National Library of the Republic of Belarus

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Юрий Щёкин

Level 8 Local Expert

I advise you to definitely visit the observation deck. We were in the afternoon . It 's much more beautiful at night . The pride of Berorussia !!! The views are beautiful!!! Our guys are well assembled .

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Екатерина Т

Level 14 Local Expert

An interesting building It's quiet and beautiful inside They gave 5 Byn for two There are plenty of places to read, you can just sit in an armchair. The buffet was not found:D We followed the signs, but in vain

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Елена Акиндинова

Level 10 Local Expert

A very interesting library building. Beautiful interactive lighting in the evening. We were in winter, everything was covered with snow, in summer there is a walking area.

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Volshebnye_nitochki

Level 7 Local Expert

A beautiful building, a good observation deck, were in the fog during the day, impressed, in the evening the view is decorated with city lighting. There is a cafe on the floor below - a variety of menus, they cook quickly and tasty. Minus - when descending, a large queue gathers to the elevator

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Михаил М

Level 7 Local Expert

It's a very unusual and very beautiful building. This is the most gorgeous library I've ever seen. There is an observation deck with a great view of the city.

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Олег

Level 10 Local Expert

Admires with its architecture and organization of the space near the Library. It is considered the largest exhibition hall in the Republic of Belarus. The panoramic elevator goes up to the 23rd floor - this is the place for the best views of the Eastern Gate of Minsk and the surrounding area. There are binoculars on the site, as well as indications of what is far below, if you look in the right direction. The playground is secure, fenced with high glass and safe for all visitors and children. It was not possible to get into the library itself due to the weekend. On the 22nd floor there is a cafe Graf Kafe with delicious food and an art gallery. The place charges 100%!!

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Света Григорьева

Level 20 Local Expert

Courteous staff at every department of the complex, whether it's a cashier or a tour guide Everything is clear, comfortable and there were only positive impressions from the visit to the library, cafe, observation deck.

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Анна Д.

Level 8 Local Expert

Externally, the building looks impressive, but if you want to go inside, keep in mind: 1) to enter the library as a "guest", just to see the building from the inside, you need to make a one-time pass (paid!!) 2) there is a cafe on the 22nd floor, but to get there, you need to pay for the ascent to the observation deck, which is on the 23rd floor (the ticket costs 10 rubles / person). They waited a long time in the cafe until they noticed us (until mc went to get the menu himself) 3) there is only one small elevator to lift, you have to stand in line to ride it.

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Боричевский Даниил

Level 5 Local Expert

This place is full of interesting things: there are offices where you can work remotely, and you can even book yourself such an office. There are many popular paintings in the building, and a ball of water creates a whirling effect. There is a wonderful view of the city from the 24th floor, and there is also a telescope to look at the Earth. Overall, this place is worth a visit.

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Александр Маловинский

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful building. There is a beautiful observation deck on the twenty-third floor. Excellent cafe on the twenty-second floor. The food quality is amazing.

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Влад

Level 13 Local Expert

I think 99 percent of the reviews are not about the library, but about the observation deck, which is located on the roof. The observation deck is really interesting. Not Ostankino Tower, of course, but the view is really decent. There is a good and fairly inexpensive cafe on the floor below. Please note that the entrance to the observation deck is not obvious enough. For guidance, the library should be bypassed on the left, focusing on a large car park. Many people go to the right and make a full circle)))))

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GDR

Level 18 Local Expert

The business card of the city. Of course, the observation deck is interesting. But the windows are very high. To photograph the city only through not very transparent glass. But in general, the view is amazing.

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Елена Миэль

Level 11 Local Expert

We were lucky that there weren't many people. We enjoyed admiring the city from a height of 23 floors. We also went to a cafe, had dessert, and brought books. We haven't been to the library itself, but the scale is impressive.

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Валерий О

Level 12 Local Expert

I was impressed by the technical part of the building, at the top they came up with an idea to heat visitors with hot air in the open air in cold weather, cool! It looks cool. A location for insta norm lovers!

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Дмитрий В

Level 5 Local Expert

A very beautiful building in good condition with impressive characteristics. At the very top there is an observation deck for viewing the nearby surroundings of the city.

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Валерий Ф.

Level 19 Local Expert

An unusual title. If there is a shortage of attractions in Minsk, I would classify it as a must-see place - a beautiful view from the roof - there is an observation deck.

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Екатерина Макарова

Level 7 Local Expert

The building is illuminated in the evening. The observation deck is closed on the 22nd floor and open on the 23rd floor. It is better to come in the evening, when the lighting on the streets turns on, beautiful photos from the observation deck. You can buy coffee.

