The territory of the town is conventionally divided into two parts by River Mukhavets. On its left shore, there is a beautiful modern district. When walking along the right shore, you can see outstanding historical attractions. The main symbol of the town is the Brest Fortress. Despite the fact that it was built in the 19th century, it saw the most destructive battles in a period of the Second World War. The part of the fortress was destroyed and then restored after the war. Now, there is the Museum of the Defense.
The town is also famous for its religious attractions. One of the most spectacular examples of classicism is Holy Cross Church. Its main feature is the fascinating snow-white facade. In the surroundings of the town, there is Trinity Church built in the 16th century. For hundreds of years, it has managed to preserve a lot of unique artifacts and original finishing elements.
The most unusual culture center in the town is the Museum of Saved Artistic Values. It was founded at the initiative of the local customs service. As Brest is a border town, its customs officials have long been very active in countering smugglers. Over the years, they have withdrawn a lot of pieces of art, jewels, and religious artifacts that are stored in the unusual museum now.
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