Minsk Favorites

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Favorite thing: Gorky Park - is an oldest city park in Minsk.
Delineated from one side by Svislotch river and from other side by road to the Victory monyment it remains the most popular place for visiting by families at the weekend.

Fondest memory: Gorky park is a lovely place to take a slow relaxed walk. At the summer time there are a lot of amusements for kids, and the winter time - it even have a 'Santa Post office' here.

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Favorite thing: As I was born in Minsk, so, It is my city and I'd like everyone to join. I've been to different countries and in comparison with others my country in some cases has more advantages than others. It is rather safe country and cities are clean.
What about Minsk? Minsk is the capital of the Republic of Belarus and its industrial, political, scientific and cultural centre. The city is situated in the heart of Belarus—on the crossroads of trade routes from the East to the West.

Among the sights that you will see are:

—Independence Square with the House of Government;

—the “Red” Krasny Roman Catholic Church;

—Victory Square with its 38 meters grey obelisk and eternal flame honoring the heroes of World War II;

—Yanka Kupala Park with a wonderful fountain;

—Troitskoye Predmestye (Trinity Suburb)—restored buildings of the down-town of the 19th cent;

—Holy Ghost orthodox Cathedral and St.Peter and

—Paul's Church—architectural monuments of the 17th century

In the whole Minsk is full of romantic and modern tones.

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Favorite thing: Kostel of Maria Virgin is situated in Nemiga area, just in opposite of City Hall. It was built in the end of XVII - beginning of XVIII centuries. Then it became the church of Jesuits Order till the end of XVIII century, when the order was forbidden.

Favorite thing: The central Park is situated in the central part of city, near of Victory Square and the City Circus, on the bank of Svisloch' River. I'd like to visit the park in spring time and get a circle with attraction in 54 high meters and to see all city as panorama view.

Favorite thing: Svisloch' River flows along whole city, mostly in the parks. It is nice in winter times too although most parts of the river is under ice. But in some area you may see "open" water and it is favorite places for ducs :-) In the picture, Svisloch' River (under ice) near of Sport Palace.

Favorite thing: Prospekt Nezavisimosti is the longest street of the city and crosses along the whole city. I recommend you to walk along. Maybe you don't find some extra interesting because all buildings are of 50-60 of XX century but the wide avenue impressed me very much. I recommend you to begin to walk in Independence Square. Or, opposite, from Park of Chkalovtsev (near of the metro station with the same name).

Favorite thing: Minsk is one of the hero-cities of USSR which had the name after World War II. The city was destroyed completely and rebuilt once again after that war. Near of Svisloch River and Central Park there is Victory Square with 40 meters high monument. It is interesting to see details undeground as well.

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Favorite thing: Minsk has many wonderful statues around the city (in my opinion). The one of the most georgious is statues in Yakub Kols Square. The place was empty even in the beginning of XX century and only in 50-s of last century building works began here. In 1956 Statues complex was built in honour of Belorussian poet Yakub Kolas.