National Library of Belarus
Minsk
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National Library of Belarus is one of the most iconic buildings in the city, and it is easy to see why. Other than a vast selection of world literature, there is also an art gallery, cafe and an observation deck with a beautiful view over the city.
Do & See
With its grand boulevards and big squares, Minsk is all about monumental excess, but its Old Town is tiny and not particularly old at all - most of the city had been rebuilt following the demolition in WWII. The best place to start exploring Minsk is at the Independence Square with its statue of Lenin and the Belorussian University building. Some of the best views over the city unfold from atop the futuristic structure of Belarus' National Library.