Church of the Nativity of the God’s Mother

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Михаил Протопопов

Level 16 Local Expert

The church is very beautiful, and the view from the surrounding area is pleasing to the eye. It's very interesting inside, the attendant can tell different stories, there is a church shop. There is not much parking available, be sure to visit this wonderful place!

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Сергей Николаев

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place, it seems to me that few people know about it, they themselves accidentally found out from a nice woman in the city of Lida. I recommend you to visit, if you're on your way, we made a small detour specifically to take a look and didn't regret it. The place is atmospheric and cozy, a very friendly parishioner who lives nearby. She told me a lot of things! The church itself is very beautiful both inside and out!!!

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Андрей К.

Level 8 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful church, It looks beautiful and unusual both inside and out. We talked with the priest, told him the whole story of the temple. A must-visit!

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Оксана Плешанова

Level 13 Local Expert

This place is very much missed by tourists. But we almost missed it too, if our guide from Grodno hadn't suggested it. Beautiful church, built in 1542. It was built as a fortress. Yes, it was unlikely that she saved from artillery, but from looters, she should have. You can climb the loopholes for a donation, so you should take care of the cash before the trip.

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Сёма Теркин

Level 18 Local Expert

I advise you to visit. The history is a very interesting place, the interior is beautiful, well maintained, you can climb one of the towers by a narrow staircase. Overall, the settlement around is pretty

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Максим

Level 12 Local Expert

A perfect example of our ancient architecture. The church is very impressive. The massive walls and ceiling simply breathe monumentality. And there is a beautiful view from the tower. Be sure to stop by.

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Ирина Артемёнок

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful temple. Its distinctive feature is the architecture of the defensive castle. It is located in a small village where people are very helpful.

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ольга ...

Level 16 Local Expert

We visited this beautiful church on our way, inside and out, and for a donation you can climb the bell tower of one of the towers, which we did after climbing 54 steps, and we really liked everything.

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Елена Казловская

Level 4 Local Expert

I really liked the church. There are shawls and skirts at the entrance, for whom it is important. There were about 20 parishioners, "from young to old." We arrived on the Sunday before the service and were greeted by a parishioner on her birthday. It was very interesting to watch. A pleasant father , in a gilded cassock, was telling an interesting story 😉

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Андрей Коренкович

Level 7 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful temple. It's an Orthodox church, but there are plaques and a monument in Polish. A historical place. It is mandatory to visit. You can climb the tower for a donation.

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Татьяна С.

Level 10 Local Expert

Impressive. a 500-year-old preserved church. Be sure to get off the highway by driving towards Minsk and visit this church.

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Sergiy Semashko

Level 8 Local Expert

The unique fortress temple of the XVI century. Most modern historians agree that the date of construction should be considered 1524 and it is for this reason that in September- October 2024 a string of official celebrations took place on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Murovanka. There are artifacts that indicate the existence of a worship building at this place in a much earlier period. In recent years, a lot has been done to preserve the unique shrine of Belarus: emergency trees have been removed, the laying of an authentic stone fence according to an approved project is being completed, the process of repairing and restoring the temple from the outside has been completed, the territory around the church is constantly being improved, the restoration process inside is being prepared. In 2014 and in October 2024, UNESCO specialists visited the temple, expressing their thoughts and wishes about the preservation of the unique architectural monument. The temple in Murovanka is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list. In the autumn of 2024, the official cancellation ceremony of the postage stamp with the image of the temple in Murovanka took place.

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Евгений Широкий

Level 16 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place. The breath of antiquity is felt. The temple is in excellent condition, well maintained, renovated. It is a unique historical site. You can buy good honey in the village nearby.

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Александр Смыков

Level 8 Local Expert

Perhaps the most spiritual temple in Belarus. We came to visit by car, the priest drove away, but a woman met us, she has a house in the village, opened a temple for us, told us everything and showed us, it feels like the community loves its temple very much, at the expense of the community, consisting mainly of pensioners, they are trying to revive the historical stone fence. In the temple, they were allowed to look at the Murovanka from the turret. I was amazed that the temple has its own T-shirts, mugs and even a 3D puzzle, a very modern approach, nice to see. The temple has a website where you can conveniently support the parish online. We advise you to come, you will not regret it, people really do everything with love🫶🏻

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Michel

Level 16 Local Expert

They are interesting from the outside and inside the temple. You can climb the bell tower, but the steps are very steep and the view from the top is not as beautiful as the temple from the outside.

