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Benedictine Monastery in Nesvizh
The Benedictine Monastery Complex in Nesvizh — a unique monument of history and architecture, founded in 1596 with the funds of Prince Radziwill Sirotka and his wife, Elzbieta Eufemia. The complex was built according to the project of the famous Italian architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni and included the monastery and the Church of Saint Eufemia, forming a harmonious architectural ensemble.
The First Female Catholic Monastery in Belarus
The Benedictine Monastery became the first female Catholic monastery in Belarus. A powerful bastion, a key element of Nesvizh’s defensive system, surrounded the monastery. Beyond the ramparts, there were moats filled with water from the Usha River, making the complex almost impregnable.
Changes and Challenges: From Monastery to Barracks
In 1876, the Church of Saint Eufemia was converted into an Orthodox church, and the monastery was closed and handed over for use as barracks by the Russian army. In 1920, the church became Catholic again, and nuns returned to Nesvizh from near Warsaw. However, in 1945, the church tower was destroyed. Today, only old photographs and images remind us of it.
Current State of the Monastery
After the war, the building of the monastery housed a pedagogical college, which still operates today. Despite numerous reconstructions and renovations, some sections of the old walls and a unique three-tiered bell tower from the second half of the 18th century have survived. This tower, built into the high wall, served as a gate to the monastery courtyard and is an important part of the complex’s historical appearance.
Excursions to Nesvizh: Touch the History
The Benedictine Monastery Complex is a must-visit for those who take excursions around Belarus. Here, you can feel the breath of centuries, touch the history of Nesvizh, and learn more about the monastery’s past. If you are planning an excursion from Minsk, be sure to include this architectural monument in your itinerary. Book an excursion and visit the Benedictine Monastery Complex as part of the tour Excursion Mir – Nesvizh; Excursion to Nesvizh Castle.
Group excursions - Benedictine Monastery in Nesvizh
| Date | Tour | More places | Price adult | Price child up to 18 years | ||
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| 09:00 05-April (Saturday) | Mir Castle - Nesvizh Palace |
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Available seats: +6 | 4'645 ₽ | 4'372 ₽ | Book |
| 09:00 06-April (Sunday) | Mir Castle - Nesvizh Palace |
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4'645 ₽ | 4'372 ₽ | ||
| 09:00 07-April (Monday) | Mir Castle - Nesvizh Palace |
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Available seats: +23 | 4'645 ₽ | 4'372 ₽ | Book |
| 09:00 10-April (Thursday) | Mir Castle - Nesvizh Palace |
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Available seats: +23 | 4'645 ₽ | 4'372 ₽ | Book |
| 09:00 12-April (Saturday) | Mir Castle - Nesvizh Palace |
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Available seats: +38 | 4'645 ₽ | 4'372 ₽ | Book |
Individual and corporate excursions - Benedictine Monastery in Nesvizh
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Mir Castle - Nesvizh Palace
- Dates on request
- Duration: 11 hours
- transport services
- excursions according to the program
- certified guide services
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Minsk - Dudutki - Mir - Nesvizh - Brest - Belovezhskaya puscha (3 days)
- Dates on request
- Duration: 3 day
- excursions according to the program
- meeting/seeing off at the train station
- certified guide services
- transport services
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Nesvizh - the capital of uncrowned kings
- Dates on request
- Duration: 8 hours
- certified guide services
- transport services
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Minsk - Dudutki - Mir - Nesvizh (2 days)
- Dates on request
- Duration: 2 day
- excursions according to the program
- meeting/seeing off at the train station
- certified guide services
- transport services
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Brest - Belovezhskaya puscha - Mir - Nesvizh (2 days)
- Dates on request
- Duration: 2 day
- excursions according to the program
- meeting/seeing off at the train station
- certified guide services
- transport services
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Brest - Belovezhskaya puscha - Mir - Nesvizh - Minsk (3 days)
- Dates on request
- Duration: 3 day
- excursions according to the program
- meeting/seeing off at the train station
- certified guide services
- transport services