Минск - это столица Белоруссии, город-герой Great Patriotic War. It is the administrative center of Minsk and Minsk region. Minsk is the largest transport hub, the cultural, economic, scientific and political center of the country. Located near the geographical center of Belarus, stands on the banks of the river Svisloch.
The capital of Belarus is a city in which there are many interesting sights. We will tell you about them.
Town Hall is a building of administrative significance,is located in the center of the city, in the High Market. Currently, on the first floor of the Town Hall there are exhibition halls where you can see the mock-up of the center of Minsk at the beginning of the 19th century. On the second floor there is a hall for meetings and reception of important guests. The square adjacent to the building was reconstructed.
Troitskaya mountain (also called Troitskoyesuburb) is an important historical district located in the north-eastern part of the city center, on the bank of the Svisloch River. Once this area was the commercial and administrative center of the city. In the west of Troitsky suburb there is the Minsk castle, in the north - Storozhevka, in the north-west - the Tatar vegetable gardens, in the south - the Low and High markets.
Previously, the territory of the Trinity Mountain was locatedthe first temple of the Catholics of Minsk. Also there were the Holy Ascension Monastery with the church, the Basilian nunnery, the St. Boris and Gleb Church. Now Troitskaya Mountain is one of the most famous and favorite places for rest of guests and Minskers.
Piszav Castle is a beautiful three-storey building of rectangular shape with round towers. It is located in the center of Minsk. Now it functions as a remand center.
The capital of Belarus is famous for its Nationallibrary, which is located in the eastern part of the city. However, according to American journalists, the library building is one of the most ugly buildings in the world.
The Minsk Planetarium is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. His main activity is to popularize astronautics, astronomy and other natural sciences.
What else can you see in Minsk? This is Independence Square, Gorky Park, Government House, Opera House, Circus, BSU Rectorate, Zero kilometer.
Also, the capital of Belarus is also famous for its remarkable monuments.
Monument to Kolas Yakubu is a sculpture created byin honor of the national Belarusian poet Kolas Yakub. It was installed in 1972 on the square of the same name. Near the monument are two sculptural groups of the most famous heroes of the poet's works: "Son-music" and "Ded-Talash".
Also in the capital of Belarus there are monuments in honor of Maxim Gorky, Felix Dzerzhinsky, Yazep Drozdovich, Marat Kazey, Lenin and Alexander Pushkin.
Great popularity is enjoyed and fishing in Belarus. Some fish places can be reached from Minsk.
Friendly people, clean, neat cities, silenceand tranquility are the hallmarks of this small country. Specially for bicyclists in Minsk there is a bicycle path, the length of which is 27 kilometers.
Beautiful holidays in Belarus! Reviews of tourists are extremely positive.
