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Once a Slav town, the history of Brest stretches to the 11C. Visit its monuments and museums, and be sure to see the famed fortress.

Brest, formerly also Brest-on-the-Bug and Brest-Litovsk, is a city in Belarus at the border with Poland opposite the Polish city of Terespol, where the Bug River and Mukhavets rivers meet. It is the capital city of the Brest voblast. The city of Brest is a historic site of many cultures. The city fortress was recognized by the Soviet Union as the Hero Fortress, a unique award. The city, during medieval times, was part of the Kingdom of Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russian Empire, and USSR. Beyond the fortress, places of notice include the Brest Archaeological Museum, Brest Millennium Monument, Brest Railway Museum, and the city park.

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Brest, Belarus

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Once a Slav town, the history of Brest stretches to the 11C. Visit its monuments and museums, and be sure to see the famed fortress.
Brest Fortress

Brest 17 by Alexxx Malev

Dating to the 19C, Brest Fortress retains aspects of original pentacle-shaped fortification system and rich history.
Historic Center, Brest

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Spend an afternoon exploring the pleasant nooks of this historic center, taking in the architectural diversity and the local color.
City Park, Brest

Brest by Stéphane PERES

Brest's largest municipal park features amusement rides, two lakes, many rare tree species, and a tranquil atmosphere.
St. Nicholas Garrison Church, Brest

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Located within the fortress compound, this 19C Byzantine-styled church has a rich history and hosts a fine seven-tiered chandelier.
Brest Archaeological Museum

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Offering a unique experience, this museum exhibits 28 authentic log houses from ancient Slavic villages, as well as 1,400 relics.
Brest Railway Museum

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Hosting over 50 historic locomotives and train cars, Belarus' first open-air museum offers a glimpse into the local railway history.
Museum of Confiscated Art, Brest

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Comprised of stolen, smuggled, or confiscated works of religious and fine arts, the museum's rich collection is highly recommended.
Brest Millennium Monument

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A 15m pillar dedicated to Brest's convoluted past, adorned with statues of various historic figures and cultural archetypes.

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Brest Fortress

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Historic Center, Brest

Brest by Stéphane PERES

City Park, Brest

Brest 15 by Alexxx Malev

St. Nicholas Garrison Church, Brest

SDIM0938 The Wracked Windows of an Old Village House. Early-XX c. by carlfbagge

Brest Archaeological Museum

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Brest Railway Museum

Iconography in an Eastern Orthodox Church - Kiev Pechersk Lavra by Jorge Láscar

Museum of Confiscated Art, Brest

Le quai de la Douane du Port de Commerce (Brest) by ADEUPa Brest

Brest Millennium Monument

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