Canal are also worth visiting. Spring through autumn is a good time to visit. You can take a train from Minsk, and Grodno has an airport and border crossings.

Destinations

• Grodno
• Minsk

Itineraries

• Minsk, Castles & War Memorials – Based in Minsk, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mir and Nesvizh, along with World War II memorial sites.
• Minsk to Brest Western Route – Travel south from Minsk via two historic castles to the Brest Fortress and Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park.
• Polotsk & Vitebsk Rail Journey – Travel north by train to explore Belarus's oldest city, Polotsk, and Marc Chagall's hometown, Vitebsk.
• Belarus North-South Grand Loop – A chartered car loop around the ancient northern cities, western Grodno, Brest, and World Heritage castles.