Kleszczele

The Russian Orthodox Church in the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kleszczele

Distance

Population

2.000

Location and history

The small town of Kleszczele is located in the southernmost part of the Podlasie region, near the Belarusian border. To the north and east, the city borders the Białowieża primeval forest.
In the Middle Ages, this area belonged to Russia, since for a period under Lithuania. The city was granted commercial property rights in 1523 as a privilege of King Zygmunt the Old. After World War II, the city lost its importance. The commercial property rights were deprived of the city in 1950, but were restored in 1993.

Tourist attractions

Several churches in the city and surrounding areas – Catholic and Orthodox – are worth a visit, not least the Russian Orthodox Church Complex in the Reverend Virgin Mary.

Surrounding Area

For the area, see also the page about: Białowieża .

Accommodation

Booking.com
Gmina Kleszczele – in Polish and English – with practical information for tourists

Eateries

Gmina Kleszczele – in Polish and English – with practical information for tourists

Other Internet sites and sources

Gmina Kleszczele – in Polish and English

Translated into English by Google Translate. Spangshus.dk accept no liability for any errors or omissions in translation.

National parks

Russian Orthodox Churches

Virgin forests