Braslav Lakes in Belarus: Reviews of rest, photos, prices, how to get there. Braslav - city of Vitebsk region of Belarus. Church, attractions, travel and tourism, historical and architectural monuments Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
First, I want to dispel the myth that the quality of the roads in Russia and Belarus is incomparably. Let's just say: the main routes, that in the Pskov region, that they have the same decent. But when I had to ride in the Belarusian outback, on secondary roads, then there are all. I even managed as a souvenir to get a crack on the cast disk.
The picturesque surroundings began in the area of \u200b\u200bHonor - I wanted to return to this town. Having drove along the chain of lakes with the shores, overgrown with cane, having loved on whole flocks of wild swans, we left for sandy forest primer, which led to the border. At the former customs post, it was empty - neither the barrier, nor checks, only a major pointer informing that "you go out of the plague zone of the 1st degree pigs." Here's how they are not painted about the fatherland ...
The first more or less large settlement on our path was Novodvinsk. Already there I drew attention to the fact that later and later noted in the Belarusian towns: cleanliness, well-groomed, accuracy. We often have trouble in the province - next to such a breakdown, some broken fence or a bunch of garbage. They are all very harmonious - the sidewalk with tiles, clubs, fences, all the houses are painted. Impressive.
In the same place in Novodvinsk, the rubles were changed to Bellurba. I felt a millionaire: I did not hold such a bunch of money in my hands since the 90s. In the store, the first days fell into confusion and simply stretched to the saleswoman of the vault of banknotes: take how much it is necessary. But they are accustomed to this - tourists from Russia a lot.
And here is our goal: the glorious city of Braslav.
Something reminded me of Krasnodar village: maybe summer heat, maybe a common "resort" spirit. The city around the perimeter is surrounded by four lakes, the largest of which is Drinky - is the local "sea".
The Braslav is best looking from the castle mountain.
Stone with the date of the first mention of the city and the list of "historical environments".
Each self-respecting city should be a legend. Preferably sentimental - with love, separation and thrown in the waters of the beautiful Virgin. You can read - and everything is understandable practically literally, if you delve a little.
And here is the wooden sculptures of the heroes of this story.
The main city landmark is the christmas church of the Virgin Mary, built in 1824 in the harsh romance style. I always liked the combination of brick and granite in architecture.
Near the summer terrace in the form of the ark. There are benches, elevation for the department - whether for sermons in hot weather, or for some youth events.
Altar with the icon of the Virgin Mary "Queen Lakes."
In the interior - stained glass and abundance of wood thread.
These are the volumetric icons-bas-reliefs in Orthodox churches - rarity. I remember something similar in the house church of the Gatchina Palace.
The church stands on the canopy hill and appealed to a low stone wall. Opposite him, across the street, - Orthodox Assumption Church.
What I noticed, both in Braslav and in other surrounding towns: Catholic churches are always standing on a more winning place - they were clearly built before the Orthodox and managed to stroke or a picturesque hill or a position closer to the center. It is immediately clear that these places were for a long time under Poland.
In addition, all the churches that we have seen were open, even despite the lack of service. Orthodox, just what is usually standing somewhere on the side, on the backyards, and still impress less well-groomed and less visited. In some, judging by the overgrown path and dust porch, the service is clearly carried out only on holidays. I do not know confessional statistics in the Vitebsk region - I say only what I saw. However, it is possible that the Catholic Diocese receives help from abroad, so it can afford more.
At the entrance to the local history museum, someone lost her head.
In the very museum in the historical part there were dark aquies in the cave, so I took off only on the 2nd floor, where local folk crafts are exposed. Mostly it is weaving, straw weaving and wood carving.
We later saw this cathedral.
Belarusian Netzke.
And this Mount Lighthouse is one of the highest and best overview points of the Braslav Hills. From a height of 174 meters above sea, views of the surrounding forests, islands and lakes. At the very top of the mountain, a gazebo was built, so you can climb another meter for three more. Above the entrance to the arbor was written "Music lives here." Who we were not aware of this, so they did not pay special attention to the warning. As I was explained later, this is the local Zmey-Gorynych's fabric, so it comes out, we have expressed yourself a serious danger, since I forgot your sword-Klastiene at home.
