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Belarus Travel Wiki
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Travel to Belarus
Belarus has one of the largest developed urban areas in all of Europe. Over 70% of the nation’s population lives within the boundaries of a city and 4 out of 5 people you’ll meet in Belarus are native to the area.
Yet despite having an open rural area to explore, this country is ranked second-to-last when it comes to tourism opportunities. Now is the time to change that and here are some of the things that you can expect during your stay.
The Last Soviet Republic?
There is a lot of negative energy that comes up when one begins to discuss a visit to Belarus. Forget everything you may have heard. Museums that feature this nation’s role in the Great Patriotic War, which is World War II, offer visitors a different perspective. For those who love art, there are multiple museums dedicated to the likes of Chagall. Many museums are even open air in nature, allowing you to freely explore on a sunny day.
Unique Castles That You Won’t Want To Miss
Nyasvizh and Mir both offer castles to explore that are each part of a larger complex that will let you get a feeling of what history has taught the people of this beautiful nation. With influences that are very Gothic in some aspects, yet still quite Russian in design and atmosphere, you will find that these heritage centers are more than just landmarks. They are works of art in their own right.
You Will Love the National Parks
One of the oldest wildlife reserves in all of Europe can be found at the Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park. With 50+ different species of mammals, including European Bison, calling this park their home, you will also find areas that are covered in lakes and rivers. Fishing and other water sports are widely available, as are hiking, biking, or bird-watching.
Best of Belarus
The climate of Belarus is moderate continental, and so summers are warm, with temperatures near 20C, and winters are cold and often below freezing. Most rain tends to fall from around April to October.
Belarus is in Eastern Europe and is surrounded by countries, with the largest, Russia, to its northeast. The main international airport is Minsk National, 42km outside the capital, Minsk, and the currency is the Belarusian Ruble. Belarus holidays are known for their cultural and historical attractions, including many striking castles. Wintertime sports such as alpine skiing and snowboarding have become popular in Belarus in recent times, even though the country doesn’t have any mountains. It does have lots of hills with inclines suitable for such activities. In the summertime, visitors can relax on some great lakeside beaches.
If you’re visiting Belarus for the first time, the capital, Minsk, is a good place to stay. Explore the city’s sights at your leisure and then head out into the country for a greater experience. Other places to stay on your Belarus holidays include the charming city of Brest in the far southwest and on the border with Poland; and Gomel in the southeast, Belarus’ second-largest city. If you’re going skiing or snowboarding while in Belarus, Silichy and Logoisk are where the main slopes are located. Both are near to Minsk, and there are other ski resorts around the country.
With their individual styles and culture, the cities of Belarus are fascinating to explore, and out in the countryside the wonderfully unspoiled nature is the perfect setting for hiking adventures. In winter, many parts of the country transform into snow-covered wonderlands. It’s a land for all seasons, and an ideal getaway destination.
Belarus holidays can be spent doing a wide range of activities and visiting attractions. Start with the Belarusian National History and Culture Museum in Minsk. There, you’ll get a sense of the country from way back in its ancient past right up to today. Move on to the Belarusian National Arts Museum and view some of the many thousands of works of art on display, both from around the country and the world.
Visit Minsk Zoo, a relatively new attraction that was only established in 1984. It’s in the southeast of the capital and places an emphasis on breeding. It’s home to more than 1,300 animals of 64 species, including the largest mammal in Europe, the wisent, or European bison. To see the wisent in the wild, head to Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park in the southwest of the country.
Just outside the capital is Minsk Sea, an artificial reservoir that’s a popular recreation area. Relax on the public beach or rent a boat and sail around this picturesque body of water.
Go for a stroll in lovely Gorky Park in Minsk. There are many parks of this name – celebrating the Russian writer Maksim Gorky – around Russia, the most famous in Moscow. Minsk’s Gorky Park has an amusement park, an observatory and planetarium and an indoor skating rink.
There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belarus – try and see them all. They are the Mir Castle Complex in the south-westerly town of Mir; Nesvizh Castle in Nesvizh, also in the southwest; Bialowieza Forest on and over the border with Poland and shared by the two countries; and the Struve Geodetic Arc triangulation points that run through nine other countries in the region, five of which are located in Belarus.
City Guides
Click on a city for more information about the city, maps, tourist information, tours and what to see and do in the city.
Brest (BY)
Brest Travel Wiki
Travel to Brest
Brest (also known as Brest-Litovsk) has a population of 310.000 and lies at the border with Poland.
Brest is the capital of Brest oblast (region).
