Gomel is one of the most ancient cities on the Belarusian land; no one knows the exact date of its foundation. It arose in those times when people still did not know written language and hardly had idea of any chronology. The first settlements arose on a hill that was located at the confluence of the rivers Iputi and Sozh. The hill was not only one of the most beautiful places but it also occupied a very advantageous geographical position. Over the centuries, the tribes succeeded each other until finally the territory was occupied by the Radimichi. In those days the main city of their tribe was Gomiy.
As in any big city, there are many places in Gomel where you can have a good rest and satisfy the feeling of hunger. From the variety of cafes and restaurants available to travelers, you … 
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Gomel is a very charming Belarusian city, full of unspeakable charm. Many visitors of the city prefer to stroll through its picturesque streets in the evening, because in the light of the … Open
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The important symbol of the city is St. Nicholas Monastery. It was founded in 1905 and today is the only working friary in Gomel. The monastery has a great value from an architectural point of view. It houses a lot of old icons and other religious relics. Now, there is a Sunday school and a library with rare books on the territory of the monastery. In 2007, the fragments of St. Nicholas’s relics were delivered to this historical monastery from Italy. Now, it is an important pilgrimage center.
1. One of the most popular hotels in Gomel is located in the railway station building. It is ideal for travelers who expect to spend a couple of days in the city; it is not difficult to get … Open
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One of the most mysterious historical attractions in Gomel is the Look-out Tower built of brick. The exact date of its construction is not known, which gives ground for multiple legends and mysterious stories. Some historians agree on the view that the tower is a preserved part of the old sugar factory. The tower is almost 40 m high. Some of its fragments are made of beautiful red brick that was quite expensive in the last centuries. Several years ago, underground rooms were found under the tower, which gave rise to new questions and insoluble riddles.
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Sightseeing in Belarus: things to see
The capital of the country, Minsk, is also the biggest culture centre of Belarus. The most famous landmarks of the city include Troitskoye Predmestye, Jesuit Collegium, Kalvaryja Church, the Church of Maria Magdalena, the Church of Alexander Nevsky, the Church of Holy Trinity, the Cathedral of Holy Spirit, Mason House, Pishchalauski Castle and Loshitskij Park and mansion. Almost all of these memorial places were constructed to celebrate an important historic event. As the majority of sights in Minsk are old, they exhibit numerous ancient artefacts, priceless icons and relics, so an excursion to any of the abovementioned places will be truly interesting and educative. The most popular museum in Minsk are Belarus National Museum of History and Culture, Belarus State Art Museum, the Museum of Ancient Art, the Museum of World War II, the Museum of National Architecture and the Museum of Stones in Uruchie.
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