The city of Lida is a large industrial and administrative center located in the Grodno region, which is known all over the world thanks to the unique Lida Castle. However, the city has prepared much more for you. You will learn about everything on a guided tour of the Lida, which you can choose on the website Tripvenue.com.
A sightseeing walking tour will allow you to cover the maximum number of attractions, and an individual guide will provide not only an atmospheric walk, but also the maximum concentration of new knowledge. By the way, the route can be changed – you just need to coordinate it with the guide.
What will surprise Lida?
- Lida Castle is a majestic structure with a rich history. It was built in 1323 on behalf of Gediminas, the main purpose was to defend against the Crusaders. The castle has a rich military history: it was destroyed by Crusaders, Crimean Tatars, Swedes, but the building survived, finally falling only in the face of a fire in 1891. You will find out when the building was taken under state protection, what relation it has to the stadium and the menagerie, when a large-scale restoration took place and why today the Lida Castle is called the mecca of knights.
- The sundial is one of the most interesting sculptures of the city. A stone statue with funny silhouettes performs a practical function: on sunny days it accurately shows the time.
- The Church of Panteleimon the Healer attracts with unusual architectural solutions: thanks to the white brick and elongated shape, it seems to float in the air. Another feature of the structure is a carved altar. An Orthodox festival takes place in Lida every year, some of the events of which are held in the church.
- The city is also known for funny sculptures. One of them is bath attendant Vasya, who greets visitors to the city bathhouse. This landmark has no historical value, but the townspeople sincerely love it and often make appointments "at the bathhouse attendant Vasya". There is even a tradition among the locals: before going to the bath, you need to rub Vasya's leg and nose, for a broom and fish, and also shake his hand. Then steam will definitely be easy, and life will be happy and carefree. And next to the hotel "Lida" settled sculpture "Business trip", which reflects the realities of Soviet life. Previously, there were a lot of business travelers, and there were few rooms in the hotel, so they sat on a bench nearby and waited for an empty seat. A friendly tourist made of bronze also has its own tradition: to make the trip easy and interesting, you need to step on his shoe. By the way, both sculptures were executed by the same master – Vladimir Zhbanov, who presented Minsk with the famous "Girl with an Umbrella".
- The Lida narrow-gauge railway can be studied as a participant in railway traffic. Guides offer to take a ride on a unique homemade transport. Picturesque expanses and a fair wind are guaranteed!
You can book a tour online or by phone. If you have any questions, you can write to the guide.
