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Cafe 4 (Let it be) – Bread. Reimagined.
"Let It Be" in Minsk is a minimalist bakery that makes baked stuff with toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Also try their 'wine of the day'...
By
Ilya
Uglianitsa
Cafe 5 (Underdog) – Pizza and sparkling wine
"Cafe 5" in Minsk is a pizza place with a simple concept: Pizza and sparkling wine. You'd be surprised how well these two go together!
By
Ilya
Uglianitsa
Art-Belarus – Not just a gallery
Art-Belarus in Minsk is a historical and cultural project that has the biggest collection of Belarusian artworks, it also supports local contemporary art.
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Accidental Point – Music store and artist spot
"Accidental Point" in Minsk is a place dreamed up by a community of musicians. When it's not Saturday night, it's mostly quiet, calm and dreamy...
By
Ilya
Uglianitsa
Traktarahorad – A living monument to social realism
"Traktarahorad" is a historical district of Minsk originally intended for the workers of the Minsk Tractor Plant. The buidlings have interesting details...
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Trams 4 & 7 – Scenic city rides
Trams 4 & 7 offer equally nice scenic routes through Minsk! Hop on a tram, observe city life and travel back in time...
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Panoramic Elevator – Minsk from above
The "Panoramic Elevator" in Hotel Belarus in Minsk is a secret tip to see some of the city's best views over the river Svisloch and beyond!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Minsk Observatory – A bit of cosmic romance
Minsk observatory (the only public one in Belarus) is by far my favourite place to spend a sleepless night out. A perfect alternative to bar hopping!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
27-km Biking Path – Śvisłač river at its finest
There is a 27-km Biking Path in Minsk that crosses the whole city, and this is where you can go rent a bike and enjoy the ride by the river!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Kastryčnickaja – Street art melting pot
"Kastryčnickaja" in Minsk has long been associated with the yeast factory. Now its 100-year-old industrial buildings are being reanimated with urban art!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Minsk Planetarium – A sky so close
The "Minsk Planetarium" and its observatory are some of my favorite places in the city. A romantic night here could make for a memorable experience!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
TIDEN – A café with a mission
"TIDEN" is a recent addition to Minsk's zero-waste community! Τhe potted plants, minimalist interior design and retro coffee machine remind me of Brooklyn.
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
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