Papiernia: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The name and historic character of Papyernya are connected with a paper mill that was built on the Viača in the early 19th century. Later, a sawmill replaced the mill; it was powered by the same waterwheel. A stone inn stood at the edge of the river floodplain, and folk festivals took place three times a year in the settlement.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Papiernia choose their accommodation with this destination in mind.

Culture and History

In the vicinity of Papiernia is the historic site “Holocaust Memorial Minsk”, with the “Yama (The Pit)” obelisk and the “Last Voyage” sculpture.

In the wider regional surroundings of Papiernia is the historic site “Memorial'nyy Kompleks Trostenets”.

Also in the wider regional surroundings of Papiernia is the site “Pamyatnik Zhitelyam Derevni Zagor’e”, listed as a sanctuary.

Evgeniya Pflaumbaum, who is buried in Papyernya, was a Belarusian poet and translator.

The historic Papyernya parish included a church surrounded by a wooden post-and-rail fence and a bell tower with four bells.

The historic Papyernya parish comprised 13 villages, including Papyernya, Luskovo, Borovtsy, Pilnitsa and Viača.

Landscape

In the vicinity of Papiernia is Gora Lysaya, listed as a hill.

In the wider regional surroundings of Papiernia is Gora Mayak, listed as a hill.

The Viača Reservoir lies above the settlement in the immediate vicinity of Papyernya. There, the river forms a bend and a picturesque floodplain with meadows and a forest park, visited year-round by nature lovers and anglers.

Activities

A cycling tour passes through Papyernya, the Viača Reservoir and Pilnitsa.

Further destinations: Maladsetschna, Lahojsk, Soligorsk, Schodsina, Novaye Pole, Staryya Darohi, Zagorshchyna, Sutoki

To the higher-level travel overview: Minsk Region.