Old Grodno Castle
Стары замак
A royal seat of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania on a high bank above the Neman River, where King Stefan Batory held court. The restored castle now houses a historical and archaeological museum.
The Old Castle stands on a hill where the Neman and Gorodnichka rivers meet. A wooden fort existed here in the 11th century. In the 14th century Grand Duke Vytautas rebuilt it in stone. In the 16th century King Stefan Batory converted it into a Renaissance palace, and he died here. The castle has undergone major restoration in recent years, and the palace and walls are open again. Inside is the Grodno State Historical and Archaeological Museum, which displays excavated artifacts, antique weapons and the history of the city. From the castle courtyard you can look out over the Neman River and the New Castle. The museum is usually closed on Mondays, and tickets are required.
Opening hours
Museum about 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays (check with the museum)
Nearby sights
- Fire Tower (Fire Station Museum)
- Great Synagogue of Grodno
- Grodno State Museum of the History of Religion
- Kalozha Church of Sts. Boris and Gleb
- Grodno Regional Drama Theatre
- New Grodno Castle
- Franciscan Monastery
- Savetskaya Street