Belarus cannot be called the most popular country among tourists. However, this attitude can be considered unjustified. Of course, there is no sea here, but there are a lot of beautiful corners, historical sites and comfortable sanatoriums, hotels and boarding houses for travelers.
The nature of Belarus is beautiful. The cleanest lakes and rivers, dense forests, green fields - the country was simply created for green tourism and is actively developing this direction. Very affordable prices can be attributed to the poles of a trip to Belarus. Compared to Russia, the food here is very inexpensive. You can rent a cottage on the shore of a quiet lake at very modest prices. In addition, the Belarusians themselves are hospitable people who are always glad to see guests.
What you should definitely do in Belarus is to go hunting or fishing, see one of the ancient castles, visit the famous Brest and wander along the modern streets of the center of Minsk. We must not forget about the local cuisine - it is worth trying the traditional potato pancakes and the local Zubrovka.
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What to see in Belarus?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha
This is the largest relict, truly primeval forest in Europe. Agree, it is very interesting to see what Europe was like before it was thoroughly populated and remade by people. Majestic, dense, with century-old trees - Belovezhskaya Pushcha invariably attracts tourists. Only here you can see bison, oak trees, which are more than 600 years old. Now it is a biosphere reserve, it is better to go here as part of an organized excursion.
Borisoglebskaya church in Grodno
The Borisoglebskaya Church, located in the city of Grodno, is an old building and surprises with its antiquity. Built in the 12th century, during the time of Ancient Rus, they have retained the strength of the walls, majesty and special unique flavor. Scientists call the Borisoglebsk church a separate phenomenon in architecture that has no analogues on the planet.
Victory Square in Minsk
The main square of the Belarusian capital, its architectural ensemble began to form back in the 1930s. The main place in the center of the square is occupied by the Victory Monument in the form of an obelisk; there is also a cozy park and residential buildings. In addition, capsules with earth from different hero cities were laid on Victory Square. There is also a hall of memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War here, so the square fully justifies its name.
Naroch National Park
Narochansky National Park is called the most convenient site for tourists who want to get acquainted with the beauty of Belarus. It offers travelers 16 tourist routes, comfortable rooms, comfortable cottages, and budget tourists can stay at the campsite. Blue Lakes, Forest Museum, Apothecary Garden, rare herbs and animals - there is a lot to see and do in the Naroch National Park. And the nature here is simply amazing!
Brest Railway Museum
This is a technical museum, which is completely devoted to the history of the development of railway transport. Pre-war examples of steam locomotives are presented here, perfectly preserved and carefully restored. In addition, in the railway museum of the city of Brest, you can see unique steam cranes and a whole collection of passenger cars of different classes.
Gomel palace and park ensemble
This is a whole complex of six museum objects. The Gomel palace and park ensemble is recognized as the oldest and most authoritative in Belarus, so tourists cannot miss it. The ensemble includes the Rumyantsevs and Paskevichs 'palace, the Winter Garden, an old park recognized as a monument of gardening art, the Khaletskys' manor house and a number of other interesting objects.
National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
This museum is the largest collection of works of art and works of Belarusian artists and craftsmen from other countries in the country. The collection of the museum is impressive - in order to display all the riches of the collection, its area had to be expanded several times and branches were opened. There are restoration workshops at the museum, and the collections are constantly replenished.
Memorial complex Khatyn
This is by far the saddest attraction in Belarus. It is dedicated to 149 residents of the village of Khatyn, who, in 1943, were burned and shot by the Nazis. Khatyn became a symbol of the victims of the Great Patriotic War among the civilian population. The memorial impresses with its poignant sculpture "The Unconquered Man", evidence of Nazi crimes and the general atmosphere.
Dudutki Museum Complex
The complex is dedicated to traditional crafts and folk technologies. It has been operating for over 17 years and is a real open-air museum. They go to Dudutki to see with their own eyes a real village of the times of Ancient Rus, with a working windmill and houses in which things created by ancient masters are perfectly preserved. In addition, in Dudutki you can see how real homemade cheese is made and visit the zoo.
Mir Castle
A real pearl of Belarus, the castle complex, founded in 1520. Included in the UNESCO list, today it is a castle-museum. The Mir Castle has 39 expositions, a pond and picturesque parks. But the most interesting thing is that you can rent a room in the Mir Castle or hold a festive event - there is a hotel and a restaurant here, where they offer dishes of ancient cuisine. The castle has a conference room and a souvenir shop with products from local craftsmen.
Church of St. Simeon and St. Helena
This is the most famous Catholic church in Belarus, located in Minsk. The church surprises tourists with its grandeur, red brick walls and rich interior decoration. The Church of St. Simeon and St. Helena is relatively young - its construction began in 1905. Travelers can admire the stained glass windows and bas-reliefs, as well as attend the services that are held here regularly.
National Library of Belarus
This amazing building is included in the list of the most original buildings on our planet. The National Library of Belarus, the main library of the country, was erected in the form of a rhombocuboctahedron. The height of this cube reaches 23 meters, and its weight, excluding the collection of books, is 115 thousand tons. This building, somewhat similar to a diamond, looks especially original in the evening, when the illumination turns on, finally turning it into a precious stone.
Nesvizh Castle
A really large castle, a whole complex, in the courtyard of which there is a real square. The construction of this castle began in the 15th century, then it was rebuilt and is perfectly preserved to this day. Today this residence of the Radziwills has become a museum-reserve, where you can get acquainted with the life of an old aristocratic family. In 2012, the Nesvizh Castle was reconstructed and today it receives thousands of tourists - there are queues here on weekends.
Memorial complex "Brest Hero-Fortress"
The Great Patriotic War began for the USSR in Brest. Today the fortress has turned into a memorial that immortalized the feat of Soviet soldiers who managed to delay the advance of the Nazi invaders. The Brest Memorial has become the largest monument of the Second World War in the CIS, a whole complex that includes places of battles, sculptural compositions and the ruins of an old fortress.
