Belarus sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
The majority of cities in Belarus were founded yet in 8th – 10th centuries, so there are many places of interest, historic sights, old buildings and museums in every part of the country. Visiting them will help you get acquainted with this wonderful country and its rich heritage.
The unique country of lakes, swamps, and dense forests that are home to European bison – this is what comes to mind first when someone asks about …
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Belarus is a country with an inimitable heritage of farmers’ descendants. It is rich in traditions that pass from generation to generation. Local …
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The village of Khatyn is also worth attention of travellers. The tragic story of the village is well known around the world. In 1943 the village was burnt to ashes by the Fascists. All 149 people, who lived in Khatyn, were killed. In the memory of the dead, the great memorial complex named “the Unconquered Human” was built in the territory of the village. Other popular excursion routes in Belarus include such cities as Mogilev, Brest, Grodno, Bobruisk, and Vitebsk.
Belarus is a relatively small country, so it remains an undiscovered spot on the map for many foreign travelers. There are more than 11,000 lakes in …
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History and Entertainment
The first political parties on the territory of Belarus were formed in the 6th century. This was primarily caused by the moving of Slavs. In the 9th century, several tribal confederations were established. Exactly they became a foundation of the future state systems. At the end of the 9th century, they were a part of Ancient Rus. For many years, some kingdoms had resisted it and tried to gain independence. In the middle of the 13th century, the whole country was a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After its disestablishment, Belarus became a part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
At the end of the 18th century, Belarus was a part of the Russian Empire. It was seriously damaged after the Patriotic War of 1812. After the war, the country saw the times of poverty and famine. At that time, potatoes started to be grown on the Belarusian territory. Despite the fact that the times of famine had passed, potatoes are still some of the national products here.
In Belarus, there are five cities, the foundation dates of which are proven in documents. The age of these cities is more than a thousand years. This …
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Besides nature and historical attractions, the country is notable for its health resorts. The most famous ones are located in the Grodno and Minsk Regions. At local resorts, climatotherapy procedures, healing muds and mineral waters are widely used. It should be noted that many popular treatment centers are located in remote areas of the country, so the vacation here will be as peaceful and calm, as possible.
Aerotour-Balloons' offers a truly remarkable and unforgettable entertainment for travelers. They can book a flight in a real hot air balloon. A …
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Castles of Belarus
♥ Castle 'Hieraniony Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Hrodna New Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Hrodna Old Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kopys' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kosava castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Hieraniony Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Hrodna New Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Hrodna Old Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kopys' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kosava castle' . On the map Photos
Palaces in Belarus
♥ Palace 'Old Grodno Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palace in Kosava' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palace in Świack' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Rumyantsev-Paskevich Residence' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Ruzhany Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Old Grodno Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palace in Kosava' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palace in Świack' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Rumyantsev-Paskevich Residence' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Ruzhany Palace' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Belarus from our review series
Mir Castle
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
You can see a beautiful old castle in Belarus in the village of Mir. It is also a striking example of Gothic architecture. This castle was built in the 16th century. It is one of the main national symbols of the country. According to historical data, the feudal manor was located on the site of the castle earlier. The exact date of construction of the first defensive structure in these places is unknown. According to historians, the castle was originally built in the village of Mir not to achieve any strategic goals. These places were quiet during the middle ages.
Most likely, it was built for reasons of prestige. Therefore, the castle had such a luxurious and solemn appearance initially. Nevertheless, the fortress actively participated in all the battles that fell on these places later. … Read all
Most likely, it was built for reasons of prestige. Therefore, the castle had such a luxurious and solemn appearance initially. Nevertheless, the fortress actively participated in all the battles that fell on these places later. … Read all
National Library of Belarus
From the series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
The building of the National Library in Minsk is not similar to any other library with long narrow corridors and dilapidated walls in the world. The neometric form of the building is complicated and untypical. This is a regular rhombus cube octahedron, the height of which is 73.6 meters. The 23-storey building of the library has the area of about 113 700 square meters. More than half of the building area is allocated to the bookmagazine.
The original form of the building is by no means unique. The library façade was decorated with thousands of colorful LED lights. Many guests Minsk strive to see the library in the evening. At dawn, her façade is alive. The complicated colorful pictures then change. The media facade is illuminated until midnight. The library was relatively … Read all
The original form of the building is by no means unique. The library façade was decorated with thousands of colorful LED lights. Many guests Minsk strive to see the library in the evening. At dawn, her façade is alive. The complicated colorful pictures then change. The media facade is illuminated until midnight. The library was relatively … Read all
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