Top sigths of Belarus
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. … OpenChapters of the guide to Minsk
Weekend in Minsk in original style
Fans of Viktor Tsoi’s music also visit Belarus. There’s a very symbolic monument cherished by all music aficionados in the city. It’s the Tsoi Wall located on Oktyabrskaya Square. In 1990, local fans decorated concrete slabs of a fence with commemorative inscriptions and portraits of the rock singer. Today, anyone can go to the monument and leave an autograph on it. Many people try to visit the … Open
Festivals and events in Minsk
In early July, Minsk-1 Airport attracts many people visiting the 21vek. Famous headliners from Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine are invited to this festival. As these three festivals are open-air, it is also a great opportunity to have a good time. Those who travel with children and come to Minsk in late June should visit the Dreamland Water Park. It is not only an excellent place for family … Open
Active recreation
Those who can’t imagine their holiday without visiting a virtual reality club should visit PlayVR Galleria Minsk. Many people will be impressed by the “World of Tanks” room. Those who want to play team games should drop in a park named “0,67”. The Patriot Shooting Gallery is another excellent place for relieving stress and improving mood. Another wonderful place in Minsk that will impress fans of … Open
Advices for travellers
8. If you decide to explore the city’s historic district, it’s best to do that on foot. Different city tours are organized for tourists every day. You can sign up for a tour and learn about upcoming cultural events at any of the city’s tourist centres. Here you can also get a city map and booklets describing landmarks. 9. If you want to go exploring remote districts, it’s … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
If you like walking around noisy markets, you should definitely go to Komarovsky Market. It’s a covered grocery market located in a large building built in 1980. Walking along the rows of its stalls, you can find the most popular local manufactures here. Wonderful meat delicacies, cheese, dairy products, seasonal vegetables and fruit as well as fresh baked foods and popular confectionery are sold here. … Open
Minsk for children - what to visit
With older children, you can visit the oceanography center “Open Ocean”. The exposition of this museum is devoted to an astounding underwater world. Among its exhibits, you can see the ancient fossils found during exploration of the sea depths, as well as the outfit of divers and the gear that they use in the course of their work. In the museum, aquariums are equipped all over the place. Live fishes and turtles … Open