About Minsk
Minsk is the capital of Belarus, home to around 1,742,124 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Minsk
1
Belarusian National Arts Museum
2
Belarusian National History Museum
3
Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum
4
Art Palace
5
House of the Vankovichs
6
Cat Museum
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Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
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Saint Apostles Peter and Paul Church
Budget travel
Free things to do in Minsk
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Saint Apostles Peter and Paul Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Belarusian National Arts Museum
- Visit Belarusian National History Museum
- Visit Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum
- Eat at Supermarket Centralny Buffet
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Art Palace
- Visit House of the Vankovichs
- Visit Cat Museum
- Eat at Draniki
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
- Visit Saint Apostles Peter and Paul Church
- Visit Alivaria Brewery Tour
- Eat at Pesochnica
Where to eat
Supermarket Centralny Buffet
Draniki
Pesochnica
ENZO
Kuchmistr
Simple
Tiflis
Chumatskiy shlyakh
Where to stay
- EasyFlat Hostel
- Smile Minsk Hotel
- Hostel Stary Minsk
- Trinity Traveler & Riverside Hostel
- Hostel Viva
Shopping
- Vialiki Dziakuj
- Lianok
- Art House Ugrinovich
- Honar
- LSTR
- Centralnaja Kniharnia
Nightlife
- 1801 Coffee
- Grand Cafe
- Golden Coffee
- Zerno
- Berlin
- Club Burlesque
Museums & culture
- Belarusian National Arts Museum
- Belarusian National History Museum
- Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum
- Art Palace
- Cat Museum
- Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
In pictures
Minsk gallery
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