In Novogrudok will create a visual reconstruction of the castle in historical appearance. Got the details

How the seven-tower Novogrudok Castle looked in its historical appearance, tourists will soon be able to see on the famous mountain - in the district center, work is underway on the project "Look through the centuries." This was told in the Novogrudok District Council of Deputies, BelTA writes.

Novogrudchina is a unique region of Belarus in its history and landscape. The place of attraction of guests and citizens remains the Castle Mountain, where the remains of an ancient building have been preserved. The first stone and wooden fortifications and the main tower-Donjon Shitovka were built here in the XIII century and continued construction for centuries. The construction of powerful stone walls and additional bram gates was completed in the XVI century, turning the castle into one of the strongest fortresses in the region.

However, time did not spare most of these mighty buildings: only picturesque ruins and the remains of two towers - Shitovka and Kostelny have survived to this day. Necessary conservation works have been carried out here, there are further plans. A new project will allow in the near future to see the ancient castle, as it was - in all its grandeur and beauty.

According to the concept, a glass panel with the image of the lost towers will appear on Castle Hill. This art object will literally finish the historical appearance of the castle against the background of its real ruins. The surviving towers and remains of the fortress walls will be seen through glass, and the lost part of the castle is depicted on glass. On the mound of Mickiewicz, at the highest point of the city, a stationary binoscope will be installed for a detailed examination of panoramic views, and on the slope of the Small Castle, where the views of the city and wind power plants open, swings will be placed, creating an attractive, comfortable, informative location for guests and citizens. Thus, modern technologies will allow you to look into the past of Novogrudok, said the chairman of the district Council of Deputies Svetlana Korolko.

The original idea is implemented within the framework of the civic initiative “Look through the centuries”: it won the regional competition, which is held under the auspices of the Grodno Regional Council of Deputies by the Association of Local Councils of Deputies of the region. The project partners are Novogrudok District Executive Committee and Novogrudok Gas Equipment Plant.

The district is convinced that the initiative will contribute to increasing tourist attractiveness, has a great educational potential. This format will allow you to visually study the architecture of the castle, remind residents and guests of the historical significance of the monument. At the same time, a multi-level approach that combines the preservation of heritage, the creation of a comfortable infrastructure and the introduction of modern technologies remains relevant.

While the built infrastructure will last for decades, providing ongoing access to cultural heritage, digital solutions such as augmented reality, mobile guides, can be updated while keeping content relevant.

“New facilities are planned to be included in tourist routes, which will increase interest in the city. They will become a place of visit for schoolchildren and young people, will be for them a visual textbook on the history of a small homeland, serving the cause of fostering respect for the heritage, pride in our country, where they take care of the heritage of their ancestors, said Svetlana Korolko. It is especially important that this idea came from people and is being implemented as a civic initiative. Experts are convinced that together with the growth of the tourist flow, the project will bring tangible economic results.”.

A glass canvas overlooking the Novogrudok Castle will be installed this year. The project is currently in the public procurement phase. As soon as contracts are concluded with suppliers, installation work will begin.