Minsk isn't the most advanced, wealthy or famous city but it's safer than Warsaw, cheaper than Kiev, less crowded than Moscow and cleaner than most European capitals. Moreover it has its own spirit and interesting history.
Belarus is called as a "lungs" of Europe
Belarus is a land of vast plains and picturesque hills, thick forests and green meadows, deep blue lakes and flowing rivers. Forests cover 2/5 of Belarus, they are scattered all over the country.
There are a lot of rivers and lakes in our country. The Dnieper, Pripyat, Beresins, Sozh, Zapadnaya Dvina, Neman are the biggest rivers with more then 500 kilometers in length. The largest lake in Belarus is Lake Naroch which stretches 13 kilometers from West to East. It is a very popular recreation area in our country. Belarus has a moderately continental climate due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean with a warm winter and warm summer.
Numerous museums, castles and historic towns, preserving the spirit of the country's rich historical heritage, are situated round the capital, adorned by lush flora.
Not only it is the vicinity of the legendary Belovezhskaya Pushcha, but also a historic site of many cultures, inhabiting Belarus throughout its history.
The host of an international music open-air festival Slavianski Bazaar (Slavic Bazaar), showcasing the colorful traditions of Belarus and its neighbors.
A place where modern city borders numerous archaeological sites embraced by relic forests.
Beautiful landscape spiced up by medieval castles and monasteries, and the biggest zoo in Belarus for the joy of youngest travellers.
Postmodern eclectic architecture bearing the signs of glorious soviet monumentalism mixed with advanced districts zested by the hints of avant-garde.
We bet you've never been here before!
Find your inner harmony!
Dare yourself to explore the Puscha!
Endemic fauna untouched by human intervention!