Due to its proximity to the Polish border Brest, Belarus is a popular weekend excursion from the border side cities of Poland. Brest has direct road connections to Terespol in Poland. Brest, Belarus is situated on the meeting point of the two beautiful rivers Western Bug and Mukhavets. It is the administrative capital of the Brest Voblast in Belarus. The city with its old charms intact has become one of the popular Tourist Destinations in Belarus.
Getting to Brest
The city of Brest is served by an airport which has direct flight connections to the national capital Minsk and other cities in Belarus. Those who like to travel by road can board the bus to Brest from the Polish town Terespole. You can also hire a car and follow the highway to Brest from the neighboring country Poland. The best means to getting to Brest, Belarus is train. The train service between Brest and Terespole is timely and adequate.
Brest Attractions
Today Brest is considered among the major Belarus Tourist Destinations. The Fortress of Brest nicely preserves the ruins of a huge fortification, which belonged to the 19 th century. The fortress built during the Russian Empire has got the status of "Hero Fortress" during World War II. A walking tour of the fortified town will give you better ideal of Russian art and architecture.
Head down to the museum located nearby. It is an interactive museum, where you can learn about fighting techniques. You will be put in to a fighting sequence between aggressive Germans and defending Soviets. The museum also house collection regarding Polish defenders of this place. In short, this museum is the right place to know Brest's warfare history. From there you can pace towards the Central Square of Brest. The square with old statues, buildings and quaint shops remind you of medieval period.
Brest is also home to the first outdoor railway museum of Belarus. Take a stroll in the Brest City Park which is old but well maintained. Once in Brest, Belarus you can not miss a trip to Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park. The part contains large collection of the region's flora and fauna which include some rare species of animals like European bison. So, come to Brest and enjoy a wonderful vacation in this old Belarusian city.
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