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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Belarus  /  Minsk  /  National Library of Belarus

National Library of Belarus, Minsk

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#1 of 173 in Things to do in Minsk
Must see · Traveler Resource · Library
Climb the observation deck at National Library of Belarus and get a panoramic view of Minsk. A diamond-shaped 23-story glass building symbolizes the value of knowledge stored in books. The library houses the largest collection of Belarusian printed materials and the third-largest collection of books printed in Russian. Light shows play across the building's facade at night. Amenities include reading rooms, library carrels, an Internet center, a children’s room, cloakrooms, and a fitness center. Put National Library of Belarus and other Minsk attractions into our Minsk online trip planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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  • By Olga T
    Worth the visit. Amazing walk around the river in the summer or spring. Nicely lighted in the night. One of the best places to visit in Minsk  more »
  • By Travelfreak_322
    The City of Minsk is terribly beautiful with all the Soviet Era Art ,the National Measeum, National Park, Castles and the Night life,the City is very much alive in the Night Must visit place to the...  more »
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  • By Olga Kulik
    Had very nice tour inside the library. Pleasant and knowledgeable guide.
  • By Grzegorz Hippmann
    Stunning views of Minsk from the top of the library. Must visit in the evening to see the colourful illumination.
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