Victors Avenue

Victors Avenue is one of the most prominent, monumental thoroughfares in Minsk, Belarus. Serving as the city's premier hub for sports, administration, and grand national events, it stretches northwest from the historic center and is lined with key landmarks, expansive squares, and modern architecture. Minsk Hero City Obelisk, a striking 45-meter tall memorial honoring the city’s resistance during World War II, is the starting point for national marches.

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National Library

The National Library of Belarus is the largest library in the Republic of Belarus, located in Minsk. It houses the largest collection of Belarusian printed materials and the third largest collection of books in Russian. The library's main architectural component has the shape of a rhombicuboctahedron. Its depository collections include about 10 million items of various media. The roof has an observation deck equipped with binoculars arranged over the perimeter.

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From Minsk

The city hall appeared in the city as soon as it acquired the Magdeburg rights. During the 19th century it hosted a court, the police, a detention room, an archive, and the city theatre. In 1857 the city hall was destroyed following an order by Russian Emperor Nicholas I. In 2004 Minsk City Hall was rebuilt at its historical site. It looks very similar to that of early 19th century. Even the walls are half a meter thick, just like before. A mini-park adjacent to the city hall was restored too. Today it looks almost the same as 100 years ago.

Distance: 1,586 km
Travel time: 96 days

National Library of Belarus

The National Library in Minsk is an attractive landmark of Belarus. Today the library is more than a rich collection of books. It is a multipurpose center that combines high technologies, ultramodern design and unusual architecture. In addition to serving as a functional library, the National Library is a city attraction. It is situated in a park on a river bank and has an observation deck looking over Minsk. As of 2009 it is the only structure in Minsk with a public observation deck. The area in front of the library is used for many public concerts and shows.

Distance: 1,586 km
Travel time: 39 days

Monument to Adam Mickiewicz

Another card from Minsk. For sure this one took a while to get here!
The card shows the Monument to Adam Mickiewicz, a famous Polish poet.

Distance: 1,588 km (987 miles)
Travel time: 169 days

From Minsk

Svislach River. Housing of the Uskhod micro-district.

Distance: 1,588 km (987 miles)
Travel time: 7 days

Belarus State Circus

The beautiful rotunda of the Belarusian National State Circus, extensively renovated in 2010, right outside of Gorky Park, is a testament to how seriously the country takes its circus. Unlike the Philharmonic or the Opera, the Circus' season continues year-round throughout the summer, and performances take place multiple times a week.

Distance: 1,588 km (987 miles)
Travel time: 8 days

Freedom Square

Another card from Minks. This one is showing Freedom (Svaboda) Square, one of the central squares of the city since the 16th century.

Distance: 1,342 km (834 miles)
Travel time: 9 days

Minsk Passazhirsky railway station

Minsk Passazhirsky is the main passenger rail terminal in Belarus. It is located in the centre of Minsk. It is sometimes called Minsk Ploshchad Lenina due to the metro station serving the terminal, or simply Minsk.

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Historical Minsk

The card shows the Church of Saints Simon and Helen, located on the Independence Square in Minsk. Known in the local vernacular as the Red Church, the city’s best-known Catholic building was constructed between 1908 and 1910 on the orders of a rich Polish family upon the premature death of their two children after whom the church is dedicated. The two smaller towers are named after the offspring, while the larger one represents the grief of the parents.

Distance: 1,332 km (828 miles)
Travel time: 9 days

Minsk Troitsky Suburb

Troitsky Suburb is an 'old town' rebuilt in a 19th century style on the Svisloch River, the main river that flows through the center of Minsk. It is great for an afternoon walk. In the summer you can enjoy a beer at one of the outdoor cafes neighboring the lake.

Distance: 1,588 km (987 miles)
Travel time: 8 days

Minsk

Another card from Minsk, the capital and largest city in Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers.

A card with some views from the city mentionned on the back of the card:
- Minsk. Downtown.
- Minsk. The National Library
- Minsk. Victory Square
- Minsk. Belarusian State Philharmonics
- Minsk. The avenue at night

Distance: 1,589 km (987 miles)
Travel time: 6 days