Lyakhavichy

Lyakhavichy (also known as Lyakhovichi) is a small town in northern Bresckaja voblasć with a history dating back to the 16th century. It was once the site of a formidable castle built by the Radziwiłł family, one of the wealthiest magnate families in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The castle was besieged multiple times during the wars of the 17th century and was eventually destroyed in the Great Northern War. Today only fragments of the castle walls and earthworks remain. It's a quiet place for history enthusiasts.

By Plane

Nearest airport: Minsk National Airport (MSQ, 180 km north-east).

By Train

Lyakhavichy has a small station on the Baranavichy–Luninets line. From Baranavichy, about 30 minutes.

By Car / Road

From Baranavichy, take the P-2 highway south toward Luninets; Lyakhavichy is 40 km south (30 minutes).

• Castle ruins — Remaining earthworks and wall fragments of the Radziwiłł castle, including a partially standing gate tower

• Church of the Assumption — A 19th-century Orthodox church

• Town park — A small park with war memorials

• Explore the castle site — The earthworks are easily walkable; interpretive signs describe the history

• Visit the local market — The Saturday market is small but authentic

No accommodation in Lyakhavichy. Visit as a day trip from Baranavichy.

• Baranavichy (40 km north) — Railway history and aviation museum
• Kossovo (50 km south-west) — Puslovsky Palace
• Nesvizh (100 km north-east) — Radziwiłł Palace (UNESCO)
• Mir Castle (120 km north-east) — UNESCO-listed Gothic-Renaissance castle