Voi there in the distance white spiers are the village of Slobodka. We will see it closer.
The path in the slobbling runs through the villages with the gloomy name of the Ikazn. It seems that once the inhabitants were here much more, otherwise why was such a hefty church, more than in Braslav.
And really. The current population of the village is only 300 people, and in the XVI century there was a castle, which in the Livonian war was not possible to take Ivan Grozny.
In the distance, an elegant bell tower of the Nikolsk Church rises behind the apple orchard.
And in the garden itself - several technical rarities. In childhood, we had a state farm "Path Ilyich". So there is similar agricultural machinery on horse rods, a great set was thrown. It is a pity that in the 80s everything was handed over to scrap metal.
And here is a lobby with a sugar and white church of the heart of Jesus.
Picturesque expensive, on the gentle hill, we moved past the wide fields to the northeast towards the town of the friend, standing on the shore of Dvina.
It would seem - a depth, where much deeper, but there is no depressiveness in risen. There is no abandoned villages, nor even houses-ruins in the villages. This is again a striking contrast with our countryside.
Everywhere live, everything is well maintained, fields are processed. No overgrown blades of waste and ruins of collective farms. Everywhere either fearful, or plowed, or roam the herd of cows and sheep. In extreme cases, storks.
So we have something to strive for.
"- Uncle, is it a tank hit?
- Ya, ya! "
And about road signs. They differ slightly from ours. The point in the triangle is like an exclamation mark - "Other dangers", which has been almost not used lately. It is attached to it with artistic signs explaining which dangers can wait for you. The second sign - the "winding road" is always accompanied by an exact indication of the number of upcoming twisters. But I did not understand the longest meaning - "Watch the road" or what?
The traveler entering a different traveler meets the old Jewish cemetery, similar to the field, falling by the teeth of the dragon.
And here is the central square of the town. According to it, it is possible to fully imagine the degree of its provinciality.
In the middle of the square lies a big boulder - Borisov Stone. He received the name from one of the local princes of the XII century, who ordered the cross on him and the inscription "Boris, you're right", which is now practically impossible to disassemble. The stone was found in the river and when he was taken from there with heavy equipment, then accidentally split. Such here turned out "Tsar-Bell".
A few more types of the streets of the village.
And this is a Catholic monastery. "Ears" -cdrophs on the sides of the bell tower make it something similar to our Petropavlovsky Cathedral, only without a spire.
For Dvina - already Latvia. Whose cows are bathed on the rivers in the midst of the river - it is incomprehensible. It must be thought that in the evening they themselves will understand with the national and state affiliation and go where it is necessary.
I hope that churches I have not really tired? Then here is another one in the village of Ozsa. This we already ride southwest of Braslav.
The surrounding area showed a manor in a state of sluggish restoration. They say somewhere in the nearby park still preserved oak to which Napoleon tied his horse.
I will not lie - we did not find it, we did not find it, but they found such a cute barn. And maybe a glacier.
On the way on a small lake, strange was discovered: I did not know that the atolls were at our latitudes.
Here we arrived in the village of Drisdomy.
Catholic church
Everything is all, okay, I will not be more ... :)
The same lake. In the middle of it - the castle island. What, too, hints at the former glory of this village.
Dark strip on the horizon is already Lithuania. There is somehow quite simple with the border camp. It would be possible to swim in the European Union. However, judging by the queues of cars at refueling, it is cost-effective to swim here.
Well, in conclusion, a few more idyllic evening landscapes of this lake edge.
The city of Braslav is one of the most ancient in Belarus. Travelers who are fond of history and cultural heritage ancestors will meet a huge number of interesting places. The sights of Braslav attract the unique architecture, the elegant beauty of monuments and trepidation, with which the local residents belong to the world.
