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Mir Castle Complex

The construction of this castle began at the end of the 15th century, in Gothic style. It was subsequently extended and reconstructed, first in the Renaissance and then in the Baroque style. After being abandoned for nearly a century and suffering severe damage during the Napoleonic period, the castle was restored at the end of the 19th century, with the addition of a number of other elements and the landscaping of the surrounding area as a park. Its present form is graphic testimony to its often turbulent history.

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The Mir Castle Complex is a central European castle typical for the region.

The castle is located at Mir - a small town on the banks of the river Mirunka in the district of Korelichy within the county of Grodno. It was built in the Gothic style of architecture. Construction began in the 15th century and the castle was completed in the early part of the 16th century by Prince Ilinich.

Around 1568 Mir Castle became the property of Prince Radziwill, who finished off the construction of the castle in the Renaissance style. A three-storey palace was built along the eastern and northern walls of the castle. Plastered facades were decorated with limestone portals, cartouches, balconies and porches.

The castle, which is now over 600 years old, has had its times of splendour and royal visits, but also suffered severe damage through wars and incursions. After being abandoned for nearly a century and suffering severe damage during the Napoleonic period, the castle was restored at the end of the 19th century. 

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