The Republic of Belarus is located in the center of Europe. Minsk, which is the capital of this country, like most European cities, has its own history, unique architecture, magnificent monuments, etc. Today the Republic of Belarus attracts tourists from various countries.
Minsk as a capital interests travelers first of all. In this city you can see numerous sights, go to a concert or just take a walk along the cozy streets.
Walking
Where to go in Minsk? A tourist arriving at the train station can begin his acquaintance with the city immediately after arrival. The very first thing that appears before travelers is the "City Gate". That is the name of the two houses on Railway Station Square, as well as the buildings surrounding them. Where are they located? Directly opposite the train station. Kirova Street, which is located between the houses, is a great place for walking. One of the two buildings houses the clock, which is the largest in Belarus. The diameter of their dial is 3.5 m. In the old days, they were installed in Germany. After the war they were brought to Minsk as a trophy.
If the weather is favorable, then you can get acquainted with the capital of Belarus during the tour in the format of a walk. Only after walking along the capital's streets with an unhurried pace, any traveler will feel the atmosphere of the city and can enjoy the silence of small side streets where tourist buses never call.
Not far from the "City Gate" is the heart of the ancient city - Freedom Square. The main decoration of this place, as in the old days, are Catholic, Orthodox and Uniate churches. Near the cathedrals is the city hall. During a walk along the lanes of the Upper Town, you can admire the Vankovichi manor and the Masons House.
The route of a walking tour of Minsk certainly passes through the
Trinity suburb. Walking along its streets and courtyards will take you to the 19th century. Not far from the suburbs, on Trinity Hill, is an architectural monument of the early 20th century. - National Theater of Opera and Ballet. From this building, along the shady alleys of the Kupalovsky Park, tourists get to October Square and Independence Avenue. In this part of the capital of Belarus, you can get acquainted with the best examples of architectural decisions of the era of the Soviet system, which are applicants for inclusion in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The pedestrian walk ends in Alexandrovsky Square - one of the oldest in Minsk.
Parks
Where to go for a walk in Minsk? It is worth saying that the capital of Belarus is rich in various parks. That is why it is recommended to visit it in the summer.
Where to go in Minsk for a tourist? The first park that guests of the capital want to visit is the Central Children's Park named after Gorky. Here until now, attractions and carousels of the Soviet period have been preserved. In addition, the Ferris wheel works and a small planetarium is opened, where you can not only look at the stars, but also learn a lot of new and interesting things about planets and the universe.
Where else to go in Minsk? During a trip to the capital of Belarus, it is recommended to take a walk in the park named after Yankees Kupala. It was founded relatively recently on the site where there was previously a residential quarter, completely destroyed during the war of 1941-1945. The park was founded in 1949. Currently, it is decorated with young trees, as well as a sculptural composition dedicated to the Belarusian songwriter Janka Kupala. The Wreath fountain was also built here.
Where to go with a girl in Minsk? Many residents of the capital and numerous tourists prefer to relax in the Victory Park. They broke it in 1940 at the time when they created the Komsomolskoe Lake. However, before the war, it was not possible to open it. Today the park has so many green spaces that it resembles a forest zone. Attractions operate on its territory. Decorate the park with fountains with lights. This place will also be loved by those who love outdoor activities. There is a boat station in the park. There is a sports field and a beach.
Not far from Minsk is a stone museum park. It is located in Uruchye. In this park of boulders, created in 1985, you can look at the map of Belarus created from stones. Its scale is 1 to 2500. More than two thousand boulders were brought to this park from all over the country. With their help, they created various expositions. These are “Boulders Alley”, “Form of Glacial Boulders”, etc.
Botanical Garden
Where to go in Minsk for those who especially love nature? One of the most interesting places in the capital of Belarus is the botanical garden. It is divided into an area of one hundred and fifty-three hectares. It is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. Today it is possible to admire a variety of plant species, of which there are about ten thousand. There is a place in the Minsk Botanical Garden for those who love exoticism. This is a greenhouse in which the most beautiful plants are collected from different parts of our planet.
Zoo
Where to go with children in Minsk? An interesting and memorable will be a walk around the Minsk Zoo. We opened it in 1984. Currently, more than two thousand animals live here. The zoo has a monkey, an aviary for lions, a dolphinarium. The fauna here is represented by birds of prey and mammals, ungulates and primates, reptiles and many other representatives of the fauna.
A contact area is open for kids. It provides the opportunity to stroke goats and lambs. On the territory of the zoo all comers ride horses and ponies.
The cultural life of the capital
Famous ancient sights of Minsk are adjacent to modern objects. So, the exhibition “The Art of Restoration” is open at the National Museum, and in the next hall of the same building you can get acquainted with modern Japanese design mastery. Where to go with a child in Minsk? In the cinema "Victory" during daylight hours Days of Japanese animation, and Belarusian State Puppet Museum show young travelers an interesting spectacle.
In the evening, tourists can dance and relax in the Re: public club. It hosts Republican retro parties.
Famous sights of the capital
Where to go in Minsk? Many interesting sights are located in the heart of the capital of Belarus.
The attention of tourists, as a rule, attracts the central street of the city. In former times, it was called the Governor's. There are a large number of beautiful buildings. Many of them are historical monuments. During a walk along this street you can get acquainted with such a landmark as the Church of St. Simeon and Helena. This construction is striking in its combination of grandeur, beauty, lightness and airiness of details.
National Library
After visiting the historical sights of the capital, it is worth paying attention to modern buildings. One of the most interesting of them is the building of the National Library of Belarus. This is the most unusual construction of Minsk in its shape and size.
It was built in the form of a rhombocubooctahedron. This is a three-dimensional figure, consisting of eighteen triangles and the same number of squares. The height of the building is 73.6 m, which is twenty three floors.
Where to go in bad weather?
If it is cold outside or raining, then tourists can visit Nemo. This is a dolphinarium, which shows performances at 12, 15, and also at 18 hours. Secrets of the deep sea will reveal the Center for Oceanography. It is located on 3 Brilevskaya Street (Institute of Culture metro stop). Among the expositions of the Center are terrariums, aquariums, etc. On Independence Avenue is the Belarusian State Circus. He shows performances at 11:30 and 15:00, as well as at 19:00. All these places will be interesting to visit not only for adults, but also for children.