Things To Do in Minsk

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12 Museums

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Legends & superstitions

Mikhaylovski Public Garden (Міхайлаўскі сквер)

Monumental art

Murals of Kastrychnitskaya str.

Funny circus

Minsk Circus

Spectacular city views

Ferris Wheel

Fun & Active

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Beautiful red cathedral

Church of Saints Simon and Helena

Flowers, trees, paths & a pond...

Minsk Botanical Gardens (Менскі батанічны сад)

Art house films & cinema classics

Raketa Cinema & Cinemascope

Ice fun for everyone

Minsk-Arena ice skating rink

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Mikhaylovski Public Garden (Міхайлаўскі сквер)

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Legends & superstitions

Mikhaylovski Public Garden (Міхайлаўскі сквер)

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This place isn't your typical flower garden. It's home to three peculiar sculptures including 'Girl With An Umbrella', 'Minsk Lady' and 'Smoking Man'. There are some quirky superstitions associated with these beautiful sculptures. Read more ›

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Murals of Kastrychnitskaya str.

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Monumental art

Murals of Kastrychnitskaya str.

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We don't do a lot of street art, but when we do, we do it big. These two beautiful pictures where made by Belarusian artist Cowek (on the left) and Brasilian Rogério Fernandes as a part of belarusian-brasilian collaboration street art project. Read more ›

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Minsk Circus

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Funny circus

Minsk Circus

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Belarusians have always been very cheerful. We appreciate a good sense of humour and we also enjoy telling jokes ourselves. We enjoy comedies, theatre performances and, you guessed it, circuses! Read more ›

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National Library of Belarus

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The diamond of human knowledge

National Library of Belarus

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Some consider the National Library of Belarus to be an architectural miracle, others consider it to be the ugliest building in the city. One thing's for sure though – it's incredible. Not only does this big glass "diamond" contain a vast library, it also houses a book museum, restaurants and a gallery with rotating exhibitions. Read more ›

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Kastrychnitskaya Vulica

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Calm industrial corner

Kastrychnitskaya Vulica

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This is a grand place for thinkers to visit. It's a calm street with old industrial architecture (some of the buildings are from the 19th century), two great cafés and periodically emerging street art. A place where time has stopped, it charms with its tranquility and emptiness. Many movies about pre-revolutionary Russia were filmed here. Read more ›

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Trinity Hill (Траецкае Прадмесце)

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Historic centre of Minsk

Trinity Hill (Траецкае Прадмесце)

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Trinity Hill is the oldest district in Minsk. It features beautiful 19th century houses, some with foundations dating back to the 17th century (the area was redeveloped after a fire in the early 1800s). Located on the banks of the Svislach River, it’s a calm place to watch the sun set or take a pleasant stroll. Read more ›

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Church of Saints Simon and Helena

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Beautiful red cathedral

Church of Saints Simon and Helena

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According to local legend, a girl named Alena and her younger brother were very ill. An angel visited Alena in a dream and ordered her to build a cathedral. When she awoke, she drew a beautiful red brick cathedral. After the children died, their father, Edward Vaynilovich, built the cathedral in their honour. Read more ›

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Ferris Wheel

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Spectacular city views

Ferris Wheel

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If you walk around Minsk in the evening you might notice something glittering over the river and above the trees – the ferris wheel in Gorkiy Park. It's definitely the perfect place to experience great views of the city. Read more ›

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Azgur Museum

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Soviet sculpture

Azgur Museum

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There is no possibility of getting here accidentally - you shall know about this place to get here. A lot of minskers themselves don't know about this place's existance - but this one is totally worth it. Zair Azgur is a soviet tomes sculpturer, the place - his former workshop. Read more ›

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Komarovka Market (Камароўскi рынак)

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Cheap & eco-friendly

Komarovka Market (Камароўскi рынак)

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It's the biggest market in the city where you can buy fruit and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with reasonably priced meat, spices (you won't find them anywhere else), nuts and many more edible goodies. Read more ›

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Raketa Cinema & Cinemascope

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Art house films & cinema classics

Raketa Cinema & Cinemascope

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Besides the usual movies screened at every cinema in the city, there's a second cinema hall showing art house movies. It was made especially for the Cinemascope.by project. Read more ›

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City Gates (Брама ў горад)

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A post-war icon

City Gates (Брама ў горад)

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These two 11 storey buildings resemble the towers of an ancient castle. They are powerful structures that mark the entrance to the city. One of the towers has a huge clock – it's the biggest clock in the republic. Read more ›

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Museum of Boulders (Музей Валуноў)

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A journey across Belarus

Museum of Boulders (Музей Валуноў)

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Can you believe there's a place in Minsk where you can "travel" across the whole country from north to south, east to west? The Museum of Boulders (known as the “Belarusian Valuny”) is an outdoor museum where you can do just that. Read more ›

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Minsk Botanical Gardens (Менскі батанічны сад)

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Flowers, trees, paths & a pond...