The origin of the settlement of the Castle Mountain dates back to 1065. Polotsky Prince Bryachslav Izyaslavovich erected a fortress at this place, which served to protect at the moments of the onset of enemies. Found on the site of the ancient city fishing tackle, battle axes, spicy, iron wrote, Porokhovnitsa gave a vivid picture of the life of people many centuries ago.
Within the framework of the state program, the reconstruction of the buildings and fragments of the castle is carried out. Nearby is the forest lake trees.
If you do not know what to see in Braslava, be sure to go on a tour of the Castle Mount, where the christmas christmas christmas is installed. Earlier at this place was the Catholic Temple, destroyed during a strong fire. The church was reconstructed several times. Neonorman style, which is taken as the basis of construction attractions, combined the mosaic facade of the facade of the stone, the three-tier tower bell tower and a bone roof. The interior is decorated with icons, among whom the icon of the mother of God's Braslavskaya is especially allocated.
The monastery monastery, which has been opened for over 60 years old. Since 2000, pilgrims have been taken here from all over the country.
An unusual building, in shape, resembling the ark, can be found near the church. Every year in this place in August is the coronation of the Mother of God. At this time, the number of parishioners reaches more than a thousand people. A wide stone staircase leads to the ark. With the onset of darkness turns on the coverage of the crucifix.
Braslav - Center of the National Park "Braslav Lakes" (and this is 60 lakes, the ancient forests and hundreds of rare species of animals and plants). This is the edge of the picturesque sunsets, beautiful legends, reflections from the water stroit or a tearing holiday in a funny company. They know more about the beauty of famous lakes in the people than about the city itself, which from the border fortress turned into a tourist center - and there is something to see. We tell all the details.
Despite the growing popularity, it is not so easy to get to Braslav. Distance from - 240 km, from - 230 km.
Lovers of railway transport awaits only one (and not the easiest) option: the night train 625b from Minsk to each other, and 1 hour and 20 minutes later, at the suburban bus to the destination. Thus, this route takes 11 hours 42 minutes, and it is only one way! Ticket for a train is BYN 8 (€ 4).
A much simpler option - get to Braslav on a long-distance bus. 5 buses go from Minsk to Braslav daily (plus an additional bus on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays), on average, the trip lasts 4 hours. The cost of tickets varies in the BYN 14-16 (€ 7-8). Schedule check.
The fastest and most comfortable transport to Braslav is minibus . In the way it is only 3 hours, and it is worth BYN 10 (€ 5).
Braslav, as a very practical resort town, well prepared for a meeting of tourists. You have a large selection of housing Starting with the room removed on the night and ending with hotels and agricultural people.
Not far from the bus station you will find a hotel "Delivered yard" (ul. Gagarin, 8) . This hotel because of its location is a popular place, so the rooms must be booked in advance. Residents can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, sowing on the city beach nearby, go to the museum. There is a place for lunch - restaurant "Lake" . Prices for rooms - BYN 14-34 (€ 7-18).
Very modern and comfortable option, although not the most budgetary possible - it is hotel complex Drinky (ul. Rykhozny, 12) . Here you can find the entire recreation kit: Barbecue Accessories, Private beach, Hot Tub, Restaurant, Bar, Wi-Fi. Room cost per day - BYN 63 (€ 33).
The easiest way to spend the night in Braslava with minimal financial losses is to rent a room. Search options and. For such accommodation will give BYN 10-14 (€ 5-7) per day, however, in the summer, with a large flow of tourists, the price may increase.
Another convenient overnight stay for tourists - recreation centers. In addition to the place of housing, you will get a lot of ready-made tours and excursions: when you get tired of lying on the beach and want to be inactive, you can always go on a tour or climb on the rope town. You can take a look at the turbase "Braslav lakes" (ul.Bhoznaya, 15) - Comfortable and inexpensive option. You can live in traditional two, three or quadruple rooms or - a little extreme - in a tent camp.
