Top sigths of Belarus
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Chapters of the guide to Brest
Brest sightseeing
Brest is one of the oldest Belarusian cities along with Vitebsk, Turov and Polotsk. According to one of the local legends, originally on its territory was an ancient temple dedicated to the pagan god Veles, and later in its place a fortress was built. After that, Brest became a border town-fortress on the bank of the Western Bug. In the Middle Ages, it was located on the border of the Polish and Lithuanian … Open
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Cultural excursion through Brest - things to see
Brest is a very ancient city, one of the first, which was founded on the Belarusian land. It developed swiftly and confidently. It was a military fortress, a trading city, and an important customs center. The city has preserved historical objects of various epochs, familiarity with which will allow one to fully appreciate its multifaceted culture. The famous Brest Fortress, built in the 19th century deserves … Open
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Cuisine and top restaurants
In fact, here, as in Russia, meat dishes are very popular, which are prepared from veal, beef and especially from pork. Salo in Brest is also very much in demand, and the usual roasted lard is a frequent component of potato and flour dishes. From fresh pork a lot of different sausages and cutlets, as well as all beloved Slavs’ meat jelly are made. As for the first dishes, most often here they prepare a … Open
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Travel guide to Brest
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 … Open
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