You will be surprised, but it's only a few kilometers from Minsk. This place, the so-called "Minsk Sea", is an artificial lake which was filled up in 1956 - young sea, isn't it?
My favorite way to get there is by cycling. I enjoy slow cycling through the pine forest, then turning at the water, a short ride between beaches and the fantastic sunset!
Also during the summer, it's cool to go there with friends for a picnic: it's also quite easy to go there by public transport -- to take pictures, rent a boat or just enjoy some time out of the city.
But it's not only a summer place! During winter, you can find there partially frozen water, plenty of ducks and even swans! Now it's time to learn how to feed birds without harming their health, but that's absolutely another story...
I like going there to clear my mind and slow down the speed of city life speed, and there is everything I need for that: nature, fresh air, water, the forest.
I warmly invite you to join in these walks!
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Zilber's ’’Science’’ is the world’s first monument to coders. Don't miss Minsk's Soviet art and the local murals!
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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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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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"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.
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The "Doner King on Zybitskaya" in Minsk has saved us from so many drunken nights. You can get a good doner everywhere, but this one is really special...
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"Moby Dick Cafe" is a coffee place in the center of Minsk. It's notable for its calm, distraction-free atmosphere. Also check out the art by Cowek...
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"Zerno" in Minsk is kind of like a co-working space, a third-wave coffee place where it's also very comfortable to work distraction-free.
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