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Quite simply, there is nowhere like Belarus. For many Westerners it’s a pariah state presided over by the much-vilified You-Know-Who, while Minsk is little more than a quirky reminder of the Soviet Union in its pompous prime. But for those who actually bother to go and see it for themselves, Minsk is a surpsingly charming, calm, clean and safe city. Locals talk freely and frankly about You-Know-Who with either contempt or affection, largely depending on their situation and income. But most take a genuine pride in their city which, it must be remembered, was built out of the total devastation of WWII. Minsk now serves as an almost unparalleled monument to the more grandiose aspirations of Soviet architecture and urban planning. The city centre’s spacious, pedestrian-friendly streets and ornate facades are truly impressive at times. There is not a great deal to do in terms of sightseeing compared with most European capitals. A few days, or a week at most, should suffice to get the best out of the city. Minsk is more a place to stroll around and soak up the unique atmosphere. In keeping with the rest of Europe, prices continue to rise sharply, notably with fuel and food, meaning the prices listed here will probably be out of date before long. That said, you’ll still feel like a tycoon with so many roubles in your pocket.
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Lido has great food, and a tremendous variety, grilled meats on skewers, excellent stuffed cabbage, great pancakes stuffed with cheese or meats, vegetables,lots of desserts, etc. The atmosphere is also great.[...]
We stayed at the Hotel Minsk, which has nice rooms and a great convenient location. It cost $200 USD/night, which seemed too expensive for the quality of the room. You can get a slightly less appealing room for half that price if you're willing to p[...]
This was the only place we went to twice during our stay in Minsk. It was really nice and exceptionally friendly. The Photo album menu is great and the staff were really great, with varying levels of English being spoken. A really good find, and rig[...]
Awful service.[...]
Website is wrong![...]
You guys do not really understand anything! National Library is our honor... don't even say, that it's an example of a bad taste..[...]
Update on Vneshintourist - - They can now take credit card payments via an Internet payment mechanism. No longer it is necessary to photocopy one's credit card, scan the doc, and then send it to Minsk so they can process payment. This is much more c[...]
i went to the national library las summer and was so different nice and beautiful building for me,i dont understand why the comment before me tell is a ugly building, maye she live in a palace? you can found lot of pictures in internet, judge yourse[...]
This is a terrible place, although it is just in front of the British Embassy. Once you get there in the morning, you are not likely to have breakfast although they are officially start at nine. They just don't serve (!) food that is on the menue wi[...]
VERY NİSE PLACE)))))))))))[...]
I just spent 8 nights in Hotel Yubileynaya and found it to have friendly and helpful staff, comfortable, basic rooms and a buffet breakfast that is above average (for this standard of hotel in this part of the world).The prostitutes phoning the room[...]
i think,that upteka is one of the best cafe,bar restaurant with a very friendly atmosphere and english speaking workers.upteka is a must for every minsk visitor!!![...]
The place is nice but when i was there they didn't serve belorussian beer. I've eaten herring with fresh onions. Onions were weak and herring wasn't salty. Prices are rather high comparing with Vilnius. Interrior design is good.[...]
I stayed there for three nights last week. The standard single rooms share toilet and bathroom with another room. Can be pretty noisy, avoid room 1013 as something one the roof makes an intermittent noise all night long. Business double room for 57,[...]
minsk is something special..kind people,superclean city,nice arhitecture,beatiful girls will definately make you come back to this city..westworld club is full of goodlooking girls combined with very cheap booze makes this place highly recomandable.[...]