Belarus Travel Information

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   Belarus Travel Information

Belarus is a landlocked country, rich in cultural history situated in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. A largely undiscovered part of Europe with a unique history, picturesque villages, filled with colorful charming wooden architecture, hundreds of architectural monuments dating back to the 12th century, ancient castles, monasteries, thousands of lakes, idyllic rural landscapes, and Soviet-style cities, Belarus is a varied and fascinating East European travel destination. Belarus has many fascinating things to offer vacationing travelers. If you’re in search of a night of Belarusian music or want to see some Belarusian art, you won’t be disappointed.  Most towns have theatres, museums and art galleries. Belarus’ amateur artistic groups are internationally respected, and you can find performances around the country.  Recreation in Belarus is very important, and the locals love the outdoors. You can find plenty of parks; high quality sports facilities and open spaces for the sports enthusiasts. 

Minsk is the capital and largest city in Belarus.  The city is rich in history, cultural traditions, arts, and a real treasure chest of old churches and cathedrals. Apart from Minsk, one of the oldest towns in Belarus is Brest, dating back to the 11th century full of historical attractions. Belarus also hosts other historical treasures such as the medieval castle of Mir, and the impressive Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, where tourists get to mingle with European bison population.

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Belarus is full of extraordinary places to visit where you get to discover the Belarusian culture. Take a journey back in time to see the Kolozhskaya church and other architectural sites located in the historical reserve of Grodn, a lovely village on the banks of the Neman River. Any Belarus itinerary should include visiting Brest. The main attraction is the Brest Fortress, a symbol of the Soviet resistance during WWII. Venture out to the magnificent Chalk Pits, the Belarusian Maldives, considered to be one of gems in Belarus, located close to Volkovysk, near the towns of Kransoselkey. Eco tourists are heading to Vitebsk Oblast the breathtaking land of the blue lakes. Home to the Braslav Lakes National Park area packed full of hundreds of lakes, islands and the impressive Yelnya Landscape Reserve.

Travelers will want to take some time in Minsk, discovering its rich history of the past and present. Special places of interest are the Belarusian Natural History Museum, Belarusian National Arts Museum, Museum of History of the Great Patriotic War and the Nesvizh Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Classicism, Neo-Gothic and Modernism architecture, a short drive outside of Minsk. Explore Old Town in the Trinity Hill Suburb on the left bank of the Svislach River. Another important area of interest many travelers include on their itinerary is The Island of Tears. A small island, the heart of the city, is a tribute to the lost war of the USSR in Afghanistan. The Belarusian Ballet is something you shouldn’t miss when visiting the city.