Best Things To Do in Minsk, Belarus

  1. Belarus Aerospace Museum

    Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    On the list of unique museums in Belarus is the Aerospace Museum. Located just a few kilometres away from the main city, this museum was opened in 2009 and is an open-air display of Belarusian aeroplanes and aviation equipment. In all, there are around 30 aeroplanes and helicopters in this museum. Visitors can sit in the cockpits of these exhibits to experience the feel of an aeroplane first-ha...Read more
  2. October Square

    Landmark, Square

    The Octyabrskaya Square is located close to the centremost point of Minsk. This massive open space is surrounded by some of the most popular buildings in Minsk, namely the Palace of the Republic, the Central House of Officers, the Belarusian State Circus, and the Alexandrovsky Square. You will also find the Zero Kilometre of Belarus marker in the south-eastern part of the square. The October Sq...Read more
  3. 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
  4. Gallery U

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    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
  5. Park Yanki Kupaly

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    Park Yanki Kupaly

    Park, Leisure, Fountain

    Located right in the heart of Minsk, the Yanki Kupaly Park is an attraction very few miss when in Minsk. Named after one of Belarus’ famous poets, the park is perfect for spending a relaxed evening learning more about Minsk. The serene water of the Svislach river flow along one border of the while the historic Upper Town area looks upon it from the other side. It is said that Yanki Kupaly...Read more
  6. National Historical Museum Of Republic Belarus

    Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    The National Historical Museum of Belarus began as a small collection of Belarusian objects and culturally significant artefacts in 1919. With time, both its collection and stature grew and by the end of the century, it was recognised as a national museum. Today, there are around 4 hundred thousand objects of historic and intrinsic value in its collection. Not all of these are on display all at...Read more
  7. Vankovich Museum

    Museum

    While walking on a tour of the Upper Town in Belarus, you will walk past the Vankovich House near the Zhuravinka restaurant. Though it cannot be seen prominently from the street, a glimpse of this fabulous house will make you stop for a moment and marvel at its beauty. Enter from the gate and you will realise the house is open for tourists. The Vankovich House is a branch of the National Art Mu...Read more
  8. Chizhovka Arena

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    Chizhovka Arena

    Arena, Entertainment

    Sports are a very big deal in Belarus; a visit to any of the sports complexes in the country will confirm this. One of the most magnificent sport training centres in Minsk is the Chizhovka Arena. This massive building has a hall of artificial ice that is used for games like mass skating, ice hockey, and figure skating. Besides these, there is a bicycle track on the premises. The sporting comple...Read more
  9. Galileo Mall

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    Galileo Mall

    Restaurant, Entertainment, Mall, Shopping Center

    Feel like a retail treatment? Head to Galileo Mall near the Central Bus Station in Minsk. Many of the world’s most popular brands have their stores alongside traditional Belarusian retail outlets. The mall also houses a 7-D theatre for entertainment. A special children’s entertainment center called ‘Caramel’ where parents can leave their tots to enjoy an hour of shopping...Read more
  10. Military Cemetery

    Cemetery

    The Military Cemetery in Minsk is adjacent to the Alexander Nevsky Church. The church was built to commemorate the soldiers who died during the Russian Turkish war of 1877. You will also find several objects belonging to the troops of the regiment in the church. In the graveyard lie not just the martyrs of the various wars faced by Minsk, but also some of the most famous poets and other figures...Read more
  11. Saint Elisabeth Convent

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    Saint Elisabeth Convent

    Workshop

    The Saint Elisabeth Convent was established in 1996 and has been actively working for the differently abled and less fortunate people in society. The convent has a boarding home in its premises for adults with special needs. It opened a rehabilitation center in 2001 in a village near Minsk. This center is affiliated with the National Clinical Psychiatric Hospital. Members of the convent activel...Read more
  12. 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
  13. Casino Shangri La Minsk

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    Casino Shangri La Minsk

    Casino, Entertainment

    Once the sun sets in Minsk, it’s party time! One of the places you can head to for a night of fun and games is the Shangri La Casino. Located close to the Independence Square, the casino is home to many games all based on your luck factor. The most widely tried games here are the American roulette, black jack, Texas Hold’em Poker, Russian poker, oasis poker etc. Many also try their ...Read more
  14. Minsk Dolphinarium Nemo
    Dolphins are without doubt one of the most adorable mammals on the earth. The Nemo Minsk Dolphinarium is home to some of the friendliest sea animals, and prominent among them are dolphins. Start with the daily summer show that features dolphins, sea lions, seals and white whales. These are some of the best marine artists, all willing to show off their skills to an appreciative audience. Liked t...Read more
  15. Archangel Mikhail

    Statue

    When you are entering the Church of St. Simeon and St. Helen, you will notice the statue of an angel near the gates. This is the statue of Archangel Mikhail. The archangel is known as the guardian angel of the city and hence his statue has been erected in front of the city’s most famous church. The total height of the statue is four-and-a-half meters and it was erected in the year 1996. T...Read more