Belarus is famous for its boundless green massifs, the legendary Polesie and unique historical places. One of them is the city of Bereza of the Brest region (in local - Byarosa). Its perfectly clean streets, drowning in greenery and flowers, beautiful architecture, squares and squares, decorated with fountains, will make a trip here pleasant and memorable. But this city for its long existence has experienced many different events. And each of them left its indelible mark.
Location
Bereza is a city that performs the functions of the administrative center of the Berezovsky district in the Brest region. It is located in its central part and is surrounded by Ivatsevichi, Pruzhansky, Drogichinsky, Ivanovo and Kobrinsky districts. The transport location of the Bereza is very profitable, as there is a highway to Minsk, Brest, Moscow and the railway line. On Lenin Street there is a bus station, from where you can go both to remote and to nearby settlements. From the central railway station year-round, fast passenger trains (passing) in the direction of Brest, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Saratov, Minsk and other cities of Russia and Belarus are sent. In addition, the trains run, the traffic schedule of which has a convenient schedule. Birch is a city located on the river Yaselda, which flows along the Polesye and Pribugskaya plain. At Yaselde, Berezovskaya GRES, the leader among urban industrial facilities, was built.
History
Birch is a city with a unique history. At first it was the village of Byarosa. Its owner Jan Gamshey built there the Church of the Holy Trinity. This is the first mention of this settlement, dating back to 1477. A little later the village received the status of a city. Every year fairs were held there, crafts were actively developed. In the 16th century this place became one of the centers of Calvinism. The new owner of Byarosa, Lev Sapega, organized the erection of a new church here, but the beginning of the liberation war of the Ukrainian Cossacks with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth prevented the promotion of works . Only in 1650 the Poles signed a decree establishing the monastic order of the Cartesians in Byarosa, which resulted in the construction of a new monastery. His monks led an ascetic life, but for the lay people held divine services that attracted many people, which contributed to the further development of the city. If it were not for an endless war, we would live and prosper in Byarosa. So, the Swedish troops led by Charles XII destroyed and plundered the city twice. The damage was inflicted also by the Russians under the command of Suvorov. New troubles occurred already in the XX century, first during the First World War, then - the Second. The fascists brought a lot of evil, destroying dozens of buildings and destroying thousands of civilians.
sights
Birch is a very beautiful city. Although it is almost 540 years old, there were few ancient buildings here. The most popular attraction is the ruins and surviving fragments of the Cartesian monastery. It safely existed until 1863. For the fact that the monks during the uprising took the side of the Poles, the Russians, who were at that time masters of the city, closed the monastery. Later, a significant part of it was dismantled. The brick went for the construction of red barracks, which are also a landmark of the Birch. The barracks are notorious for the fact that in them the Poles arranged a prison camp for "political". Now here organize exhibitions and are engaged in creativity children. An interesting object is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, in which there are many ancient icons. Continuing the glorious traditions of their ancestors, the townspeople create new sights. Thus, at the end of the 20th century, the Trinity Church and the Protestant church were erected, and in 2007 - the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, which became the decoration of the city. An important historical and political object in Bereza was the German cemetery with the graves of Hitlerite soldiers of the Second World War.
Natural resources
The town of Bereza, Brest region, is located in a picturesque area, more than 20% of which is covered by forest tracts. Here flows the river Yaselda with the tributaries Zhigulyanka and Vinets. 7 km from the city there is the Silets reservoir, which is part of the reserve fund Busluka, and 25 km - Lake Sporovskoe, in the range of which there are many animals, reptiles and birds. 17 species of rare and endangered representatives of the fauna of this reservoir are listed in the Red Book. There are two more lakes in the Beryoza district - Black and White. The first one belongs to the largest in Belarus, and the second is famous for the fact that it contains a shrimp, which is allowed for amateur fishing.
Recreation
Birch is a very hospitable city. Tourists, in addition to hotels, are offered excellent rest in homesteads. One of them, the "Generous Hare", is located very near the town in the village of Selovshchina. On its territory there are ponds with equipped places for rest. It offers an interesting program, including walking and cycling, picking berries and mushrooms, fishing. On the shore of the Spore Lake hospitably opened the doors of the estate "Sporovskaya". There is a cafe where you can enjoy amazing dishes. Those who come here can rent a room in a three-story house or a detached cottage. The cultural program includes boating, playing billiards, hunting, fishing, hiking for mushrooms and berries, water skiing and more.