You can start your Sightseeing in Belarus right from the capital city Minsk. It is a beautiful city, which has been restored after the World War II. It is one of the most frequented Tourist Destinations in Belarus. Visit the Botanical Garden in Minsk. A cultural tour of Minsk will take you to various museums of the city. The National Arts Museum, the National Museum of Belarusian History and Culture, the Museum of History of the Great Patriotic War and the Museum of Old Belarusian Culture are worth a visit while Sightseeing in Belarus. The country also has several medieval castles and baroque churches that are real treat for the eyes.
The Mir Castle
While talking about Belarus Sightseeing the name that comes first on mind is the Mir Castle. This medieval castle, known to every Belarusian, is one of the most popular Tourist Attractions in Belarus. This outstanding example of the 16th century fortification architecture is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Brest Fortress
This magnificent citadel is one of the Belarus Attractions, which is visited by large number of foreign tourists. The fortresses encompass the old town of Brest. The design of the fortress with several bastions and ramparts is a masterpiece of military engineering and architecture. The fortress had served as a shelter for the Russian army during the Great Patriotic War.
Lida Castle
A unique medieval fortress, Lida Castle is a great work of architecture built on sand. It is said that a castle, even a house cannot be built over an unsteady base like sand. Surprisingly, despite its unstable foundation the castle has been standing for seven centuries. The castle has been protecting the old city from the invasion of Tartars and several enemy attacks over the centuries.
Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park
Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park is a few hours drive from the city of Brest. After completing Sightseeing in Brest you can set out for an excursion. Located near the Polish border of Belarus this reserve forest can also be accessed from the city of Minsk. The park contains a unique combination of primeval flora and fauna. In 1992, the park was enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site and in the very next year it bagged the title of a Biosphere Reserve.
These are not all. Belarus has several other Places of Interest. You should not miss historic places like Vitebsk, Nesvizh and cities of Grodno, Homel or Gomel and Polotsk while Sightseeing in Belarus.
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