Rajon Nawahrudak

Novogrudok's Essential Heritage

Explore the historical legacy of Novogrudok, the first capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This collection features the ruins of the 14th-century Navahrudak Castle and the restored 16th-century Lyubcha Castle on the Neman River. Significant religious sites include the 16th-century Boris and Gleb Church, a rare wooden Tatar mosque, and the Gothic St. Casimir’s Church. Natural and scientific landmarks include the glacial Lake Svityaz and a point on the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc.