- What to visit in Minsk in one day
- Historical districts of Minsk
- Walk along the main avenue
Travelers who get to the capital of Belarus do not have any difficulties in answering the question of what to visit in Minsk. For in this, one of the most beautiful cities in the country, there are many beautiful corners worthy of the visit of the highest guest. The main thing is to decide in your interests, to correctly distribute time and effort. And then you can go on a fascinating journey through Belarusian history.
Any guest who finds himself in the main city of the Belarusian state notes the extraordinary cleanliness of the streets, the courtesy of local residents. In Minsk, everyone is trying to comply with the traffic rules, so at first it is very difficult for guests from Russia, because they need to wait for the green signal of the traffic light, and only then start moving towards the intended object of history or culture.
What to visit in Minsk in one day
Depending on the number of days of stay in the Belarusian capital, you need to decide on the main attractions. The city dates back to 1067, but since it is located in the center of Europe, on the way not only of trade, but also of military routes, there are not many monuments of ancient history preserved here.
Most of the architectural masterpieces belong to the late 19th - early 20th centuries, although in the so-called Upper and Lower Towns you can find many beautiful masterpieces of Belarusian architecture that belong to an earlier period.
Residents of the capital, when asked by guests what to visit in Minsk on their own, unanimously claim that Nezalezhnosti Avenue. This is the longest and widest street in the city, it crosses almost the entire settlement. The main part of the buildings is the so-called Stalinist architecture. The avenue was almost completely destroyed during the terrible years of the last world war, but was restored by local residents, now it is one of the most beautiful places.
Historical districts of Minsk
The capital of Belarus is divided into nine administrative districts, but there is also an unspoken division into districts that have retained their historical names. Excursions mainly take place in the Upper and Lower Towns. The Upper Town is one of the most ancient in Minsk, since the 16th century it took over the function of a center, since the former so-called center - Zamchishche - was very often exposed to fires, floods, and other natural disasters. The main attractions in this historic district of Minsk are: an architectural complex located on Svoboda Square; The town hall, however, restored; Church of the Virgin Mary; Holy Spirit Cathedral.
The next important historical district of Minsk - Trinity Suburb, is located nearby and can be clearly seen from the observation deck of the Upper City. In this area, the main churches and cathedrals of the city were concentrated, which, unfortunately, have not survived.
The city quarter itself was in desolation for a long time, until in the 1980s. its restoration has not begun. Now Trinity Suburb looks pretty nice, although historians will note that most of the buildings were not restored strictly according to plans. But there are many small cafes, restaurants of national cuisine and museums.
The main museum, located in the Trinity Suburb, is the Literary Museum of Maxim Bogdanovich, a classic of Belarusian literature. He was born in Minsk, lived in Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl, died in Yalta, wrote in Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian languages, therefore he is equally loved by Belarusians, Russian and Ukrainian readers.
Walk along the main avenue
Recently, a book by Leonid Moryakov “The Main Street of Minsk.1910-1939 , in which the author described almost every house on Independence Avenue. The buildings are also interesting in terms of architecture, as they were erected in the style of the so-called Stalinist Empire.
But even more interesting is the history of the avenue, the construction and reconstruction, the institutions located in the buildings, and the people who lived and worked here. The avenue begins from the Independence Square, where you can see the Government House, a traditional for Belarus monument to the leader of the world proletariat - V. I. Lenin.
One of the most beautiful religious buildings of Catholics in the Belarusian capital is located on the square - the Church of Saints Simeon and Helena, called the Red Church.
Walking along Independence Avenue, you can see the main educational institutions of Minsk. The educational buildings of the Belarusian State University, pedagogical and technical universities are located here. Little tourists will be delighted with the opportunity to ride the attractions in the Chelyuskintsev park. Next to it is the Botanical Garden, where you can get acquainted with the most famous and, on the contrary, very rare plants for Belarus.
