Hello everybody! The village of Molodvo is a significant place first mentioned in 1497. During its existence, the village was a significant territory which was owned by noble people of those times. By the way, Molodovo still exists today. But from the pomposity of the vulgar centuries, only small traces remained. However, there are several architectural monuments here, one of which is the Rotunda Chapel of the Skirmunt family. During the reign of the Skirmunts, Molodovo was transformed from a backwater into the center of the cultural and economic life of the region. Previously, a majestic palace and park complex was located on this site, but today only the building of the rotunda chapel remains dilapidated. Earlier, I showed you the Building of the Skirmunts Palace in the form of a miniature copy located in the city of Ivanovo.
Unfortunately or fortunately the Chapel of the Skirmunts has not been well preserved. However, during my visit, this building began to be restored. This gives hope that soon the chapel will have its original appearance. Take a look at what the Skirmunts chapel looked like before the restoration began.
The building of the family tomb of the Skirmunts is the only preserved part of the architectural ensemble in Molodovo. The chapel is located near the ancient cemetery of Skirmunts. The building was designed by the famous Vilna architect, artist and Count Tadeusz Rostvarovsky in 1905–1908. However, in the 1960s, the burial from the tomb was stolen and destroyed. For a long time the majestic building of the chapel was destroyed and overgrown with dense vegetation.
The majestic building of the Chapel-tomb was made in the classical style of that time. I would note that the tomb in its style reminds me of the ruined residence of the Skirmunts of the avant-garde style. The building has 4 entrances which are oriented to 4 cardinal directions.
I understand that because of the scaffolding, it is difficult for you to see all the details of this beautiful structure. To my regret, I learned that the restoration has been going on for a long period of time. But still, I hope that sooner or later the tomb will return to its former appearance. However, as I got closer, I was able to make out some details of the Scrimunts tomb.
Each of the four entrances to the chapel has an antique portico with Tuscan columns. This gives a small building a majestic appearance. The chapel has a large amount of stucco decoration, which looks like relief garlands and wreaths. Judging by the external description (on the plate outside), the tiled flooring and the main interior details have been preserved inside. Unfortunately, at the moment the building is mothballed for an indefinite period.
Although I have not been to Rome, I am virtually familiar with its architects. But this round building reminded me of a miniature copy of some Roman structures. In order to get acquainted with the building of the Shrine of the Skyrmunts, I had to go a long way and make my way through the vegetation. I see that the building is being restored, but no one knows how long this process will take. However, there is progress...
I really hope that in the future I will be able to return to this place and see the tomb restored.
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Camera: Nikon D5200
Location: Village Molodovo, Belarus
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