Independence Square
Плошча Незалежнасці
One of the largest squares in Europe, surrounded by the Government House, the Red Church and an underground shopping centre.
Independence Square covers about 7 hectares. On its north side stands the massive constructivist Government House, built in the 1930s, with a statue of Lenin in front. The Red Church is on the west side, while the east side is home to Belarusian State University and the Hotel Minsk. Beneath the square is the Capital underground shopping centre, whose glass dome at ground level serves as its skylight. The square marks the start of Independence Avenue and makes a good first stop for a walking tour of the city. Free admission. Exit at the interchange station of metro lines 1 and 2. Please do not photograph the guards near the Government House.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of Saints Simon and Helena (Red Church)
- Gates of Minsk
- Upper Town
- Holy Spirit Cathedral
- National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
- Trinity Suburb
- Island of Tears
- National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus