Mir Castle
Mir Castle
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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13 contributions
May 2024 • Family
The castle, unlike Nesvizhsky, is more authentic, I liked it better.
Pros: Beautiful, authentic, pumps up your leg muscles))
Disadvantages: The local toilet let me down, in which, due to haste or “carelessness,” they tore off 5.5 Belarusian rubles from me instead of the required 50 kopecks.
The castle is impressive, the interiors have been restored. Quite educational. The guides, although out of place, in my opinion, play characters of those years, but tell more or less fascinating stories. Our guide from Viapolis was, of course, far more interesting. But they didn’t let him in - monopoly))
The stairs in the towers are quite steep. It’s good that there are handrails. It was enough to climb to the top of the two accessible towers, and for the next two days my untrained legs were quite sore. The view of the World from above is excellent!
Pros: Beautiful, authentic, pumps up your leg muscles))
Disadvantages: The local toilet let me down, in which, due to haste or “carelessness,” they tore off 5.5 Belarusian rubles from me instead of the required 50 kopecks.
The castle is impressive, the interiors have been restored. Quite educational. The guides, although out of place, in my opinion, play characters of those years, but tell more or less fascinating stories. Our guide from Viapolis was, of course, far more interesting. But they didn’t let him in - monopoly))
The stairs in the towers are quite steep. It’s good that there are handrails. It was enough to climb to the top of the two accessible towers, and for the next two days my untrained legs were quite sore. The view of the World from above is excellent!
Written 7 May 2024
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SERGEY M
St. Petersburg, Russia16,324 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
...to visit. Unlike the so-called Belarusian castles in Kaliningrad are not ruined and are kept in decent condition. This castle is very beautiful and carefully restored while maintaining elements of authenticity. There are many historical exhibits, genealogical branches of the Radziwill tree. Worth a visit. As part of the excursion, I do not recommend taking a shared lunch. It is better to eat in the same Mirum on your own, a la carte or in another place.
The guide is unemotional, m.ch.
However, in the republic we mostly encountered such people.
The guide is unemotional, m.ch.
However, in the republic we mostly encountered such people.
Written 2 March 2024
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Yulia Y
Moscow, Russia32 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
I liked the place, there is a good restaurant downstairs on the ground floor, the food is delicious!
Inside the castle I liked walking through the floors, and there is a narrow steep staircase leading to the top floor, very interesting! In general, the interior inside is very beautiful, expensive and rich for those times. There's a cool wine cellar downstairs.
Inside the castle I liked walking through the floors, and there is a narrow steep staircase leading to the top floor, very interesting! In general, the interior inside is very beautiful, expensive and rich for those times. There's a cool wine cellar downstairs.
Written 20 August 2023
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Андрей
Moscow, Russia147 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Went to Mir many years ago, but on this trip decided to visit inside the castle and did not regret.
Be sure to buy a ticket for a hike throughout the castle otherwise there will be no full understanding and opinion of this place, as entering the courtyard is nothing special, everything interesting inside!)
For a hike around the castle it is worth wearing enough loose clothes, as there are plenty of very narrow and uncomfortable stairs from those years. And it's also very difficult to pass tall enough people, it's a real quest)
Vast grounds of the castle with a beautiful pond, everything is ennobled, nice to walk around.
I advise this place to all who come to RB, especially to Minsk!
Be sure to buy a ticket for a hike throughout the castle otherwise there will be no full understanding and opinion of this place, as entering the courtyard is nothing special, everything interesting inside!)
For a hike around the castle it is worth wearing enough loose clothes, as there are plenty of very narrow and uncomfortable stairs from those years. And it's also very difficult to pass tall enough people, it's a real quest)
Vast grounds of the castle with a beautiful pond, everything is ennobled, nice to walk around.
I advise this place to all who come to RB, especially to Minsk!
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Written 22 July 2024
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Svetlana
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia218 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
A MUNDANE castle. One of the best castles in Belarus.
The castle was impressive, both inside and out. Preserved part of the wall inside, antique furniture, the ability to climb towers and go down to prison. Lots of stairs, steep and unusual. We walked through almost all of them (by the end of the walk, my knees reminded me that I had them). The castle itself is small, everything is compact, for those who want to stay overnight there is a hotel. There's a restaurant in the castle itself.
The mundane castle is definitely worth a visit.
The castle was impressive, both inside and out. Preserved part of the wall inside, antique furniture, the ability to climb towers and go down to prison. Lots of stairs, steep and unusual. We walked through almost all of them (by the end of the walk, my knees reminded me that I had them). The castle itself is small, everything is compact, for those who want to stay overnight there is a hotel. There's a restaurant in the castle itself.
The mundane castle is definitely worth a visit.
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Written 10 November 2024
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champkis
Dublin, Ireland1,680 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
We visited Mir castle after Nesvizh castle so it was hard to live up to that. It's still lovely though and obviously worth seeing. I think its more impressive on the outside. We had a tour inside which just was a little bit too long with too much information. Maybe it would be better if the tour was slightly shorter. Very nice though.
Written 24 August 2019
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Manjusree N
Nainital, India1,855 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Visiting last to Mir Castle was big surprising to see the complex,to be book before to reach this place far from the city,has many thing to see there are many army dress and the heritage crockery and furniture to watch from close and the hunted animals skin has been keep with preserve for the tourist in Belarus....Its worth to spend some time over there with family and children.
Tips- Look for the timings and book your entry ticket in advance.
Tips- Look for the timings and book your entry ticket in advance.
Written 8 November 2015
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland29,093 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
Two of the top sights of Belarus are the castles of Mir and of Nesvizh, which can easily be combined for a day trip out of Minsk. I had asked my hotel for a private taxi. For the 8 hours trip with plenty of time at the sights I was charged 170 BYN. We left Minsk at 8am and arrived at Mir at 9.20am, a bot too early, since the castle complex only opens at 10am. But it was an opportunity to go for a walk through the nearby beautiful village of Mir with its big square, attractive church and interesting houses.
Entrance to Mir Castle is 12 BYN. An audioguide, for which one has to leave the passport with the cashier, costs 3 BYN. It is useful and good, but very detailed and it would take ages to listen to everything. So I just selected what interested me especially. Next to the entrance is a toilet (the only one around), for which one gets charged 50 kopeks.
All together I spent 2 hours at the castle. This included the exhibits in two of its towers, where the staircase is very narrow and steep, and also a walk by the pond, the park and the burial chapel at the backside.
The castle, which was begun in the 16th century is a square with a tower in each corner and a big courtyard in the middle. There are architectonic elements of the Gothic, the Renaissance and the Baroque. The castle had different owners, each one changing it to his preferences in style. And often the building suffered damage in wars, last during WW II, when the German occupying forces used it as a ghetto. An exhibit in one of the towers is dedicated to this period.
The exhibits in the various rooms are naturally not original, but they have been selected with care and give a good idea of the times past at this place, especially the period of the Duchy of Lithuania.
Entrance to Mir Castle is 12 BYN. An audioguide, for which one has to leave the passport with the cashier, costs 3 BYN. It is useful and good, but very detailed and it would take ages to listen to everything. So I just selected what interested me especially. Next to the entrance is a toilet (the only one around), for which one gets charged 50 kopeks.
All together I spent 2 hours at the castle. This included the exhibits in two of its towers, where the staircase is very narrow and steep, and also a walk by the pond, the park and the burial chapel at the backside.
The castle, which was begun in the 16th century is a square with a tower in each corner and a big courtyard in the middle. There are architectonic elements of the Gothic, the Renaissance and the Baroque. The castle had different owners, each one changing it to his preferences in style. And often the building suffered damage in wars, last during WW II, when the German occupying forces used it as a ghetto. An exhibit in one of the towers is dedicated to this period.
The exhibits in the various rooms are naturally not original, but they have been selected with care and give a good idea of the times past at this place, especially the period of the Duchy of Lithuania.
