Observation platforms in Minsk offer guests of the capital of Belarus to see ancient architecture, church domes, new unusual monuments from a height …
Hotel "Belarus"
Thanks to the equipped observation deck at a 73-meter height (the delivery of visitors to the 22nd floor is carried out by a panoramic elevator; it works from 10:00 to 23:00), those who wish can admire Cathedral Square, Trinity Suburb, the memorial "Island of Courage and Sorrow" (binoculars with 20x magnification will help to see these and other objects).
Right there, on the 22nd floor, you should visit the Panorama restaurant (preferably in the evening) - guests here are treated to dishes of different cuisines of the world, and from the windows of the institution they will be able to admire the mesmerizing views of Minsk. It is worth noting that, if necessary, the site can be rented to organize a party, romantic dinner and other events.
How to get there? From the railway station, you need to get to the Leningradskaya stop by bus number 69 or 1, or by route taxi number 1056 or 1055. The second option - from the Eastern bus station, you can take route taxi number 1055.
National Library
The library building, more than 73 m high, has the shape of a rhombicuboctahedron. Guests will be invited to get to one of the best observation platforms by a panoramic lift, and to look at distant objects - through binoculars (optical device with 30x magnification).
For visiting the site is open from noon to 23:00 (it is recommended to combine with the premises of the cafe-bar "Graf Café", located on the 22nd floor); a thematic excursion “Minsk in the palm of your hand” (it is allowed to take photos and videos; a group is formed of a maximum of 15 people) for adults will cost 20,000, and for students and schoolchildren - 15,000 Belarusian rubles (children under 10 years old - free).
Tourists will visit not only the viewing platform, but also walk through 3 floors of the library building, which will allow them to learn about its functions, as well as history, technical equipment, architectural features, and decoration.
How to get there? First you need to take the metro to the Vostok station, and then to the National Library stop by bus number 27, 15, 80 (address: Nezavisimosti Avenue, 116)
Ferris wheel
Travelers will find one attraction that allows them to photograph views from a 54-meter height in Gorky Park at 2 Frunze Street (you need to get to the Ploshchad Pobedy metro station; ticket price - 20,000 Belarusian rubles / open cabin; 15,000 / closed cabin); and the other - in the Chelyuskintsev park (its height is 27 m; the ticket price is 14,000 Belarusian rubles), which is located at 84 Nezalezhnosti Avenue.