Travel and vacation in Brest, Belarus
Here you can find information about travel and holiday trips to Belarus. You will find travel deals as well as general travel information, guides, “good to know” and facts about Belarus. We try to find the best travel video about the city and its surroundings and we write about...
Gomel
Gomel Travel Wiki
Travel to Gomel
Gomel is situated on the banks of Sozh river, 300 km South-East of Minsk in the southeastern part of Belarus.
Gomel covers an area of 135.3 km2, and the population is 515,000. Gomel is the second-largest city in Belarus and the city is the administrative center of the region.
Travel and vacation in Gomel, Belarus
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Grodno
Grodno Travel Wiki
Travel to Grodno
Grodno (also known as Hrodna) has a population of 365.000 and lies at the Neman river in Western Belarus.
Grodno is the capital of Grodno oblast (region).
Travel and vacation in Grodno, Belarus
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Minsk, capital of Belarus
Minsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Minsk
Minsk is the capital city and largest city in Belarus and it is situated on dual rivers that give this city some ambiance. First mentioned in the Medieval Chronicles under the year of 1067, Minsk, the capital of Belarus and its geographical heart, has a population of 1.7 million. The city is situated in a picturesque place on the banks of the river Svisloch which in old days used to be one of the busiest...
Mir
Mir Travel Wiki
Travel to Mir
Mir is a small town 120 kilometres west of Minsk. The town is renowned for being location of UNESCO World Heritage site, Mir Castle.
Travel and vacation in Mir, Belarus
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Mogilev
Mogilev Travel Wiki
Travel to Mogilev
Mogilev (also known as Mahilyow) with 360.000 inhabitants is the third largest city in Belarus.
Mogilev lies in eastern Belarus close to the border with Russia.
Travel and vacation in Mogilev, Belarus
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Nesvizh
Nesvizh Travel Wiki
Travel to Nesvizh
Nesvizh is a small city with 14.300 inhabitants. Nesvizh lies in central Belarus and is the location of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nesvizh Castle.
Travel and vacation in Nesvizh, Belarus
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Polotsk
Polotsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Polotsk
Polotsk (also known as Polatsk) is said to be the oldest city in Belarus. 80.000 inhabitants lives in the city in northern Belarus near the Dvina river.
Travel and vacation in Polotsk, Belarus
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Vitebsk
Vitebsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Vitebsk
Vitebsk (also known as Vitsebsk) has a population of 342.000 and lies in Eastern Belarus. Vitebsk is the capital of Vitebsk oblast (region).
Travel and vacation in Vitebsk, Belarus
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Travel resources
Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country
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Belarus Holidays
Belarus Public Holidays
See the calendars for national Belarus holidays year by year.
Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Belarus holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.
Biggest City Belarus
Facts about Belarus, Biggest city
What are the name of the biggest city Belarus, and how big are city by population.
Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual.
Last update august 2017
Geography and facts, Belarus
Belarus, geography and facts explained
Geograhy, facts, local customs and foodie guide.
All explained in videos 8 to 15 minutes, very good, informative and funny videos that will ensure you see the videos to the end.
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National Tourist Information Belarus
Traveladvisor in Belarus: Are you going on a vacation you can get lots of free and professional help, traveladvice and information from the National Tourism Organisation.
Discover the country and the cities getting the most out of your vacation with the professional help from the people who knows their country and their culture the best.
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Belarus
Official holidays
When are holidays and no working days in the country ?
| Date | English | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year | Fixed |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Fixed |
| 8 March | Womens Day | Fixed |
| 9th day after Orthodox Easter | Radonitsa | Variable |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Fixed |
| 9 May | Victory Day | Fixed |
| 3 July | Independence Day | Fixed |
| .7 November | October Revolution Day | Fixed |
| .25 December | Catholic Christmas | Fixed |
Which are the largest cities ?
Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country
| Rank | Name | Pop. | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minsk | 1,921,807 | Minsk Voblast |
| 2 | Homyel | 526,872 | Homyel Voblast |
| 3 | Mahilyow | 374,644 | Mahilou Voblast |
| 4 | Vitsyebsk | 366,299 | Vitsebsk Voblast |
| 5 | Hrodna | 356,557 | Hrodna Voblast |
| 6 | Brest | 330,934 | Brest Voblast |
| 7 | Babruysk | 218,271 | Mahilou Voblast |
| 8 | Baranavichy | 179,073 | Brest Voblast |
| 9 | Barysaw | 144,945 | Minsk Voblast |
| 10 | Pinsk | 137,493 | Brest Voblast |