The Mir Castle Complex
3511 reviews
June 21, 2024
This was the first time to visit the complex for myself. It was incredible. Full of local history - I was very impressed by the helpfulness of the staff, who were eager to help a non-native language speaker. The selection of displays and artifacts were obviously curated by people with a keen sense of the local history. Very highly recommended!
December 16, 2024
Beautiful....lots to see...wonderful restaurant
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December 15, 2024
A stunning medieval castle with a rich history and majestic architecture, one of the main symbols of Belarus.
The territory of the castle is quite extensive, in order to explore everything, it will take more than one hour. There are a huge number of unique exhibits in the castle, several rooms are available for visiting, including towers, which will have to be climbed up narrow spiral stairs with fairly high steps, but the view from the height and the exhibits in the towers are worth it!
I highly recommend visiting the castle with a guided tour.
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May 19
It's a very cool place! It's beautiful and atmospheric. Everything has been restored with high quality, straight European level. The tour of the castle is quite interesting, I regret that we did not go to the prison basement. If we were without children, we would definitely have sat in a local tavern)
I would also like to mention the theatrical performance in the courtyard, with a Scotsman and a nobleman. It's a lot of fun, the kids enjoyed it, and I'm absolutely thrilled + where else can you wave medieval blades!
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May 24
Good day to all!
Mir Castle is one of the must-see places in Belarus.
In addition to the museum, visit the restaurant or cafe directly in the castle. These are very atmospheric places, they try to add sophistication to the dishes, and the prices are reasonable.
The wooden pedestrian bridge and the ancient cobblestone pavement leading from the castle to the Market Square preserve the spirit of their time.
Mama market square is also quite colorful. I hope you enjoy walking through it.
There are other interesting places in the city of Mir. There is a brief information about them on the stand at the corner of the Market Square.
There are many significant places nearby, including the Church of the Archangel Michael, where prayer and moral inscriptions from the 1300s have been preserved.
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May 16
A very beautiful castle, an interesting tour, a large selection of souvenirs in the on-site shop. But most importantly, be sure to visit the Church, which is 200 meters from the castle in the village. Father Alexander, a wonderful, kind man, serves there. He invited us to the service, asked where we were from, and was very friendly, as were his parishioners. I have a very warm impression of this holy place.
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January 9
The castle has been restored, it is better to visit with an excursion or an audio guide. Interesting story, beautiful interiors, amazing performance - reconstruction of Scottish warriors on the street. After the castle, visit the two towers. There are additional expositions on other tickets. Interesting, intense, atmospheric. The staff is polite and professional. There is a souvenir shop, toilets, a cafe, Parking.
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January 2
The castle is located near Minsk, in the town of Mir. One of the best preserved castles. We were here in 2024, we really liked everything, both the castle itself and the tour, and work is currently underway to improve the territory and plant trees. On weekends, artists come in the guise of Scottish mercenaries and arrange performances. You can change clothes and shoot with a musket or cannon.
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May 9
The beauty is incredible!!!
Must visit in the Minsk area!
It's quite an interesting exposition, certainly not authentic, and wonderful guides!
Visit all the suggested locations - museum, towers, protective galleries! As well as the beautiful chapel - tomb of the owners of the Svyatopolk-Mirsky castle, located next to the castle itself.
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June 2
We liked the castle, although it is a novelty, but it is very well made. I liked the exhibitions (I don't know how original they are, but they feature beautiful tapestries, porcelain, costumes, armor, musical instruments and paintings) - they plunged into the late Middle Ages - I was impressed!
The place is very popular- crowds of tourists, long queues to climb into the loopholes and main halls, but when you arrive in Belarus, you still need to see this landmark and the castle in Nesvizh too!
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January 10
One of the well-restored castles in Belarus (Belarus). There is a museum, a cafe, a toilet, a souvenir shop. You can climb the castle wall, which offers a beautiful view of the lake. It's nice to see every time you come that the area around the castle is being improved and landscaping is underway.
A good place to walk and explore the history of these places. It can be windy in winter.
