Top 5 places to visit in Belarus

Vetliva
3 min readJun 24, 2021

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Belarus is a real treasure.

Belarus is a real treasure. Here you can see castles, ancient churches, palaces, and national parks with eco trails. Together with VETLIVA, we will tell you about the top attractions of Belarus.

1. Nesvizh castle

Nesvizh castle seen from above.
This luxurious castle was built in the 16th century.

This luxurious castle was built in the 16th century. The famous Italian architect Giovanni Bernardoni worked here. The complex is well-known for ghosts and mystical legends. People say that there was an underground passage between Mir and Nesvizh castles.

Here you can see picturesque halls, beautiful sculptures, and masterpieces. Festivals, concerts, and theater performances are regularly held near the castle. And what delicious national dishes are prepared for guests in the cafe!

Location: 2 Zamkovaya Street, Nesvizh.

2. Mir castle

Mir Castle in Belarus.
On the territory of the castle, you can visit festivals, concerts, medieval tournaments, and musical evenings.

This is another medieval fort that keeps many secrets. Local legends say that the ghost of young princess Sonechka lives here. You can see a tomb church, a watchman’s house, a chapel, earthen ramparts, and other objects on the territory of the castle.

And what about spending a night in a luxurious room like a king? You will have such an opportunity in Mir сastle! There is a hotel and a restaurant. On the territory of the castle, you can visit festivals, concerts, medieval tournaments, and musical evenings.

Location: 2 Krasnoarmeyskaya Street, Mir.

3. Dudutki

The open-air museum with an old-time windmill and several workshops.
Authentic holidays and handicrafts’ exhibitions are regularly held in Dudutki.

Imagine: you can travel back in time in this open-air museum! There is an old-time windmill and several workshops where you can get acquainted with woodworking, ceramic art, weaving, and other crafts.

Dear guests will be offered to taste national dishes and drinks. Authentic holidays and handicrafts’ exhibitions are regularly held in Dudutki.

Location: Ptich village, Pukhovichi region.

4. Brest Fortress

The Courage monument in the Brest Fortress.
The hero fortress was the first to take the major blow in 1941.

The hero fortress was the first to take the major blow in 1941 and withstand the power of the Nazis. You need to come here to see the legendary story of courage and understand the cost of the Victory. There are museums, several exhibitions, a garrison temple, and the square with the world-famous monument “Thirst” on the territory of the memorial complex.

Location: 60 Geroyev Oborony Brestskoi Kreposti Street, Brest.

5. Palace and park ensemble in Gomel

Palace and park ensemble in Gomel.
Come here to feel the atmosphere of the past and take amazing photos.

The city on the bank of the Sozh is famous for the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace which is surrounded by a magnificent park. Emperors and representatives of the royal family visited the palace. Here you will see an observation tower, a swan pond, Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, a chapel, and a winter garden. Come here to feel the atmosphere of the past and take amazing photos.

Location: 4 Lenin Square, Gomel.

We recommend you book an excursion or a tour for several days on VETLIVA. Professional guides will tell you little-known facts about the sights and show you other atmospheric places in Belarus.

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