Mazyr is a city in the Gomel Region of southern Belarus, situated on the banks of the Pripyat River, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Chernobyl. The city is known as the "oil refining center" of Belarus, home to the country’s largest oil refinery, which processes 18 million metric tons of oil annually...
Located on the Sozh River in southeastern Belarus near the Ukrainian border, Gomel is the country's second-largest city and the capital of Gomel Region. It is home to several universities, including the Belarusian State University of Transport, Gomel State Medical University, S. A. Khomich Gomel State Technical University, and Belarusian State University.
Pinsk is located on the banks of the Pripyat River in the Brest Region of northern Belarus, 180 kilometers west of Brest. It is a small industrial center and an important local river port. Pinsk is one of the uniquely charming cities in Belarus, known for its long history, ancient architecture, well-equipped theme parks, and more...
Brest is a city in Belarus near the Polish border and the capital of Brest Region. Historically, it was a major land checkpoint of the former Soviet Union. Today, the city connects the European Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States, serving as an important industrial, cultural, and sports center in Belarus, as well as one of its cities with a long...
Hrodna is situated on the banks of the Neman River, near Poland and Lithuania. It is the capital of Hrodna Region in Belarus and one of the country's hubs for both international and domestic transportation. As one of the oldest cities in Belarus, Hrodna still preserves many ancient castles and religious buildings. The Church of Saints Boris and G…
Vitebsk is a city near the border between Belarus and Russia, the capital of the Vitebsk Region, and the fourth-largest city in Belarus. It is a city with a long history that blends harmoniously with a modern urban style, making it extremely charming. The city preserves one of the oldest buildings in Belarus…
Mogilev is located on the banks of the Dnieper River in eastern Belarus and is the country’s third-largest city as well as the capital of Mogilev Region. It is one of Belarus’s largest industrial hubs, with convenient transportation links. It lies 201 kilometers from Minsk and is connected by rail to cities such as Orsha, Osipovichi, Zhlobin, and Krichev...
Baranovichi is a city in western Belarus, administered by the Brest Region. It is an important railway junction and home to Baranovichi State University. The city was first mentioned in 1706, founded in 1871, and gained city status in 1919. The industrial development of Baranovichi…
Gorki is a town in Belarus, administered by the Mogilev Region. It is located 86 kilometers from the regional capital, Mogilev. During World War II, Nazi Germany occupied the town from July 12, 1941, to June 26, 1944. It currently hosts the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy (formerly known as the Belarusian State Order of the October Revolution and Order of the Red Banner of Labour Agricultural Academy)...
Polotsk is a city in the Vitebsk Region of Belarus, located on the banks of the Western Dvina River. Historically, it was the center of Belarus and the only Ruthenian principality that did not pay tribute to the Golden Horde after the Mongol destruction of Kievan Rus'. During the Cold War, it housed an air force base, and now it is home to Polotsk...
Introduction Slovakia has a forest coverage rate of up to 40%, with nine national parks across the country. Tatra National Park is one of the most famous. It was jointly established by Slovakia and Poland in 1948, with the majority of the park located in Slovakia and a smaller portion in Poland. Many people come to T…
St. Martin's Cathedral (St. Martins Cathedral) began serving as a cathedral for prayers in 1452, but it took nearly two centuries to complete the construction of this Gothic church. The cathedral is approximately 69.37 meters long, 22.85 meters wide, and 16.0…
Spiš Castle was first built in 1209 and is the largest castle in Slovakia. It was originally constructed as a royal fortress on an important trade route to the Baltic Sea. Perched on a limestone cliff 634 metres above sea level, Spiš Castle has a long and colourful history. In the 13th century, Spiš Castle...
Introduction It was originally a Roman castle, and its oldest surviving part was rebuilt in the 13th century. The newer sections were constructed by Maria Theresa for her beloved daughter Christina. Today, the castle houses a Historical Museum and a Music Museum. Most notably, due to its elevated position, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Danube River and the entire city from the hills surrounding the main structure.
Introduction Most of the caves here are rock caves, with a few being glacier caves. In Ochtiná, there is an extremely rare aragonite cave — one of only three such publicly accessible caves in the world. The Domica Ice Cave, along with the Slovak Karst caves, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list. Slovakia...
Introduction It’s incredible that just under a month after the ruins of Vlkolínec Village were discovered, it was officially recognized as a World Heritage site. Today, Slovakia has a total of five World Heritage sites: Vlkolínec, Spiš Castle and…
Introduction The “Slovak Epic,” located in a small village in Slovakia called Rajecka Lesna, was once home to an elderly man named Jozef Pekora. Over 25 years ago, he began carving a small piece themed “The Birth of the Christ Child” out of locally-sourced wood...
The Presidential Palace (Prezidentsky palac), formerly known as Grassalkovich Palace, is located at Hodžovo námestie in the northern part of the Old Town. It is housed in the magnificent...
Trenčín Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Slovakia and the highest point in Trenčín and the entire Váh River basin. It was built in the 11th century on the site of the original fortress from the Great Moravian Empire. The architectural form of the castle dates back to...
Michael's Gate is located at the end of Bastova and Michalska streets. Bastova is the narrowest alley in the Old Town, where the city’s executioners are said to have lived in ancient times. Michalska Street is a sloping road lined with beautiful Renaissance-style houses along its upper section, including...