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Денис Димитров

Level 29 Local Expert

I recommend you to visit. A unique place. The fortress church. Be sure to visit this place. Architecture that is rare for Belarus. You can go inside to the tower where the bell rises. There is a parking lot and a toilet nearby

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AndreyPL

Level 11 Local Expert

A great place to visit on the way to or from Grodno! Everything here is steeped in history and comfort. You can climb the tower! Unfortunately, they don't let you into the basement and the secret passage! Friendly people work in the church shop! Be sure to come and see the wonder of architecture!

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Andrey S.

Level 12 Local Expert

It 's a very cool place , you shouldn 't drive by !! If you ask well, you can get to the top of the tower!! Steep ceiling and very thick walls, a defensive-type fortress!

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Светлана А

Level 12 Local Expert

The church was 500 years old in 2024. Nicely. It's all done. Understandable and sincere. We recommend you to visit.

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Т. Л.

Level 7 Local Expert

It's a good temple with its own history. Located in a beautiful location. Sympathetic people with a kind soul.

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Мистер Любер 90

Level 17 Local Expert

A historical place. We came with an excursion. I really liked it. We definitely recommend visiting for both spiritual and cognitive purposes.

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Татьяна Вахнина

Level 8 Local Expert

A very beautiful church! In a picturesque place, there are so many birds around, they sing so much!!! The air is fresh! In spring, everything is in bloom, the aromas are amazing! They let me into the bell tower, they allowed me to ring the bells, a very nice woman works in a shop. I recommend visiting

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АНДРЕЕВ ВАЛЕРИЙ

Level 15 Local Expert

Visit whenever possible. A unique fortress church. You can climb the spiral staircase to one of the towers. It was 500 years ago last year.

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Міхаіл З.

Level 19 Local Expert

A stunning architectural monument, especially after restoration. Be sure to visit on the way to Grodno or back: the detour is only 20 minutes, but they are definitely worth it.

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Restorator

Level 11 Local Expert

A monumental building with a deep history. You can climb the bell tower by leaving a donation. I recommend you to visit.

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Артур

Level 19 Local Expert

Not far from the highway. A historical place. There is a church shop. For an additional fee.For a fee, you can climb the tower. Grab some food, there are hungry cats nearby.

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Наталья Куницкая

Level 4 Local Expert

A very beautiful, old functioning church, of a defensive type, there is an opportunity to climb one of the towers

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Владимир

Level 17 Local Expert

That's all very, as they say, "gone". We came to the temple before Christmas, when the community decorated it with decorations before the great Orthodox holiday. Despite the fuss, the reception was very friendly and welcoming. Candles were set. The interior looks somewhat puritanical and austere compared to the exterior. Architecturally, it is of a very high level, it looks like just a highlight of architecture. It is multifunctional (from religious, defense, cultural and social aspects). During the year, more than 12 thousand people visited. Considering that Russian-speaking tour groups are being imported, the information board at the gates of the fortress temple looks like a "cow's saddle" in Belarusian and English. The diocese and the Ministry of Culture need to be more focused on the "needs of the people." I doubt that streams of English-speaking pilgrims flow into the Orthodox church.

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грибанов атон

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a very unusual church. You can go up to the observation deck, but there is nothing to see from there, the climb itself is of interest)

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Александр Полозов

Level 19 Local Expert

On the way to or from Brest, be sure to visit this small, cozy and unusual Orthodox church. Visitors are sometimes allowed to enter the bell tower. You won't spend much time, but you will get pleasant impressions.

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950974 Делендик

Level 5 Local Expert

A beautiful place Friendly people They were allowed to climb the tower Everyone really liked it

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Oksana Ponomareva

Level 6 Local Expert

Definitely worth a visit! Donations can be used to climb one of the towers) We didn't plan to go inside initially, but a woman opened the door.

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Елена Фролова

Level 5 Local Expert

I really liked it. An unusual church, like a castle. Beautiful and cozy. People are friendly and friendly. A place where storks live nearby and it's great.

