Germanovichi description and photo - Belarus: Vitebsk region (Topic)

Germanovichi description and photo - Belarus: Vitebsk region. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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Germanovichi is an ancient patrimony of the Sapieha princes. The Germanovichi were first mentioned in 1563. The Germanovichi belonged to the Sapiehas until 1739, when Joseph Sapega sold the Germanovichi to Jan von Eckel Gilsen, who set up the center of his estate in the town. In 1782, the estate was inherited by the Shirin family.

In Germanovichi there is a majestic Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The church is active. Its silhouette is visible from a distance, even at the entrance to the city, however, it does not look so beautiful up close, since the restoration of the church is not completed. But inside the church is very beautifully designed and decorated. The construction of the temple was started in 1770 by Jozef Gilsen, and was completed only in 1787 by Ignatiy Shirin, the new owner of the Germanovichs. There is a cemetery near the church, where Polish soldiers are buried.

Built in 1782 in the style of classicism, the Shirinov estate is surprisingly well preserved. Now it has been restored, it houses a school and a local history museum.

Germanovichi have long been famous for their painted fabrics and carpets. The local history museum presents an interesting exposition of the famous carpets from Germanovichi. The local history museum has a unique pre-Christian monument - a glacial boulder with pagan signs.

The Orthodox Church in Germanovichi is represented by a small church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, rebuilt from some civilian building.

Here is a unique Old Believer Church of the Assumption - a masterpiece of wooden architecture, built according to all the forefather's canons of the Old Believers.

In Germanovichi, there is an old park that was once part of the Shirinov palace and park ensemble. Ancient lindens and oaks have survived, as well as other plants that are never bothered with time. You can wander through the shady alleys and imagine how luxurious landowners once lived in Germanovichi.

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