Parken in Minsk

Minsk Parks and Gardens

Minsk's green spaces range from the expansive Central Botanical Garden, housing over 15,000 plant species, to the historic 18th-century Lošyca manor estate. The city’s landscape includes the centrally located Victory Park on Komsomolskoye Lake and the poignant Holocaust memorial at The Pit. Visitors can explore specialized sites like the Minsk Zoo near the Svislach River or themed recreation areas like Dreamland. These parks offer a mix of Soviet-era monuments, diverse arboretums, and quiet riverside trails across various urban districts.

Minsk Parks and Gardens — Kaart

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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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Botanical Garden

Spanning 153 hectares, this central research facility of the National Academy of Sciences features extensive plant collections, a greenhouse with tropical species, and landscaped arboretums.

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The Pit

The Pit is a monument dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust on the corner of Melnikayte and Zaslavskaya streets in Minsk, Belarus.

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Victory Park

The city's largest park, situated around Komsomolskoye Lake, featuring fountains, bird islands, and a beach area.

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Minsk Zoo

Minsk Zoo is located in a southeast part of Minsk near Svislach River.

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Lošyca Park

An 18th and 19th-century manor and park complex featuring a restored estate house, historic outbuildings, and ancient apple orchards.

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Michaila Paŭlava Park

A recreational area in the Moskovsky district situated along the Loshitsa River, featuring walking paths and open green spaces.

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Kurasoŭščyna Park

A green space in the southern part of the city surrounding a reservoir, often used for outdoor recreation and winter sports.

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Park im. Cingiza Ajtmatova

A public park named in honor of the Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, located along the Slepyanskaya water system.

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Trajeckaja Hara Garden Square

A historic square surrounding the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus.

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Hrekavaj Park

A riverside park in the Leninsky district located at the intersection of Rokossovsky Avenue and Malinin Street.

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Dreamland

An amusement and theme park featuring seasonal rides, water attractions, and recreational facilities.