Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Minsk

A trip to Minsk cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Minsk will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Minsk would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Minsk better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Minsk and have a great vacation.

Check the list of top places for art and culture in Minsk:

  1. Red Church

    4.8 (369 Votes)
    Red Church

    Church, Religious Site, Cathedral

    Built sometime between 1905 and 1910, the Church of Saints Simon and Helena is a representation of the confluence of two different architectural styles in Belarus. The red brick structure is one of the most prominent landmarks in Minsk. Currently under the protection of the government, this church was built by Edward Vaynilovicha Adamovich after the premature death of his children. This buildin...Read more
  2. Holy Spirit Cathedral

    4.7 (396 Votes)
    Holy Spirit Cathedral

    Church, Religious Site, Cathedral

    Originally built in the 1600s, the present structure of the Holy Spirit Cathedral is a renovated design that was created sometime in the 19th century. The building initially served as a Catholic Bernardine monastery. The church was closed at the beginning of the 20th century but was in use during the Second World War. One of the major relics that draws visitors to this church is the wonder-maki...Read more
  3. National Library Of Belarus

    4.5 (173 Votes)
    National Library Of Belarus

    Library

    Belarusians love to read and one look at their National Library will tell visitors how passionate the countrymen are about publications. The swanky library is like none other in the world. Its shape is like that of a Belarusian diamond that is said to combine both functionality and modernity. The library is actively used by citizens. Besides the collection of books, there is a Book Museum that ...Read more
  4. Minsk Gates

    Landmark, Historical Site, Tower, Architecture

    Minsk’s central railway station is in the area that was formerly considered to be out of town. The town’s boundaries ended just a few metres away from the railway station, what is today known as the Minsk Gates. The gates are two 11-storey towers, on the corners of five-floor apartments, that were built in 1953 under the reconstruction plan. The buildings follow the construction nor...Read more
  5. Belarusian National Arts Museum

    Art And Culture, Art Museum

    One of the landmarks that is witness to the cultural scene of Belarus is the National Art Museum. This museum has one of the biggest art collections in Eastern Europe. In fact, at any given time, only a small fraction of the collection is out on display. Most of the objects are kept safely under protection as there is not enough space on display to accommodate them all. The collections are divi...Read more
  6. Gallery Dom Kartin

    4.6 (1 Vote)
    Gallery Dom Kartin Image
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    Art Gallery

    The Dom Kartin Gallery or the House Paintings Gallery is one of the largest private art gallery in Minsk. It displays artworks based on modernism. Most of the artists whose works are celebrated here are Belarusian. However, artists of international repute are also keen on displaying their works in the exhibitions here. Not just artworks, the Dom Kartin Gallery also celebrated mordernism in film...Read more
  7. Belarusian Folk Museum Of Architecture And Rural Life

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum

    Belarusians are very connected to their roots no matter how much progress they make in terms of lifestyle and technology. A matter of pride for them is the fact that they can still relate to the rural lives despite the difference the past century and the two World Wars have made in Belarus. The State Museum of Architecture and Rural Life tries to present the country in its rural setting, quite ...Read more
  8. Minsk City Hall

    4.9 (68 Votes)
    Minsk City Hall

    Architecture , Hall

    Another public office building in Minsk that boasts of spectacular architecture is the City Hall. This pristine white building was created at the start of this century but Minsk has had a town hall since the 16th century. The city hall is a part of the government offices of the country. At the entrance of this building is the ‘governor’s carriage,’ one of the reminders of the ...Read more
  9. All Saints Church

    4.7 (34 Votes)
    All Saints Church

    Church, Religious Site

    One of the most beautiful Russian orthodox churches in Minsk is the Call Saints Church. This snowy white parish building was founded in the last decade of the 20th century and since then has preserved the Orthodox Christian practices widely prevalent in Belarus. It was built to commemorate the victims of all the wars that fell on Belarus in the 19th century. Inside the church are the remains of...Read more
  10. Upper City

    Walking Area, Town, Neighborhoods

    The Upper Town area is actually the centre point of the historic city of Minsk. This is the foundation of the city and the first inhabitants of Minsk resided here. The first thing you will notice about this area is the construction style of the houses in this area. They mostly are white buildings with sloping roofs in red, green or black. The Svislach river snakes on the borders of the Upper To...Read more
  11. St. Peter And St. Paul's Cathedral

    Church, Religious Site

    The oldest Orthodox Church in Minsk is the St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church. The building was constructed in 1613 and was used by monks as a residence. By the late 18th century, the number of people practicing orthodox Christianity dwindled and the church gradually lost its importance. After Minsk was annexed by Russia, Catherine the Second provided funds for upgrading the church. From the...Read more
  12. Gallery U

    4.6 (2 Votes)
    Gallery U

    Art Gallery, Exhibition

    One place to get your quota of Belarusian culture is Gallery U. The gallery is an exhibition of creative works by local artists, a meeting point for young and established authors, promotion of Belarusian literature and language, etc. Besides these, the gallery hosts educational activities like seminars, meetings, master classes, lectures, etc. for those interested in art. Much of the work here ...Read more
  13. Church Of St. Mary Magdalene

    Church, Religious Site

    The present building of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene was built in the year 1847. During the October Revolution, the utensils and the ornaments belonging to the church were robbed. The church was converted into a warehouse like many of its Belarusian counterparts. However, in the early 90s, the church was reopened for the faithful. This was the first church to be returned to the worshipers. ...Read more
  14. Savicki Art Gallery

    4.7 (2 Votes)
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    Art Gallery

    You will find Mikhail Savitsky’s name in the list of Belarus’ famous painters. His works are put up on display at the Savicki Art Gallery near the Upper Town area of Minsk. The gallery is divided into 14 different rooms based on the objects displayed. You will find almost all works of the artist in this gallery. Besides, you will also see a collection of his personal belongings, doc...Read more
  15. Cathedral Mosque

    4.8 (3 Votes)
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    Mosque, Religious Site

    The only mosque in Minsk today is known as the Cathedral Mosque or the Minsk Mosque. It was completely destroyed in 1962 but was reconstructed in the new century. The new building is an exact replica of the previous one, just a little larger in size than the previous one. The architect of this mosque was not Muslim and he designed the mosque by combining the Islamic and Christian principles of ...Read more