CONTEST

Minsk is not only

the capital of Belarus

but also one of the

most beautiful cities

in Eastern Europe.

Parks

Minsk is famous for its beautiful

parks, gardens,and unforgettable night

illumination. Minsk offers Gorky Park

with a number of attractions, including

the Observation Wheel, Alexandrovsky

Garden, one of the most romantic

places that has the oldest fountain in

Minsk

Churches

There are a lot of

ancient sights in the city

which are widely visited

by tourists. They include

numerous churches,

cathedrals, monasteries,

chapels, and fortresses.

One of the most interesting sights in

Minsk is the Cathedral of Saint Virgin

Mary. It is an amazingly beautiful

building of baroque style. This Roman

Catholic cathedral appeared in 1710

but was later destroyed and rebuilt. It

used to be a church of the Jesuit

monastery.

Churches

Saint Elisabeth

Convent is another

landmark of the city.

It is a female.

Orthodox monastery on the outskirts

of Minsk. At the moment it’s the only

functioning monastery in the city.

Church of Saints Simon and

Helena

The reasons for building this temple

were sad. Several years earlier, two

children of Vajnilovich – a son Simon

and a daughter Helena died. The

grieving father wanted to perpetuate

the memory of his children. He

decided to contribute to a building of

a church devoted to their patron

saints.

Now Minsk is a beautiful green city

with wide streets and modern

architecture. The most famous sights are

the National Library, the railway station,

the Red Church in Nezavisimosti

(Independence) Square, and Troitskoye

Predmestye (the Trinity Suburb). The

centre of the city can be explored on

foot, but it’s more convenient to use

public transport or a taxi to get around.

A lot of international events, such as

sports competitions, concerts and art

festivals, are held in Minsk, so the city

is visited by thousands of tourists.

Contemporary Minsk