10 days in Brest, Grodno Region & Minsk Itinerary

A sharp contrast to the capital of Minsk, Brest is a city filled with fortress ruins, old culture, and medieval history.

On the 9th (Sun), examine the collection at The 5th Fort Museum, get engrossed in the history at Memorial Complex Brest Hero-Fortress, see the interesting displays at Brest Railway Museum, then admire the striking features of Bison on Route Brest - Minsk, and finally examine the collection at War Museum - Territory of the World. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Saved Artifacts Museum, then don't miss a visit to Lights Alley, and then make a trip to Gogolya Street.

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Minsk to Brest is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In October in Brest, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Grodno Region.

Grodno Region, also known as Hrodna Region, is one of the few large areas in Belarus that was left unaffected by World War II. The ancient wooden houses scattered throughout, in addition to the castles and architectural monuments dotting the outskirts, will give you a peak into old-world Belarus.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at The Fraciscan Monastery and Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kircha / Evangelistic Church, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kalozha Church Boris-Gleb Church, then see the interesting displays at Pharmacy Museum, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Jesuit Catholic Church. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Nicholas' Church, and then step into the grandiose world of Mir Castle.

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You can drive from Brest to Grodno Region in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, plan for daily highs up to 50°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Minsk.

As the capital and largest city of Belarus, Minsk represents a cultural center full of churches, libraries, museums, and theatres.

Let the collections at National Historical and Cultural Museum and Reserve Niasvizh and Dudutki Museum Complex capture your imagination. Your inner history buff will appreciate Church of Saints Simon and Helena and Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh. Step out of Minsk to go to Loshany and see The Historical and Cultural Complex Stalin Line, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Khatyn Memorial, appreciate the history behind Island of Tears, walk around Victory Park, and admire the masterpieces at The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus.

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Traveling by car from Grodno Region to Minsk takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Grodno Region in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 36°F in Minsk. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.