Enjoyed walking around the castle. Probably easiest to hire a car from Minsk and visit Mir and Viesnizh at the same time--- cost me about USD 220 for the day. More

Not too difficult to get to from Minsk. Try to organize a taxi for about $60 to $85 if you can. It will be most comfortable and reliable with least hassle. The castle itself has good guided tours and is in good condition with knowledgable guides. Electronic guides are also available. In winter it is cold, very, very cold! Even... More

Great history. Nice balance between preservation and renovation. Neat village. More

In the city, there is restaurant near the Catholic church. It's on it's left. I advice you to go there, as it's very cheap and good typical cooking. It's managed by local. Don't go to the one near the market square. It's for tourist, nostalgic of soviet time. More

As I live in Belarus- I can visit a lot of different places here- but the most lovevy as, certainly, Mir Castle- not really far from Minsk. Now it is already renovated and opened to the tourist. Moreover, different excursions are arranged, even in English. The best time for visiting is spring and summer. The hill itself is lovely, and... More

I visited the castle with my host family in 1999. It was undergoing rennovation but it was cool. There was a renaisance festival going on as well, so there were "knights" fighting and that kind of stuff. I really enjoyed it and was sad that I had forgotten my camera. More