20 TOP Things To Do in Minsk 2019 – Explore like a local

Azgur Museum

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By Maria

Soviet sculpture

Azgur Museum

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I personally believe this is one of the most impressive places in the city. Lots of sculptures are gathered in a single room - and you shall know the specifics of the era: Stalin, Lenin, all the generals and marshalls. Occasionally they have some events (cinema, theater plays, poetic readings). Read more ›

by Maria

Kastrychnitskaya Vulica

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By Maria

Calm industrial corner

Kastrychnitskaya Vulica

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You won't find somewhere as calm or intimate near the centre of Minsk as Kastrychnitskaya Vulica. Old (some of them still working) red brick factory buildings, a small Lenin sculpture, an honour wall, rare trams and complete silence – no other place will better show you how things were in times past. Read more ›

by Maria

Murals of Kastrychnitskaya str.

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By Maria

Monumental art

Murals of Kastrychnitskaya str.

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Because it's big, it's beautiful, it's a masterpiece. Cowek's art has obvious folklore roots, Fernandes's - Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo and giraffes. It's a thing you can look at for half an hour doing nothing but enjoying every small detail. Read more ›

by Maria

Trinity Hill (Траецкае Прадмесце)

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By Veranika

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 ›

by Veranika

National Library of Belarus

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By Maria

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 ›

by Maria

Raketa Cinema & Cinemascope

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By Maria

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 ›

by Maria

Ferris Wheel

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By Veranika

Spectacular city views

Ferris Wheel

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The best time to take a ride on the Ferris wheel is either at sunset or late at night when the city welcomes you with its cosy golden lights. Although there are closed cabins, the open cabins are nice – don't miss the opportunity to feel the breeze 50 metres above the earth! Read more ›

by Veranika

Mikhaylovski Public Garden (Міхайлаўскі сквер)

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By Veranika

Legends & superstitions

Mikhaylovski Public Garden (Міхайлаўскі сквер)

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If you place a cigarette between the fingers of the 'Smoking Man', you will supposedly have good luck for the entire day. And if you sit near the 'Minsk Lady' and secretly touch her knee, you'll soon find a girlfriend. Read more ›

by Veranika

Komarovka Market (Камароўскi рынак)

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By Maria

Cheap & eco-friendly

Komarovka Market (Камароўскi рынак)

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Partly located indoors and partly open air, this is an ideal place to observe Minsk locals. The produce is eco-friendly and always fresh. Read more ›

by Maria

Grand Café

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By Alex

Grand Cafe

Grand Café

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One of Minsk's 3 most upmarket and central bar-restaurants (the others being Bistro de Luxe and the Cafe de Paris), Grand Cafe has a beautiful setting, a long bar with excellent cocktails, a typical menu with solid choices – maybe not particularly inventive – and upmarket clientele with a sprinkle of foreigners. Great location! Read more ›

by Alex

Opera House

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By Veranika

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 ›

by Veranika

Holy Spirit Cathedral (Сабор Св. Духа)

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By Veranika

Orthodox church

Holy Spirit Cathedral (Сабор Св. Духа)

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It features many artworks of different saints, including a miracle-working mosaic of the Mother of God, known as the “Minsk Icon”. According to popular legend, she cried tears of diamonds upon seeing poor people, and was thus able to help them overcome poverty. Read more ›

by Veranika

National Art Museum

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By Pavel

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 ›

by Pavel

City Gates (Брама ў горад)

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By Veranika

A post-war icon

City Gates (Брама ў горад)

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The minute hand is two metres long and the clock itself weighs 300 kilos. If you look closely at the towers you'll notice several sculptures on them. Read more ›

by Veranika

Fisher's House

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By Veranika

Minsk's first anti-café

Fisher's House

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This is THE place to meet new people in Minsk – relax, have fun and get acquainted with some locals! You pay for the time you spend here (roughly €1.5 per hour) – tea, coffee, cookies and entertainment are free. Read more ›

by Veranika

National History Museum (Гістарычны музей)

