Nesvizh Palace or Radziwill Castle of Belarus is considered the most beautiful palace and is the most popular tourist attraction in Belarus, Richly adorned with diverse architecture and attractive gardens by the Radziwill dynasty. The marvelous complex consists of the residential castle and the mausoleum Church of Corpus Christi with the Radziwill dynasty setting. The castle interconnects ten buildings around a six-sided courtyard. The palaces and church follow the prototype of the timeline and development of architecture throughout Central Europe and Russia. The design is aesthetic, with the influence stretched across modern-day Belarus, Poland, Lithuania, and Germany.
The Residential and Cultural Complex is built with an architecture that reflects the 16th century, marking the birth of the most important personalities in European history and culture, which had a greater influence on Nesvizh sciences, arts, crafts, and architecture. The castle entrance has a long tree-lined avenue that has an elevated path in the middle of a lake. The gardens are embodied with ornamental lakes and beautifully landscaped gardens. Along the avenue in the lake, you get the first glimpse of Nesvizh Castle, protected by a moat and a sturdy outer walls with a beautiful exterior. The central courtyard has the yellow walls of the castle with scores of windows. The facades have the grand and imposing status of the Radziwill family. The entrance door to the courtyard and the inner rooms all showcase the wealth of the family.
The rooms are designed with dark wood paneling and paintings of family members on the wall. The chandeliers enlighten the beauty of the castle. There are bright reception rooms where sunlight floods through the windows onto the ornate couches and the marble statues reflecting in the large mirrors. The games room has a well-fitted billiard table and pairs of antlers displayed on the walls as trophies from hunts. Further, the castle has more personal rooms – the dressing rooms, the bedrooms, the private lounges – where the family spent their time. This magnificent castle is designated as a World Heritage Site.
Belarus to Nesvizh Radziwiłł Castle is 139.2 km via E 30/ M 1
By Car
Fare: 15 BYN to 22.34 BYN
Time Taken: 1 hour 21 minutes
By Bus
Fare: 6.3 BYN to 9.25 BYN
Time Taken: 2 hours 2 minutes
By Train
Fare: 5.11 BYN to 17.55 BYN
Time Taken: 2 hour 46 minutes
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Waiting Time
Yes
1 to 2 hours
Entrance Fee
Nesvizh Radziwiłł Castle14 BYN
Time you can spend
6 to 8 hours
(Recommended 1 day)
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