Beautiful, solemn and the most visited in Minsk is Independence Square. This is the main attraction of the capital of Belarus.
The main pride of the city is Stalinist architecture. Its crown is considered Independence Avenue, originating from this square of the same name.
The city of Minsk is beautiful. Independence Square and each building located along the grandest main highway of the capital of Belarus are the main attractions of the city. They have their own face, and in perfect harmony with neighboring buildings.
Bit of history
The appearance of such an important historical attraction in Minsk was greatly influenced by the architect Joseph Langbard. In 1934, he designed the building of the Government House and developed a project of the area in front of this structure. Initially, it was given the name Lenin Square. She had the shape of a square. On its territory a monument to V.I. Lenin, and on the north side there is a public garden for walks, having a parterre view.
In the 60s, the square acquired a rectangular shape, and roundabout traffic was organized around it. The open part of the square, located directly at the Government House, was intended for parking. Here in those days parades were held.
The city of Minsk (especially Independence Square) got its modern look in the post-war years. The current name of the square was given in 1991. At that time, Belarus, like other republics of the USSR, gained independence. As a result of capital reconstruction, a beautiful pedestrian zone appeared here, surrounded by various sculptural compositions and greenery.
In 2002-2006, the area was reconstructed again. Ways of vehicles were straightened, and the building of the shopping center "Capital" and a parking lot were erected underground. Almost the entire aboveground area of the square turned into a recreation area with a beautiful fountain of light and music located on it.
Independence Square (Minsk): photos
The most famous and famous Catholic church in Belarus (Red Church) is located on this square. There are also higher educational institutions of the country - the oldest BSU and the Pedagogical University, the buildings of the City Executive Committee and the Government House.
The huge shopping center located under the square has three levels, and its glass transparent domes go directly to the surface.
Residents of the city and numerous tourists are happy to visit the central square of the capital. The light and music fountain located here turns into a magnificent colorful spectacle at night - a real vivid show.
A rather interesting historical complex is Independence Square (Minsk).
How to get there
The central square can be reached by city bus route number 100. You can also take an interesting walking cognitive walk through the central part of Minsk. It takes no more than 30 minutes if you walk from the Oktyabrskaya metro station along the avenue. This path will definitely lead to this magnificent square.
You can also use the Minsk subway trains to arrive at Independence Square (Minsk). Metro is located nearby. To visit the square, you need to go to the station "Ploshchad Lenina".
sights
On this section of the city is the Metropolitan Metro Administration, built in 1984. The metro construction project was developed by two famous Belarusian architects (Kudryavtsev and Grigoryev). Nine stations represented the very first subway line, with a total length of approximately 17 km.
On the square you can visit the magnificent park area, including fountains, beautiful flower beds and benches. Here you can see the Red Church, near which the Nagasaki Bell, which appeared on this site in 2000, is installed. It was built in memory of those who died during the Chernobyl disaster.
Like the whole of Minsk, Independence Square is attractive to tourists for its significant historical buildings. Here are the buildings of former rich houses, which are brick multi-story buildings erected at the beginning of the 20th century. On the walls you can see a considerable number of plaques. One of them (1979) is dedicated to an underground organization that worked in 1941-1942. There is a board dedicated to the Soviet academician-geodesist who once lived here.
The sculpture "Archangel Michael" is also interesting for tourists. Also here is the hotel "Minsk". As before, a monument to Lenin rises in the square, restored in 1945.
Conclusion
On the avenue of the same name, originating from Independence Square, the most respected people in the country lived: artists, scientists, politicians and actors. As noted above, numerous commemorative plaques attached to the walls of houses testify to this. Minsk is rich in architectural constructions and historically significant events. Independence Square here occupies a special position.
It should be noted that in 1960-1970. youth called the former Leninsky Prospect Broadway. You can feel the spirit of that time, namely the spirit of Minsk, while watching the movie “Styles”, since a considerable number of scenes were shot on Independence Avenue.