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By Veranika

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 ›

by Veranika

Church of Saints Simon and Helena

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By Veranika

Beautiful red cathedral

Church of Saints Simon and Helena

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This cathedral is special as it’s red on the outside as well as on the inside. It’s a reserved place for honouring the Belarusian spirit. Nowadays it hosts concerts, theatre performances and art exhibitions. Read more ›

by Veranika

Страна мини / Museum Strana mini

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By Berenice

Whole Belarus in one place

Страна мини / Museum Strana mini

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A recently opened museum of "Strana Mini" ("Minicountry") has already gained a good fame among locals for its wonderful display of most important architectural monuments of Belarus. You get to know those sights by hearing and seeing and all that without having to go out of Minsk! Features a photo zone, a souvenir shop. Read more ›

by Berenice

Minsk Circus

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By Veranika

Funny circus

Minsk Circus

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This building was finally erected after WWII. Today you can not only watch circus performances inside, but you can also enjoy the bright and colourful exteriors and take photos with the cheerful sculptures out front. Read more ›

by Veranika

Museum of Modern Fine Art

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By Maria

Calling all modern art addicts

Museum of Modern Fine Art

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This gallery is home to six collections: painting, graphics, sculpture, decorative and applied arts, and posters. If you're interested, you can even meet a gifted local artist and visit their workshop. It can be difficult to find art that's created independently of the Belarusian state, but this is one place where it's possible. Read more ›

by Maria

Minsk Town Hall (Менская ратуша)

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By Veranika

White symbol of freedom

Minsk Town Hall (Менская ратуша)

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Now you can admire the whiteness of Minsk Town Hall – the symbol of freedom, resistance and pride. The nearby square remains as it was in the 19th century. Inside the Town Hall you can learn about Minsk through centuries, and check out a model of the city from the 19th century. Read more ›

by Veranika

Minsk Botanical Gardens (Менскі батанічны сад)

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By Veranika

Flowers, trees, paths & a pond...

Minsk Botanical Gardens (Менскі батанічны сад)

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There are many tree-lined paths (beech path, oak path, birch path etc.), which are mysterious and romantic. There's also a pond in the heart of the garden with its own water nymph. Home to exotic plants, the pyramid-shaped greenhouse is open year-round. Here you'll find a collection of delicate orchids. Read more ›

by Veranika

Museum of Boulders (Музей Валуноў)

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By Veranika

A journey across Belarus

Museum of Boulders (Музей Валуноў)

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This open-air museum features 2134 ancient boulders that have been arranged to form a map of Belarus including its cities, hills and rivers. Among the stones you'll find some witnesses to the dark times of Belarus' past including the famous Barysavy Stones, Stephen Báthory's cross and the "Dzed" (Grandfather) boulder. Read more ›

by Veranika

Monument to Soldiers Tank

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By patrick

Near to October Square, its a t34 tank

Monument to Soldiers Tank

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There isn't much here apart from some big buildings and a tank, but it can be interesting to see. Plus it is close to october square so you should be near it anyway at some point Read more ›

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by patrick

Minsk-Arena ice skating rink

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By Maria

Ice fun for everyone

Minsk-Arena ice skating rink

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Minsk-Arena ice skating stadium not only offers the usual skate services, but also access to a curling field and running ice. With a comfortable cafeteria, lockers and many more services it's great for families. Read more ›

by Maria

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

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By Veranika

Archcathedral with two faces

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

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It has a totally different look from the opposite side. To find it, turn so you're facing the cathedral then walk approximately 200 metres to your left – you'll see the pharmacy and then an arch that leads into the yard. Walk into the yard and then turn right. Read more ›

by Veranika

Fountain of Youth

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By Veranika

Fountains by the Red Cathedral

Fountain of Youth

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Once you've finished touring the Red Cathedral, take a rest at the nearby fountains. You can sit on the stones or under a tree, enjoy a relaxing evening with friends, watch the children play in the water or even refresh yourself. Read more ›

by Veranika

October Square

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By patrick

The center of Minsk

October Square

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See the center of minsk! October Square is huge, has lots of history, and is worth checking out! Apparently they found skeletons belonging to mammoths (although I am not sure how true this rumor is) when they were excavating the ground under it. Read more ›

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by patrick

Victory Square

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By patrick

Victory Square is the biggest landmark

Victory Square

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Victory Square, in my opinion, is the biggest and main landmark of Minsk. It is iconic, full of history, and to be honest it just looks really cool. There is a big memorial to those who died in WWII here. Check it out! Read more ›

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by patrick

Sendai Public Garden (Сэндайскi сквер)

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By Veranika

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 ›

by Veranika

Belarus Cinema

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By Veranika

Russian-language films

Belarus Cinema

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This is a great place to visit if you want to spend some time with friends. Note that all movies are screened in Russian without any subtitles. Read more ›

by Veranika

Belarusian Cinema History Museum

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By Berenice

Belarusian cinema does exist!

