Minsk, Belarus: Friendly people and fascinating culture
The beautiful city of Minsk, Belarus is part of an independent country since 1990, many of its citizens speak trasianka, which is part-Russian and part-Belarusian. The Minsk International Airport is the main hub people from around the world arrive to explore this fascinating country. Once here, try some zephyr (sweets made of fruit) and sguschenka (condensed milk candy) to fuel your adventures.
Best Time to Visit
Visit during the summer season to experience Minsk’s national cultural festivals. Or arrive by the third week of May for the Spring festival to witness the showcase of traditional arts and crafts. During the other parts of the year, the country is quite cold. Temperatures in winter can dip below zero Celsius. For the best Minsk, Belarus hotel rates, book you stay as early as you can. If possible, book outside of the peak season months.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Buy some traditional Belarusian bread in Komarovski Market on the way to admire the architecture of the Palace of the Republic. From there, tour the Church of Saints Simon and Helena, where you can see the Nagasaki bell. From the church, it is only a short drive to Memorial Garden Square, where you can have a picnic and breathe fresh air. Minsk’s air is very clean thanks to the Belovezhskaya Pushcha forest, one of Europe’s best-preserved wood lands. For accommodations, the Minsk Marriott Hotel is in the center of all major attractions, while the Renaissance Minks Hotel is near the museums. For a hotel with the closest access to the train station, try DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk.