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- Kalozha Church of Sts. Boris and Gleb — One of Belarus’s oldest surviving churches (12th century), built from dark stone with those famously rough-hewn exterior faces; the tiny site feels ancient and oddly intimate right on the riverbank.
- Old Castle (Stary Zamok) and Castle Hill — Crumbling towers, a reconstructed keep and a small museum give you a real sense of Grodno’s medieval past, plus one of the best viewpoints over the Neman and the city below.
- New Castle (Novi Zamok) — An 18th-century residence with a neat park and stately façade; the interior exhibitions (when open) and the riverside setting make it a calm, historically-rich stop after the Old Castle hike.
- Farny Church (St. Francis Xavier) — A lush Baroque Catholic church in the city centre with an ornate interior and an unmistakable
- Kalozha Church of Sts. Boris and Gleb — One of Belarus’s oldest surviving churches (12th century), built from dark stone with those famously rough-hewn exterior faces; the tiny site feels ancient and oddly intimate right on the riverbank.
- Old Castle (Stary Zamok) and Castle Hill — Crumbling towers, a reconstructed keep and a small museum give you a real sense of Grodno’s medieval past, plus one of the best viewpoints over the Neman and the city below.
- New Castle (Novi Zamok) — An 18th-century residence with a neat park and stately façade; the interior exhibitions (when open) and the riverside setting make it a calm, historically-rich stop after the Old Castle hike.
- Farny Church (St. Francis Xavier) — A lush Baroque Catholic church in the city centre with an ornate interior and an unmistakable tower that dominates nearby streets; great for architecture lovers and quiet reflection.
- Sovetskaya Street and Market Square — The pedestrian heart of Grodno: a mix of 19th-century facades, cafés, small shops and the lively market. It’s the easiest place to feel local life, grab cheap food and watch the city go by.
- Neman River Embankment and pedestrian bridges — Evening walks here are a must: wide river views, locals fishing, little cafés and bridges that light up; perfect for slow wandering and photos of Grodno’s skyline from the water.
- Old Jewish Cemetery and Memorials — A sober, moving place that preserves the city’s Jewish history; tombstones, memorials and the atmosphere make it important for anyone wanting deeper context about Grodno’s multi-ethnic past.
- Grodno Regional Historical and Archaeological Museum — Housed in historic buildings (parts near the castle complex), the museum’s local collections are compact but rich: archaeology, regional crafts, maps and exhibits that explain why Grodno looks the way it does.
- Grodno Zoo — A modest, well-kept city zoo that’s especially good if you’re traveling on a budget or with slow-moving companions; pleasant park setting and an easy half-day diversion from historic wandering.
- Grodno Regional Drama Theatre — Catching an evening performance here is one of the best cultural experiences in the city: beautiful old theatre interior, local repertory and a real slice of present-day Grodno life.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.