Belarusian Cinema History Museum

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Foreigners might get to know the history of the most well-known Belarusian films, including the very first one, at displays with shots and explanations. Extracts will be running on TV on the background and travellers may this way enrich their must-see list. Additionally, in the exhibition hall you can see how an old animated film was made. Read more ›

by Berenice

Art Cafe Chaplin

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By Veranika

Cinema & meals

Art Cafe Chaplin

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As it's situated in a cosy corner of a huge shopping centre, it's the perfect place to unwind after hours of shopping. They serve good food including pizza and desserts, and tea and coffee. For those of you travelling with children, cartoons and family movies are screened during the day. Read more ›

by Veranika

Skatepark

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By Vova

The best skatepark in Minsk

Skatepark

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The skatepark is not so good, but you don't have a lot of choice, so it is better than nothing :) + there is always a good company if it's sunny (Skaters, bikers, scooter kids) + there is a good Flybox + it is free Read more ›

by Vova

Gorkiy Park (Парк Горкага)

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By Veranika

Greenery, ducks & relaxation

Gorkiy Park (Парк Горкага)

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Although it's busy on weekends, during the week you can enjoy the lush greenery, tall trees, curving paths and Svislach River in peace. You can walk along the river for quite a distance, and there are also bicycle lanes. Read more ›

by Veranika

Music and Theatre History Museum

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By Berenice

M&M - Music and Masons

Music and Theatre History Museum

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You will have a chance to see “batleyka” - a traditional Belarusian doll theater showing plays of everyday life. Its name derives from the name of the city Bethlehem, as primarily batleykas were visualising Biblical scenes. Read more ›

by Berenice

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

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By Veranika

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 ›

by Veranika

Carriages Museum

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By Berenice

A must for princesses and princes!

Carriages Museum

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A special animated video will transport you to the streets of old Minsk. You can find horse carriages routes on an interactive map and use the path for exploring the city after (an idea!). After this museum, visit the Horse Carriages one for a deeper insight. Read more ›

by Berenice

Nemiga ice skating rink

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By Maria

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 ›

by Maria

Museum of Beer (Музей Пiва)

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By Veranika

Alivaria brewery welcomes you!

Museum of Beer (Музей Пiва)

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Learn how to serve beer correctly and discover which snacks match each variety. The organisers want to remind visitors that just like fine wine, beer has its own particular culture and that it's not just about getting blind drunk. Tours run from 2–4 pm and 6–8 pm. Pre-booking is required. Read more ›

by Veranika

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Komarovka Market (Камароўскi рынак)

National Library of Belarus

Ferris Wheel

Murals of Kastrychnitskaya str.

Mikhaylovski Public Garden (Міхайлаўскі сквер)

Trinity Hill (Траецкае Прадмесце)

Kastrychnitskaya Vulica

City Pub Crawl Minsk (bar hopping)

Minsk City Tour with a Certified Local Guide

Mir and Nesvizh castles

Minsk Botanical Gardens (Менскі батанічны сад)

Fisher's House

Raketa Cinema & Cinemascope

Minsk Circus

Church of Saints Simon and Helena

Opera House

Azgur Museum

Kastrychnitskaya Vulica

Murals of Kastrychnitskaya str.

Mir and Nesvizh castles

Trinity Hill (Траецкае Прадмесце)

National Library of Belarus

Raketa Cinema & Cinemascope

Ferris Wheel

City Pub Crawl Minsk (bar hopping)

Mikhaylovski Public Garden (Міхайлаўскі сквер)

Komarovka Market (Камароўскi рынак)

Grand Café

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Opera House

Minsk Jewish Tour

Holy Spirit Cathedral (Сабор Св. Духа)

National Art Museum

City Gates (Брама ў горад)

Fisher's House

Sightseeing tour around Minsk and visiting a Belarusian farm

National History Museum (Гістарычны музей)

Church of Saints Simon and Helena

Страна мини / Museum Strana mini

Minsk Circus

Private tour to a secret Soviet command center

Museum of Modern Fine Art

Minsk Town Hall (Менская ратуша)

Minsk Botanical Gardens (Менскі батанічны сад)

Museum of Boulders (Музей Валуноў)

Bread Baking Workshop

Monument to Soldiers Tank

Minsk-Arena ice skating rink

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

Fountain of Youth

Minsk walking tour

October Square

Victory Square

Sendai Public Garden (Сэндайскi сквер)

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Belarus Cinema

Belarusian Cinema History Museum

Art Cafe Chaplin