Belarus is a landlocked Eastern European country known for historic cities, castles, forests, lakes and distinctive regional food. This evergreen guide introduces the main ideas for planning a trip.

Top Places to Consider

• Minsk for museums, parks, architecture and city life.
• Brest for its fortress and western Belarus heritage.
• Grodno for historic architecture and cultural sights.
• Mir for its famous castle complex.
• Nesvizh for the Radziwill family complex.
• Belovezhskaya Pushcha for ancient forest landscapes.
• Vitebsk for art and cultural history.

Food

Try draniki, machanka, kalduny, babka and local dairy and bakery products.

Entry Planning

Entry and visa requirements can change and depend on nationality. Travelers should check current information from Belarusian authorities and their airline before departure.

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