UNESCO Sites: Mir and Nesvizh
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The castle near the Mir village was erected on the bank of a small river and is square in shape. There are four towers in each corner. The walls surround a three-storied palace, which is detached to the northern and southern walls of the castle.
It was built by the duke Ilinich, marshal (the Minister of Defence) of the Great Duchy of Lithuania. The castle passed from one noble family to another until it was severely damaged during the Russian-Polish war in 1655. In 1705 it was seized and burnt by the Swedish troops. The castle also witnessed battles between Polish and Russian troops in 1794, Russian and French armies in 1812. In spite the impact the war had on the castle, it was restored by the end of the 19th century. Mir castle complex keeps on amusing visitors by its architectural harmony, rationally built defence structures and the beauty of its laconic forms. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance it was a strong defence structure, where many known fortification methods and palace buildings traditions were implemented. Despite the wear and tear of the successive wars and war conflicts, the Mir Castle survived till now; and at present it is being successfully restored. This monument has been included in the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Niasvizh Castle is a residential castle of the Radziwill family in Niasvizh in Belarus. It has been inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name of Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Niasvizh. The estate was owned by the Radziwill magnate family from 1530s and was used for many purposes, even as storage for the State Archive of the Great Duchy of Lithuania. After having changed many owners and having survived wars, fires and seven decades of neglect by the Communists, the complex was returned to life with the restoration of the palace and park ensemble.
In 1994, the castle complex was designated the national historical and cultural reserve. The reconstruction that followed has drawn sharp criticism for its "being unjustified", notably a bell-tower. In 2002, the upper storey of the residence was destroyed by fire. Three years later, the castle complex was inscribed on the World Heritage List.
It was built by the duke Ilinich, marshal (the Minister of Defence) of the Great Duchy of Lithuania. The castle passed from one noble family to another until it was severely damaged during the Russian-Polish war in 1655. In 1705 it was seized and burnt by the Swedish troops. The castle also witnessed battles between Polish and Russian troops in 1794, Russian and French armies in 1812. In spite the impact the war had on the castle, it was restored by the end of the 19th century. Mir castle complex keeps on amusing visitors by its architectural harmony, rationally built defence structures and the beauty of its laconic forms. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance it was a strong defence structure, where many known fortification methods and palace buildings traditions were implemented. Despite the wear and tear of the successive wars and war conflicts, the Mir Castle survived till now; and at present it is being successfully restored. This monument has been included in the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Niasvizh Castle is a residential castle of the Radziwill family in Niasvizh in Belarus. It has been inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name of Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Niasvizh. The estate was owned by the Radziwill magnate family from 1530s and was used for many purposes, even as storage for the State Archive of the Great Duchy of Lithuania. After having changed many owners and having survived wars, fires and seven decades of neglect by the Communists, the complex was returned to life with the restoration of the palace and park ensemble.
In 1994, the castle complex was designated the national historical and cultural reserve. The reconstruction that followed has drawn sharp criticism for its "being unjustified", notably a bell-tower. In 2002, the upper storey of the residence was destroyed by fire. Three years later, the castle complex was inscribed on the World Heritage List.
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- Location: Minsk Region
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