Things to do in Minsk
Explore top experiences
Top 10 attractions in Minsk
Island of Tears
Island of Tearsis an artificial island on the Svislach River in the center of Minsk, built to commemorate the Belarusian soldiers who died in the war in Afghanistan. Mothers who lost their beloved sons back then called this place the "Island of Sorrow and Tears," from which the more widely known name "Island of Tears" originated. The island is connected to the Old Town's Trinity Suburb by an arched bridge, with a bronze icon of the Virgin Mary embedded in the foundation stone at the bridgehead, inscribed with the words "To the sons who died in Afghanistan." In the center of the island stands a small white stone chapel built in the style of 12th-century Old Rus' churches, surrounded by statues of weeping mothers, wives, daughters, and fiancées, some holding eternal flames as if waiting for their loved ones to return. The names of the fallen soldiers are engraved on the chapel walls, and the names of Afghan cities where battles took place are carved onto large stones scattered across the island; on one side, there is a bronze statue of a small angel covering his face with his hands, with the pool at his feet appearing to hold his tears. Inside the chapel, a capsule is sealed, containing a list of the fallen, letters to future generations, and soil brought back by mothers from the places where their sons died.Minsk · 1.3 km from downtown
Victory square
Victory square is located in the city center of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, and is a key memorial site dedicated to commemorating the victory in the Great Patriotic War and the liberation of Minsk, as well as one of the city's important symbols. In the center of the square stands the Victory Monument, completed in 1954: at the top of the approx. 38 m high granite obelisk sits a replica of the bronze Order of Victory nearly 3 m high, shining in the sunlight. A Sword of Victory is placed in front of the monument base, and four bronze wreaths surround the monument body. The Eternal Flame next to the monument was lit in 1961 and has been burning ever since. Easily overlooked is the underground passage beneath the square: it houses a memorial hall opened in 1985, where the names of hundreds of Soviet heroes who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Belarus are engraved on the circular corridor walls. It is worth slowing down to take a closer look when passing through.Minsk · 1.1 km from downtown
Star square
Belarus · Mogilev
Experiences you can't miss in Minsk
Featured SIM card in Minsk
View all SIM card
4.4/5
· 515 reviews· 21k bookedFree cancellation
Book now for today
Similar travelers pick
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$0.59AU$1.19
4.7/5
· 865 reviews· 28.2k bookedFree cancellation
Book now for today
Fast-selling Wi-Fi & SIM cards
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$0.12AU$0.24
4.4/5
· 126 reviews· 2.5k bookedFree cancellation
Book now for today
99 bookings in 7 days
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$0.60AU$1.2
4.4/5
· 67 reviews· 2.4k bookedFree cancellation
Book now for today
25 consecutive positive reviews
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$0.60AU$1.2
4.3/5
· 195 reviews· 5.9k bookedBook now for today
Fast-selling Wi-Fi & SIM cards
15% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$22.29AU$26.23
4.4/5
· 62 reviews· 1.8k bookedFree cancellation
Book now for today
25 consecutive positive reviews
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$0.58AU$1.17
4.5/5
· 573 reviews· 12.2k bookedFree cancellation
Book now for today
Fast-selling Wi-Fi & SIM cards
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$1.27AU$1.34
4.4/5
· 635 reviews· 13k bookedFree cancellation
Book now for today
Fast-selling Wi-Fi & SIM cards
19% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$1.42AU$1.76
Free things to do in Minsk
What travelers say about Minsk
YoYo_0T9A3B0LSeptember 1, 2025
5.0
刚刚从眼泪岛旅游归来，这里的美景简直无法用语言来形容。海水清澈见底，沙滩柔软细腻，每一次海浪轻拍岸边都像是大自然在低语。岛屿上丰富的自然生态让人心旷神怡，每一次呼吸都感觉身心被净化。无论是独自旅行还是与家人朋友同行，眼泪岛都是一个不可多得的度假胜地。非常推荐给喜欢自然风光的朋友们！
Island of Tears
Tree-LiJune 3, 2022
4.0
Minsk (Minsk, Минск) is the capital of Belarus. It is located in eastern Europe, on the banks of the Svisloch River, a tributary of the upper reaches of the Dnieper River, and in the southern part of the Minsk Highlands in the Belarusian hills. It is the capital of the Republic of Belarus and the political, economic, scientific and cultural center. It is the headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States. It covers an area of 409.5 square kilometers and has a population of 1.98 million (2018). The residents mainly believe in Orthodox Christianity. The official languages are Belarusian and Russian. In the 14th century, Minsk belonged to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and later to the Kingdom of Poland and Lithuania. In 1793, it was occupied by Russia again. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991, it returned to Belarus. The main attractions in Minsk include Belarusian State University, Victory Square, Island of Tears, Holy Spirit Cathedral, Forest Park, Hill of Glory, Museums, etc. On January 22, 2014, Minsk and Shenzhen, China became sister cities. In April 2020, Minsk was selected into the "2020 Global Summer Resort City List".
Victory square