Sights of Gomel. Photo with description. A guide to where a traveler should go in winter and summer

Updated: 05/07/2021 15:00:59

Expert: Elizaveta Aleksandrovna Davydova

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Despite the relatively long history of Gomel, most of the objects on its territory cannot boast of the presence of many events. Almost all attractions in the region date back to the 19th and 20th centuries. However, almost all of them have already earned an excellent reputation and many fans, both among city residents and tourists. Therefore, our experts have compiled a rating of the most interesting attractions in the region.

Rating of the best attractions in Gomel

Reviews from tourists

• Kirill, Moscow

Having visited St. Petersburg, I thought that this city would not surprise me with anything, but I was very mistaken. Having already looked through the guidebook, I was inspired and came here. The city has very beautiful architecture, but I especially want to highlight the Rumyantsev-Paskovich Palace. Its interiors and exhibits, architecture and adjacent park area are all very impressive in their scope and majesty.

• Ekaterina, Minsk

I visited the city during a work trip for 1 day, overall I liked everything. Due to the fact that there was little time, I did not have time to see all the sights, but I really liked the fountains. I will definitely come back here to look at them in the evening.

• Elena, Mogilev

I came here with my husband and small child.
My husband and I were delighted with the architecture and museums, but the child, understandably, did not appreciate it. But after visiting the amusement park and even more so the circus, he was satisfied, since the performance in the circus was truly exciting. Gomel is rich in sights and interesting places, most of which can be explored in 1 day.

True, if you want to thoroughly explore this city, you should stay here for a couple of days.

The best natural attractions of Gomel

Winter Garden

Rating: 5.0

Photo: Alexander Sokolov, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Winter Garden confidently took first position in the ranking of Gomel attractions in the natural sites section. Initially, this building was used as a greenhouse for General Paskevich. The building itself was built in the first half of the 19th century as one of a chain of structures used in the sugar production process. After the acquisition of the palace and park ensemble by the family of General Paskevich, it was rebuilt into a greenhouse.

Currently, this establishment contains about 18 species of different plants, which are traditional representatives of the subtropical climate. The area of ​​the winter garden is about 245 square meters. Moreover, the oldest among all representatives is one of the palm trees, dated 1888. In addition, here you can find a number of different interesting aquariums housing tropical fish. This is a great place to visit with children to find a lot of interesting and colorful things here and remember your trip to Gomel for a long time.

Sozh River

Rating: 4.9

Photo: Monk, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Sozh River is the next attraction in the ranking of natural interesting locations in Gomel. This is one of the tributaries of the Dnieper, which flows through the territory of several countries. Its total length is about 650 kilometers, and it is also part of the Gomel region. It was for this purpose that the large Baumansky Bridge was created so that residents of the suburbs could pass to the central part.

Almost 493 kilometers of this river flows through Belarus, and it runs through several cities at once. Ships regularly sail along it, and its water is considered the cleanest in all of Europe. Gomel has a very interesting embankment, built during the times of prominent figures, the family of counts Rumyantsev and princes Paskevich. During the walk you can get acquainted with a whole collection of various architectural and cultural attractions.

Monuments and fountains

The most famous fountain in the city is located near the Circus building . It operates from May to September, every evening delighting visitors with an amazing show: colorful figures, illuminated by dynamic lighting, performed by jets of water.

The fountain is built in the shape of a granite square measuring 20 by 20 meters. And the water rises up in jets from 12 round tori. In the center of the fountain there are 3 stars that rotate in a horizontal plane. The fountain is also equipped with 330 lanterns of different colors.

You can see this grandiose spectacle along Sovetskaya Street, 27.

Where can a tourist go:

Clown Pencil (27 Sovetskaya St.).

Baumansky Bridge (Bauman St.).

Sculpture Suitcase Mood (Privokzalnaya Square, 3).

Zero kilometer (Lenin Square).

Monument to I. Paskevich (Irininskaya St.).

