Districts of Brest
Looking at the map of the city, you can see that the districts of Brest are represented by two administrative divisions (the division of the city was carried out in 1978).
Names and descriptions of districts of Brest
- Moskovsky district: guests will be invited to inspect the Holy Resurrection Cathedral, visit the Ice Palace (here you can skate, but it is advisable to specify about free skating sessions in advance; has an ice arena where concerts, discos and other public events are held; and competitions are also organized here and matches in ice sports) and stock up on the necessary goods in the shopping center “Almi”.
- Leninsky district: the main attractions of the district are the Brest Fortress (guests will see the ruins of the fortress and monumental sculptural compositions; and since there is a museum of railway equipment nearby, you should also see the open-air locomotives and diesel locomotives belonging to different eras), the archaeological museum “Berestye” (he “sheltered” wooden structures dating back to the XIV century on its territory), the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (here you can hear organ music and see the icon of the Mother of God of Brest), the Museum of Saved Values (pictures, icons, jewelry and other things confiscated by customs officers from persons trying to illegally bring or take out of the country), a sports complex “Brestsky” (equipped with fitness and sports halls, sauna, cafe and hotel “5 rings”; football matches are held here), Park named after May 1 (here you can walk along decorative bridges, ride the Ferris Wheel, and children will be happy to have the opportunity to spend time at the children's circuit), a cinema “Belarus”, Brest Puppet Theater (its repertoire includes classical and national-Belarusian performances; there is a chance to visit performances of puppet theater troupes who come here on tour from other cities and countries), Brest Theater of Drama and Music. And since the Mukhavets river flows through the area, vacationers in Brest will be able to fish (you can catch catfish, pike perch, perch, roach, white-eyed), as well as sunbathe or sit on the river bank for a picnic.
While on vacation in Brest, you should pay attention to a walk along Sovetskaya Street - there are cafes and restaurants, monuments, the Winter Garden (here you can not only admire the flora of the desert, tropics and subtropics, but also take interesting photos, especially in the evening, when the garden is illuminated by beautiful illumination ), antique lanterns with kerosene lamps, which are lit and extinguished by a lamplighter (the lighting times of the lanterns are indicated on a special clock).
Where to stay for tourists
Any district of Brest is suitable for tourists, since all the places of interest are located close to each other. Hotels are good places to stay “Intourist”, “Boog”, “Belarus”. And those who wish can stay in the hostel “Dream Hostel”, which is located on Mayakovsky street.
