Brest Fortress Memorial Complex
Мемориальный комплекс «Брестская крепость-герой»
The site where the Soviet-German war began on June 22, 1941. Visitors pass through the star-shaped entrance, past the giant “Courage” statue, an eternal flame and the bullet-scarred Kholm Gate.
The fortress was built in the 19th century. On the first day of World War II, its garrison held out in isolation for nearly a month. The memorial complex opened in 1971. You enter through a concrete star-shaped gate and walk on as a radio broadcast plays, past the head of the “Courage” soldier and the “Yearning” sculpture. Nearby are an eternal flame, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas garrison church, and the remains of the Kholm Gate and Terespol Gate. Entry to the grounds is free, but the Museum of the Defence of the Fortress charges admission and is closed on Mondays. It is about a 30-minute walk from the railway station, or you can take a taxi.
Opening hours
Park open all day; museum 09:00–18:00, closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Berestye Archaeological Museum
- Museum of Railway Technology
- Museum of Rescued Art Treasures
- Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
- Cathedral of St. Simeon
- St. Nicholas Brotherhood Church
- Sovetskaya Street
- Kamyanets Tower