Construction of the stele "Minsk – Hero City," which became one of the main symbols of the Belarusian capital, began soon after the city was awarded this honorary title in 1974.
The stele is part of the monumental complex "Minsk – Hero City," located at the end of Pobediteley Avenue, one of the capital's main streets. It was officially opened in 1985, in honor of the 40th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. The height of the stele is 45 meters, but they say that this obelisk is planned to be made even taller by extending the rays by 1.5 meters.
In addition to this monument, the complex includes the bronze sculpture "Motherland," a plaque with the text about Minsk being awarded the title of Hero City, and the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, which opened in a new building in 2014.
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Every year, Victory Day celebrations take place at the foot of the "Minsk – Hero City" stele, and on July 3, Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus, you can watch a grand parade of military vehicles on Pobediteley Avenue.
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The "Minsk – Hero City" complex is located a little away from the city's main attractions, but it is definitely worth coming here. Other important sites of the Belarusian capital are convenient to explore using one of the ready-made walking routes:
However, you can decide for yourself what and when you would like to see if you plan your trip with the help of the Minsk attractions map. Mark the places on it that seem interesting to you and spread them across several days of your trip. Then download the free Ever.Travel mobile app and sign in with the same account as on the website. This way, the guide you create will sync between the web version and your smartphone, allowing you to walk around Minsk without burdening yourself with traditional books and maps. Read more about how simple and convenient it is in our review.
