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Belarus. Kamenets

 

A small town in a close proximity to Brest famous for its 30 m tower built in 1288 and still standing.

 

It was never a part of a bigger castle, in those days the lone tower was enough to withstand any siege. Such design was widespread in the Prinicipality of Volhynia in Kievan Rus.

 

Of course some bricks were laid anew during the restorations.

 

In 19th and early 20th century Kamenets was a typical western Russian town inhabited mostly by Jews. Nearly all of them were killed by Nazis, just two persons from the population of 5000 survived the occupation. A memorial to the Jewish victims.

 

An orthodox сhurch of Simeon the Stylite built by Russians right before the WWI.

 

Just like the rest of Western Belarus, between the war Kamenets was a part of Poland. Polish authorities built here a big school (now gymnasium).

 

And a simple looking catholic church.

 

Ordinary houses.

 

The notice says that the grocery store is closed because there is no one to work there.

 

The cats in Kamenets just look arrogant.

 

In fact they will eagerly run to you for belly rubs.

 

Kittens.

 

Sometimes I take photos of dogs too.

Getting in (as of June 2022): fine road from Brest, buses are frequent too.

Where to stay: Brest offers much better accommodation.

Where to eat: snacks in a grocery store.

What to buy: Hmm.

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