Things to do in Belarus
Things to do in Belarus Northern Belarus Northern Belarus features the main cities of Minsk and Vitsebsk. Both cities were almost completely
Read moreHaving long been off the mainstream tourist maps of Europe, Belarus is now one of the continent’s emerging destinations, helped significantly by the new relaxed visa regulations. When flying into Minsk, a visa is no longer required for up to 30 days.
The capital offers a pretty old town, gothic Soviet architecture and wide, tree-lined boulevards. Outside the city, the pace of life slows dramatically, with opportunities to enjoy some of the last primeval forest in Europe, native wildlife, Unesco-listed castles and manor houses, and cosy agritourism farm stays, giving the opportunity to learn traditional Belarussian cooking.
The historic city of Brest in the south-west of the country is another highlight. The city was the epicentre of the war between Nazi Germany and the USSR and was witness to some of the most brutal warfare of the 20th century. Today, this dark period of history is captured in the imposing ‘Courage’ and ‘Thirst’ monuments at Brest Fortress – a powerful reminder of the region’s tragic past.
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This is the place to go if you are interested in Soviet period architecture. Rebuilt in the 1950s after being completely destroyed in the second world war, the capital of Belarus has many fine examples of Stalinist-style buildings. The capital is surprisingly lively, despite authoritarian rule: art galleries, trendy cafes, restaurants and nightclubs give the city a modern, forward-looking atmosphere.
Located close to the city of Brest on the border of Poland, this national park is a widely undisturbed tract of woodland, which is home to many endangered species and the last place in Europe where bison can be seen in the wild. Previously a hunting ground for nobility, it is one of the last remaining parts of the immense primeval forest which was formerly part of central Europe.
The Glory Mound is an imposing monument located at the top of an artificial hill near Minsk. It was built in 1969 in honour of the Soviet Army which liberated Belarus in 1944. The soil used in the construction of the hill was from the nine ‘Hero Cities’ of the former Soviet Union and from the various battlegrounds of the second world war.
Located in the west of the country close to the borders of Poland and Lithuania, the town of Grodno is one of the oldest cities in Belarus, founded in the 11th century. Visitors to the city are attracted to the fine examples of medieval and baroque architecture.
Often described as the most beautiful building in Belarus, Mir Castle has been listed as a Unesco world heritage site. Construction started in the 16th century, originally in the gothic style, but was finally completed in the Renaissance style.
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