Why you should go to Belarus now!

1. It is cheap

Belarus - a paradise for budget travelers. Night in a double room costs from 800 rubles, dinner at a restaurant - About 400. It turns out a lot cheaper than in other European countries. The appeal here Belarusian rubles, so that your costs will not depend on the euro.

To get to Belarus cheap: a plane ticket from Moscow to Minsk and back are within 7000 rubles, and the second-class ticket to both sides - from 4000. By car, the road will take eight hours.

2. No need to make visa

On your way in Belarus there are no barriers. Between our countries there is no border control, so there is no need to make a visa, or to spend time passing the border. This will allow you to avoid the red tape and save on payment for the application fee. And, most importantly, save you from waiting - for a visa to the Schengen countries are encouraged to apply at least three weeks before the trip, and the decision to drive in Minsk on the weekend can be taken even before the trip.

3. You do not need to know English. And Belarus - too

You do not have to teach the common phrase or thought, as explained on the fingers. In the whole of Belarus speak good Russian. So that the language barrier will not bother you to decide any questions, find the right place and to book excursions with local operators.

For example, a large catalog of tours and excursions have a guide on Vetliva Belarus. This is a government project, on website you can find a variety of options are available: city tours, multi-day tours, thematic visits, treatment in sanatoriums, sports tours. Any offer can be booked online and pay card.

4. You can see the architecture of different periods in a single day

Belarus took a long history before becoming independent: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union. Each of these periods left its mark on the country's architecture. Walk around the old castle, listen to authority in Catholic churches or indulge in nostalgia among Stalin's skyscrapers - you choose.

Medieval castles, protected by UNESCO

Mir Castle - the residence of gentry birth: Ilyinich, then the Radziwill family. Now it is exposed arms of the XVI century and archival materials from the Second World War, when there was a Jewish ghetto.

Nesvizh lock- complex, also owned by the family of the Radziwill family in the XVI century. You can walk through the park and see the building from the outside: the tower, the medieval moat, ramparts. And you can go on a tour of the palace itself.

Prior to Mir and Nesvizh few hours' drive from Minsk. We have Vetliva easy tourOn which you can see both the castle for one trip.

Catholic and Protestant churches XVII-XX centuries

Catholic church of the Virgin Marii- Catholic church in Minsk, in the Baroque style, white and delicate towers. In the XVIII century it was built by believers themselves on donations.

Lutheran kirha- Gothic church in Grodno with a turret-bell tower, which was built German Lutherans in the late XIX century.

Red kostol- Catholic church in Minsk, combines New Gothic and Art Nouveau. It was built by the Belarusian nobleman Voynilovich in memory of their dead children, Simon and Helen in the beginning of the XX century.

Soviet construction

In Belarus, in contrast to many other post-Soviet countries, remained intact structures of the Soviet era, and the monuments to Lenin. For example, in the capital, you will see the Stalinist Minsk gates at the station, the main post office in the Empire style with elements of classicism, the KGB building with a round turret, gray concrete Palace of Sports, and others.

Within just one of Minsk you can see the architecture of different eras. For example, on a sightseeing tour of Vetliva.

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5. In Belarus, celebrate the same holidays that we have. And not only!

Holidays by the Belarusians are very similar to ours, but there are a lot of original traditions. Arriving here at any time of year, you are sure will be taken to any event - whether it's January carols, Maslenitsa spring day Midsummer Midsummer, autumn harvest festival Dozhinki or numerous folk festivals that are fun and noisy.

On New Year in Belarus you can go to the residence of Santa Claus in the Bialowieza Forest. Children will definitely be thrilled by the fabulous carved manor, and adults will gladly plunge into the magic of Christmas snow-covered forest. The site already appeared Vetliva Offer Meet 2019 Brest, and in the morning January 1st to go to Santa Claus.

7. There are Bialowieza Forest, and in it - bison

Bialowieza Forest - a protected zone of 500 thousand square meters, protected by UNESCO. In the Bialowieza Forest, you can rent a bike and explore the most remote corners. Chop this wood no longer even in the XIV century, so the age of the trees is 600 years.

The Bialowieza Forest a lot of animals, but the main character of this green fairy tale - a giant bison. It is the local living conditions have helped the animal to maintain the size of the population. On them for a long time no one is hunting, so bison allowed near a person close to him. Favorite their food - fragrant grass zubrovka, used to make the national drink. It is believed that the 40-degree "Zubrovka" is first prepared from Bialowieza Forest rangers.

8. Belarusians know how to cook potatoes

Belarusian cuisine reminiscent of Russian, but her own coloring. The main thing that is worth trying - traditional dishes and local cheeses, cured meats and dairy products.

Belorussian cuisine

Preparing potato-based. No wonder - the country are grown hundreds of varieties of vegetable, one tastier another. National classics: pancakes - pancakes of grated potato dumplings - minced meat and potato balls, grandmother - grated potatoes and bacon, Knysh - pies, do not believe, of potato. There are dishes and no potatoes. For example, beet soup and bigos friedge meat and cabbage.

Dairy products, cheese and sausage

Belarus has consistently complied with the state quality standards - GOST. Produced by all standards of cheeses, sausages and milk produced incredibly tasty. In modern Russia there is no monitoring of compliance with GOST, both in the USSR. Therefore, once in Belarus, many are rediscovering the taste of childhood - for example, those glazed curds or real ice cream.

9. You can relieve stress and improve your health

If you are a long time in the state "at the limit", take a break and restore the energy balance. IN health resorts of Belarus you can truly relax and solve health problems.

Sanatoriums overall plan to raise the tone

On the banks of the Belarusian rivers and lakes or in protected forest areas to relax mentally and physically. Help relieve tension pearl and salt baths, swimming in the pool, therapeutic mud and massage. The resort has conditions for sports - cycling, fitness equipment.

Specialized sanatorium for treatment

you can pick up a sanatorium on the basis of disturbing you health problems. The Belarusian health resorts treat back pain, cardiovascular disease, nervous system disorders, problems in the field of gynecology and endocrinology. Select the desired search criteria in the section "sanatoriums"Vetliva on site and pick the correct one.

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