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without War
So, if you want to know about the story of the bloodiest war of the 20th century in Belarus during the years of Nazi occupation, about the main symbol of our capital – Stela, about Iconic Minsk Victory Square (a place of pilgrimage for Belarusians remembering those who died in the Great Patriotic War). We purpose you walking and bus tour - The World without War.
Minsk Victory Square
Iconic Minsk Victory Square is both a famous tourist attraction in Belarus and a place of pilgrimage for Belarusians remembering those who died in the Great Patriotic War.
Stele - The capital of Belarus was awarded the title of hero city in 1974, and government decided to create a monumental complex with the symbolic name "Minsk-Hero City" in order to perpetuate the title rightfully earned by the city and all its residents...
A State Flag Square of the Republic of Belarus is located on Pobediteley Avenue in Minsk. It was officially opened in 2013 and the chief architect was Anna Aksenova. The opening took place on July 2, the day before the Independence Day of the Republic. The President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, also contributed to its opening.
Victory Park in Minsk or as it is often called “Victoria” public garden is united with the Komsomolskoye Lake, which is located on the area of the park. The history of the park has begun when the Komsomolskoye Lake was created by means of the river Svisloch obstruction. It was planned to open the park on the 22nd of June 1941...
Religions
Historical places in Minsk
Belarus people practise a wide range of religions freely and peacefully. Orthodox is the main religion of Belarus.
Many other religions are also well represented in the country, including: Roman Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslims.
Belarus is located at the crossroads of cultures and faiths, therefore here you can find numerous ancient churches, convents and monasteries, synagogues, mosques, wooden temples of Old Believers…
Pilgrims from around the world and numerous tourists interested in history and architecture, come to Belarus to see them.
The Minsk Theological Academy, the first of its kind in Belarus, opened in 1995.
During our tour we will tell you about Alexander Nevsky Church, an example of the retrospektiva-Russian style (1898), The Memorial Church of All Saints is included in sightseeing tour, The Church of St. Simon and Elena (Red church), a neo-gothic building with modernist features (1908-1910).
So, if you want to know about religion in Belarus choose Svet Favora tour.
Orthodox
The cathedral building was built in 1633-1642. First it was built as a church of the Catholic monastery of Bernardins. The stone monastery complex was built in 1652. According to inventories of 1784 there was an Orthodox Kosmodemyanovsky monastery, which was forcibly converted into a Uniate monastery at the beginning of the 13th century, almost on this place, but somewhat in the direction of the former Kosmodemyanovskaya (Kozmodemyanovskaya) Street...
Aleksander Nevsky Church named after the Holy Duke Alexander Nevsky is a very special church in Minsk. It is one of the oldest, which has preserved its appearance since the XIX century. Therefore, it is considered to be not only a religious landmark, but also a historical one.
A decision to build a church near the Military Cemetery on the outskirts of Minsk was made In April 1896, as a monument to the soldiers of the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878...
Memorial Church of all Saints is located at the intersection of Kalinovsky and Vsesvyatskaya streets, the former nameless street. Ab unnamed street, which intersects with Kalinovsky Street, was named Vsesvyatskaya only at the end of 2007 – it connects the ring road with the temple...
Roman Catholics
The history of the Red Church is sad, even tragic, romantic and beautiful at the same time. Its creation is directly connected with the vicissitudes of the life of the family of the Slutsk landowner, who was a well-deserved and respected person, a member of the State Council of Choice, an honorary justice of the Peace, and the chairman of the Minsk Society of Agriculture, Edward Voinilovich.
The construction of the church began in 1905...
GUM
The building was designed by architects R. Geghart and L. Milega. The store was opened in 1951.
The first State Department Store (GUM) was unlocked in Minsk, May 28, 1934. It was located on the corner of Sovetskaya Street (Independence Avenue) and Komsomolskaya Street .
The Palace of the Republic in Minsk is the most important and the largest cultural and business center of the whole country. As Alexander Lukashenko himself once noted, the Palace is one of the main symbols of Belarus, as a modern and independent country.
The Palace of the Republic is located on the Oktyabrskaya Square in Minsk.
This square has always been the central and main square of the city.
