The country of Belarus was controlled by many other countries over the years, until it finally decided early in the 20th century that they were going to be independent from everyone else. All visitors love the fact that this country is slightly isolated, in comparison to all those that surround it, and that there is very little advertising in place to disrupt the serene atmosphere.
Here are the top 5 fabulous attractions and museums in Belarus:
1. The National Art Museum
This museum opened in 1939, but by 1957 it outgrew its original building and moved to the two-story building where it is located today. There are ten spacious halls filled with more than twenty-seven thousand pieces of art. Guests will spot revolutionary art, modern art, and Asian art, and the best way to experience this museum is to take an audio guided tour.
2. Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War
There are twenty-four exhibit halls within this museum and they all hold more than one hundred and forty-two thousand items. Visitors will be able to look at different handwritten journals, photos, awards, weapons, and even some of the personal belongings of the soldiers from that war.
3. Minsk Botanical Garden
Travelers love taking a tour of this botanical garden, especially the one that focuses on the different plant species within the garden as well as all the different greenhouses. However, the tour that introduces everyone to the history, layout, and landscaping is quite interesting for many people too.
4. Mir Castle Complex
The land where this castle is located was first mentioned back in 1434, yet construction on the castle did not begin until the early 16th century. The construction took many decades and Mir was passed down from generation to generation during the process. This castle became part of the National Art Museum in 1993, but by 2011 it was its own independent museum that guests can now explore.
5. Mound of Glory
The Mound of Glory is a hill that commemorates the countryÕs survival after being attacked by the Nazis. There is an open-air museum at the bottom of the hill where everyone can see the tanks and weapons used during the Great Patriotic War. Those who want to venture up to the top of the hill will need to climb up two hundred and forty-one steps, but they will be rewarded by phenomenal views of the surrounding landscape as well as being able to see the bayonets and glory ring that memorializes those who fought during the war.
Everyone will want to take the time to see these five attractions when they are visiting Belarus, although there are many others that will fascinate them as well.
