Belarus
Minsk
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Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Nyamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative centre of Minsk region and Minsk district. As of 2026, it has a population of about two million, making Minsk the 11th-most populous city in Europe.
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What to see in Minsk
Dinamo Stadium (Minsk)
Dinamo National Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Minsk, Belarus. It first opened in 1934 and has had several renovations over the years, reopening after the latest one in 2017.
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Church of Saints Simon and Helena
The Church of Saints Simon and Helena; Polish: Kościół św. Heleny w Mińsku, also known as the Red Church, is a Roman Catholic church on Independence Square in Minsk, Belarus.
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The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus is the largest art museum in Belarus and is located in its capital, Minsk. The museum comprises more than thirty thousands works of art whi…
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Holy Spirit Cathedral, Minsk
The Holy Spirit Cathedral or the Holy Ghost Cathedral is a cathedral in Minsk, Belarus. Consecrated in honour of the Holy Spirit, it the mother church of the Belarusian Orthodox Church.
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