Gomel is one of the oldest cities in Belarus. The first mentions of him in the annals date back to 1142, he was then called "Gomius". The city was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania for over 400 years, and in 1772 it became part of the Russian State. Catherine II presented the city to Field Marshal P. A. Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky for his great services to the Fatherland. On the right bank of the Sozh River, on his order, a magnificent palace was laid; to this day, it is the main attraction of the city. Excursions in Gomel are very interesting and informative.
Excursion to the Rumyantsev estate
Any sightseeing tour in Gomel includes a visit to the famous Rumyantsev estate. The estate and the palace were acquired by Prince I. F. Paskevich. The composition of the palace has remained practically unchanged to this day. The architectural complex located on the territory of the park includes the Cathedral of Peter and Paul, the chapel-burial vault of the Paskevich princes, and on one of the old streets of the city, not far from the park, there is a summer house of P. A. Rumyantsev.
Prince Paskevich glorified himself by planting trees of the rarest varieties next to his estate. A wonderful unique park has grown up, along the paths of which you can walk even today. The paths in the park will lead to the monument to the victims of the Great Patriotic War, its opening took place half a century ago, but even today you can see a huge number of fresh flowers at its foot.
Excursion "Culture and Folk Art"
The program introduces the inhabitants of the Gomel region to the original culture of the region, art and traditions. The excursion includes a visit to the Vetka Museum of Folk Art. It is located on Red Square, in a 19th century mansion. The exposition of the museum contains more than 5000 unique, rare exhibits characterizing the life and culture of the people, crafts and traditional arts. These are wood carving, Neglyubsky towels, icon painting, beadwork, old printed books.
Today Gomel is the second most populous city in Belarus. It is a large cultural and industrial center with developed food, industrial, woodworking and light industries.
The charm of Gomel will leave a mark on the soul of every tourist. Excursions in Gomel will help you get to know this beautiful and unique city better and familiarize yourself with its many attractions.
