Mir Castle Complex Мірскі замак
Mir, Belarus UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mir Castle Complex is a castle located in Mir, Belarus, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It represents Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture, Belarusian Gothic, and baroque architecture, constructed from brick across an area of 0.27 km2. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Belarus, ranking 4 among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June, July, and August, with daily highs of 20 °C to 22 °C and lows of 12 °C to 14 °C, though July also sees the highest rainfall with 94 mm on about 17 days. Winter months from December to February bring daily highs between -2 °C and -1 °C and lows between -7 °C and -5 °C. The castle is open from 10:00 to 18:00. Admission prices are 14 Belarus rubles from Monday to Friday, and 16 rubles on Saturday and Sunday.
The nearest airport is Minsk National Airport, located 114 km away, and the castle sits 88 km from Minsk. Nearby sights include Nesvizh Castle at a distance of 29.3 km and Corpus Christi Church, Nyasvizh at 29.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 94 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -7 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -1 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 36 | 41 | 36 | 65 | 86 | 94 | 67 | 60 | 49 | 47 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
