The Paskievičs' tomb-chapel was built in 1870–1889 for the burial of family members of the Paskievičs princes, who owned the Homieĺ palace and park. It is a part of the Homieĺ Palace and Park Ensemble.

The tomb-chapel was built by Fiodar Paskievič in 1870–1889 in the pseudo-Russian style near the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral. In 1889, the remains of his parents were reburied in the chapel. The remains of his grandparents were transported here. In 1903, Fiodar Paskievič was buried in this chapel too. During the war, in 1941–1944, the tomb-chapel was severely damaged. In 1968–1975, its reconstruction was carried out, and in 2008–2016, the chapel was restored. Today, this architectural monument is a part of the Rumiancaŭs-Paskievičs palace and park complex.

Despite the small scale, the architect created a full-fledged building with a consistent style. The plan of the chapel is a 30 square meters square. The three-dimensional composition is designed in the spirit of wooden five-tower tent churches. An entrance with a staircase is attached to the southern facade. Majolica tiles decorated with a floral ornament give special picturesqueness to the facades. All architecture is made in pseudo-Russian style.

The tomb, where 8 Paskievič family members are buried, is located in a crypt underground.

Publication date: 05.01.2022.

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