Belarus Things to Do

Chapel and Family vault of...

by lorigirl

Chapel and Family vault of Paskevichy in Gomel This memorial was designed by Y. Charvinski, an architect, in 1870-1889. The chapel has a square plan section with the composition common to five-cupola hipped- room churches of the seventeen century; its essence - an active implementation in the facade of the ceramic plates with ornamentation after artist S. Sadzikov sketches. The family vault has construction of subterranean tunnel chamber with arched roof. The light comes in through the round sky-light in the upper part of the arch. The chapel and family vault have a typical russian-retrospective architecture.

Another shot of Mirsky Castle

by lorigirl

It includes castle, palace, park and chapel-vault. Mirsky Castle was built from the clay by the Illinichis in the beginning of the 16 centure. From 1568 it belonged to the Radzivills, after- the Vitgenshteins, the Svyatopolk-Mirskys. The plan of the castle is close to the square. By the coners it has five-floor tower and there is a fifth six-floor tower with entrance gates in the middle of the western wall. In front the gates is a bridge and moat. There is a belfry in the tower. On the first floor there is the chapel and in the basement - prison.

Minsk 2002

by voyager66

Experience the "Molloch"

by Tobias_Plieninger

In Belarus there is not much to do.The big cities all have the same cold and ugly style.This style is unique and itself very special.You can't see that very often so use your chance!

Glass of "Kvas"

by Raffmo

When visiting Belarus try a glass of "Kvas". This is a popular drink in former USSR countries. It is done from bread, yeast and other ingredients.You should easily found it on the streets.

MINSK / SKI& WINTER SPORTS

by CAMILLEHADDAD

IN MINSK.SPECIALY IN WINTER TIME YOU CAN HAVE LOT OF GREAT SPORTS,SKI ON RAWBITCHY AREA,WHERE THE EUROPEANS MEET EVERY YEAR.

The Afghan War Monument

by catdockev

The Afghan War Monument

by catdockev

Komarovskaya market square

by lorigirl

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by jillikins