Mir Castle’s 500th anniversary inspires major conference on Belarus’ defensive architecture
More than 80 researchers will take part in the scientific conference Defensive Architecture in Belarus: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Mir Castlewhich will be held in Mir and Minsk on 10-11 September, representatives of the Institute of History said during a press conference at the National Press Center of Belarus, BelTA has learned.
Historic Italian garden at Mir Castle to reopen this autumn after restoration
The restoration of the Italian garden dating from the mid-18th century, a unique example of landscape gardening art, is being completed at Mir Castle. It will welcome its first visitors as early as autumn. For now, builders are putting the finishing touches on the landscaping work, while museum staff are actively developing a concept for a bright, ceremonial opening. A BelTA correspondent found out what the Italian garden at the castle was like in the distant past, what it will look like when it reopens, and why this project can fully be called a reconstruction of a historical regular park.
Pishchalovsky Castle in Minsk: Foundation reinforcement underway
Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev held a meeting at Pishchalovsky Castle in the center of Minsk to examine the course of reconstruction, BelTA learned from the press service of the Minsk City Executive Committee.
