Things to see in Belarus
1,016 places worth seeing in Belarus on an illustrated map: Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk, Kaloža Church, Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Cathedral of the Holy Name of Saint Virgin Mary and Belarusian National Arts Museum, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk This medieval building was completely redecorated during the Baroque period.
- Kaloža Church A 12th-century Orthodox church, one of the few surviving monuments of the Old Rus period in the country.
- Church of Saints Simon and Helena The best-known church in the city, commonly known as the Red Church (or Čyrvony kasciol), was built between 1908 and 1910 in Romanesque Revi
- Cathedral of the Holy Name of Saint Virgin Mary Built as a Jesuit church at the beginning of the 18th century, this beautiful Baroque church was closed or used as a sports training facilit
- Belarusian National Arts Museum One of the most popular tourist destinations in Minsk. It offers an excellent overview of fine arts in Belarus. Many art description tags ar
- Holy Spirit Cathedral The main Orthodox church of Belarus, a fine example of the late baroque style, known in Belarus as Vilno baroque. It was built in 1633-1642
- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Grodno A fine Baroque basilica, once a church of a Jesuit monastery, now the city's Roman Catholic cathedral.
- Transfiguration Church in Polack A well-preserved building from the times of old Rus', with some later alterations.
- Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum A large collection of exhibits about WWII in Belarus.
- Belarusian National History and Culture Museum The largest collection of material and spiritual culture of Belarus from the ancient times to our days. The museum has a good souvenir shop.
- Yanka Kupala National Academic Theatre The oldest and, arguably, the best Belarusian drama theatre. All performances - classical and modern Belarusian and foreign plays - and are
- Mound of Glory 70-m-high mound from 1969 commemorating Soviet soldiers who died during World War II.
- Great Synagogue Synagogue in Grodno, Belarus.
- Corpus Christi Church in Niasviž A magnificent building from 1584–1593, one of the first Baroque churches in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Many members of the Radziwił
- Church of Saint Stanislaus in Mahilioŭ The city's Catholic cathedral where parishioners will often be singing. The original frescoes survived World War II remarkably well. It is v
- Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Minsk The oldest Orthodox church in Minsk that survived until our days. It was built in 1620-1630 and remains a striking example of Belarusian tra
- Church of Holy Trinity An elegant Neogothic church constructed in 1861-74. During the Soviet Union time, it was used as book storage for the National Library; late
- Old Cathedral of St. Barbara and St. Paul, Vitebsk A Romanesque Revival church.
- Central Botanical Garden, Minsk A popular destination for a relaxed day in central Minsk. It is compact and mostly accessible, it has several outdoor and indoor cafes. An a
- Brest Railway Museum An incredible collection of impressive locomotives from the Soviet era. While there is not much effort in the presentation (they are all dis
- Grodno Zoo Hrodna Zoo is next to the railway station. It was the first Belarusian Zoo, opened in 1927. There are over 300 kinds of animals in the Zoo n
- Yanka Kupala Park Park in Belarus.
- Gorky Park A public park established in 1800 under the name Governor's Garden. During the Soviet times it was renamed "парк культуры і адпачынку імя Ма
- Saint Nicolas' Church in Mir Church in Mir, Belarus.
- Manyushka Manor in Smilavičy Built in the 19th and early 20th century, the palace and park complex of Moniuszko includes two palaces, a number of buildings, a landscape
- Chelyuskinites Park An urban forest park. The park's area is . The park contains an amusement park. Other attractions include a Children's Railway, operated exc
- Church of the Transfiguration in Slonim An Orthodox church in Baroque style.
- Church of the Dormition in Viciebsk
- Church of Saint Nicholas in Pastavy The church was built in 1891–1893.
- Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Minsk The church was built in 1847 in the Classical and Russian Revival styles. Roman Catholics were invited to pray in the church after the last
- The palace and park complex Tyzengauz, Postavy This classicist palace of Tyzenhauz was built in the second half of the 18th century. After World War II, it was rebuilt into a hospital, wh
- Mosque in Smilavičy This mosque was opened in 1996. The building is constructed of white brick, which is crowned with a crescent dome.
- Sluck Homeland Museum Art and culture museum.
- Mahilioŭ Ethnic Museum It is wonderful but do check opening days/times in advance. Artisans will show you how they use a loom, make pottery, make jewellery. You ar
- Church of the Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary and the convent of Bernardine in Slonim A Roman Catholic church in Baroque style.
- Bujničy Field Memorial Complex A war memorial chiefly to the World War II soldiers and civilians who defended the city for 23 days in July 1941 when Belarus was part of th
- Sluck Gate in Niasviž An old city gate constructed around 1700, which takes its name from the nearby city of Slutsk
- Mogilyov Zoo
- Lida Historical and Art Museum The exhibits include local archaeological findings, a vast numismatic collection, a collection dedicated to history of everyday life, etc.
- Niasviž District Historico-Homeland Museum
- Narač Lake in Belarus.
- Dinamo Stadium Multi-purpose stadium in Belarus.
- Borisov Arena Football stadium in Belarus.
- Kurapaty Wooded area outside Minsk, Belarus.
- Polesie State Radioecological Reserve Nature reserve in Belarus.
- Church of St. Michael in Synkavičy Church in Grodno Region, Belarus.
- Ruzhany Palace Former palace in Ruzhany, Belarus.
- Asviejskaje Lake Lake in Belarus.
- Čyrvonaje Lake in Belarus.
- Lukomskaje Lake in Belarus.