Grodno walking tour & city guide
Old churches and castles on the Neman.
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Grodno, near the borders with Poland and Lithuania, escaped heavy damage in the Second World War and has one of the best-preserved historic centers in Belarus. Its churches, castles and old streets reflect centuries as part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
The historic center
The baroque Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier, known as the Farny Cathedral, dominates the main square with its rich interior and one of the oldest working clocks in Europe. Sovetskaya Street, the pedestrian main street, leads past old houses and cafés, and the Great Choral Synagogue recalls the city's large Jewish community before the war.
Castles and the river
On a hill above the Neman River stand the Old Castle, once the residence of Grand Duke Vytautas and King Stephen Báthory, and the New Castle, a royal palace of the 18th century. Downstream, the 12th-century Kalozha Church, one of the oldest buildings in Belarus, stands on the riverbank.
Top sights in Grodno
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Farny Cathedral
A grand baroque cathedral.
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Old Castle
A medieval castle above the river.
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New Castle
An 18th-century royal palace.
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Kalozha Church
A 12th-century church by the Neman.
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Sovetskaya Street
The pedestrian main street.
Food markets & where to eat in Grodno
Sovetskaya Street
Cafés and bakeries.
Central market
A local produce market.
Food to try in Grodno
Kalduny
Stuffed potato dumplings.
Draniki
Potato pancakes with sour cream.
Smoked fish
A local favorite from the rivers.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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