There are many unique museums in Belarus. One of these is located in the Royal City. This is the only museum of the history of religion in the country. There you can learn about the development of different confessions, Belarusian customs and traditions.

Exhibits

In total, there are more than 1200 exhibits in the cultural institution. They are located in 20 rooms. The exhibition of the Museum of Religion in Grodno is presented in 2 buildings: the palace on Zamkovaya Street and the Great Choral Synagogue.

Exposition Epoch. Time. Building appeared in 2009. It introduces household items, furniture, works of arts and crafts, paintings and books of the late 18th and early 20th centuries.

The creation of the exposition Religion and Culture of Belarus began in 2010. It occupies 13 rooms. In the Museum of Religion in Grodno, you will know more about the following topics:

• Archaic beliefs in the Belarusian lands;

• Orthodoxy and Catholicism;

• Islam and Tatar culture;

• Judaism and Jewish culture;

• Protestantism and Uniatism.

Also, visitors will learn about the development of religion and culture in Belarus at different times.

Activities

In this museum, history in Grodno is not limited to academic excursions. Interactive programs, concerts and even a silent film festival are often held here. The museum is actively involved in exhibitions and participates in international projects. Regularly, you can see temporary exhibitions here, where masterpieces from foreign museum collections are presented.

Come here to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past and learn many interesting things about how the city elite lived three centuries ago.

Attractions of Grodno: what to see

One day in this city is clearly not enough. Therefore, it is better to order a tour and spend a few days here. Objects that we definitely recommend to see:

• Kolozha Church of the XII century;

• Farny church in the Baroque style;

• Lutheran Church;

• Old and New castles;

• Brigit Monastery.

If you are interested in tourism in Belarus and you want to visit Grodno, study our guide. It will make it easier for you to plan your trip. But it will be better to book an excursion or tour. VETLIVA guides have prepared rich programs, and you can get acquainted not only with the Royal City but also with its picturesque surroundings.