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Ekaterina Dolgova

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful temple, definitely worth a visit! To get inside, you need to call the priest on your mobile in advance (we didn't know, and in the end we couldn't get in, another time...).

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Татьяна К

Level 7 Local Expert

A place that needs to be seen. An ancient church, interesting architecture, a special spirit is felt here. Visiting such places, you realize what an amazing country we live in 💚

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Сергей Росляков

Level 5 Local Expert

A magnificent landmark! The temple is a fortress with combat towers at the corners and loopholes. The current Orthodox Church. The caretakers told about the temple and allowed them to climb the tower. Super!

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Валентин Попов

Level 5 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful and atmospheric place, when there is no service, they are allowed to climb one of the towers of the church.

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СВЕТА НИКИШИНА

Level 13 Local Expert

A beautiful church. Very original. Very friendly parishioners. They offered to climb the bell tower. The view is amazing! You will pass through, be sure to visit. There is peace and satisfaction there!

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Настёна

Level 11 Local Expert

A very colorful church in 1523.The current one.If desired, you can raise the tower.

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Владимир Борисенко

Level 12 Local Expert

An amazing temple, in the process of restoration, but services are being conducted. They will tell you, show you, treat you with honey - everyone is welcome, and former pioneers with Komsomol members, and those who respect faith, and believers, and just history lovers ... Special attention should be paid to the vaults inside, I have never seen such a miracle anywhere

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Ivan Voiteshonok

Level 9 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. For many years I drove past to Grodno and did not know that there was such a pearl a few kilometers from the highway. Grandma next door opens a church for those who wish. The view from the tower is amazing. Definitely a worthwhile place.

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Alex

Level 12 Local Expert

A stunning defensive-format church, one of the oldest structures of this type. It's not an obvious point to visit if you haven't been working on the route for a long time, but it's definitely worth a visit, especially since it's located on the road between Minsk and Grodno. Father Oleg is a very pleasant and interesting person. I wish you all the best! As promised, I sent my regards to Volsk) 🫡

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Полина Хмелькова

Level 9 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful church. A blissful place. Wonderful view from the tower (to climb, ask the clerk at the church). Miraculous icons. I really liked it

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Александр Будревич

Level 8 Local Expert

The temple is very beautiful, unlike others due to its original function. I was very pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to climb to the very top of one of the towers

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985799 Сергей

Level 10 Local Expert

A very interesting and unusual building. I say this as a builder. Architecture lovers are required to visit. They are allowed to climb into one of the towers.

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Татьяна К.

Level 7 Local Expert

It's beautiful and monumental, but you can only get inside by appointment.

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Zły człowiek

Level 6 Local Expert

An interesting place, cozy. Inside, we were greeted by a pleasant woman who told us about the process of rebuilding the church, about the miraculous icon. There are old icons, very interesting and a small museum exposition. I won't tell you which one, you'll see for yourself) She allowed me to climb the spiral staircase to the bell tower. Spiral stairs are usually not very convenient for climbing, but it was comfortable to climb the tower here. Along the way, you can find bricks in the walls, finger prints with grass or fingers :) The view from the tower is pretty. Climbing to the topmost tier, you can accidentally ring the bell. Pigeons give the place an atmosphere, like old-timers, eternal guards :) In the heat, I advise you to climb up, natural air conditioning is provided. P.S. Girls, women, if you do not take a handkerchief on your head, it does not matter. There are hats at the entrance:)

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Алина Курлаева

Level 7 Local Expert

A magnificent place that immerses you in the time of its construction. Approaching it, the "wai" effect really occurs. It is one of the few examples of defense-type churches, which is why it already deserves respect. Also, sometimes it is possible to climb into the tower, the spiral staircase is not very convenient for climbing, but it is also of a defensive type) but it is worth it to climb into the tower... The view is dazzling!

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Слава Т.

Level 12 Local Expert

One of the oldest churches in Belarus. incredibly beautiful and atmospheric. there are traces of bullets and cannonballs on the walls for many wars full of delight

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Karol V.

Level 6 Local Expert

Well-maintained territory, renovated for the 500th anniversary of the temple, parking was made

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Church of the Nativity of the God’s Mother

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