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Yupod

Level 27 Local Expert

A super place with a non-standard and interesting architecture. Convenient location. Reasonable prices for the observation deck. It's also cool to climb in a glass elevator. There are free binoculars upstairs and you can see a lot from the surrounding area. There's also a nice cafe upstairs with a beautiful view. Be sure to visit if you are in Minsk!

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Исаева Анастасия

Level 7 Local Expert

Beautiful viewing platform. There are free ones! Binoculars on each side. There is a cafe below, but the prices are expensive for students. However, it's delicious!

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Katerina Bu.

Level 16 Local Expert

A gorgeous place! Ultra-modern for authentic Minsk. To the right of the main entrance, you can get to the observation deck. The view is gorgeous, and the ticket costs 300 rubles. There is also a nice restaurant upstairs (we couldn't resist dessert and coffee) and a gallery where exhibitions often change. After going downstairs, we walked through the park with fountains and got to the ceramics workshop. The place is great, be sure to include it in your visiting program.

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Иван Васильев

Level 15 Local Expert

It's a beautiful building, the library itself is on the second floor, and there are various exhibitions on the third floor. To get there, you must first go to the reception and get a plastic card with a piece of paper on which the number will be written by hand, then we stomp to the cash register and give the piece of paper with the number so that we can pay for the passage (2.5 rubles per person), after which we go to the turnstiles and give the plastic card to the guards and they let us through -))

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ИрИнА

Level 24 Local Expert

It's an impressive building, as if book magic is happening here. One of the sights of Minsk. I found out how books are delivered, the original solution.

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наталка Натали

Level 7 Local Expert

I put 4 only because it is one of the main attractions of the city. And the rest... We decided with a friend to visit the observation deck of the library and, since this is a paid event, we went to get a ticket like normal people through the main entrance. Not finding the ticket office where tickets are sold, we went to the information window. There was a young lady standing against the opposite wall. We asked how to get to the observation deck. She said something softly and waved her hand vaguely to the side. Since there was music playing in the building, we didn't hear it and asked again. The young lady, without changing her position and without coming closer to the window, silently pointed us to the sign to our right, which indicates how to get to the ticket office of the observation deck. I.e. she was so busy that it was difficult for her to explain to us in words! It would be nice if there was a queue and she was tired of repeating everything, although this is an information window and, in my opinion, this is her job. And then we and a few other people were looking for an entrance to climb to this very site using vague signs.. And there is one ticket office and a long queue of people, including foreign tourists. But at 16.00 the ticket office closed for a technical break and people were waiting for 15! minutes until the ticket office opens. Why not make two cash registers that would work in turn so as not to inconvenience people? In general, we are looking at Europe, and the service leaves much to be desired... However, in fairness, I must say that once you get to the top, you forget about all the negative aspects, the view from above is amazing!

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Александр М.

Level 20 Local Expert

The view from the observation deck is magnificent. The main caveat here is that the library is geographically located in a residential area, where there is nothing really nearby except the panels. In any case, the view is gorgeous, informative and everything went smoothly. I got into a photo exhibition inside. Nice.

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Дмитрий

Level 10 Local Expert

The place is definitely worth a visit. There is a small cafe inside, as well as a photo exhibition. Parking for cars is huge, and there is always a place for cars.

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Анна

Level 27 Local Expert

A gorgeous viewing platform. The eastern gate to Minsk can be viewed with binoculars. The beauty around is incredible. Price is quality. I highly recommend visiting

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Илона Иоанна

Level 8 Local Expert

One of the wonders of the city! A convenient entry and exit solution from the point of view of security. A huge number of halls. I am glad that my book of fairy tales is in our library!

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Артём Х.

Level 24 Local Expert

The library is unusual in its architecture, we walked through the lower floors, there is something to see, you can read anything you want, went upstairs, beautiful view of the city, it's a pity it's too far, the center is not visible

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Наталия Мур

Level 5 Local Expert

Well, here it is the Library! It just needs to be visited! This is one of the sights of Minsk. It's comfortable and cozy inside. Interesting excursions.

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Антонина Пантелеева

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a great library, and I've performed in it and in front of it. Very nice, big, cozy atmosphere, the fountain is very cool and mimic.

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азамат чинасов

Level 12 Local Expert

It is a great place, we try to visit it on every trip to Belarus. The roof offers a beautiful view of the city. There is also a fly in the ointment: problems with ventilation in the premises, the lack of branded tickets to the observation deck, the re-equipment of the roof with security elements, which lose all the thrill of exploring the city from a height. There are a lot of books in the library itself, as well as a stall at the entrance selling beautiful Belarusian books on history and ethnography. We always visit them too.

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Ирина Масликова

Level 5 Local Expert

I really liked the attitude of the employees. Everything was suggested . they helped me figure it out. They helped me formulate my thoughts on what and where to look and look for. It's fast. They didn 't find anything they were looking for , but they found it in another place and the archive staff suggested this way . thanks

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Ольга Е.

