Birch is a city in the Brest region. What to see, where to stay

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Belarus is famous for its endless green areas, the legendary Polissya and unique historical places. One of them is the city of Bereza, Brest region (locally - Byaroza). Its perfectly clean streets, immersed in greenery and flowers, beautiful architecture, squares and squares, decorated with fountains, will make the trip here pleasant and memorable. But this city has experienced many different events during its long existence. And each of them left an indelible mark.

Location

Birch is a city that serves as the administrative center of the Berezovsky district in the Brest region.

It is located in its central part and is surrounded by Ivatsevichy, Pruzhany, Drogichinsky, Ivanovo and Kobrin districts. The transport location of Bereza is very favorable, as there is a highway to Minsk, Brest, Moscow and a railway line. There is a bus station along Lenin Street, from where you can go to both remote and nearby settlements.points. Fast passenger trains (passing) depart from the central railway station all year round in the direction of Brest, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Saratov, Minsk and other cities of Russia and Belarus. In addition, electric trains run, the schedule of which has a convenient schedule. Bereza is a city located on the Yaselda River, which flows through Polissya and the Pribugskaya Plain. Berezovskaya GRES, a leader among urban industrial facilities, was built on Yaselda.

History

Birch is a city with a unique history. At first it was the village of Byaroza. Its owner Jan Gamshey built the Church of the Holy Trinity there. This is the first mention of this settlement, referring to 1477.

A little later, the village received the status of a city. Fairs began to be held here every year, and handicrafts were actively developed. In the 16th century, this place became one of the centers of Calvinism. The new owner of Byaroza, Lev Sapieha, organized the construction of a new church here, but the beginning of the liberation war of the Ukrainian Cossacks with the Commonwe alth prevented the progress of work. It was only in 1650 that the Poles signed a decree establishing a monastic order of the Carthusians in Byaroz, which resulted in the construction of a new monastery. Its monks led an ascetic life, but they held worship services for the laity, which attracted many people, which contributed to the further development of the city. If not for endless wars, Byarose would live and prosper. So, the Swedish troops led by Charles XII destroyed and plundered the city twice. The Russians also did damage.command of Suvorov. New troubles occurred already in the 20th century, first during the First World War, then the Second. The Nazis brought a lot of evil, destroying dozens of buildings and killing thousands of civilians.

Attractions

Birch is a very beautiful city. Although it is almost 540 years old, few ancient buildings have survived here. The most popular attraction is the ruins and surviving fragments of the Carthusian monastery.

He prospered until 1863. Due to the fact that the monks during the uprising took the side of the Poles, the Russians, who at that time were the owners of the city, closed the monastery. Later, a significant part of it was dismantled. The brick went to build the red barracks, which are also a landmark of Bereza. The barracks are infamous for the fact that the Poles set up a prison camp for "political" people in them. Now exhibitions are organized here and children are engaged in creativity. An interesting object is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, which houses many old icons. Continuing the glorious traditions of their ancestors, the townspeople create new sights. So, at the end of the 20th century, the Trinity Church and the Protestant Church were erected, and in 2007, the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, which became the decoration of the city. The German cemetery with the graves of the Nazi soldiers of World War II has become an important historical and political object in Bereza.

Natural resources

The city of Bereza, Brest region, is located in a picturesque area, more than 20% of which is occupied by forest tracts. Herethe river Yaselda flows with tributaries Zhigulanka and Vinets. 7 km from the city is the Selets reservoir, which is part of the reserve "Buslovka", and 25 km - Lake Sporovskoye, in whose area there are many animals, reptiles and birds. 17 species of rare and endangered representatives of the fauna of this reservoir are listed in the Red Book. There are two more lakes in the Bereza district - Black and White. The first is one of the largest in Belarus, and the second is famous for the fact that it contains shrimp, which is allowed for recreational fishing.

Rest

Birch is a very hospitable city. Tourists, in addition to hotels, are offered to have a great rest in estates. One of them, "Generous Hare", is located very close to the city in the village of Selovshchina. On its territory there are ponds with equipped places for recreation. An interesting program is offered here, including hiking and cycling, picking berries and mushrooms, and fishing. On the shore of Lake Sporovsky, the doors of the Sporovsky estate are hospitably opened. There is a cafe that serves amazing food. Those who come here can rent a room in a three-story house or a detached cottage. The cultural program includes boating, billiards, hunting, fishing, mushroom and berry picking, water skiing and more.