Minsk Victory Square

Iconic Minsk Victory Square is both a famous tourist attraction in Belarus and a place of pilgrimage for Belarusians remembering those who died in the Great Patriotic War (World War 2).

Minsk Victory Square today is a place of pilgrimage for the people of Belarus wishing to remember the millions that died in the Great Patriotic War (World War 2). Many newly married couples stop off at the eternal flame to take a special wedding-day photograph.

You can find out more about the history of Minsk Victory Square and its role in Belarusian history in the museum under the square.

Around the square you can see beautiful examples of 1950s architecture.

The main entrance to famous Gorky Park is on Victory Square.

Victory Square is easily accessible on foot from the city centre. You can also get here by metro – Ploshchad Pobedy metro station is located right on the square.

There are many hotels in Minsk, ranging from newly-built 5-star luxury hotels to budget hostels, where prices start at around 30 USD a night.