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Museum of Traditional Krafts

The area of the museum includes some country building, each one is dedicated to a different kraft. They have a carpenter ther, a blacksmith, a potter, a cheesmaker, a baker, a weaver. All things are made in a old way, like our ancestors used to make it in the beginning of the last century. You will have an opportunity to watch the process, to try to do something yourself and to taste the results. In the exebition room are displayed traditional costumes, instruments and daily life things. The restaurant will offer you very tipical belarusian dishes, which also have a long history. It is better to spend in Dudutki a whole day, because there is mach to see.
Address: Dudutki
Directions: Minski District, about 60km from the city

Another shot of Mirsky Castle

It includes castle, palace, park and chapel-vault. Mirsky Castle was built from the clay by the Illinichis in the beginning of the 16 centure. From 1568 it belonged to the Radzivills, after- the Vitgenshteins, the Svyatopolk-Mirskys. The plan of the castle is close to the square. By the coners it has five-floor tower and there is a fifth six-floor tower with entrance gates in the middle of the western wall. In front the gates is a bridge and moat. There is a belfry in the tower. On the first floor there is the chapel and in the basement - prison.
Directions: is situated in the eastern outskirts of the settlement of Mir

 

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