Bobruisk - one of the seven largest and oldestcities of Belarus, which has preserved beautiful architectural monuments on its streets, welcomes its guests and invites you to a fascinating excursion along its streets.
The first mention of the city, which was locatedconfluence of the rivers Bobruyka and Berezina, found in the annals in 1387. By the beginning of the 16th century, a powerful fortification system had already been erected in it. Bobruisk had already become one of the major centers of the Lithuanian principality. At the end of the 18th century, the city came under the jurisdiction of the Russian Empire and became one of the major suppliers of the forest (this event was reflected in the coat of arms). In 1810, construction of a new fortress began in Bobruisk, which after 2 years played a major role in protecting the city from Napoleonic troops. From the beginning of the 20th century, it occupies an important place in the revolutionary movement in the country, and during the Second World War, fortifications of the city for some time detained the invaders.
Currently, Bobruisk is one of the districtcenters of the Mogilev region, famous for cultural monuments and a large number of historical sites, as well as the famous balneogryazevy resort of Belarus.
So, you come to Bobruisk.It is better to start sightseeing of the city from the city fortress. Founded more than 200 years ago, it is well preserved to our times. Now this object is included in the list of historical and cultural values of the country. The bastion of the citadel includes more than 50 objects: the ruins of the forts, located between the railway and automobile bridges, the barracks, the Oppermann tower, the lunette, the remains of earthworks and about twenty buildings of the administrative-domestic zone.
Bobruisk, whose sightsare considered in this article, sometimes jokingly referred to as the "city of beavers". In honor of this, there is a monument to this animal. An impressive dam builder stands in the center of the city, dressed in merchants' clothes and raising his hat in a welcoming gesture. There is a sign that rubbing the chain of pocket watches on the belly of a beaver can attract happiness.
In addition to the monument to Beaver and the fortress complex,Many interesting historical buildings have Bobruisk preserved on their streets. Sights of greatest interest to tourists are located in the central part of the city, in its historical center. For a long time it was forbidden to build houses of more than two floors here, thanks to which Bobruisk retained the romantic appearance of the late 19th century.
One of the most significant architectural monumentsCities - Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built at the very beginning of the 20th century in the Gothic style. In Soviet times, the temple was first closed and used for commercial purposes, and in the 58th year, a large part of the facade was completely destroyed and an administrative building was attached to it. A significant part of the church has survived to this day, in which services are held after the restoration works.
Another architectural monument of the city -St. Nicholas Cathedral. This is the oldest church, the first building of which was built in the early 19th century on the banks of the Berezan River. At the end of the 19th century, thanks to donations from parishioners and money allocated from the state treasury, the church was moved to the city center. Now, after the restoration work, the cathedral again shone with all facets of its pristine beauty.
Эта церковь всегда была и остается главным the center of the spiritual life of the city, whose inhabitants consider St. Nicholas the patron saint of Bobruisk. It is noteworthy that the service in the temple did not stop even in Soviet atheistic times.
Fans of event tourism are also interested.will visit the city of Bobruisk. On the City Day, an annual folk festival “Wreath of Friendship” is held here, where various contests are held, musicians from different countries and dance groups perform.
In addition, guests of the city will surely be interested to visit ceramics plein air.
Evening Bobruisk invites you to visit builtmade of glass and white marble drama theater. Its interior deserves special attention: chandeliers and lamps made of colored crystal, stairs made of white marble, original parquet made of ash and oak, walls lined with pink travertine and gray tuff, decorated with elegant panels. Many productions collect full audiences.
His hospitable embrace opens wideBelarusian Bobruisk, the sights of which are diverse and interesting. A trip to this city will long remain in the memory of his guests, who will definitely want to return here.
