Below are the main sights of the Minsk region. If you are looking for more interesting places, then look sightseeing map of Belarus.
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Ordinary buildings of the 20th century in the urban village of Svir
Svir is a medium-sized urban village that has a rich history and strong tourism potential. The town has its own “point of attraction” - the ancient Church of St. Nicholas, a beautiful lake, as well as a number of less obvious objects...
The lost estate of the Kotsell-Shvykowskis in Benitsa
The ancient town of Benitsa has been known in history since the mid-15th century. At first, the settlement consisted of several scattered farmsteads. Some of them belonged to Tatar families, and some belonged to representatives of the local nobility, among whom were the Volovichi, Oleshkevich, Komarov,...
Outbuilding of the former Zawisze manor for sale
There is interesting news from the Uzdensky district, where in the village of Pervomaisk (historical site of Kukhtichi) the right wing of the former estate of the Zawisha family was put up for sale. The building is located on the territory of a local college, which is the initiator of the auction. Bargaining...
What kind of unusual tower was there in Pryluky?
In old photographs and a drawing by Napoleon Orda, not only the Czapski Palace attracts attention, but also an unusual tower, somewhat reminiscent of a minaret. There was a four-tiered tower to the right of the estate, if you were facing the building. In terms of functionality it...
Museum of Folk Architecture and Life “Ozertso”
In the suburbs of Minsk, not far from the agricultural town of Ozertso, a museum of folk architecture and everyday life is spread over a vast territory. The ethnographic complex is an open-air exhibition. The main objects are wooden buildings traditional for Belarusian culture...
Columns – where was the Church of St. Casimir located?
In the center of the city of Stolbtsy you can see not only an unusual cinema, but also an interesting mural, which depicts a rather strange temple with two different towers. This is the ancient church of St. Casimir, which was located on...
Zaslavsky Museum “Belarusian Malyavanki”
At the end of spring 2023, a unique museum of folk art was opened in the city of Zaslavl. The main part of the exhibition is devoted to carpet painting (dyvankoў), which was actively practiced by artists throughout Belarus. The Belarusian Malyavanka Museum is located in...
Manor Slugs in the village Mstizh
A place with a beautiful and sonorous name Mstizh is located in the Borisov district, Minsk region. These lands have a rich and ancient history, which, unfortunately, is poorly understood. The first chronicle references date back to the 14th century, when...
Manor Tyszkiewicz in Vorovskogo (Dedilovichi)
On the way from Begoml to Zembin, you can see two ancient places where once there were rich estates. One was located in the village of Mstizh, belonged to the Slugs, and the second in Dedilovichi, today it is already the village of Vorovsky. Let's stop in more detail...
Former Dominican monastery in Kholopenichi
Kholopenichi is a medium-sized urban settlement in the Krupsky district, Minsk region. The first mention of the town dates back to the middle of the 15th century, and over a long history these lands passed from one prominent family to another. However...