Around the World in 80 Clicks

Tatar cemetery

A walk outside the village of Mir takes you to the small cemetery of Tatars, hidden under the trees and half ... [more]

Brest Fortress

A huge memorial for the bitter war fought between 1941 and 1944, the Brest Fortress is a collection of defensive ... [more]

Mir Castle Complex

Built in the late Middle Ages, the castle of Mir is not only a pretty sight reflected in the pond, and interesting ... [more]

Khatyn

Belarus suffered badly in the Second World War; the village of Khatyn has become the symbol of that destruction ... [more]

Island of Tears

Of the many monuments scattered around Minsk, the one on the Island of Tears for those who died in the war in ... [more]

Vitebsk

Art city in the north of Belarus, Vitebsk has much to offer for the casual wanderer, including churches, museums, ... [more]

Polatsk

One of the oldest settlements in Eastern Europe, Polatsk is a surprisingly attractive town which offers a lot ... [more]

Mount of Glory

Outside Minsk, a remarkable monument rises above the landscape to commemorate the bitter and ultimately victorious ... [more]

Nyezhavisimosty Avenue

Much of Minsk was destroyed during the Great Patriotic War and had to be rebuilt, which resulted in the most Stalinist ... [more]

Njasvizh

One of the oldest settlements of Belarus, the attraction of Njasvizh is that most of the old buildings have been ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Belarus. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Europe.
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