Minsk is the capital of Belarus, a hero city of the Great Patriotic War. It is the administrative center of the district of Minsk and Minsk region. Minsk is the largest transportation hub, cultural, economic, scientific and political center of the country. Located near the geographical center of Belarus, it stands on the banks of the Svisloch River.
The capital of Belarus is a city in which there are many interesting sights. It is about them that we will tell you.
The Town Hall is an administrative building located in the city center, on the High Market. Currently, exhibition halls are located on the ground floor of the town hall, where you can see the layout of the center of Minsk at the beginning of the 19th century. On the second floor there is a hall for meetings and reception of important guests. The square adjacent to the building was reconstructed.
Trinity Mountain (another name - Trinity Suburb) is an important historical district, which is located in the north-eastern part of the city center, on the banks of the Svisloch River. Once this district was the commercial and administrative center of the city. Minsk Castle is located to the west of Trinity Suburb, Storozhevka in the north, Tatar gardens in the northwest, and Low and High Markets in the south.
Previously, the first Catholic church in Minsk was located on the territory of Trinity Mountain. Also here were the Holy Ascension Monastery with a church, the Basilian Convent, and the
St. Boris and Gleb Church. Now Trinity Mountain is one of the most famous and favorite vacation spots for guests and Minsk residents.
Pishchava Castle is a beautiful three-story building of rectangular shape with round towers. Located in the center of Minsk. Now serves as a pre-trial detention center.
The capital of Belarus is famous for its National Library, which is located in the eastern part of the city. However, according to American journalists, the library building is one of the ugliest buildings in the world.
Minsk Planetarium is one of the most famous attractions in the city. Its main activity is the popularization of astronautics, astronomy, and other natural sciences.
What else can you see in Minsk? This is Independence Square, Gorky Park, Government House, Opera House, Circus, BSU Administration, Zero Kilometer.
Also, the capital of Belarus is known for its wonderful monuments.
Monument to Kolas Yakub is a sculpture created in honor of the national Belarusian poet Kolas Yakub. It was installed in 1972 on the eponymous square. Near the monument are two sculptural groups of the most famous heroes of the poet's works: "Son-music" and "Grandfather Talash".
Also in the capital of Belarus there are monuments in honor of Maxim Gorky, Felix Dzerzhinsky, Yazepa Drozdovich, Marat Kazey, Lenin and Alexander Pushkin.
Fishing in Belarus is also very popular. Some fishing spots can be reached from Minsk.
Friendly people, clean, tidy cities, peace and tranquility are the hallmarks of this small country. Especially for cyclists in Minsk there is a bike path, the length of which is 27 kilometers.
Wonderful stay in Belarus! Reviews from tourists are extremely positive.