Upper Town is a significant place, which is connected with the history of Minsk and the Belarus in general for 400 years. It emerged in the XVI century as the administrative, commercial and cultural center of the city. The central core of ancient Minsk was the Zamchishche. It was located in the valley of the Svisloch and Nemiga rivers, where a wooden castle surrounded by a moat and a high earthen rampart. The castle was built in the second half of the 11th century...
Trinity Suburb is an old picturesque part of Minsk. It is located on the bank of the Svisloch River. Its cozy little streets and houses, with tile roofs and delicate colors, have become a symbol of Minsk.
Trinity Suburb, Upper Town, the surroundings of the destroyed Minsk Castle and Rakov Suburb form the historic center of Minsk with its captivating historic buildings, Orthodox and Catholic churches...
The Island of Tears in Minsk is a kind of memorial complex. No wonder its second name is the Island of Courage and Sorrow. This memorial, built in a bend of the Svisloch River, near the Trinity Suburb, is a tribute to the memory of the Belarusian soldiers-internationalists who participated in the war with Afghanistan in 1979-1989. The Island of Tears in Minsk is an artificial island...
Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of Belarus
The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus is one of the biggest theaters in Europe.
In 2018 the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus marked 85 years since its founding. The theater has some 20,000 performances and over 200 premieres under its belt...
Built in the fifties, Osmolovka is two small districts near the Opera and Ballet Theater, which are still distinguished by a special way of life and architecture.
What name, according to historians, is more suitable for the area, and how to find interesting art objects hidden in the heart of Osmolovka?...
Cultural establishments
Weekend rest
The capital has an extensive network of cultural establishments with 13 museums and 10 theatres, including: National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, The National Museum of Culture and History of Belarus, National Academic Bolshoi Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus, State Musical Comedy Theatre of the Republic of Belarus, State Theatre of Dolls of the Republic of Belarus.
One more unforgettable tour is «Weekend rest» will help you to have a rest, relax and enjoy of beautiful nature, birds singing, playing with animals, walking through the forests in the center of Minsk. We are talking about parks of Minsk, Botanical garden, Minsk Zoo and so on.
Gates of Minsk
Gates of Minsk
Gates of Minsk are not just a tourist attraction in Belarus. This is a symbol of the capital.
Gates of Minsk are the first thing that tourists see when they arrive in town. The symbol of the capital is beautifully illuminated in the evenings.
Gates of Minsk consists of two eleven-story towers placed symmetrically. The towers were built in 1953...
Dynamo Stadium
Dynamo Stadium
The legendary Dynamo Stadium is one of the most impressive buildings in Minsk and has a history of more than 80 years.
Probably, this is the most famous sports building in Minsk. It is known by both adult sports fans and young people. The "stars" were born on it 50 years ago and are still born today. It hosted competitions of various levels-from sports competitions to world championships...
National Librery
National Librery
National Library is a business card of Belarus. Today it not only has the richest collection of books, but also a huge multifunctional center, where high technologies, ultra-modern design and unusual architecture are combined.
The National Library of the country was founded in 1922 at the Belarusian State University and was named Belarusian State and University Library. Initially, its funds numbered 60 thousand copies...
The Children's Railway is not only an educational institution for young Minsk residents, but also a real transport enterprise. It differs from the main highway only in its length (which is 4 km) and width of the roadbed - 750 mm, which is twice less than the "adult" standard, as well as in the fact that teenagers work here as drivers, conductors, dispatchers...
Botanical Garden
The Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Belarus is the oldest in the country. It was founded in 1932 with the aim of preserving plant diversity. More than 9,000 unique plant species are located on 153 hectares, and about 2,500 grow in closed soil. It is one of the largest such facilities in Europe.
Chelyuskintsev Park
The park named after Chelyuskintsev was established in 1928-1931 on the south-eastern outskirts of the city. The site on which the park is located was called Komarovsky forest and became part of the city only in the 1920s...
Gorky Park
Today's Central Children's Park named after M. Gorky in Minsk is a monument of history, architecture and landscape art.
The territory occupied by the park was first marked on the plan of Minsk in 1801...
Loshitsky Park
Loshitsky Park
The Loshitsky Estate and Park complex in Minsk is a unique place of our Republic. There are more than 36 thousand trees, 16,000 shrubs, and also ruins that are more valuable than any modernity.
The first estate was founded at the end of the XV century, which was confirmed by archaeological excavations in July 2001.
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