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May 14
The experience of visiting the castle complex is great. If possible, we highly recommend that an external inspection be carried out in the evening, and preferably at night, when the illumination of the monumental structure itself and the adjacent park area is on. In the light of the moon, everything looks very mysterious and ancient. The mirror image of the illuminated castle in the castle pond looks amazing, just a postcard view!!!It is possible to freely enter the inner territory of the castle. There are no visitors at this time, and in such a deserted environment it seems that you have passed through time and entered the Middle Ages. The visit to the museum and the informative tour were, of course, during the daytime, and of course there were a lot of visitors. In narrow rooms, especially in the almost vertical flights of tower stone stairs, it is cramped, and sometimes it is impossible to disperse. But this just highlights the specifics of the life of the ancient inhabitants of castles. This is perhaps the best of the several castles (Nesvizh, Grodno, Lida, Novogrudok) that we visited on our road trip in May 2025.
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May 17
It's a very interesting place. The castle's exterior is impressive with its monumental walls and towers, courtyard, galleries, steep stairs and passageways. On the one hand, you can feel the ancient spirit of the ancient castle, the history itself, and on the other hand, modern infrastructure elements are very organically integrated - everything is for tourists ...
We were lucky with our guide, Vladimir. Well done. We heard a lot of interesting things from him, not only about this place, but also about the times when ancient castles were built on the territory of present-day Belarus.
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January 10
A beautiful castle, an interesting tour, but most of all I remember the interactive show in the courtyard of the castle.Actors in historical costumes reproduced scenes of ancient events with the participation of tourists.It was very interesting, exciting and fun.Thanks to the artists, screenwriters, guides and all the staff of this historic place.
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April 12
An atmospheric place. We got there on our own. There is a place to park the car for free. On excursions, it is best to bring cloth gloves with you.
There are cafes and restaurants within a half-kilometer radius (within walking distance), BUT it's best to book a table in advance, as tour buses are arriving and this crowd needs to be fed. We didn't manage to eat at the restaurant, it's good that we took food with us - we ate in the car.
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January 2
We visited this castle before the new year, everything is decorated. It's a pleasant atmosphere and an interesting tour, but it's unlikely that this format will be suitable for children. We had a wonderful guide, Olga, who answered all the questions we had, and did not linger in the halls where we were not interested. We had a great time
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April 24
The exposition is very fascinating, the guides are polite and will always answer any question. The surrounding area is beautiful and well-maintained, there are also no special problems with parking, the food is very tasty in the cafe downstairs, you can have lunch after the tour.
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May 3
A place for guests of Minsk to visit.
An atmospheric place.
The castle is impressive, with huge halls and rooms decorated from the 18th and 19th centuries.
We arrived on the morning of May 1, there were a lot of people. It was difficult to get into the towers, there was a traffic jam of people (it took about 20 minutes to get up).
The prison basement was not impressive.
You can take photos and videos. Take a walk around the park, the places are beautiful.
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January 4
Majestic. Beautiful. Beautifully restored.
A place where you want to come.
It's quite an interesting exhibit, but it takes a lot more time to study it than it turns out.
Something is a bit messed up with the wardrobe, during a large influx of visitors it is very stuffy and crowded.
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May 20
Medieval castle. A great place for history lovers. Lots of exhibits. Interesting sightseeing tours. A beautifully preserved historical place.
There is parking, toilets, a restaurant and souvenir shops.
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January 28
A unique place. Thanks to Oksana, the tour guide, who conducted an amazing individual tour. Very vivid, lots of interesting facts. I liked the restaurant in the castle, everything was delicious and the service was very pleasant.
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May 2
I've been here a few times
A historical and beautiful place
An interesting museum and a new exhibition "Neurobelarus". We should also mention the restaurant, delicious food, but the prices are above average.
One of the disadvantages is the old hotel room inside the castle
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May 19
A great place, especially if you stay at the castle for the night. The rooms are very nice, the food is delicious (but not cheap compared to the cafes in Minsk). The stunning architecture of the old castle will easily transport you back to the Middle Ages.
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April 23
A large, beautiful old castle. Well renovated. There are many interesting moves with very steep stairs-not everyone can do it. There are two large parking lots for cars. Overall, the castle is very beautiful and interesting.
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May 28
It was very interesting and beautiful, the castle combines both the medieval part of the fortress and the museum, it was nice to touch the history, immerse yourself in the atmosphere, and have a delicious meal at the restaurant located here.
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April 24
The most beautiful castle! Be sure to take a guided tour! There's also a basement, towers! An incredible story! How beautiful and well-groomed everything is! The reality has exceeded all expectations! Incredible decoration and authentic artifacts and decorative elements!