Sculpture of the Janitor (Lenin Ave., 31).

Monument to Gulliver (Sosnovaya St.).

Monument to B. Khmelnitsky (B. Khmelnitsky St.).

The best religious attractions of Gomel

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Rating: 5.0

Photo: tripadvisor.ru / Author: Julia

The first position in the ranking of religious attractions of Gomel and the region is occupied by the Peter and Paul Cathedral. This is a traditional cruciform church, the construction of which took almost 15 years. At the moment, this particular building serves as the tomb of Count Rumyantsev. And before that, the cathedral was the storage place for an important relic, the relics of St. Nicholas.

After the Bolshevik government came to power, the cathedral was closed. However, during the Great Patriotic War he restored his work. After completion, they did not try to destroy it, but used the building as a planetarium. As a result, it was possible to preserve its decor and almost all the main interesting details. The cathedral began its activities again at the end of the twentieth century. At the moment, it is almost 200 years old, and during this period it has become the center of the spiritual life of the Gomel region.

Chapel-tomb of the Paskevichs

Rating: 4.9

Photo: tripadvisor.ru / Author: Yulia Z

One of the most important objects on the territory of the palace and park complex is the tomb of the Paskevich family, which was built in memory of the most prominent representative, Field Marshal General. The commander of the troops participated in many different wars, and due to his courage and ability to manage the branches of the army, he quickly rose to the rank of general, and then became a full holder of the St. George Cross. In the entire history of the Russian Empire, there are only 4 bearers of this medal.

The building was built in traditional Russian style between 1870 and 1889. The first floor took the shape of a truncated pyramid and is lined with red brick, and above the windows you can find large and wide kokoshniks. Many different elements were used in the decoration, including metal parts and granite. In the most consecrated tomb lie 8 members of the Paskevich family, including the commander and his wife.

St. Nicholas Monastery

Rating: 4.8

Photo: Alexander Lipilin, CC BY-SA 3.0

The third position is occupied by the monastery in Gomel. It was founded in honor of St. Nicholas of Myra in 1994. And the church itself dates back to 1904, that is, at times even before the revolution. Funds for construction were collected by a board of trustees, which was formed by railroad employees. Moreover, donations were provided by many famous people from this region. A huge amount was given by Irina Paskevich-Erivanskaya.

In honor of the holiday dedicated to the icon of the Mother of God, made in Kazan, the monastery was blessed. In 1929, after the capture of Gomel by the troops of the Soviet Union, the religious landmark was closed, and metal casting began in its structure. In 1994, after Belarus gained independence, a decision was made to create a monastery. Here you can listen to the performance of choristers and study the iconostasis.

St. Tikhvin Monastery

Rating: 4.7

Photo: Boris Mavlyutov, CC BY-SA 3.0

The next position is occupied by an important attraction of the region - the Tikhvin Monastery. This women's institution was opened in honor of the icon of the Mother of God and belongs to the Gomel Diocese. The monastery complex was opened in 1993 as an addition to the Peter and Paul Cathedral. However, the history of the community is known according to documents from 1899, when it was converted from Old Believer male to female.

After the arrival of Soviet power, the establishment was closed, and the building was an orphanage. And in 1943 he resumed activity again. By the end of World War II, more than 30 nuns lived here. However, a year later the authorities decided to open it. He finally restored work only in 1992. The Gomel diocesan administration was used as a building. This attraction is a small two-story green building and contains the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God. Such sites are interesting for religious tourists to visit.

Elias Church

Rating: 4.6

Photo: Dasty5, CC BY-SA 3.0

The last position is occupied by the Holy Elijah Church of Gomel. This landmark is an active Old Believer religious institution in the city and at the same time an architectural heritage site. This is a real monument to the architecture of Belarusian masters. Mostly wood was used for construction. The establishment is included in the list of historical and cultural values ​​of the republic.

