Places to Visit in Barysaw, Belarus, Europe
Barysaw is also written as Barysau, is a city belonging to Minsk Voblast in Belarus covers an area of 45.97 sq. km. It is one of the major industrial centres of Belarus with more than 40 large factories that include electricity automobile parts, wood products manufacturing and dairy products.
The city of Barysaw is divided into two parts, Old Barysaw and New Barysaw which is detached by river and connected by 2 well constructed bridges.
Geography of Barysaw:
Barysaw is placed in the proximity of the Berezina River at an altitude of 169 meters, around 75 km northeast of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It coordinates with 54°14′ N latitude and 28°30′ E longitude.
History of Barysaw:
Barysaw was originally founded by Polotsk prince Boris Vseslavovich in 1102 with name Borisov, was earlier part of the different empires such as the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (13th century), the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (16th century) and the Russian Empire (in the late 18th century).
Connectivity to Barysaw:
Barysaw is served by the Minsk National Airport with connection to Rome, Istanbul, Larnaca, Helsinki, Milan, Samara, St. Petersburg, Kiev and many other major European destinations, located around 65 km away from Barysaw.
There are regular taxis and buses available at the Minsk National Airport to Barysaw and tourists can also use pre-booked vehicles for comfortable journey.
The city of Barysaw is also well served by luxury bus services at regular intervals. Rental car is an additional option to get around.
Food and Shopping in Barysaw:
Barysaw houses fewer reputed food corners and shopping centres, so tourists can visit neighboring Minsk city to have quality food and enjoy the best shopping experience.
Things to do in Barysaw:
- Historical sites
- Walking
- Shopping
- Internet cafe
What to see in Barysaw?
The Orthodox church of Barysaw:
The Orthodox Church is the highlight of the city attracting tourists from all around the country for its grand structures and historical importance. There is a monument to Prince Boris Vseslavovich in front of the church who was the founder of Barysaw.
Football stadium of Barysaw:
Barysaw’s football stadium is the home ground of FC BATE football team. This is a well built stadium hosted many Belarusian Premier League matches.
Belarusian National Arts Museum:
Belarusian National Arts Museum is the largest museum in Belarus located in the capital city, Minsk. It was established on January 24, 1939 and presently houses around twenty seven thousand different artworks.
List of other places of interest in Barysaw includes:
- Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum
- Bialowieza Forest
- Mir Castle Complex
- Pischalauski Castle
- Church of Saints Simon and Helena
- Navahrudak Castle
- Dynama Stadium
- Braslau Lakes
- Gorky Park
- Chizhovka-Arena
- Holy Trinity Church, Coventry
- Tower of Kamyanyets
- Kalozha Church
- Belarusian National History and Culture Museum
- New Hrodna Castle
- Brest Railway Museum
When to visit Barysaw?
Probably the ending months of the year are best to trip Barysaw.
Where to stay in Barysaw?
There are modernized hotels less in numbers in Barysaw and it is suggested for tourists to reach Minsk (around 75 km from Barysaw) to stay in more facilitated hotel. The prominent hotels in Barysaw and Minsk are as follows:
- Crowne Plaza Hotel
- President Hotel Minsk
- 40 Let Pobedy
- Hotel Planeta
- U Fontana Hotel
- Mini-Hotel La Menska
- Guest House Spa
- Best Minsk Hostel
- Hostel Jazz Minsk
- Aparton Business Week
- Center Rent Apartments
- Sytki Apartments
- Best Minsk Hostel
- Trinity Hostel
- Apartments Anjel