The Khatyn Memorial pays tribute to the residents of the Belarusian village of Khatyn who fell victim to German troops during World War II.
The Khatyn village was one of 618 villages burned during World War II by Nazi forces to punish the Belarus people who opposed them. To learn more about this Minsk, Belarus memorial site, visit
www.belarusguide.com/travel1/Khatyn.html The Minsk Sea is a delightful place for strolling in the fresh air, dining, playing games and enjoying the natural attractions of Belarus. Just a few kilometers north of Minsk, the lovely Minsk Sea is an artificially created body of water that offers a free public beach, and catamaran and pedal-boat rentals.
The Mound of Glory honours Soviet soldiers of World War II. Located along the Moscow Highway just over 20 km outside of Minsk, Belarus, the monument was built in 1969 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Operation Bagration and the liberation of Belarus.
Victory Square is Minsk's prominent central square. Located at the intersection of Zakharau street and Independence avenue, Victory Square is at the heart of the historic district of Minsk and close to museums and landmarks.
Church of St. Mary Magdalene
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Minsk is the largest church in Belarus dating to Russia's lavish Imperial Period. Built in 1847, the Russian Orthodox house of worship is a highlight of any visit to Minsk and an excellent representation of the period architecture.
National Library of Belarus
The National Library of Belarus boasts the world's largest library of Belarusian printed materials and has the third-largest Russian language library of books anywhere in the world. Established in 1922, the Minsk library is housed in a dazzling new 72-metre-tall building with a conference hall and state-of-the-art facilities.
Mir Castle is a dazzling European castle that combines architectural influences ranging from the Gothic to the Baroque Periods. In recognition of its unique history, the entire Mir Castle complex has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Centre site. To learn more about Mir Castle, visit
www.belarusguide.com/cities/castles/index.html Belovezhskaya Pushcha Forest
The Belovezhskaya Pushcha/Białowieża Forest is a historic woodland that stretches across Belarus into Poland. One of the oldest forests in Europe, the Belovezhskaya Pushcha/Białowieża Forest has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To learn more about things to see and do at the Belovezhskaya Pushcha/Białowieża Forest, visit
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belavezhskaya_Pushcha.