The basilica itself belongs to the Tver Diocese of the Russian Old Believer Orthodox Church. The attraction is located almost in the city center on Komissarova Street, very close to the river. It was installed on the site of the Spassky Church, which was dismantled in 1737. The modern building was completed in 1774. In the first half of the 19th century there was a monastery here, but in 1850 they were closed.

Pripyatsky National Park

A unique natural reserve in the area between the Pripyat, Stviga and Ubort rivers is the only place in the world where centuries-old floodplain oak forests and the largest array of transitional and raised bogs . In addition, the Pripyatsky National Park has the status of a key ornithological area. Not only do thousands of migratory birds stop here, but also over 250 species of birds (79% of the avifauna of the entire country) permanently live here, including the rare gray crane, black stork , short-eared owl, white-tailed eagle... Excursions along eco-routes and walks are organized for tourists in the park on ships and boats, photo safaris, hunting and fishing.

In the picturesque places of Pripyatsky, “Call of Polesie” is held every two years .

Petrikovsky district, Lyaskovichi agro-town, distance from Minsk - 260 km, from Gomel - 270 km.

The best cultural attractions of Gomel

Branch of the Vetkovsky Museum

Rating: 5.0

Photo: tripadvisor.ru / Author: Yulia Z

Among the interesting sights is a large branch of the Vetkovsky Museum, which was opened on the territory of Gomel in 2000. Since then, his collection has been replenished more than once. And in 2008, its area in a historical mansion located on the territory of the palace and park ensemble of Gomel was significantly expanded. Previously, this building was occupied by a club of board games: checkers and chess.

This attraction contains many different exhibitions dedicated to the Old Believer history of the city, and exhibitions are often held here. The Paraskev club is constantly functioning. Most of the exhibitions are presented from the main museum. In addition, materials from other collections are often brought in. As a result, this branch is one of the most important attractions in Gomel.

Gomel Museum of Military Glory

Rating: 4.9

Photo: Dasty5, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Gomel Regional Museum of Military Glory is an important landmark of the region. It was opened on the anniversary of the liberation of Belarus during the Great Patriotic War. It was created with the support of the President of the Republic, as well as the Ministry of Defense and the Council of Deputies of Gomel. The attraction was opened in 2004, but at that time it was possible to collect data for only one wing. Later it was decided to expand it.

At first it was planned to build a series of flower beds and create a park. However, later comments arose and it was decided to make several additions, and an exhibition of equipment belonging to different military periods appeared, but most of them were representatives of Soviet times. In addition, there is a huge exhibit - the locomotive of the ER0.5.0 train. This technique was used as an ambulance car during the Great Patriotic War.

Museum of Forensics

Rating: 4.8

Photo: tripadvisor.ru / Author: Elena K

The third position is occupied by an extremely non-standard museum, which is located in Gomel. This attraction is a collection of various exhibits, including crime stories. For example, here you can meet the prototype of Ostap Bender and learn many details of the apple theft case, famous in this region.

This completely non-standard establishment was opened in 2010. Without a doubt, each of these departments has its own collection of attractions, but since it is impossible to get into them, the museum of forensic science in Gomel is unique. Therefore, if you want to visit a truly atypical attraction, you should visit this establishment. In this case, you will be able to learn a lot of new things from an area that under normal conditions practically does not concern civilians.

Museum of the History of Printing and Photography

Rating: 4.7

Photo: gomelhistory.museum.by

In 2009, they decided to open another establishment in Gomel, which is dedicated to cameras and images. Subsequently, a large collection of objects appeared, numbering about 500 objects. As a result, the first museum complex dedicated to photography in the history of Belarus arose. It was opened in the central district of Gomel on the eve of City Day.

A huge number of different exhibits were donated to the collection by the famous photographer L.B. Pinsky. Local residents liked this practice, and they began sending their cards and equipment to the museum. At the moment, here you can find a significant amount of Soviet-made equipment, various materials, as well as many thematic books devoted to the correct angles and the process of creating images. In addition, there are a number of periodicals.