Written 16 October 2017
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PeterBey
Macau, China107 contributions
Feb 2012
Not too difficult to get to from Minsk. Try to organize a taxi for about $60 to $85 if you can. It will be most comfortable and reliable with least hassle.
The castle itself has good guided tours and is in good condition with knowledgable guides. Electronic guides are also available. In winter it is cold, very, very cold! Even some of the displays in the tower wer frozen over!
We stayed in the hotel which is actually situated inside the castle and quite modern. The restaurant downstairs is very good for where you are, in the middle of Belarus. You will find something you like on the menu with international wines and local unfiltered beer on tap. All at a reasonable price.
As noted in the title, the service isn't that great but if you made it this deep into Belarus you will be ok with it. The most annoying thing we found was that they turn the lift off at 6pm and with little kids and a room on the fourth floor it really begs the question... why?
I've put up a blog about our weekend there with many more details and photos. Check it out here.
http://www.cyberspeights.com/2012/03/weekend-in-a-quaintish-belorussian-town-with-a-nice-castle-service-as-usual/#.T1lJtcqomcY
I hope you make it to this attraction, it is well worth the effort!
The castle itself has good guided tours and is in good condition with knowledgable guides. Electronic guides are also available. In winter it is cold, very, very cold! Even some of the displays in the tower wer frozen over!
We stayed in the hotel which is actually situated inside the castle and quite modern. The restaurant downstairs is very good for where you are, in the middle of Belarus. You will find something you like on the menu with international wines and local unfiltered beer on tap. All at a reasonable price.
As noted in the title, the service isn't that great but if you made it this deep into Belarus you will be ok with it. The most annoying thing we found was that they turn the lift off at 6pm and with little kids and a room on the fourth floor it really begs the question... why?
I've put up a blog about our weekend there with many more details and photos. Check it out here.
http://www.cyberspeights.com/2012/03/weekend-in-a-quaintish-belorussian-town-with-a-nice-castle-service-as-usual/#.T1lJtcqomcY
I hope you make it to this attraction, it is well worth the effort!
Written 8 March 2012
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MissHK2009
Hong Kong, China6,013 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
I joined a one-day tour from Minsk to Mir and Nesvizh. Mir is around 1.5 hr drive from Minsk. Mir Castle is a nice and historical place worth strolling. If your knees are good, you may climb to the top of one of the towers.
There's a restaurant at basement with good ambience. Food ok.
There's a restaurant at basement with good ambience. Food ok.
Written 23 October 2018
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Salve vorrei sapere se da minsk ci sono escursioni organizzate in giornata al castello di mir e niesvizh ? sono da solo . altrimenti ci sono dei pulmann che arrivano a mir ?
Written 2 February 2018
Buongiorno a tutti, vorrei sapere se il castello di Mir è aperto tutti i giorni o se ci sono dei giorni di chiusura nei mesi autunnali . Sul sito non riesco a trovare questa info. Grazie Cristina
Written 25 August 2017
I want to visit Nesvizh and Mir castle in a day trip from the city called Baranovichi. I'll stay at Baranovichi for my duty, and I want to visit these places in a one-day trip. I'm wondering if there's any public transportation or any method to get me there?
Written 20 January 2016
We are coming from Warsaw by train,all the way through to Minsk, it crossed our minds to get off the train near the Mir/Nesvizh area and maybe stay a night or would it be best to head to Minsk and do a day trip from there and cover both?
Any recommended tour groups from Minsk that cover this trip well or would local guides once in the Mir/Nesvizh area be a better approach?
Written 18 January 2015
It depends!there are good trips from Minsk,including a guide following you and some more historical sights besides Mir!like nesvizh)the thing is that local guides might not speak English,only Russian(and audioguide inside the castle is horrible,very boring!
If you choose to stop in Mir first,there are a few hotels,two three places to eat,but besides the castle there is nothing to do there(from Mir you can take a bus to Minsk!
So,in my opinion-the guide-tour from Minsk may cost you more,but you will get a better idea of the sights,cover several and won't have to think about transportation
Written 19 January 2015
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