Mir
Mir Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Ilyinich and Radziwill families, is the defining feature of this pocket-sized Belarusian settlement in Grodno Region, a short drive southwest of Minsk. The village sits on the Miranka River and draws independent travellers primarily for the castle, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Belarus.
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- Population2,238
- Nearest water from center 7.2 km4.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 35 km22 mi
Nearest airports
Mir: quick answers
Where is Mir?
Mir is in Belarus, about 88 km55 miles in a straight line from Minsk.
How do you get to Mir?
The nearest airport is Minsk (MSQ), about 1 hr 53 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mir?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is July, with about 96 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mir?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 1 restaurant and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mir?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nyasvizh, Lyakhavichy and Navahrudak.