Art gallery G.X. Vashchenko

Rating: 4.6

Photo: vaschenko.by

An important attraction on the territory of Gomel can safely be called the art gallery of Gabriel Kharitonovich Vashchenko. It is named after the most famous painter of the Republic of Belarus. It is this artist who is the author of many famous paintings and graphic works. In addition, in 1984 he was awarded the State Prize of Belarus. In addition, he received his Ph.D.

It was the work of this great man that had a significant influence on the development of modern Belarusian art. His works exhibited in the gallery are recognized not only throughout the country, but throughout the world. In addition, he received the title of “Person of the Year” according to several bibliographic publications, including the American Institute and the Cambridge Center. This is a very important person in the local lands.

Gomel Drama Theater

Rating: 4.5

Photo: Pulkassa, CC BY-SA 2.0

The Gomel Regional Drama Theater is both an important cultural and architectural landmark on the territory of Belarus. The building itself is an excellent example of the classicism movement. The theater was opened in 1954. The building itself is designed to simultaneously accommodate up to 488 spectators. And the troupe itself was formed in 1939.

The building was specially erected for the theater and has columns characteristic of the Corinthian plan. During the war, the troupe often moved along the fronts to raise the morale of the Red Army soldiers. In 2005, the theater was reconstructed and the stage was equipped with lighting. As a result, it has become a real landmark of the region, which is not ashamed to compare with its counterparts in older and more populated cities around the world.

Puppet Theatre

Rating: 4.4

Photo: gomelpuppet.by/

The penultimate position is occupied by a large puppet theater in Gomel. This establishment was opened in 1968, and before this death it mainly gave performances on the territory of the senior cultural center. After the young team was given its own building, the history of the cultural landmark began. The establishment was founded by Viktor Chernyaev. Moreover, most of the performances are intended for kindergarteners and schoolchildren.

In 1986, the Honored Artist, Vladimir Matros, became the main director. It was from this moment that many different plays and performances appeared. Since 1994, charity events have been regularly held here. And in 2002 he began performing at the Palace of Culture. It has a capacity of 214 seats. Subsequently, reconstruction, including repairs, was carried out. Nearby you can find bronze sculptures of various fairy tale heroes.

Gomel Circus

Rating: 4.3

Photo: Alexander Sokolov, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The last position in the ranking of attractions is occupied by the Gomel State Circus, one of the oldest institutions in Gomel. The first building in which various events were held. Previously, it was built on a horse square; currently there is a central market here. The founder was a prominent entrepreneur Slobodov. This attraction existed until 1917.

In 1926, it was decided to create a new building, and in 1932 it was transferred to the theater. At the beginning of the war in 1941, this structure was destroyed due to fire. After the end of the Great Patriotic War, Gomel began to visit the Chapiteau Circus. The modern domed building was built in 1972. And the first performance took place a few months later. Many tourists compare this attraction to a flying saucer. There are 1,544 places for guests and visitors. In one season, up to 5 different performances can be held here. The circus usually operates from September to May.

Gomel Regional Museum of Military Glory

The Museum of Military Glory in Gomel opened in 2005 in honor of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders. The exhibition, dedicated to history from antiquity to the present day, presents weapons and ammunition, equipment, films, documents, manuscripts and photographs... The museum’s special pride is the open area where the “Partisan Town” is located, as well as an exhibition of military equipment of the 20th century . Among the 35 exhibits are the ZSU-23-4 Shilka anti-aircraft gun and the BMD-1 airborne combat vehicle.

Gomel, st. Pushkina, 5 From 11.00 to 19.00 (May - September), from 10.00 to 18.00 (October - April).

In a separate building there is a “ Museum of Forensic Science ”, where you can see weapons, ammunition and equipment of police officers, visit the office of a criminologist of the late twentieth century, examine forged documents and banknotes seized from criminals, and also take part in an examination to solve a crime.

