Mir Castle - stone structure, part of which is built in the XVI-XVII centuries in the immediate vicinity of the village Mir. According to the researchers, earlier in his place was located feudal manor. Flat area around the castle, not far from the castle river flows Miranka.
The walls of the Mir Castle
The exact date of the start of construction is unknown, but suggest that it did not start before 1522 - at this time the owner of this place Yuri Ilinich settle their property relations with Litavorom Hreptovichem.
In the first phase of construction, which lasted about 4 years (probably since 1522 to 1526 years) were erected four towers connected by walls, the length of which is 75 m Thus, the appearance of the castle (extant) is a square. Height of towers in the shape of octagonal prism standing on the square, varies from 23-25 m, the height of the walls - 10-12 m wall facing west (on the road to Vilna), has one tower in the middle - she once was the only entrance to the castle. In the basement of the tower was placed fifth prison, and on the second floor - a chapel. Hence, too, lowered metal grille, protects wooden gates.