Brest is not only the most western city of Belarus, but also a real cultural, and most importantly, the historical pearl of the country. On its territory and in the vicinity of the city there are many places that are nationwide attractions or related to the most important events in Belarusian history.
One of its pages was the terrible Great Patriotic War, which began for the country from the defense of the Brest Fortress, which, by the way, lasted the whole month, having sovereeding it in bloody letters to the chronicle of history. Therefore, it will be logical one of the first to call a tour of Brest Military . It includes, as a rule, a visit to the Brest Fortress, inspection of bastions and fortifications held in 1941 unequal battle, as well as a visit to a military museum located in the fortress. Of course, one Brest fortress does not end such an excursion.
It continues from her Brest streets with relevant memorials and even military cemeteries or brotherly graves. And despite the fact that the subject of this tour is very tragic, the excursion itself is very impressive and remembered. It can especially be advised for tourists traveling families (as an educational element for the younger generation) and fans of everything related to this period of Soviet history.
The most popular excursion among the ordinary traveler is a sightseeing tour. "Milestone Brest" etc. In the course of its local guides, it is proposed to get acquainted with the centuries-old history of Brest, ranging from its first stages (for example, for example, the Archaeological Museum "Berestye") to the Great Patriotic War with a visit to the same Brest Fortress and modernity, which are indicative of the Museum of Saved Values (Speaking about the wealth of the Belarusian and Slavic culture and the productive work of Belarusian border guards who did not give to take out many rare works of art outside the country), Brest railway station and interesting monuments on the pedestrian street of Soviet.
Of course, to visit such excursions, you can use the services of local guides, contacting them via the Internet or by phone. But no less fascinating will be the independent opening of the city. His center with the main attractions is so compact and clear that it is not difficult to find the place of interest to you on the map, you can walk from one place to another and on foot (except, probably, ways from the fortress to the station, although it is possible), and An independent study of attractions in the guidebook will only add a trip to the raisin. And, by the way, if you suddenly find yourself in a difficult situation, you may not be afraid to ask for help from passersby - in most of its part, the inhabitants of Brest are a very responsive people and will always be happy to help.
True, I still did not advise you to limit your acquaintance with the West of Belarus only Brest. After all, around so much interesting. In particular, approximately 60 kilometers from the city is one of the most attractions in the country. This is unique Belovezhskaya Pushcha , representing the remnants of an ancient relict forest, the only preserved in Europe, with such unique inhabitants as a bison. In addition, it is there that the residence of the Belarusian Santa Claus, open throughout the year and allowing numerous guests (I will say at once, both small and adults) to open the world of magical. So if possible, you will definitely move on a tour to Belovezhskaya Pushcha.
If you do not want to join an organized group, then you can do it yourself, however, some difficulties with transport may arise, it is better to go there by car. In general, the entrance to the territory of the National Park and is located at the village of Kamenyuki Kamenetsky district of the Brest region, the complex works every day from 9.00 to 18.00, on the territory of the park, it runs its excursion bus, who have learned those who have come to get acquainted with Belovezhskaya, and the standard dating service includes in It is for most visits to the Museum of Nature, a walk through animal enclosures and a trip to the residence of Santa Claus. In addition, at the entrance, in the box office you can rent a bike and ride through special cycling routes or walk. It is inexpensive, and pleasure brings a lot. True, it is worth remembering that Belovezhskaya Pushcha is right on the border of Belarus and Poland, therefore it is not worth going from the tracks and delve into the forest - you can easily detain the border service staff. Well, if you like the visit to the Belovezhskaya forest and back to return immediately, you can not want to stay in the hotel complex located on the territory of the National Park. And the only thing that can somewhat cool such a rush is not a low price of residence.
Almost not far from Belovezhskaya Pushcha, in the village of Kamenets, there is another unique for the Brest region and Belarus in general the landmark. It is Kamenets, or the so-called White fag (from Bel. - Tower).
It is a lonely standing stone tower, which is the only and oldest on the territory of Belarus, which remained defensive strengthening of the era of the Middle Ages of the Donjon type. And although only for her to go from Brest, someone may seem costly, then on the way to Belovezhskaya Pushcha or back to Brest, to look here clearly stands. Moreover, one of the roads to Brest goes straight past her. In the walls of the Tower, today there is a museum telling about medieval fortifications in Belarus and the very faith in particular. The exposition is sufficient, in my opinion, interesting, the place is unique, nature around is beautiful. So the hours spent here will definitely not seem to be spent in vain.