Minsk Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Autumn Vibes from Rainy Minsk

Embracing the essence of autumn in rainy Minsk, I present to you this seasonal series, adorned with the warm hues of falling leaves. 🍂 And of course, I wouldn't be a true blogger if I didn't pose the quintessential question to you, my dear audience: Among these five photos, which do you believe shines the brightest? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Meanwhile, I'll be seeking refuge from what could possibly be the last rain shower of the year, cozied up under an umbrella at @renaissanceminskhotel. Beyond this, it seems that only snowdrifts and the promise of warm coffee await those with cold hands willing to brave the chilly weather.

St. Simon's Church

🌟The capital of Belarus, Minsk, has a red church next to the government building, standing on Independence Square in the city center. The birth of the church is somewhat sad, and it also marks the end of a noble family. 🌟The owner of the red church of architecture is the nobleman Edward Voyinovich. He was deeply in love with his wife and had a son and a daughter. Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on them. Their son Simon suddenly passed away at the age of 12, and their daughter Helena also passed away suddenly at the age of 19. The family suddenly had no successor, and the family line could not continue. In 1910, the grief-stricken Edward donated all his family's assets to the church and personally built a church named after his children: the Church of St. Simon and St. Helena. 🌟The two small towers at the top of the church represent two deceased children, while the taller tower symbolizes the parents, guarding the sadness and longing. On the right side of the entrance is the lonely white half-body statue of Edward Voynovich, who was destined to be the last descendant of this ancient family.

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Exploring Minsk: Must-See Places in Belarus

What would I recommend seeing in Minsk? 🇧🇾 ⠀ Save and don't forget to ❤️🙌🏻 ⠀ 📍 Church of All Saints and the Crypt beneath it. One of the most impressive places in my life. Here, soil from all over the planet, where various disasters occurred, such as Chernobyl, Fukushima, different battles during World War II, and more, is collected. It's a powerful place; be prepared to be moved because there's nothing quite like it anywhere else on Earth. ⠀ 📍 National Art Museum of Belarus. The museum's building, both outside and inside, along with its collection, is worth your attention and admiration. ⠀ 📍 Belarusian State Opera and Ballet Theater. A must-visit for opera and ballet lovers. ⠀ 📍 National Library of Belarus. Modern architecture, a collection of rare books, and other exhibitions. Plus, an observation deck and a café with a view of the city. ⠀ 📍 Trinity Suburb. An island of 10 streets, lined with merchant and artisan houses. Beautiful views of the city and cute hungry ducks ready to pose in the background. ⠀ 📍 Upper Town. Numerous iconic buildings, narrow streets, restaurants, and cafes. You'll want to stroll and take lots of photos here! ⠀ 📍 Oktyabrskaya Street. A place reminiscent of Berlin. Hipster vibes, excellent cafes and bars, and plenty of graffiti from Brazilian street artists. ⠀ 📍 Minsk Gates. Two buildings with Stalinist Empire-style towers symbolize the city gates. By the way, strange wooden gates were discovered at this location during excavations! ⠀ 📍 Church of St. Simon and St. Helena. Stands out amidst the surrounding architecture. Beautiful wrought iron entrance door and interior. ⠀ 📍 Victory Square. A 38-meter monument that attracts foreigners and those for whom the Soviet era is more than just history. ⠀ Getting around the city was very convenient because our starting point was @renaissanceminskhotel, located right in the city center. We didn't take a taxi or the metro even once! We walked everywhere. #RenaissanceMinskHotel #RenHotels #MarriottBonvoy

The Old East Slavic name of the town was Мѣньскъ (i.e. Měnsk < Early Proto-Slavic or Late Indo-European Mēnĭskŭ), derived from a river name Měn. The resulting[clarification needed] form of the name, Minsk (spelled either Минскъ or Мѣнскъ), was taken over both in Russian (modern spelling: Минск) and Polish (Mińsk), and under the influence of Russian this form also became official in Belarusian. The direct continuation of the name in Belarusian is Miensk, which some Belarusian-speakers continue to use as their preferred name for the city. When Belarus was under Polish rule, the names Mińsk Litewski ("Minsk of Lithuania") and Mińsk Białoruski ("Minsk of Belarus") were used to differentiate this place name from Mińsk Mazowiecki 'Minsk in Masovia'. In modern Polish, Mińsk without an attribute usually refers to the city in Belarus, which is about 50 times bigger than Mińsk Mazowiecki; (cf. Brest-Litovsk and Brześć Kujawski for a similar case).

The earliest historical references to Minsk date to the 11th century (1067), when it was noted as a provincial city within the Principality of Polotsk.[6] The settlement developed on the rivers. In 1242, Minsk became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It received town privileges in 1499. From 1569, it was a capital of the Minsk Voivodeship, in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was part of a region annexed by the Russian Empire in 1793, as a consequence of the Second Partition of Poland. From 1919 to 1991, after the Russian Revolution, Minsk was the capital of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, in the Soviet Union. #wintergetaway