Location: Luzhki is located at a distance of 19 km from the historic Way of Algirdas, on the road that connects this path with Dzisna (19 km to Plisa, 37 km to Dzisna). The distance to Polatsk is 75 km (via Dzisna), and 204 km to Vilnius. Thus, transport communication between Vilnius and Polatsk through…
Location: Lavorishkes village (Lith. Lavoriškės) is located 8 km from the border with Belarus, on the highway Vilnius–Polatsk. There is an international border crossing “Lavorishkes” from the Lithuanian side and “Katlowka” from the Belarusian side. Historians claim that people settled in this area the year dot. It is known that a fortified settlement was established…
Location: Germanavichy has located 12 km from Luzhki, which is located on the road that connects Dzisna with the Algierds Way. Thus, transport communication with Vilnius and Polatsk is possible via the water-land route (via Dzisna). The distance to Dzisna is 47 km, to Polatsk – 87 km, to Vilnius – 216 km. Germanavichy in…
Location: The first mention of Braslau Castle dates back to 1065 in the epic part of the “Bychowiec Chronicle”, which describes the attack of the mythical Lithuanian dukes Kernus and Gimbut on the Russian city of Braslau. Archaeology confirms that the city was found on Castle Hill by the Polochans. This is a natural elevation…