Level 30 Local Expert

It's a wonderful place. You need to set a minimum of 3 hours for studying. You need to book the tour in advance, you won't be able to just come and book it. A must-see observation deck.

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Екатерина Полянская

Level 5 Local Expert

A unique building, delicious coffee in the cafe. The panoramic elevator caused outrage due to the crackling wiring. The views are not the most solemn from the observation deck, as this is a residential area. I decided to ride the Ferris wheel in the center of beautiful Minsk on my next visit.

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Кирилл Г.

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a very interesting place. In addition to the library, you can climb to the very top (for a fee), from where you can look through binoculars (they are there). There is also a cafe and a mini gallery. (The photo shows the view from there and the food in the cafe)

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Анна Л

Level 9 Local Expert

Big , beautiful , bright , a lot of good things can be said . But I would like to draw the attention of the administration that there is not enough direction indicator . I went into the hall , I guess that I need to go through the turnstile, then I need an identified office number, but it's unclear in which direction to look . And you can only ask the turnstile guards, and you don't want to do that. Maybe I didn't see the pointer, but most likely it's not there. This is a minus for the library . By the way, I got the impression that the library is huge, and there are no employees in it. is it that quiet there or is everything so mechanized . Oh, by the way, the toilet. On the 1st floor , where there is a wardrobe , there is a toilet with toilets dug into the floor . It's amazing. I'm curious what the designers are guided by when designing such toilets. This is the most unergonomical form both from the point of view of use and from the point of view of cleanliness and from the point of view of cleaning .

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Richard Forest

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a great place. I recommend it to everyone if you haven't been there yet. There is a lot to see and read inside. There is also a good observation deck.

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Barsik

Level 9 Local Expert

Everything is fine, but they won't let you eat in the cafe. I've already seen Minsk from the observation deck, but they don't let you go up to the cafe to eat. Only for an additional fee, through the purchase of a lift to the observation deck.

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Наталья Литвинова

Level 7 Local Expert

An unusual and interesting place! Be sure to go to the panorama on the 23rd floor! It's especially impressive in the evening, you can watch the sun set)))

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Катрина Ерашова

Level 9 Local Expert

A great place to relax and read. They hold exhibitions and events that are so pleasant to visit. Harmony of soul, body, and knowledge✨

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Юлия Топчилко

Level 4 Local Expert

I go here to study and prepare for exams, I really like this place, it's quiet, calm, there are several comfortable halls. One of my favorite opportunities is to order a coworking, there are several equipped coworking rooms where you can spend up to 4 hours. The staff is always friendly and calm. I recommend the library as a place to study and relax!

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Лев Суслов

Level 14 Local Expert

A very interesting building. Grandiose. It's impressive. There is an observation deck. Parking is free nearby. It looks beautiful. There is a wonderful park with fountains nearby. You can take a walk, relax your body and soul)

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Oleg Elizarov

Level 30 Local Expert

An interesting place to visit ... where else now to find such locations dedicated to books ... a great park area.. there is a restaurant nearby. You can climb the panorama. It is illuminated in the evening, but you could have come up with ... more interesting lighting ... it would have been space)

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Дмитрий

Level 17 Local Expert

The most magnificent building in the capital of Belarus. If you go up to the observation deck, you can explore Minsk in all directions. It's a pity that the visibility around the perimeter of the glass is poor even in inclement weather.

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Татьяна Сесе

Level 17 Local Expert

There were a group of 30 people from St. Petersburg. WE WENT up to the observation deck. Although Minsk greeted us with torrential rain, we saw a bird's-eye view of the capital on the site. 22-23 floor, there is a cafe with panoramic views.

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Екатерина Николаевна

Level 12 Local Expert

The place is cool, clean, tidy, the scale is impressive, I recommend you to visit it, the view from the observation deck is bombastic

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Елена Парий

Level 8 Local Expert

I planned to climb to the observation deck, walked across the city from Lenin Square. As a library, it is an incredibly beautiful, modern, unusual building. As an observation room, I did not like the view, if it could be considered, it was blocked by glass fences for safety reasons. I wouldn't go again…

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Михаил

Level 7 Local Expert

It's an amazing place! I went up to the observation deck and saw wonderful views. Then I went to the rooftop restaurant and had coffee during the evening. Beauty!

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619633 лесовникова

Level 9 Local Expert

An interesting place to walk, a modern building, an observation deck, picturesque views of the river, in general, I recommend you to visit

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Ксения

Level 9 Local Expert

The building itself is incredibly beautiful, the library area is very gentrified, cleanliness is monitored. The view from the observation deck is stunning, at a cost of 10 Belarusian rubles. The approach to the edge is limited by a grate and glass, but this does not prevent you from enjoying the view at all. Everything is safe.

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National Library of the Republic of Belarus

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