Best Places Belarus

Belarus might not be a well-known country in Europe yet there are amazing places to discover. Those places are not very popular amongst people, in fact, Belarus is a great city both for its nature and culture. You can always find something for you in Belarus.

If you are interested in medieval culture, nature, art or Soviets, Belarus is the right address for you as you can find everything in the country. There are interesting museums, castles, national parks and theatres from different eras in Belarus

Where is Belarus

Best Place to Visit Belarus

Minsk

Minsk is an amazing and crowded city with its spectacular and distinctive atmosphere. The buildings are usually mixed of post-Soviet architecture and in European style, which makes the city very special. There are lots of different activities to do or places to visit in Minsk. You must visit Independence Square (Nezalesznastsi) and Post-Soviet style buildings around the area. GUM is a popular place for shopping, and you can find the best stores in GUM. You can wander around the central streets of Minsk, see the monuments and discover the remains from Soviet times which can be really interesting. There are also structures from the Empire rule and they are also glamorous so do not forget to visit them. There are lots of Russian Orthodox Churches with distinctive architecture. You can discover the city’s ancient soul in Trinity Hill as well. Minsk is also famous for its pubs, which you can find in every other street. Zybickaja and Revaljutsyjnaja are popular streets for pubs.

Mir Castle

Mir Castle is a very popular touristic landmark of Minsk. Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles are dominant in the castle. The architectural style of the castle impresses its visitors for the most. Under the protection of UNESCO, there are lots of cultural activities and celebrations are made in the castle.

Braslav Lakes

Braslav Lakes is the natural wonder that you cannot miss. It is an important place for its fauna and flora, where more than thirty fish species live. There are lots of lakes in the area, probably more than 300. The nature of the area is amazing and there are many landforms in the area. So, if you go to Belarus, do not forget to visit Braslav Lakes and discover them.

Lida

Lida is a city in the west part of Belarus. It can be said that Lida Castle is the most popular attraction of the city. The castle dates back to the 14th century and has a very distinctive brick style. The Church of Saint Joseph, which was built in the 18th century, is another famous attraction of the city. Jew also live in Lida and there is a memorial stone for the people who died in World War. You can also find lots of gift shops and places to eat. You can also visit the wooden houses, churches and typical post-Soviet streets in the city.

Brest Fortress

Brest Fortress is a Russian made fortress that was built in the 19th century in Brest city. It is a very important place as no one surrendered to Germans during the war and the fortress became a symbol of Brest city. War Memorial Complex was opened for visitors in 1971 and there are lots of monuments, historical information and memorial places along with the artworks. The fortress was a symbol of Brest. The fortress is located in the center of the Bug River

Kossovo

Kossovo is a little city in Belarus and famous for its castle. The castle of Kossovo is going to make you feel the spirit of ancient Belarus.

Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park

There are different kinds of plants, especially pine trees in Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. The park is more than 5000 old and there are also interesting animals like bison or Zubr. There are walking roads, sports complexes, children’s playgrounds, and guest houses. You can visit Santa Clause or Grandfather Frost’s home in summer, which attracts the kids most. You can also stay in hotels and enjoy the view.

Grodno

Grodno is a city on the border of Belarus. One of the most popular touristic attractions of the city is Grodno Church. The architectural styles of the city’s churches are usually Baroque and Medieval. There are lots of churches with amazing architecture. There are artistic features of the church like ceramic, design and paintings. The Orthodox Church dates back to the 12th century, yet there are many churches in the city, for example, Lutheran and Catholic. There is a river in the city that makes a great view of the churches. You should visit the ancient Grodno Castle if you go to Grodno for sure.

Nesvizh

Nesvizh is a city famous for its great architecture. The city was found in the 13th century and became popular for being that old. The buildings in the city have been changed and enriched through time and there are many art works can be found in the city. If you go to Nesvizh, you should stroll in the city and visit the museum, church and castle.

Stalin Line

You can experience the history and take photos in the Stalin Line. There are organizations and celebrations are held in the place. You can observe the equipment that was used in war and live like a soldier by eating what they ate, riding what they rode and experience the war times. If you are interested in World War, it might be a fun and interesting activity for you.

Belarus Capital and Largest City

Minsk

Minsk is the capital city of Belarus and attracts tourists by its churches, artistic places, vivid streets and museums. You can experience and observe the history in the city as there are so many buildings from different eras. The nature is also amazing in the city and there are national parks under the protection. You can visit so many museums about war, the medieval history of Belarus and etc. Minsk is also a cultural city thanks to its museums, theatres and libraries. There are interesting places just like post-Soviet structures such as KGB buildings, Independence Square and Prospect, parks and iconic streets.