Before you go
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs formally advises against all travel to Belarus. Formalities, safety and consular contacts: Belarus page on diplomatie.gouv.fr, and your own government’s travel advice.
Finding your way
Minsk spreads along both banks of the Svislach. The city was largely destroyed during the Second World War; the Upper Town and the Trinity Suburb, by the river, keep or restore older buildings. Independence Avenue runs through the centre.
Getting around
The Minsk metro has three lines; buses, trolleybuses and trams complete the network.
Money and language
The currency is the Belarusian ruble (BYN). The official languages are Belarusian and Russian.
Further reading
General information, without hours or prices. For details, see Wikivoyage (content under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence) and official websites.