What to see in Minsk

The capital of the Republic of Belarus bears the status of a hero city, in addition, headquarters of the CIS. Minsk is the largest transport hub, the economic, political, scientific and cultural center of the country.

Minsk Railway Station very clean. At night, its building resembles a very expensive modern shopping center. As for transport, the metro is small and there are few people in it. Taxi in Minsk is a state one, which speaks about its affordable price and about calculation only on the meter.

To look in Minsk it is possible Trinity Suburb, which is a historical district of the city. Here, many old buildings have been preserved, built in the architectural styles of classicism and eclecticism. Also from the suburbs you can get to "Island of tears" - Memorial to the soldiers who died in Afghanistan.

In the so-called Upper town preserved buildings of the tsarist times, which include the city hall, the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Church of the Virgin Mary and other attractions.

Separately it is necessary to tell about Nemiga street. This name she received in honor of the river,which once flowed on the site of the street. The river exists and now, however its channel is sent under the earth in pipes of a collector. When heavy rains, the water level in the river rises substantially and the street begins to resemble one of the canals of Venice. There is a large number of shopping facilities, the main one being the trading house "Na Nemige". Nearby there is Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, built in 1612 year.

Near the Government House is Red church - the most famous Catholic church in Minsk. Its real name sounds like the church of St. Simeon and St. Helena. The construction of this temple began in 1905, and ended in 1910. In 1996, near him was installed the sculpture of Archangel Michael, and in 2000, nearby was also installed a monument "The Bell of Nagasaki", which is a reminder of the victims of nuclear disasters.

A unique monument of Belarusian architecture is the Mir castle, built in the XV century. The original construction of the structure was made in the Gothic style, but over time the castle managed to accommodate the elements of the Baroque and Renaissance.

Even the attention of tourists in Minsk deserves National Library, whose building is a large diamond. Inside there is a glass elevator. Do not miss the opportunity to go upstairs - there is a magnificent view of the city.

In the center of the city on Liberty Square is hotel building "Europe", which is an architectural monument. In addition, the center is Independence Avenue, where you can find a large number of good restaurants and cafes, where you can brighten up your time.

Also worth a visit Lositsky suburb. It is a very beautiful park and an old manor, but you can only inspect it from the outside.

Finally it is worthwhile to say that this is far not allobjects worth seeing in Minsk. You can also highlight the art gallery "University of Culture", the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, the exhibition "Minsk vernissage", the House of Officers, the Residence of the President of the Republic of Belarus, the National Art Museum, the National Museum of History and Culture and much more.