# Mir and Nesvizh castles in one day > The Mir and Nesvizh castles are two UNESCO sites 30 km apart, and they make one trip from Minsk. In the morning — Mir Castle, an early-16th-century red-brick Gothic fortress with five towers, 90 km from Minsk. After lunch — Nesvizh: the palace-fortress of the Radziwiłł princes and the parks and ponds around it. Web page: https://yesgo.io/belarus/mir-and-nesvizh ## Who it suits - A day trip from Minsk - By car, with a tour, or by bus with a change - You want to see both castles at once Not for: - Without a car the day is long - Nesvizh old town hardly fits in — there is a separate Nesvizh route When to go: Any day: both castles are open daily 10:00–19:00. ## Day 1 — [Nesvizh](https://yesgo.io/belarus/nesvizh.md) 1. [Nesvizh Castle](https://yesgo.io/belarus/nesvizh/nesvizh-castle.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · 19 BYN, students 9.50 BYN ↓ 8 min on foot 2. [Nesvizh Castle Parks](https://yesgo.io/belarus/nesvizh/nesvizh-park.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · Free; palace ticket separate Total with walks: 3 h 53 min ## How the day works Mir is closer to Minsk, so it comes first: 90 km from the capital. From there it is 30 km to Nesvizh — lunch on the way or in Nesvizh, then the palace and, if time allows, the parks. The Nesvizh palace ticket office closes at 18:00 — do not linger in Mir until evening. ## How to get there from Minsk Easiest by car or with a tour. By bus there is a change and schedules vary by day — check at the bus station in advance. Mir to Nesvizh is 30 km. ## Tickets and hours Mir Castle — daily 10:00–19:00, ticket office until 18:20; the main ticket 25 BYN, the courtyard and park free. Nesvizh Castle — daily 10:00–19:00, palace ticket office until 18:00; 19 BYN. ## Tips - Both castles are open every day 10:00–19:00. - The Mir courtyard and park are free. - The Nesvizh palace ticket office closes at 18:00. - Belarus uses the Belarusian rouble (BYN). Cards are widely accepted; check before the trip that yours works in Belarus, or change cash at a bank. - Start with Mir: it is closer to Minsk. ## Questions ### Can I see Mir and Nesvizh castles in one day? Yes: they are 30 km apart. Mir in the morning, Nesvizh after lunch. ### How much is Mir Castle? 25 BYN, reduced 13 BYN; the courtyard and park are free. ### How much is Nesvizh Castle? 19 BYN, students 9.50 BYN. ### How far is Mir Castle from Minsk? About 90 km; Mir to Nesvizh about 30 km. ### How do I get there on my own? By car is easiest; by bus with a change — check schedules in advance. ### Which castle first? Mir: it is closer to Minsk, and the Nesvizh palace ticket office closes at 18:00. ### How long do I need at each? About 2.5 hours at Mir with the courtyard and park, 2–2.5 at Nesvizh. ### How much does the trip cost? 44 BYN per adult for both castles, plus transport. ### Is it good with kids? Yes: castles and parks are a hit with children, and school tickets are cheaper. ### How do I pay in Belarus? Belarus uses the Belarusian rouble (BYN). Cards are widely accepted; check before the trip that yours works in Belarus, or change cash at a bank. ## Sources - Mir Castle Complex: hours and tickets - Nesvizh National Museum-Reserve: hours and tickets --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.