What are the tourist attractions in Minsk, Belarus?

Belarus is rich in tourism resources, with clear and beautiful lakes and forests in summer, golden leaves in autumn and snowy tranquility in winter. Besides beautiful natural scenery, there are clean air and hospitable people here.

When we come here, we will feel all this. Whether it is natural scenery or warm folk customs, we will like it and want to stay here for a few more days. So, today, Xiaobian will recommend the tourist attractions in Minsk, the capital of Belarus!

Minsk City Hall

Minsk City Hall is located diagonally behind the Holy Ghost Cathedral and directly opposite the Freedom Square of Santa Maria Cathedral. When the weather is fine, I can see many new people coming to register for marriage and take wedding photos every day.

Church of Saint Simon and Ye Linna

The Church of Saint Simon and Helen is located in Minsk's Independence Square, also known as the "Red Church".

Railway Station Square

Minsk Central Station is the largest railway station in Minsk and even Belarus, with 5 platforms and 14 tracks. From here, you can take a bus to all parts of Belarus, such as Grodno, Brest, Vijebsk and so on.

You can also take a bus to the surrounding areas and European countries, such as Moscow, Kiev, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Berlin and so on.

Victory Square

Victory Square is located in the center of Minsk. It was built in 1947, with a length of 225 meters and a width of 175 meters. On the square stands a monument to the martyrs killed in the Great Patriotic War, which is 4 meters high. The bottom of the monument is inlaid with large metal relief groups, showing the heroic fighting course of Belarusian soldiers and civilians against the enemy.

the cathedral of the holy spirit

was built in 1633-1642, which is the most conspicuous building in the central city of Minsk. The square in front of the church is very big.

Belarusian National Circus

The Belarusian National Circus was founded after the 1917 Revolution, and it is the first fixed stone circus in the Soviet Union, with 1,666 seats.

St. Peter's and Paul's Cathedral

St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral, built in 1612, is the oldest church in Minsk.

Mill Castle

Mill Castle complex is an outstanding model of castle architecture in Central Europe, which combines the artistic styles of various stages (Gothic culture, Baroque culture and Renaissance culture), thus creating extraordinary historical relics.

National Art Museum

The National Art Museum of Belarus is the largest national art museum in Belarus, with a collection of more than 3, pieces, including Belarusian national art and art from other countries and regions.

The Cathedral of the Archbishop of Our Lady

A Catholic church built in 171 and rebuilt in the late 18th century and early 19th century. Next door is the French Embassy in Belarus.

TrinityHill in the suburb of Trinity Hill

is the oldest existing area in Minsk, with a small area, which was not completely destroyed in World War II. It is a small area on the left bank of the Svysroach River in Minsk,

next to the Island of Tears.

The National Library of Belarus

was founded on September 15, 1922, when it accepted one volume of Soviet publications as a comprehensive library of Belarus.

The Island of Tears

The Island of Tears is a small island on the Ness Roach River in Minsk. The sculptures and buildings on the island were built to mourn the Belarusian soldiers who died in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

The main building in the center of the island is a monument to more than 8 soldiers who died that year. When the monument was built, the mothers who lost their sons called the island "an island of sorrow and tears".

Later, the "Island of Tears" became the name of this island in the middle of the river.

Stalin's defense line

The "Stalin's defense line" was a defense engineering system that was built by the former Soviet Union from 1928 to 1939 and was an important military legacy in the 2th century.

Neswizh Castle

Neswizh Castle is located about 12km southeast of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, and was built in 1583. The castle is 17 meters long and 12 meters wide. It is rectangular and located on the right bank of Wusha River. It was once considered as one of the most perfect castles in Europe.

There are so many scenic spots in the capital of Belarus, so it's really surprising how many scenic spots there will be in Belarus! If you come here, don't care about the season. All four seasons here have their own beauty, whether it's clear mountains and clear water in summer or snow in winter, it's beautiful here.