Found nearly 1000-years ago, the capital city of Belarus, Minsk, is an interesting place with stunning architectural, historical and cultural monuments. It is known for its Soviet part of the city, Victory Square, with its obelisk and the Eternal Flame for the heroes of WWII. During your outing, you and your informative guide will take a walk through Minsk, taking in many of the city's major landmarks along the way. Hear tales of how the biggest complex of the Stalinist empire was built, discover fascinating historical details about the Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre and learn about the city's evolution both historically and culturally. Your walk will introduce you to many of the city's historical and architectural monuments of the 17th, through to the 20th-century. Witness sites such as the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Independence Square and the House of Government, the Trinity Suburb, Victory Avenue, St. Simeon and Helena Church, the House of the First Congress and discover the secrets of the Soviet part of the city.