What to see in Hrodno

Grodno is one of the oldest cities in Belarus, and its unique architectural appearance attracts many tourists at any time of the year.

In this city that we managed to preserve the country’s historical heritage most completely, so today Grodno harmoniously combines the unique spirit of the past and the bright features of modernity. You can be sure that a leisurely walk around the city will give you incredible pleasure, and the best place to start exploring is the historical center.

You can feel the Royal history of the city by visiting the Old and New castles – legendary architectural structures that have kept the memory of the most important historical events that are important not only for the Grodno land for many centuries. Nowadays, they are located within the walls of the Grodno historical and archaeological Museum. The Old Castle is currently undergoing an important renovation, but visitors to the city can visit it as usual.

The multi-religious city above the Neman is famous for its temple architecture. Kolozhskaya Church, the Orthodox Church, the Great choral synagogue, the Lutheran Church and many other famous religious monuments that are active today, always become the decoration of any tour of the historical center of Grodno.

The fire tower and two octagonal water towers stand out in their appearance against the background of residential urban buildings – another landmark architectural object with an interesting historical fate that is worth seeing.

As you know, a closer acquaintance with any city is impossible without visiting its museums. Each of the Grodno museums reveals the life of the city from its unique side, so the thematic richness and variety of Museum exhibitions can not but surprise.

Modern Grodno is a city with a rich cultural life. If you are interested in art, be sure to visit the cozy city galleries, which have long been a creative space for not only exhibitions but also a variety of thematic events and conceptual art projects.

Special attention should be paid to Grodno theaters, which invite You to enjoy the productions of domestic and foreign theater Directors. By the way, the puppet theater stage is the oldest in Belarus, and the futuristic drama theater building is listed among the most unusual buildings of the Soviet era.

Bright musical events are an important part of Grodno’s cultural life. Many significant events are traditionally held in the concert halls of the Grodno regional Philharmonic, the Grodno city center of culture and the Grodno state music College.

Grodno zoo – the oldest zoo in Belarus, which recently celebrated its 90th anniversary, is always popular with visitors and residents of the city. And just a 15-minute walk from it are the Park named after J. E. Gilbert and the Swiss valley-picturesque places for a relaxing holiday, beloved by citizens.

We are glad to welcome you to Grodno and at any time we are ready to provide you with the necessary additional tourist information so that the acquaintance with the city will bring the maximum of colorful emotions and unforgettable impressions!