We were surprised about having so nice historical place near Minsk! I can advice for sure to visit
Strochytsy (The National Museum of Rural Life and Architecture) to anyone from my foreign friends! Especially it is very beautiful there in spring I guess ;) We've been there in the beginning of 2010 together with our
34mag team
Strochitsy is only 18 km from
Minsk, is a small village on the banks of the River Ptich. Collections of original pieces of architecture let you compare Belarusian rural styles from different parts of the country and different ages. Here are some of my photos from there, and
here (and
here as well!) you can find more.