Gomel, st. Pushkina, 1

From 11.00 to 19.00 (May - September), from 10.00 to 18.00 (October - April). Closed: Monday, Tuesday.

Where to stay overnight

Gomel has many attractions. You can first familiarize yourself with them using the photo and description.

Tourists are offered many options for hotels of different levels in all points of the city:

• Hotel Paradise. A beauty salon and hairdresser are located on site. The room has satellite TV and a bathroom with shower. Free internet access throughout the territory is guaranteed. Breakfast is served near the hotel in the Budzma tavern. The complex has a cafe and a pastry shop. Located at a distance of 100 m from the city's train stations, from the airport it takes 15-20 minutes to get to the hotel.
• Geo Hostel in Melel offers tourists a garden, a shared lounge, and rooms with a kitchen. There is access to free internet. In the morning, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast. The room has a table, microwave oven, air conditioning, kettle, hairdryer.
• Hotel Gomel is located in the very heart of the city. 24-hour reception. To get to the beach, a tourist needs to spend 10 minutes. The room has a simple style and includes a table and chair and a bathroom. The central market is located nearby. Private parking services are available.

• Hotel Amaks Visit is located 5 min. walking distance from the train station. This room has carpeted floors and a bathroom with shower. The style is classic. The reception desk is open continuously. Free internet access guaranteed.
• Hvalan Apartments are located near the beach in the city. This room comes with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can use TV, free internet, and a kitchen. There is a playground for children.

Accommodation

There are all types of accommodation in Gomel - from luxury hotels "Park Hotel Zamkovy" (Gagarina St., 6) and Prestige Hotel (Golovatsky St., 72), where the price per night starts from $50 and can reach $350, to hostels , where the cost of a place in a common room starts from 12.5 rubles. But don’t let the word “hostel” confuse you, they are often designed like cottages with a homely atmosphere.

The most famous hotels in Gomel are “Tourist”, “Sozh”, “Nadzeya”. Rooms there will cost from 27 to 60 rubles per night.

For those who come to Gomel by car, hotels with parking are suitable. These are “Paradise”, which is located next to the station, “Clean Hotel” and “Villa Rosa”.

Renting an apartment in Gomel is also easy. On the websites gomel.irr.by, booking.com, olx.by, hotel-plus.ru you can find options for 30-40 rubles per day.

Wooden churches of Polesie

Since ancient times, wooden architecture has been of the Polesie region . Ancient religious buildings of the Brest and Gomel regions are a unique heritage of Belarus, which has no analogues in the world. In 2004, wooden churches in the city of Petrikov, the villages of Staraya Belitsa, Pribolovichi and Koshevichi became the preliminary UNESCO World Heritage List . However, on the territory of the Gomel region there are even more perfectly preserved Orthodox churches built in the 18th-19th centuries. Among them are St. Catherine’s Church (Gadichevo village) and the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Glubotskoe village) in the Gomel region.

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Memorial in the village of Krasny Bereg

The only memorial in the world dedicated to child victims of the Great Patriotic War is located in the village of Krasny Bereg. In 1943, the Nazis created a camp here, where in the most cruel, inhumane ways, blood was pumped out of children for the hospitals of Hitler’s army. In the 21st century, a memorial appeared of 1990 people Khatyn complex, Leonid Levin . At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a bronze figurine of a girl with crossed arms. Ray-alleys diverge from the Square of the Sun “Ray of Memory” – crosses an empty classroom, where there are only 21 white desks and a black board with a letter from prisoner Katya Susanina to her father. Against the background of stained glass windows with touching drawings, there is a symbol of unfulfilled childhood hopes - “Paper Boat”... The memorial in Krasny Bereg is surrounded by an ancient apple orchard , which involuntarily became another symbol of the bloody tragedy of the village. According to legend, the local botanist Nezvedsky planted Chinese apple trees here, which in the spring were covered with scarlet foam of flowers, and in the fall - with “droplets” of bright red apples.