Minsk Botanical Gardens (Менскі батанічны сад)

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Minsk Botanical Gardens is a wonderful place to bring a book, a laptop, some food and a blanket, and spend a day amongst the flowers and trees. It's most beautiful during springtime when the flowers are blossoming. Read more ›

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Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Архікатэдральны касцёл Імя Найсвяцейшай Панны Марыі)

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Archcathedral with two faces

Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Архікатэдральны касцёл Імя Найсвяцейшай Панны Марыі)

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It's a rather unusual Belarusian baroque style cathedral locked between two ordinary buildings. It's calm, reserved and has its own self respect. To me it symbolises that calm, difficult to understand dignity of true Belarusians. Read more ›

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Holy Spirit Cathedral (Сабор Св. Духа)

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Orthodox church

Holy Spirit Cathedral (Сабор Св. Духа)

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This beautiful white building dominates the Nemiga district. Built in 1633, it's the centre of the Belarusian Orthodox Eparchy. Read more ›

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Minsk-Arena ice skating rink

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Ice fun for everyone

Minsk-Arena ice skating rink

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Unlike other ice skating rinks, Minsk-Arena provides a roof over your head. The service is decent, the lockers are wide and the skates are in good condition. Though it's located rather far from the city centre, it's easy to reach – just take bus 100 from 'Nezalezhnasci' (Nezavisimosti) square to 'Minsk-Arena'. Read more ›

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Art Cafe Chaplin

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Cinema & meals

Art Cafe Chaplin

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Everyone likes to grab a snack and sit down in front of a screen to watch a film, right? At Chaplin you can order tasty meals, relax and watch films (and football) in Full HD, complete with Dolby Surround sound! Read more ›

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Fisher's House

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Minsk's first anti-café

Fisher's House

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Fisher's is a homely place for hanging out and chatting with friends (and meeting new ones). Here you can also play board games and attend different masterclasses and events. Read more ›

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Museum of Modern Fine Art

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Calling all modern art addicts

Museum of Modern Fine Art

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It is easy to find inspiration here. Usually there are at least two exhibitions by different artists running concurrently. Exhibitions change approximately once a month. Read more ›

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National Art Museum

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Perfect for a rainy day

National Art Museum

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The permanent exhibition includes traditional paintings and sculptures as well as some modern pieces by both Belarusian and foreign artists. Read more ›

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National History Museum (Гістарычны музей)

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Where history comes alive

National History Museum (Гістарычны музей)

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This is one of the most interesting museums in Minsk. It's both classical and modern: classical because it's home to the usual collections (the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages, the 19th century and war times, as well as coins, emblems and arms etc.) and modern as it hosts many contemporary exhibitions. Read more ›

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Opera House

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Opera & ballet culture

Opera House

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This is a wonderful place for fans of the classical arts. You can see shows in Russian, Belarusian, Italian and other languages. As far as ballet is concerned, the language of dance is comprehensible for any intelligent person. Read more ›

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Fountain of Youth

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Fountains by the Red Cathedral

Fountain of Youth

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It's a romantic place where locals and nature meet and find a common language. Read more ›

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Sendai Public Garden (Сэндайскi сквер)

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The Japanese corner of Minsk

Sendai Public Garden (Сэндайскi сквер)

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This public garden was a gift from the Japanese city of Sendai – Minsk's sister city. It's a very peaceful and poetic place to relax. Read more ›

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Gallery Ў (Галерэя Ў)

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The bastion of Belarusian culture

Gallery Ў (Галерэя Ў)

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Hidden between residential buildings, Gallery Ў is a creative hub and a centre for modern Belarusian culture. It attracts local intellectuals and creative types with special events such as poetry evenings, book presentations and seminars. Read more ›

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Minsk Town Hall (Менская ратуша)

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White symbol of freedom

Minsk Town Hall (Менская ратуша)

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Minsk Town Hall was built in the 16th century according to the Magdeburg Law. During earlier times it was damaged by fires and wars, and even ruined. In 2003 it was restored. Lots of historical documents from the archives of Minsk, Warsaw, Vilnius and other cities were used in the restoration process. Read more ›

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Grand Café

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Grand Cafe

Grand Café

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Service and food are excellent, atmosphere is unique, waiter speaks perfect English, there is a smoking and non smoking area. Very delicious food (oysters always fresh and tasty ). This place has very friendly and nice atmosphere. And waiters are unbelievable cool. They will do everything for leaving you with good memories. Read more ›

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Nemiga ice skating rink

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Warm up!

Nemiga ice skating rink

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Yes, I'll admit winters are cold here in Minsk, though we Belarusians rarely notice it, unless of course the temperature is catastrophically low (-20 °C for instance). Even then, there's no reasons to skip the skating season! Read more ›

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St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

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The oldest cathedral in Minsk

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

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In previous times this was not only a church, but also a printing workshop, a hospital and a school. Moreover it served as a fortress which explains its massive walls, high windows and narrow gun slots. Read more ›

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Museum of Beer (Музей Пiва)

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Alivaria brewery welcomes you!

Museum of Beer (Музей Пiва)

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Housed in an historic 19th century building, the Museum of Beer is part of the Alivaria brewery. Here you can learn about the brewery’s history and Belarusian beer, and examine old beer bottles, labels and wooden barrels. Naturally, you can also taste a range of different beers. Read more ›

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Belarus Cinema

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Russian-language films

Belarus Cinema

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If you want to relax and watch some movies – you are welcome here! The biggest advantage of this cinema is the fact that is has several halls for each type of film. So, if you want to watch a sweet fairy-tale, you won't be fed trailers for horror films before the movie begins. Read more ›

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Gorkiy Park (Парк Горкага)

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Greenery, ducks & relaxation

Gorkiy Park (Парк Горкага)

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This is my favourite park in Minsk. It's rather popular on weekends when lots of children come to play on the merry-go-rounds. There are several small cafés and kiosks selling snacks and takeaway coffee. Shows and concerts typically take place here on public holidays. Read more ›

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