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June 5
It's an amazing place! An incredibly beautiful castle with a history! Stunningly beautiful ceilings and furniture, the atmosphere is breathtaking. After the tour, be sure to visit the restaurant at the bottom of the castle - borscht and draniki - a masterpiece of cooking
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April 3
Cool castle! A very picturesque historical place! I've been here twice. The second time, I even decided to stay overnight. There is a small hotel with 16 rooms in the castle. There is also a large restaurant in the basement with draniki, beer, and meat. I really liked the homemade sea buckthorn kvass!
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June 12, 2024
It is a very beautiful historical place. An interesting and informative tour of the castle. The family stayed for a day from 5 to 6 June this year, a magnificent view, beautiful evening illumination of the castle. The photos turned out great regardless of the time of day. The room is very clean. On the ground floor you can buy delicious and not expensive tea or coffee. They did not go to the cafe on the territory of the castle, the cafe itself does not belong to the castle, the prices in the cafe are too high compared to the Cornflower cafe in Minsk. There are other cafes outside the castle, but many do not work, and where you can eat, prices are lower than in the cafe on the castle grounds. If you come to the Republic of Belarus and decide to stop by the castle, then I recommend staying overnight. I can say for sure that being in this historical place, we received a lot of wonderful impressions and we do not regret that we stayed overnight. The staff is very friendly. If someone wants to stay, then try to book a room earlier, it will be cheaper, but in general there are rooms. Room reservations are free, payment is made upon arrival, which is very convenient. Many thanks to all the staff of the castle for the atmosphere of magic, comfort and kind, friendly attitude. We will definitely come here again. Thank you🙏💕
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May 9
The very fact) to spend the night in the castle!!!!
It's unbelievable! Beautiful large rooms. The castle itself is amazing) beauty.
Convenient parking. There is a restaurant. (The prices are not divine, but you can)
I liked it very much. We were in a company) we lived on the same floor. It was remembered by everyone)))
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May 28
It's a great, very atmospheric place. There's a lot to see. The scale of the restoration work carried out is impressive - the castle was recreated literally from the ruins. Definitely one of the most interesting places to visit in Belarus.
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September 19, 2024
It wasn't the first time, but it's still interesting. I especially liked the performance of the Scots. Very cool, fun, informative. Yes, visitors need to prepare to walk up narrow stairs a lot. We found under 5,000 steps.
The restaurant spoiled the impression a little. The administrators communicate through their teeth, the prices are quite high, the food is so-so. The cafe across the street is much better. But the castle is worth a look. Preferably with a guide. I've heard out of the corner of my ear how many interesting facts they tell.
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May 16
A well-preserved monument of Belarusian history. Clean and tidy. A cafe with delicious coffee is open. The guides talk professionally about the castle. Interesting tasks for tourists.
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January 12
A very interesting historical place. The castle is magnificent. We spent the night. The restaurant is gorgeous. The rooms are wonderful. The staff is polite, sociable, and customer-oriented. 100% of the visit.
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May 18, 2024
In general, the assessment is very positive and that's why:
1. The beautiful territory of the park complex. Everything is clean, well maintained and preserved in a historical sense.
2. Belarusian castles are the most accessible for visiting by both Russians and other CIS neighbors.
3. A big plus of the approach to restoration and use in Belarus is that in the castle you can not only look at the architecture and go to the museum. But also that the castle is "alive". There is a hotel and several cafes.
On the downside: if you have already been to similar places in Europe, the exposition may seem a bit poor. But it is enough to recreate for yourself the life of the time when life was raging in the castle. And if you take a guided tour, then the guide will fill your journey into the history of the castle to the fullest.
So, considering all the pros and cons, I boldly recommend even sophisticated travelers to visit here or Nesvizh at least once.
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April 10
A very beautiful place with authentic medieval architecture. On weekends, you can get to a spectacular costume show with performances of battles, executions, accompanied by stories about the history of the castle.
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May 11
I liked. Joyfully.
Climbing the towers was fun. Narrow passageways, very steep and narrow stairs.
Lots of people. But it's interesting and atmospheric.
The most important advice is not to go to prison, well, there's nothing really interesting there, just an extra waste of money.
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March 15
I liked the whole atmosphere of the castle complex, we were on guided tours. We were in winter, I would like to visit again in summer. We climbed to the top of the towers along narrow steep stairs, went to a nice souvenir shop, bought gifts for our loved ones.