Zhlobin district, Krasny Bereg village

Dobrush

In the Middle Ages Dobrush was a major craft center where ship ropes and sails were produced, so its unusual coat of arms is decorated with three coils of rope on a green shield. In 1774, Catherine II gave the Dobrush lands to the hero of the Balkan War, Pyotr Rumyantsev . In 1870, a descendant of the new owners, Prince Fyodor Paskevich, founded one of the largest paper mills in Europe here. Throughout history, she received the highest awards at industrial exhibitions in Moscow (1882) and Nizhny Novgorod (1892), and in 1922 she received the honorary title “Hero of Labor” . the old bridge , which is called the “humpback”, have survived to this day

From Gomel – 25 km, from Minsk – 339 km

Dobrush paper mill: Dobrush, Lunacharsky Ave., 7

Rechitsa

The ancient city on the right bank of the Dnieper has been known since 1213. In the historical center of Rechitsa, a fortified settlement , where archaeologists have discovered pottery from the early Iron Age, XIII-XIV centuries. It is believed that here was the site of a medieval city and a wooden castle founded by Prince Vytautas . Other sights of Rechitsa include the Orthodox Holy Dormition Cathedral and the neo-Gothic Church of the Holy Trinity (late 20th century), which is visible from anywhere in the city thanks to the belfry topped with a spire. It is interesting that their territories are adjacent to each other.

On the high bank of the Dnieper stands the chapel of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk , erected on a historical site where in 1910 the procession stopping with the relics of St. Euphrosyne from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra to her native Polotsk.

From Gomel – 59 km, from Minsk – 276 km

Ride on a glowing swing

An unusual hi-tech square is located opposite one of the buildings of the Belarusian State University of Transport: it was once designed by Stanislav Shabunevsky, already familiar to you. There is no such park anywhere in Belarus. The idea to modernize it belongs to BelSUT students. The park has solar panels, glowing swings and benches with USB ports from which you can charge your phone (work in the warm season).

In the first months after the opening of the park, parents and children stood in line to ride on the glowing swings in the shape of polymer links and listen to the musical bench. Now you can catch the swing in all its glory from about 21.00-22.00.

Photo: Olga Kulik

Address: st. Kirova, 32A.

Guide to Gomel. We found places that will surprise you

Over the past year, traveling around the world has become not so easy. But there is also a positive in this: Belarusians have begun to rediscover their country and explore local tourist routes. For those who are just looking for a new destination for a weekend trip, we, together with the PIZZBURG restaurant, have compiled a guide to Gomel, the second largest city in Belarus. And we found places there that will definitely surprise you, even if you have already been to Gomel.

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Gatovsky's estate in the village of Krasny Bereg

The estate in the village of Krasny Bereg, reminiscent of a fairy-tale house, was erected in the second half of the 19th century for Lieutenant General Mikhail Gatovsky . The architecture organically combined elements of Gothic, Renaissance, Empire and Art Nouveau : hipped towers, bay windows, mansard roofs, dormers, enfilade arrangement of rooms. At the same time, the interiors of the chambers corresponded to a certain style - Romanesque, Arabic, Renaissance, French... The palace was famous for its rich collection of paintings, among which were originals by Ivan Aivazovsky, Gabriel Kondratenko, Henryk Semiradsky . The residence was surrounded by an English park and a garden with exotic plants .

Zhlobin district, Krasny Bereg village, st. Isaeva, 16

Mozyr

Mozyr is one of the oldest cities in Belarus: 5 ancient settlements , the oldest of which is about 4 thousand years old . In the 15th century, in the center of Mozyr there was a castle , which was ravaged by the Tatars more than once, and in 1649 it was captured and burned by Prince Janusz Radziwill . In 2005, for the 850th anniversary of the city, the wooden “Mozyr Castle” was recreated on a historical site, which became a popular tourist attraction. The most iconic sights of the city are the Church of St. Michael the Archangel and the Bernardine Monastery of the 17th century, St. Michael's Cathedral, as well as the Brovar of 1885, the building of the men's gymnasium of the 19th century and the Church of St. Nicholas in the constructivist .

