Best places to visit in Belarus

Belarus Must-Sees

Belarus features diverse architectural landmarks, from the 11th-century foundations of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk to the Baroque grandeur of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Grodno. This collection includes the oldest operating theatre in the country, the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc, and the Neo-Gothic ruins of the Pusłowski Palace. These sites represent centuries of history, including the influence of the Radziwiłł dynasty and the resilient restoration of Minsk’s historic City Hall and Holy Spirit Cathedral.

Belarus Must-Sees — Map

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City Hall

Reconstructed in 2003 according to 18th-century plans, this Classicist building originally dates back to the 16th century when Minsk received its Magdeburg rights.

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Yanka Kupala National Academic Theatre

Janka Kupala National Academic Theatre is the oldest existing theatre in Belarus.

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St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

A 17th-century Jesuit cathedral in Grodno known for its ornate Baroque interior, a 21-meter high altar, and one of Europe’s oldest functioning tower clocks.

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Saint Sophia Cathedral

Originally built in the 11th century as a Byzantine-style church, it was reconstructed in the 18th century in the Vilnian Baroque style. It is one of the oldest stone structures in Belarus.

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Holy Spirit Cathedral

The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk, Belarus is dedicated to the Holy Spirit. It is the central cathedral of the Belarusian Orthodox Church.

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Struve Geodetic Arc "Leskowitschi"

The Struve Geodetic Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through ten countries…

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New Castle

The New Castle in Grodno, Belarus is a royal palace of Augustus III of Poland and Stanisław August Poniatowski where the famous Grodno Sejm…

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Kalozha Church

The Kalozha Church of Sts. Boris and Gleb is the oldest extant structure in Grodno, Belarus.

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Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace

The Rumyantsev-Paskevich Residence is the main place of historical importance in the city of Gomel, Belarus.

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Usadebno-parkovyj kompleks Radzivillov

A late 18th-century Neoclassical manor in Polonechka that served as a residence for the Radziwiłł family, featuring a distinctive facade inspired by Italian architecture.

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Architecture miniatures museum

A private museum in Minsk showcasing detailed scale models of Belarus's most significant historical landmarks, including castles and cathedrals that are otherwise geographically dispersed.

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Dvorec Bohvicej (1906)

A Neo-Gothic manor house built in 1906 by Jan Otto Bochwic, featuring characteristic pointed arches and decorative brickwork within a historic park setting.

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Pusłowski palace

Kosava Castle is a ruined castellated palace in Gothic Revival style located in Kosava, Belarus.

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Aliaksandraŭski Garden Square

Historic city park established in 1870, featuring the notable Boy with a Swan fountain and adjacent to the National Academic Yanka Kupala Theatre.

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Marat Kazey Park

Historic park featuring a monument to pioneer hero Marat Kazey and a diverse collection of tree species.

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