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The tourists that love shopping usually start their walk around Minsk with a visit to GUM. When it opened in 1951, it had a distinctively luxurious interior design. It was this place that citizens went to decades ago to find the rarest, most valuable and expensive goods. Today, the huge 7,000-square-metre shopping mall sells all possible kinds of goods: from clothes of famous brands and toys to sophisticated make-up and jewellery. GUM has several cafes, so you can comfortably relax and walk around shops here all day. A little farther from GUM, there’s another shopping giant—TSUM. It also offers a variety of goods: clothes, footwear, and accessories of the most popular European brands. Besides, there are a couple of large cosmetic and perfume shops as well as jewellery salons. TSUM also attracts visitors by its variety of souvenir shops. It will take well over an hour to explore the five floors of the mall. Belarus Department Store is also a real historic landmark—it opened in 1978. The first floor of the mall houses a few perfume shops, a large crockery shop, and an electronics store. The second floor is fully occupied by shops selling men’s clothes, while the third floor has shops with women’s and children’s clothes. On the fourth floor, you can visit shops selling household goods, interesting souvenirs, and jewellery. Many travellers consider Zamok the best shopping mall in Minsk. It offers visitors a large choice of not only shops, but … Read further

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Minsk sightseeing

The ancient city with an interesting history, Minsk is famous by numerous cultural centers and great atmosphere that is perfect for relaxed rest. Minsk was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War; today only several buildings of the 17th century belong to the oldest architectural monuments. All other monuments have been destroyed. However, there are truly many remarkable places in the city. The most … Open

Cultural excursion through Minsk - things to see

The monument is dedicated to soldiers fallen during the Soviet–Afghan War. The history of the memorial is very interesting. The thing is, the old church of Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk served as a model for the memorial. The religious construction was built in the 11th century; today, there are altars inscribed with the names of fallen soldiers inside the church. Independence (Nezalezhnasti) Square is the best … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Those who love water activities will like the Palace of Water Sports that also provides a wide range of services. There are swimming pools for children and adults as well as a real Russian banya and Finnish sauna. At the Raketa health complex, visitors can enrol in water aerobics classes, go to the pool or sauna. The centre also has tanning beds and a great beauty salon. If you want to do something special and … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

It’s not easy to choose Minsk’s best restaurants, as there are a lot of them, but travellers still have a few favourites. For example, Grand Cafe, an international cuisine restaurant that especially appeals to gourmands and fans of exotic dishes. Grand Cafe is one of the city’s most prestigious restaurants. It’s known for its great quality of dishes and high level of service. The European … Open

Traditions and mentality of Minsk

As regards the citizens’ character, they are friendly and hospitable towards tourists. Many think such behaviour is a result of many centuries of communal system that naturally left its imprint on locals’ character. They are always ready to help even a complete stranger, and they do that without expecting anything in return. The citizens are also quite reserved. It’s uncommon to see noisy … Open

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A bright monument of architecture of the beginning of the 19th century is the Pishchalauski Castle. It was built for one of the wealthy landlords. The castle is built in a pseudo-Gothic style and its outlines look very much like a medieval fortress. Over the years, the building witnessed many important historical events. In the first half of the 20th century, one of the strictest prisons in Europe was located … Open

Nature and parks of Belarus

The unique country of lakes, swamps, and dense forests that are home to European bison – this is what comes to mind first when someone asks about Belarus. This large country is located in the south of Eastern Europe. Belarus doesn’t have access to the sea. More than one-third of the country’s territory is covered with dense forests, and almost all territory has a diverse flora. This has helped Belarus to preserve rare trees, bushes, birds, and animals, maintaining a comfortable habitat for different species. The local climate is quite mild – it is moderately continental and doesn’t have big temperature fluctuations. The south of Belarus – Polesia – is a restricted area of everglades that is often referred to as “the lungs of Europe”. … Open

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