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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
Zilber's ’’Science’’
Coders of the past
Zilber's ’’Science’’ is the world’s first monument to coders. Don't miss Minsk's Soviet art and the local murals!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Alivaryja
Brewing Heritage
The Alivaryja brewery tour blends Minsk’s history with brewing heritage. Book in advance for an English tour and a tasting!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Hopscotching in Kašary
Canal wisdom
It's said that exploring the "Kašary" canal in Minsk can inspire you to find novel solutions to questions you need an answer to!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
MON NOM
Coffee, melusines and more
MON NOM in Minsk is too cool to miss. Feels like an antique shop, inspiring from the start. Opens at 10 am, perfect for a day exploring Traktarahorad!
By
Katia
Syrayezhkina
Antonaŭski Park
The green gate to Traktarahorad
Antonaŭski Park is part of the Slepyanskaya Water System, Minsk's longest park complex and one of the largest in the world! It has it all.
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Katia
Syrayezhkina
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
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...
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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
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