Minsk is the capital of Belarus, the city-hero of the Great Patriotic War. It is the administrative center of the district of Minsk and the Minsk region. Minsk is the largest transport hub, cultural, economic, scientific and political center of the country. Located near the geographical center of Belarus, stands on the banks of the Svisloch River. The capital of Belarus is a city with many interesting sights. It is about them that we will tell you.
The Town Hall is an administrative building located in the city center, on the High Market. Currently, exhibition halls are located on the first floor of the town hall, where you can see a model of the center of Minsk in the early 19th century. On the second floor there is a hall for meetings and receiving important guests. The square adjacent to the building has been reconstructed.
Troitskaya Gora (another name is Trinity Suburb) is an important historical area, which is located in the north-eastern part of the city center, on the banks of the Svisloch River. Once this area was a commercial and administrative centercities. To the west of the Trinity Suburb is the Minsk Castle, to the north - Storozhevka, to the northwest - Tatar gardens, to the south - Low and High markets.
Earlier, the first Catholic church in Minsk was located on the territory of the Trinity Hill. Also here were the Holy Ascension Monastery with a church, Basilian convent, St. Boris and Gleb Church. Now Trinity Hill is one of the most famous and favorite places of rest for guests and Minsk residents.
Pishchava Castle is a beautiful three-story rectangular building with round towers. Located in the center of Minsk. Now it serves as a pre-trial detention center. The capital of Belarus is famous for its National Library, which is located in the eastern part of the city. However, according to American journalists, the library building is one of the ugliest buildings in the world.
Minsk Planetarium is one of the most famous sights of the city. Its main activity is to popularize cosmonautics, astronomy and other natural sciences.
What else can you see in Minsk? These are Independence Square, Gorky Park, Government House, Opera House, Circus, BSU Rectorate, Kilometer Zero.
The capital of Belarus is also known for its wonderful monuments.
The monument to Kolas Yakub is a sculpture created in honor of People's Belarusian poet Kolas Yakub. It was installed in 1972 on the square of the same name. Next to the monument are two sculptural groups of the most famousheroes of the poet's works: "Son-Music" and "Grandfather-Talash".
Also in the capital of Belarus there are monuments in honor of Maxim Gorky, Felix Dzerzhinsky, Yazepa Drozdovich, Marat Kazei, Lenin and Alexander Pushkin.
Fishing in Belarus is also very popular. Some fishing spots can be reached from Minsk. Friendly people, clean, tidy cities, peace and quiet are the hallmarks of this small country. Especially for cyclists in Minsk there is a bike path, the length of which is 27 kilometers.
Wonderful holiday in Belarus! Tourist reviews are extremely positive.
