Navahrudak

Navahrudak, (pol. Nowogródek, lit. Naugardukas) is a town in the Grodno Oblast, Belarus. At one point in history it was the capital of Lithuania.

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Navahrudak Castle, 53.6018°, 25.8281°. Built in 14th century, now in ruins. Its location on a high hill makes it a magnificent viewpoint. The castle is sometimes referred to as Mindaugas' castle, though in fact it was erected several decades after duke Mindaugas' death.
SS. Boris and Gleb Church, 53.6001°, 25.824°. An Orthodox church which underwent many renovations and today combines elements of 16th century late Gothic, 17th century Baroque and 19th century Russian Revival architecture.
Transfiguration church, 53.6014°, 25.8303°. A Baroque Roman Catholic church with some elements remaining from an earlier Gothic one. Adam Mickiewicz was baptized here.
St. Nicolas Cathedral. An Orthodox Cathedral.
St. Michael church. A Baroque Roman Catholic church from the first half of XVIII century.
Mosque, 53.5938°, 25.8262°. A 19th century wooden mosque. A Tatar community existed in Navahrudak since at least 16th century.
Museum of Local Lore, Grodnenskaya 2. 2017-08-05
Adam Mickiewicz Museum, Lenina 1, 53.5981°, 25.8280°. Museum dedicated to a famous romantic poet born in Navahrudak.