With a charm all of its own, Minsk sits astride the twin rivers of Svialach and Niamiiha. It is the largest city and capital of Belarus. Having re-invented itself from its old Soviet days to attract tourism, Minsk five star hotels provide a real showcase for their dedication and attitude. Easy to get to by air, rail and road, the city is a friendly and welcoming place.
Travel around the city itself is simple and easy. A cheap transport infrastructure of subways, trams and buses provide visitors with an excellent way to see the charms of Minsk. The subway itself provides a real spectacle. It is noted for being clean and the fact that each subway station has its own unique decoration and style. This makes for a really colorful and fascinating journey to take.
For those visiting Minsk five star hotels provide an excellent base to experience the eclectic nature of its history and culture. Virtually razed to the ground during the Second World War, Minsk has risen from the destruction, rebuilt and vibrant with life. Many of these hotels are located right in the center of Minsk giving the best location to explore. Close to the heart of the business and cultural center, entertainment and sights are only a short walk away. Komsomolskoye Lake and Troitskoye Podvorye provide a unique insight as part of the rebuilt area of the Old Town.
For locals and tourists alike the impressive Aleksandrovsky Square is a lovely place to walk and relax. Transformed in 1972 from a muddy market into a public garden the 'Boy with the Swan' fountain provides a central focal point of the area. Minsk is also famous for its beautiful churches of both the Catholic and Orthodox religions. With many displaying wonderful neo-Gothic architecture, examples such as the Red Church and The Church of the Holy Roh sitting on Gold Hill are fascinating in design and history.
Minsk also provides a city rich in music, ballet and art as well as other cultural delights. A walk up to Troitsky Hill brings you to the massive and impressive Belarusian Opera and Ballet Theater, dominating the skyline. This is the home of the world famous Belarusian Ballet and regular performances of three ballet classics of Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake can be watched here for aficionados. Alternatively walk around the summit for fantastic views over the city itself.
With the new relaxation on societies following the fall of Soviet Russia the people of Belarus have learnt to celebrate with passion their history and struggles against the Tsars, Poland and Lithuania. Historical societies now act out, in authentic costume, some of the famous events in colorful theatrical displays. Come to Belarus in spring and see the main festival of Bely Zamak, which is also attended by societies from Poland and Germany. It is fascinating to see impressive knights parading the streets of Minsk on their steeds, reconstructions of battles and many more women, men and children in historical costume. Taking a stay in any of the impressive Minsk five star hotels at this time gives a chance to soak up the atmosphere.
If you do want to stay in superb luxury in this fabulous city of Minsk five star hotels will provide you a world class experience. This is comparable with any of the best hotels across the globe. With a supreme range of facilities such as full concierge service, baby sitting, free Wi-Fi, laundry service and top class luxurious rooms you will be pampered and relaxed from start to finish. Fine dining and amazing local and international cuisine is a top class feature of all these establishments. With locations centrally within Minsk, riverside views or across the parks, lakes and gardens in the green zone near Pobediteley Avenue, there is something to satisfy everyone
Minsk really is a unique city to visit either as a tourist or on business. Its colorful past has merely served to help it discover its own new identity and celebrate its own culture and history. The new vibrant Minsk is an expression of the imagination and fortitude of its people. You will always feel welcome and looked after in this city and surrounding areas.
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