by Anna Drabenya, 11 “B”

Monument "Polotsk - the geographical center of Europe" This memorial is situated in Polotsk on 55 degrees 30 minutes north latitude and 28 degrees 48 minutes east longitude. It claims that the city is the geographical center of Europe.

Nesvizh Castle It was built in the 16th century, but was very often rebuilt, so it came to us not original. At first, this castle belonged to the Radziwills family. In Soviet times there was a sanatorium of the Committee of State Security. The castle is very popular with tourists.

Mir Castle This castle is situated in Mir, the village in the Grodno region. Its towers reach the height of 25 meters. Today the castle is connected to the rest of the half bridge, which was build across the moat. And two rows of loopholes provide a circular firing.

Saint Sophia Cathedral Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk - is one of the most ancient Christian shrines located in Belarus. In the 11th century it became the fourth largest church of Saint Sophia.

The house-museum of Marc Chagall The house-museum of the famous painter Marc Chagall is located in Pokrovskaya street. It was built by the father of Marc Chagall at the beginning of the XX century. Here, the artist spent his teenage years, as written in the book "My Life".

Belovezhskaya Pushcha Belovezhskaya Pushcha –is one of the most valuable environmental facilities in Belarus. In 1992, by UNESCO's decision, it was listed as a World Natural Heritage of Humanity, becoming the first object on the territory of the former Soviet Union to be awarded such a high rank.

Naroch national park The largest lake in the country Narach is located here - in the Naroch national park. The resort village Naroch provides horseback riding, hunting and fishing.