From Gomel – 136 km, from Minsk – 281 km.

The open-air exhibition “Mozyr Castle” is open from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Mondays.

Embankment

The central embankment is one of the large-scale and long-lasting constructions of the city. It stretches along the banks of the Sozh River several kilometers long. Together with the Palace and Pack ensemble, it is boldly called the calling card of Gomel.

The embankment can be visually divided into several parts:

1. Between the Kievsky and Biletsky descents. At the lower level, the surface is formed by large rectangular slabs. There is a cafe in this place.
2. Bridge and Kyiv Descent. Many trees have grown in this area. Boats dock here. The monument dedicated to the first Gomel resident, in the form of a man with a lynx, is located right here.
3. Central segment. A calm place with beautiful scenery and passing boats.
4. Swan Pond. A stream flows near large trees - the Gomeyuka River flows out.
5. Lighthouse. There are no plantings in this area.

See the warehouse of finished combines

Local residents suggested to us a specific observation deck - a pedestrian bridge from which the industrial landscape opens. Walking along it towards Fadeev Street (be careful: the bridge is literally dizzying), you can look at the finished combines from above. We were unlucky; there weren't many harvesters that day. And sometimes the whole street is lined with cars.

This pedestrian bridge is one of the longest in Belarus. Its length is a little more than half a kilometer. It is thrown across the technical railway station. The trains and carriages accumulated there, their rearrangements and unloadings look very picturesque.

Address: st. Kirova, 151.

Vetka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions named after F.G. Shklyarova

The famous museum in Vetka , the Belarusian center of the Old Believers, was created on the basis of the personal collection of a native of a local family, artist and collector Fyodor Shklyarov . The Belarusian Old Believers left a rich heritage - original icons and magnificent handwritten books with miniatures and ornaments. The museum presents over 10 thousand exhibits that tell about the history and culture of the Old Believer and Orthodox Belarusian village . Here is one of the largest collections of early printed and handwritten books , including the Anthologion , the first Kiev book published in 1619.

Vetka, Red Square, 5 From 9.00 to 18.00 (Tuesday - Thursday)

Where to go at night

For tourists who prefer active types of recreation, Gomel has many nightclubs and discos, where you can dance, listen to loud music, take part in show programs, and have fun at night.

The following establishments are popular:

• KRC Europe – is one of the largest entertainment centers in Europe and the main gambling and entertainment venue in Gomel. There is a park nearby. The complex has 2 restaurants, a club, a billiard room, and a casino.

• Hollywood Club - has a pleasant themed interior with excellent acoustics and delicious European cuisine. At the discretion of face control, visitors may be allowed to enter the establishment with discounts or without payment.
• Avenue Cafe-Bar is a relatively new establishment, preferred by people with good taste in music and food. The hall hosts parties, corporate events, family holiday events, buffets, and presentations.
• Nemo Club - located on the embankment, incendiary discos, parties, and show programs are held on the territory.
• Karaoke restaurant Petroff - thanks to its unusual style, visitors are transported to the past, experience the best events of the past, music infuses human consciousness.
• The Rocket club entertainment complex is a well-equipped karaoke restaurant and a summer cafe with music.
• Club Zlondon is relatively young and progressive. Invited guests, artists, and DJs constantly participate in show programs.
• Robinson Club – on the territory there is a Spa salon, massage room, bathhouse, summer terrace, aqua zone, restaurant with delicious food.
• Cafe-club Web includes a banquet hall and a dance floor. Serves you European cuisine. An excellent solution for loud celebrations and memorable corporate events.

