Nesvizh City Defensive Rampart

The urban defensive rampart of Nesvizh was formed around the city during its reconstruction in the late 16th century, taking into account the most advanced fortification principles of that time. Local residents annually participated in the creation of earthen fortifications, building up 4.87 meters of embankment from each plot. To this day, fragments of the ramparts and bastions, two towers — the Slutsk Gate and the Castle Tower — as well as sections of the curtain walls along the perimeter of the castle rampart have been preserved from the large-scale defense system. Stone gates protected the entrances to the city, while the walls of monasteries located near the fortifications provided additional defense.