Nesvizh Castle
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
View from the lake | |
Interactive map of Nesvizh Castle | |
| Location | Nyasvizh, Minsk Region, Belarus |
| Part of | Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv)(vi) |
| Reference | 1196 |
| Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
| Website | niasvizh |
| Coordinates | 53°13′22″N 26°41′29″E / 53.22278°N 26.69139°E |
Nesvizh Castle Location of Nesvizh Castle in Belarus | |
Nesvizh Castle or Nyasvizh Castle is a residential castle of the Radziwiłł family in Nyasvizh (Nesvizh), Belarus. It is 183 metres (600 ft) above sea level. Built originally in the 16th and 17th centuries, throughout its history the site has been sacked, damaged and abandoned repeatedly, and has seen multiple different uses including as a storehouse. Finally it has been extensively rebuilt and restored from 2004–2012. In 2005, the castle, church, and surrounding environment were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The castle and the nearby Corpus Christi Church were instrumental in the development of Central European and Russian architecture.