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January 11
Mir Castle is the pearl of Belarus. You don't have to go to Europe to see medieval castles. Everything is much closer, in our Belarus. The tours are amazing. All medieval beauty and history is presented in full.it. The memory of the visit will remain for a lifetime. It will be interesting for both adult travelers and children.
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August 21, 2024
This is a wonderful and very atmospheric place. Time has stopped here!!!! Already at the entrance you can feel the spirit of history. Very neat, clean. Everything is perfectly preserved in the castle, the guides are very competent!!!! I recommend eating at the restaurant "Princely meal": delicious, beautiful, excellent value for money. A check for three (one child) 150 bel. rubles. And it's worth it!
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March 30
This is the first castle we have visited in Belarus. We've never been to a castle like this before. The castle is very beautiful. You can feel the spirit of the Vikings and the Middle Ages. Nothing superfluous. But the decoration is also rich. The interiors and ceilings are masterpieces. But I advise you to go here in comfortable shoes. Firstly, the stone pavement. And the stones are convex. Secondly, there are many steps, and they are not quite level and in some places very high. Up-down, up-down. But it's worth it. The view from above is extremely beautiful. Medieval music was playing on the street, which also added color. In general, we were satisfied. After him, we went to another castle of the Rodziwill family, in Nesvizh. He's completely different, of course. More formal. But this one is also very beautiful.
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April 21
A fantastic place
Staff
Everything is well maintained and clean
Special thanks to the tour guide Markovna
It's better to stay here for a couple of days and tour the area.
The breakfast is really weak..
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January 8
I recommend watching it. When we were at the castle, there was a performance by the Shetland Knights in the castle courtyard. The castle building itself can be seen that it has been restored, the interior is used as a museum.
The visit to the second tier is not organized - people go up and down one very narrow spiral staircase - you need to distribute the flow of people down and up
When visiting the prison basement, it is not clear at all that:) a small room in which there is nothing, and only goes down the same narrow staircase- people can go either down or up.
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December 14, 2024
The castle was recommended to see before the trip. He was included in the visiting program. I arrived at the place after dark, the planned hotel is no longer working, the neighboring one for 10 rubles (Belarusian) wanted more. Just the bed... I looked at the Castle's website in advance. It has a hotel (highlighted in white in the photo), a restaurant.
There was nothing to see around at night, the village was asleep. The hotel room is 160₽ Belarusian rubles (*30 Russian rubles).
The restaurant is in the basement, beautifully decorated. The waiter knows the menu and recommended the best dishes and dessert (brushwood) "from childhood."
The service was fast, there were 3 chefs working. It's delicious, but the dishes are very, very small. Going to the room, I wanted to eat more. I saved a bag of food for the road. The receipt is 215 Belarusian rubles.
Entrance tickets to the museum, towers for privileged categories are free of charge, just in case, have documents confirming the privilege with you.
The tour starts at 10 a.m. Souvenirs can be bought at the reception of the hotel at any time or in the souvenir shop from 10 to 18.
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May 2
Very good impressions from the visit. Beautiful architecture, looks massive. An interesting exhibit in the museum. And there's plenty to choose from at the souvenir shop. I recommend you to visit
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May 8
It was a very interesting tour, but since it was during the holidays, there were a lot of people and there were big traffic jams at the entrance and exit when climbing the towers and walls. It's a beautiful area, landscaping is also underway nearby, and I think it will be very beautiful in a few years.The castle itself is wonderful.Thank you for saving such a story.
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January 7
We were with the children at a children's ball during the January holidays. Great fun for kids! Then we walked around the castle, there is something to see.
There are only very long queues at the wardrobe, but there are lockers for bags and other small things.
The souvenir shop has a good selection, the prices are pleasant.
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March 13
It's a cool place! The walls are 60-70 percent preserved from the moment of construction, around 1520, and this causes a lot of emotions! Good exposition, renovated with high quality! I really liked it! I recommend it!
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June 2
The castle is very beautiful. The halls are interestingly organized. You immerse yourself in the history of the castle. It is very difficult to climb the towers themselves. But! What I didn't like was that the toilet was paid for. I bought the entrance tickets! And it is not located in the castle itself, but in a separate building at the entrance. It is necessary to overcome the entire courtyard, the arch, and another 50 meters. We were there at the end of May 2025. And the castle itself is beautiful!
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February 15
Beautiful castle! The views near the castle and inside are magnificent. There is an interesting exposition inside. There is a pond and a park near the castle. There is something to see. It looks very monumental.
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