Other hotels can search. And for the tired city inhabitants, we will advise the agricultural machinery: you will live in a house on the shore of the lake, you will get acquainted with the locals, they give up on the boat and arrange a relax in the bath. Choose, just remember that this option is suitable for motorists - most of the estates are outside the city. However, if you plan to inspect all the sights of these places, I will still have to ride around the neighborhood.
Places with history
The historic place of birth of Braslava is the Castle Mountain - the ancient settlement in the heart of the city. With this place there is a legend about the foundation of Braslav - the story about Prince Dvina, his wife is friends and their daughter to dryness (you can meet in local names of these names). Now the heroes of this legend can be found in wooden idols on the castle grief. The legend is a legend, and here you have a historical fact: Polotsk Prince Bryachovs laid the frontier fortress on the castle grief. For the first time the city is mentioned in 1065. Now from the mountain offers a great view of the city: from here you can see 2 lakes, church, church and numerous houses of Braslavs.
The doctor Stanislav Narbut was buried on the castle grief, a monument was put in his honor with a lantern on the top of a decade stella - a symbol of the care of the doctor about his patients. Stanislav Narbut founded a hospital in Braslava, who worked for 90 years, after which the female monastery was located there.
Not far from the church is the christmas christmas christmas tree. Previously, there was a wooden church in this place, founded by Vilensky Voivod Manivid. However, during a large fire in the XV century, he burned down, and rebuilt it only in the XIX century. In the nearby settlements of the world, Slobodka and Ikazn, there are also churches, and between these four buildings there is an interesting connection. From the top of each of them you can see the tops of the three others. If the trouble happened, the inhabitants of the city or the village could light the fire on the top of the building and thus serve the signal to neighboring settlements - and in three sides were already in a hurry to help. By the way, in the Braslav Church you can buy souvenirs related to the city: among them postcards, magnets and even T-shirts. In addition to the church, there is here and church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Built in 1897.
Park "Belmont" - Place with a rich history. Who only visited! In 1812, the Barclay de Tollya rate was housed here, Alexander I, the Naples King Murat looked here, the Decembrists A. V. Sodzhio and M. S. Lunin met here, so it's time to go here! Now in the park you can see the ruins of the palace, an old chapel and the centenary trees - enjoy a leisurely walk.
18 km from Braslav is located agrogorodok Ozsa . Preserved here manor canter built in 1904. During its existence, the estate managed to be the main residence of the dance, boarding school and to play in the "Calm" film on the novel Turgenev. Now the building is on reconstruction - an elite hotel is planned from it.
A couple of years ago, in Braslava, renovated "The road fulfillment of desires" : To make your desire, you need to go through a paving under the metal arch, decorated with the emblem of the city.
If you go around the city of Miors, be sure to reach the village of Prudnikov and try to find a waterfall (55.760301, 27.616554) on the river Nataya. Previously, there were water mills that produced electricity. Later they were destroyed, and travelers received another place for photo shoots, loving and recreation. Route there is not so easy: ask the road at the local.
Lakes and their legends
As a rule, in all the legends about Lake Braslav necessarily sinking beautiful girl. For what lake you will come, ask the locals, how it was formed - and instead of a scientific explanation about the melting of the glacier you will hear how someone drowned there.
Legend pro bay of Saint Teresa On the lake is not an exception. It says that there lived a beautiful and smart girl by the name of Teresa, who treated all people conspiracies and herbs, because of which it was called Holy. Her death did not seemed to the residents of the simple coincidence, and people explained this event by the fact that "bright people God takes early".
Another interesting legend is associated with education. lake Strest And the islands on it. This story about the beauty of the Strast and her beloved Sovo, who went to war and did not return. The girl did not survive the coalie of her beloved, she applied a whole lake, and after he himself was drowned.
But the story about the title of the lakes South hair It has real evidence, and not just a beautiful legend in the memory of the inhabitants. Now many scientists believe that the name of these lakes is associated with the ancient pagan God Veles - the owner of the kingdom of the dead, the patron saint of animal husbandry, poetry and wealth. Such an opinion appeared after "Velezov Stone" found on the shore of one of the lakes - altar of the pagan deity.
