Germanovichi
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Germanovichi - ancient patrimony of the Princes Sapieha. Germanovichi first mentioned in 1563. Germanovichi belonged to Sapieha in 1739, when Joseph Sapieha sold Germanovichi Jan von Gilzenu Eckel, who pitched in the town center of their estates. In 1782 the estate was inherited by all generations of width.

In Germanovichi is a majestic church of the Transfiguration. Church acting. Its silhouette is visible from a distance, even at the entrance to the city, but close to, he does not look as nice as the restoration of the church has not been completed. But inside the church is very beautifully designed and decorated. Construction of the temple was started in 1770 by Jozef Gilzenom, and completed only in 1787 by Ignatius width - the new owner Germanovichi. Near the church is a cemetery where Polish soldiers are buried.

Built in 1782 in the classical style manor Shirinov remarkably well preserved. Now it is restored, there is a school and a museum.

Germanovichi long been famous for its hand-painted fabrics and carpets. The local history museum presents a curious exhibition of famous carpets from Germanovich. At the regional museum has a unique pre-Christian monument - a glacial boulder with pagan signs.

The Orthodox Church in Germanovichi represented by a small church of St. Nicholas, converted from some civil construction.

There is the unique Old Believer Church of the Dormition - a masterpiece of wooden architecture built for Forefathers all the canons of the Old Believers.

In Germanovichi preserved ancient park, once part of the former palace and park ensemble width. Preserved old linden and oak trees, and other plants that transcend time. You can wander through the shady alleys and imagine how luxurious once lived in Germanovichi landlords.

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