Journey to the "Reserve of the Soviet era": Minsk

A trip to Minsk is often called a time machine. After all, during the first hours of the festivities, he persistently pursues "deja vu of the USSR". Tourists say that it creates a sense of travel in the 1980s. Among the architecture of the city, Soviet high-rise buildings are leading. But Minsk has changed. And next to the Stalinist buildings are large modern shopping complexes and office centers.

Cleanliness, grooming and dimensionality are what the guests of the city celebrate first. Even hotels are filled with this atmosphere. Apartment BY flat on Sq. Lenin, for example, will confirm this feeling. The buildings of Old Minsk are already about 900 years old. But there are very few of them, because 80% of the city was destroyed during the Patriotic War. Many of the old buildings have recently been reconstructed.

The center of the settlement was rebuilt after the war and occupation. With particular interest, tourists are looking at buildings that were erected in the first post-war decade. After all, after this, residential areas began to build up already massively with the same type of structures.

There are no usual stalls with shawarma in Minsk, but in the underground passages they do not sell flowers. They are designed exclusively for crossing the streets underground. Also not find boutiques in the city with high prices. Here there is a completely different way of life.

And, of course, there are a lot of respect for sights. "City Gate" welcomes guests already at the exit from the railway station. So the people of Minsk with love call two ten-storey buildings. These twin brothers were built in 1956. Today they are considered a symbol of the city and are depicted on souvenirs: magnets, postcards, cups.

Very near the station - Independence Square. It was recognized as the largest in Europe. Part of the architectural ensemble of this place is the Church of Saints Simeon and Helena. This Catholic church is the most famous in Minsk. By the way, it belongs to the ancient buildings of the city. It was built in the distant 1905. Bypass will not work, because the construction used a bright red brick.

Apartments In Minsk On Day - 3 hospitably will be accepted by the traveler. And then you can continue to get acquainted with the "reserve of the Soviet era." For example, learn about the legend associated with the church. It is said that the church was built by noblemen who lost their son and daughter because of a serious illness. The girl saw a dream church in a dream. The child gave this picture to his parents. The project was created in the image, and then the temple was built.