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Now playing Next Series Nesvizh Castle: an architectural landmark of Eastern Europe in Belarus In partnership with Minsk 2019 This feature of Postcards brings us to Nesvizh castle near Minsk, in Belarus. The site is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and attracts thousands of visitors every year. 07/06/2019
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Now playing Next Series Mir Castle: At the junction of Gothic and Renaissance In partnership with Minsk 2019 In the heart of Belarus, there lies a castle of truly unique architectural design. 17/05/2019