There are several Tourist Attractions in Minsk which you must visit to know about the city, its people and their rich past and culture. Sitting pretty on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers, Minsk is the capital and the largest city in Belarus. You can start your sightseeing with a visit to the Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary. It was built by the Jesuits as their monastery church in 1700-10 and was later restored in 1951 and then again in 1997. The cathedral is known for its architectural excellence and beautiful Baroque style patterns and motifs. It has been acknowledged as a National Cultural Heritage Object and one of the most famous Tourist Attractions in Minsk.
Minsk boasts of several churches which are considered as well known Tourist Attractions in Minsk. You can visit the Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Built in 1642-87, it was actually the former church of the Bernardine convent. This Baroque style church was renovated in 1741-46 and 1869. This historic church, the cathedral of St. Joseph was formerly affiliated with the Bernardine monastery. The fortified church of Sts. Peter and Paul, complete with its flanking twin towers, was originally built in the 1620s. The church dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene is the largest one built during the Russian imperial era in this region and one of the places of interest.
Red Church, one of the Minsk Tourist Attractions, was built at the beginning of 20th century. The church was built with the support of Edward Vojnilovich, one of the prominent noblemen of Belarus. The church was named in memory of his children Simeon and Elena who died at an early age. One of the prestigious symbols of the capital, this church is known for its Neo-Gothic style and red brick structure. It is interesting to note that the Union of cinematographers of Belarus was placed here during the Soviet era. After the church was returned to the believers, it was restored in its former glory immediately.
Next, you can visit the Village Museum, one of the Tourist Attractions in Minsk. It is the first and only private museum of ancient culture in the post-Soviet Union territory. Here, you can know about the ancient country life and handicrafts. The exhibits at the museum including buildings, tools, mechanisms and vehicles are undergoing reconstruction and renovation.
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