Chechersk

The history of Chechersk goes back more than eight centuries. Since ancient times, the city has been famous for the production of glass and crystal, which was presented at the international exhibition in London in 1751. In 1774, Catherine II gave Chechersk to the famous commander Count Zakhar Chernyshev , and now a monument to the first governor-general of the region is erected in the central square. Among the outstanding sights of Chechersk is the Holy Transfiguration Church in the classicist style, reminiscent of a rotunda temple, as well as the town hall, the authorship of which is attributed to the famous architect Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli .

Chechersk Town Hall - a monument of the 18th century - is the most unusual of the ancient town halls of Belarus (in Nesvizh , Vitebsk , Shklov, Slonim ). Instead of one, it has five wooden towers, decorated to look like stone ones, and depending on the point of view, its design displays features of classicism, gothic and even oriental motifs. Today, the town hall houses a historical and ethnographic museum and a recreated theater from the 18th century .

From Gomel – 65 km, from Minsk – 300 km

Manor in the village of Korenevka

The “Hunting Lodge” in Korenevka is an architectural monument of the second half of the 19th century , built by order of Field Marshal Ivan Paskevich . The red and white brick building originally housed a distillery, which in the 1860s was rebuilt into a large manor house surrounded by a park with a picturesque artificial lake. At the country estate, the owners received guests, organizing hunts in the surrounding forests, which is how the house got its name. Today, the former estate of Count Paskevich houses the experimental forestry base of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The working fireplaces here have been perfectly preserved from the ancient interiors.

Khoiniki district, Korenevka village

Where to eat

There are inexpensive catering establishments in the city.

A few of the most common:

• Cafe Old Time – a thematic style with many antique household items, Soviet newspapers, signs, posters with quotes from old films. Tourists are especially pleased with the gramophone and the stand in the shape of a tram. It is worth noting the adapted menu, pleasant service and folk costumes of the staff.

• The folk restaurant Batki has budget prices. The establishment is set up like a canteen. The assortment of dishes is varied, with the exception of desserts and alcoholic drinks. There is a summer veranda.
• Cafe Zubrenok - the name is received in honor of one of the symbols of Belarus - the bison. The bison is listed in the Red Book; a few can be found in the natural environment in Belarus and Poland - on the territory of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. The establishment resembles a store with tables, analogues of which are found in almost all tourist cities in Europe. Equipped with a bar, culinary department and pastry shop.
• The cafe at the Spartak brand store is located at a specialized confectionery factory. The establishment is famous for its large assortment of sweets.

Ferris tower

According to official data, this is a former chimney of a sugar factory built in the 19th century on the territory of the estate of I.F. Paskevich. Before him, the estate was owned by P.A. Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky, who planned to build a noble school here. But when the estate passed to the next owner, the school building was rebuilt into a sugar factory and this 40-meter pipe was erected. During the fire, the building burned down, and the chimney was converted into an observation tower.

This version leaves many questions: why was the pipe built 40 meters high? Why is it sticking straight out of the ground? Why is the pipe lined with colored brickwork? Why are there windows in it? It can be assumed that the upper observation deck was completed later, but it is noticeable that the windows in it were made at the time the pipe was erected, and not cut later. In addition, dungeons were found under the hill on which this mysterious tower rises.

Turov

Ancient Turov , the largest religious and spiritual center of Belarus along with Polotsk , has been mentioned in chronicles since 980. It was here that the second largest temple after Polotsk Sofia (unfortunately, it did not survive due to marshy soils), and in 1056-1057 one of the first monuments of East Slavic writing was created - the Turov Gospel . The famous “Belarusian Chrysostom”, preacher and theologian Kirill Turovsky, . A fortified settlement from the 10th-13th centuries with fragments of a temple and residential buildings, as well as an outstanding monument of wooden architecture, the Church of All Saints , cult stone crosses have been preserved to this day in Turov .

According to legend, stone crosses sailed - against the current - along the Dnieper and Pripyat from Kiev, where Prince Vladimir baptized Russia. Two of them (“father” and “mother”) are kept in the Church of All Saints , and the third is inside the monument to Cyril of Turov on Castle Hill.

Zhitkovichi district