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More ideason what you can do in case you’re already tired from hanging out in Minsk and have only two days in Belarus at your disposal. This time we suggest you to check in “second Jerusalem”, go on excursion at the plant in the main business town of the country, have a ride on the unique tram or get to know Adam Mickiewicz works right at his homeland.LIDA
It’s a pleasant and surprisingly lively town in Grodno region that is actually closer to Lithuania and Poland rather than to Minsk. Almost 40% of the 100,000 population are Polish, there are 33 industrial enterprises. Lida has been named the best place for doing business in Belarus several times.
But for most of the travelers it will be more interesting to see the local number one attraction –14th century Lida Castle, the first stone castle on the territory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania built in 1330. The castle was destroyed several times, and at the end of 19th century city authorities allowed to take it to pieces to rebuild the city damaged by fire. The castle was restored in the worst belarusian traditions in 2010. Today there’s a museum and opportunity to master your archery skills, touristic agencies offer animated excursions, and in summer you can even take part in a real knight tournament.
Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross(2, Sovetskaya Str.) is situated next to the castle. It is the only survived religious building of late Baroque style of 18th century. Inside of the church you’ll find the 15th century Icon of the Mother of God, sculptures, perfectly preserved fresco paintings, and just by the building – a massive stone in honour of foundation of Lida.
If you want to plunge into the Belarusian culture and learn how to sculpt pots on a potter’s wheel, drop in at the center of crafts and traditional culture Spadchyna (12, Sovetskaya St). Here are the museum and the traditional belarusian puppet theater Batleika.
Take a stroll to the Mound on Lenina Street; it looks very cool, it’s the pyramid and slanting trunks of guns, a picturesque river and a park dotted with lovely benches.
We recommend visiting the famous Lidskae beer plant (32, Mickiewicza St), where the guide will show the entire process of brewing, explain the difference between porter and pilsner and even teach you how to taste it right.
The main local abandoned byilding is the Izotron plant. Local hipsters flow in here in summer, and there even happened illegal raves several times.
where to eat?
Coffee Way (6, Leninskaya Str.) is a coffee point that offers burgers and hot dogs with freshly brewed coffee (latte – € 0,9, sandwich – € 1,2).
Pizza Panda (29, Sovietskaya St) is the perfect place to have lunch for its huge portions and fast service.
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