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Historical center of Grodno

Type: The square and urban development Date of Foundation: 20 century Status: The international value Republbic of Belarus, Grodno

The historical center of Grodno is a unique space where every corner breathes history. Here, in the heart of one of the oldest cities in Belarus, over 400 architectural monuments have been preserved, representing various periods — from the 12th to the early 20th century. The compact area of the old town brings together religious, civic, and public buildings, forming an open-air museum.

History

Grodno emerged as the center of a principality in the 12th century and soon became an important trade and craft center. By the 15th century, the city held a leading position in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and in the 16th century became a royal residence. The city’s layout developed organically from the Old Castle on a hill down toward the Neman River, adapting to the natural landscape and geographic conditions.

Architecture

The urban heritage of the center includes monuments of many architectural styles: from Old Russian architecture and Gothic to Classicism and Neo-Gothic. You’ll find the 12th-century Boris and Gleb (Kalozha) Church, the Old and New Castles, Bernardine, Jesuit, and Franciscan churches and monasteries in Baroque style, the classicist Vice-Governor’s House, a Lutheran church, and much more. This concentration of historical architecture makes Grodno’s center a true gem of European urban planning.

Excursions

You can explore the historical center of Grodno as part of an individual tour from Minsk. We will create a personalized itinerary that covers key landmarks: from the Old and New Castles to monasteries, churches, and the charming streets of the old town. You can book a private excursion from Minsk in advance — we will take your preferences into account and offer a rich and engaging program revealing the cultural and architectural wealth of Grodno.

The historical center of Grodno is included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Belarus with category «1» — as a site of international importance and exceptional value for the world.

Group excursions - Historical center of Grodno

Prices:

Date Tour More places Price adult Price child up to 18 years
08:00 15-July (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +25 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 17-July (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +25 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
07:30 20-July (Sunday) Grodno - Augustow Canal
Available seats: +32 6'117 ₽ 5'585 ₽ Book
08:00 22-July (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +33 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 24-July (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +26 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
07:30 27-July (Sunday) Grodno - Augustow Canal
Available seats: +28 6'117 ₽ 5'585 ₽ Book
08:00 29-July (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +31 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 31-July (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
07:30 03-August (Sunday) Grodno - Augustow Canal
6'117 ₽ 5'585 ₽ Book
08:00 05-August (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 07-August (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
07:30 10-August (Sunday) Grodno - Augustow Canal
Available seats: +31 6'117 ₽ 5'585 ₽ Book
08:00 12-August (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 14-August (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
07:30 17-August (Sunday) Grodno - Augustow Canal
6'117 ₽ 5'585 ₽ Book
08:00 19-August (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 21-August (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
07:30 24-August (Sunday) Grodno - Augustow Canal
6'117 ₽ 5'585 ₽ Book
08:00 26-August (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 28-August (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
07:30 31-August (Sunday) Grodno - Augustow Canal
6'117 ₽ 5'585 ₽ Book
08:00 02-September (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +33 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 04-September (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 11-September (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +25 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 16-September (Tuesday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +16 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 18-September (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 25-September (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 02-October (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
Available seats: +39 5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 09-October (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book
08:00 16-October (Thursday) Royal city of Grodno
5'585 ₽ 5'319 ₽ Book

Individual and corporate excursions - Historical center of Grodno

Location map - Historical center of Grodno

Address Republbic of Belarus, Grodno GPS Google: 53.681255′ N, 23.838694′ E