Sights

1. Park named after Gilibert
In the 18th century, the largest botanical garden in Europe, broken by the French biologist J. Ж. Giliber, was in place of the park. The scientist arrived in Grodno at the invitation of the mayor and opened a medical academy. It was the first in Belarus. Thus, the history of the park began with a small pharmacy garden, which has grown to a full-fledged garden with hundreds of plants from around the world.

2. Old Castle
The defensive structure of the 11th century, built at the time when Grodno became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The remains of a 14th century sample fortress built under prince Vitovt, which turned the military bastion into a castle residence, have survived to the present day. In the XVII century, the complex was destroyed by Russian troops, in the XVIII - the Swedes. Both times the castle was restored, but, nevertheless, he failed to preserve the original architectural appearance.

3. Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier
The Catholic Cathedral, which has the status of a small basilica. The building was built in the XVII century as part of the Jesuit monastery - one of the richest monasteries of the Commonwealth of the time. The prevailing architectural style of the building is baroque, plastics, painting and sculpture were generously used in the interior. Many decorative elements of the interior are of great artistic value.

4. Boris and Gleb Church
The temple is located on the banks of the Neman. It is a rare monument of the period of ancient Russia, preserved in the territory of Western Belarus. Presumably, the building was erected in the XII century and was consecrated in honor of the princes Boris and Gleb. Already by the XVI century, the church fell into decay as a result of frequent raids of the Crusaders and the accession of the Catholic branch of Christianity in the area. Currently, despite its emergency condition, the temple operates.