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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 lamps Gomel looks simply unique. The main historical landmark of the city with a centuries-old history is the Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble. The central facility of the ensemble is the palace of Rumyantsev-Paskevich, which is made in the style of strict classicism. Its construction took place during the period when Gomel belonged to Prince Paskevich. In 1834 the palace was bought by Ivan Paskevich. He broke a wonderful park next to him with a very rare species of plants and shrubs. Not far from the palace stands the solemn and monumental Peter and Paul Cathedral. An equally important religious landmark is the chapel-tomb of Princes Paskevich. If you go further into the park, you can see a monument to the victims of the Great Patriotic War, opened here in the middle of the last century. On the territory of the palace complex is a chic lake, on the shore of which there are also interesting places to explore - the Tower of Fame and the Winter Garden. From the territory of the palace ensemble you can see a wonderful view of the Sozh River and its picturesque shores, which even in winter conquers with their beauty and chic views. Gomel Regional Drama Theater will be interesting to visit not only for fans of theatrical art, but also those who want to admire one of the most beautiful … Read further

Our guide to Gomel

Gomel sightseeing

Soon Gomel fell under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and then of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. During this period it became a serious military and commercial center. The territory of Gomel is continuously expanding and supplemented by new fortifications. In the XVII century, he received the Magdeburg law and became self-governed, an innovation that opened a lot of new prospects for the city. After … Open

Cultural excursion through Gomel - things to see

Gomel Regional Drama Theater will be interesting to visit not only for fans of theatrical art, but also those who want to admire one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of the city. The magnificent building with columns and stucco looks just fascinating. The visited facility is the socio-cultural Center and it is the venue for a wide variety of exhibitions, presentations and even fairs, so it will be … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Meat is also loved here; fans of meat delicacies should definitely try pork, stewed in clay pots. No less common delicacy is bigus – stewed meat with cabbage, which is prepared according to a special recipe. Poultry dishes are cooked quite rarely, but they are also found in the restaurant menu of Belarusian cuisine. Special attention should be paid to popular drinks, among which the leaders are Belarusian kvass, … Open

Travel guide to Gomel

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 … Open

Advices for travellers

7. In Gomel, hotels and inns of various price categories are presented, from modest cheap to VIP-class establishments. If the latter, for the most part, are empty, then it is not easy to find a free room in cheap hotels and guesthouses of mid-price category in the midst of the tourist season. 8. A real find for economical travelers will be local cafes; for a modest fee they can order a great lunch or dinner. … Open

Nature and parks of Belarus

Pripyat National Park is located in the southern part of Belarus, in the flood-plain of the Pripyat River. Established in the 60s of the previous century, this natural park occupies a giant territory. As the landscape is mostly swampy in this region, it is an ideal area for cranberry. Roughly 500 hectares of cranberry fields and European bison attract numerous tourists to Pripyat National Park. … Open

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