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Places in Minsk
The 14 essential places in the guide. Numbers refer to the map.
Off the map: 9. National Library of Belarus
1Independence Square
Independence Square is a square in Minsk, Belarus.
Squares and streets2Church of Saints Simon and Helena
The Church of Saints Simon and Helena, also known as the Red Church, is a Roman Catholic church on Independence Square in Minsk, Belarus.
Churches and chapels3Independence Avenue
Independence Avenue is the main street of Minsk, the capital of Belarus.
Squares and streets4Holy Spirit Cathedral
The Holy Spirit Cathedral or the Holy Ghost Cathedral is a cathedral in Minsk, Belarus.
Churches and chapels5Cathedral of the Holy Name of Saint Virgin Mary
Cathedral of the Holy Name of Mary is a Roman Catholic baroque cathedral in Minsk.
Churches and chapels6October Square
October Square is a square in the center of Minsk, Belarus, which is located between Independence Avenue, Engels streets and International Street.
Squares and streets7Yakub Kolas Square
The Yakub Kolas Square is a square in Pershamayski District of Minsk, located on the crossing of Independence Avenue, Yakub Kolas street and Vera Khoruzhaya street.
Squares and streets8Victory Square
Victory Square is a square in Minsk, Belarus, located at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Zakharau Street.
Squares and streets9National Library of Belarus
The National Library of Belarus is the largest library in the Republic of Belarus, located in Minsk.
Monuments10National Opera and Ballet of Belarus
The National Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus is located in a park in the Trinity Hill district of Minsk.
Shows11The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus is the largest art museum in Belarus and is located in its capital, Minsk.
Museums12Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum
The Belarusian State Great Patriotic War Museum is a museum in Minsk, Belarus.
Museums13Minsk Hero City Obelisk
Minsk Hero City Obelisk is a 45 meter tall monument in the shape of an obelisk located on Victors Avenue in Minsk, Belarus.
Monuments14Gorky Park
Gorky Park is a public park in Minsk, Belarus.
Gardens