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The Upper Town has been the center of Minsk since the XVI century. There were upper market, Minsk City Hall, churches, monasteries, synagogues, estates of wealthy people and aristocrats. Despite many wars and destruction during long history of Minsk both historical layout of the streets and Upper Town remained almost unchanged, a lot of unique monuments of different eras and styles are preserved.
The ensemble includes Liberty Square, Revolutionary Street, Herzen street, street of Kirill and Methodius, International street, Musical alley, part of the Komsomolskaya street and Engels street. The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the Church of Saint Joseph, and the Church of Saint Virgin Mary are unique monuments of Baroque architecture of Belarus. Modern elements of the Trinity Hill were formed in the early XIX century.
Layout known since the 12th century was carried out in accordance with the canons of classicism, according to which all city streets should be crossed at right angles, forming square and rectangular blocks. Stone houses on the street were closely adjoined to each other, creating a common line with the facade. The architect took into account local traditions, which are expressed in a typical decoration of facades and roofs with high attics and penthouse. The Trinity Hill was restored in 1980.
There are many ways to spend time in the Trinity Hill. You can wander through the courtyards and alleys to explore the architecture of the past centuries, enjoy the Belarusian cuisine combined with a friendly atmosphere of old-fashioned cafes and hotels, where young and well-known domestic and foreign musicians perform. For some it will be interesting to discover the history and culture of Belarus in the museums, to doscover the secrets of local crafts and choose gifts for relatives and friends in the numerous souvenir shops and stores. Finally everyone will have the opportunity to feel like time stands still in this place and enjoy beatiful scenery of Minsk, which continues to inspire artists and other creative people
The Central Botanical Garden of NAS of Belarus is the largest center of biodiversity preservation and the leading scientific institution in the field of plant ecology in the country. Research and practical work in the field of plant adaptation led to the creation of gene pool of ornamental and useful plants, which includes more than 12 thousand items, national treasure of the Republic of Belarus.
The attraction was built of heat-reflecting glass and alluminum carcass, it represents a huge sphere in the form of diamond which symbolizes the human knowledge.
The Upper Town has been the center of Minsk since the XVI century. There were upper market, Minsk City Hall, churches, monasteries, synagogues, estates of wealthy people and aristocrats. Despite many wars and destruction during long history of Minsk both historical layout of the streets and Upper Town remained almost unchanged, a lot of unique monuments of different eras and styles are preserved.
Church of Holy Trinity is located in the "Zolotaja Gorka" district. There is a legend that the church appeared thanks to a doctor.
The National Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus was founded in 1933 as the State Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus on the basis of the Belarusian studio of Opera and Ballet. In 1940 it became Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre, and in 1964 - Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Church of Saints Simon and Helena or Red Church is a monument of architecture, built with Neo-Gothic style with modern elements. It was built in 1905-1910 years on the Independence Square for money of the landlord Edward Woyniłłowicz in memory of his early deceased children. Architects are Tomasz Pajzderski and Władysław Marconi.
Svyatoduhovsky Cathedral - an architectural monument of the vilnius baroque. Founded in 1633 year as a monastery church Bernardine. In 1642, rebuilt in stone. Church is three-nave basilica with a three-sided apse.
"House Estate Vankovich. culture and art of the first half of the nineteenth Century " - A branch of the National Art Museum of Belarus opened in 2000 on the 200th anniversary of the birth of the artist Valentiy Vankovich in the Upper Town in Minsk. The territory of modern complex began to settle in the late sixteenth century., And in the second half of the XVII century. there was built a stone house, cella
Museum of Yakub Kolas is one of the leading cultural centers, where the preserved history of the life and work of one of the founders of the Belarusian language and literature, it is located in the house where lived Yakub Kolas 1945 and 1956.
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