Description of the attraction
The town of Pastavy stands on the banks of two lakes formed by the river Myadelka. This ancient trading city was first mentioned in 1409.
The main fame was brought to the Postavy by the Tizengauz family. Anthony Tizengauz, a Grodno headman, educator, reformer, who sought to create an advanced industry, organized his estate on the model of European cities. He built 35 manufacturing plants that flourished and brought in considerable income.
His son Konstantin Tizengauz devoted himself to science. Under him, the Postavy turned into a scientific center. He built an Ornithological Museum, a library, and an art gallery in the city. All the celebrities of that time came to his estate, looking for help and support from a wealthy patron of the arts.
Today, Postavy is a picturesque small town, reflected in the lake surface.
The famous Red Church of St. Anthony of Padua attracts many pilgrims and tourists. The temple, built in the neo-Gothic style at the end of the 19th century, overlooks the calm waters of the lake. The snow-white statue of the Savior blesses the faithful at the entrance to the church.
The church of Nicholas the Pleasant looks cozy and homely, standing opposite the church. The white stone building of the church is set off by the blue tent of the bell tower. Nicholas the Wonderworker, to whom the church is dedicated, is loved by the people for his kindness, help to the poor and intercession for the offended. Therefore, St. Nicholas' churches are always joyful, bright, cheerful. The retrospective Russian style is very well suited for such a church.
The Tizengauz Palace is a grandiose structure built in the classicism style. The building has now been completely restored. Landscaped yard and park. Concerts, holidays, historical reconstructions are held here today.
In Postavy, houses of the old city buildings have been preserved. You can easily imagine what the city looked like in the old days. A rich water mill has been preserved here. It is still in effect today. You can admire this miracle, listen to the murmur of water and the measured beat of the water wheel.
The cemeteries in Postavy are also clean and well-groomed. Neither Catholics, nor Orthodox, nor Jews are forgotten here. Everything is in perfect order. You can walk and honor the ashes of the dead, read epitaphs on the slabs, admire the majestic tombstones.
