Island of Tears Tours

The Island of Courage and Sorrow (also known as the Island of Tears, a small footbridge leads from the Trinity to the Island of Tears, a memorial commemorating Soviet soldiers from Belarus who died in the decade-long war with Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989. The centrepiece is the chapel, with haunting figures of grieving mothers, sisters and widows at its base. A nearby fountain features the boy-like figure of an angel, rigged up to cry teardrops. You may notice that a certain part of his anatomy is shinier than the rest. This is explained by the tradition of newlyweds visiting war memorials on their wedding day, and a modern folk belief that if the bride gropes this poor young lad’s privates she’ll be guaranteed children.

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Traetskae Pradmestse

You can learn about the history of Minsk when you stop by Traetskae Pradmestse. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Minsk Sports Palace

Catch an event at Minsk Sports Palace during your trip to Minsk. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

National Opera and Ballet of Belarus

You can enjoy a show at National Opera and Ballet of Belarus during your trip to Minsk. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Cathedral of the Holy Spirit

Learn about the local history of Minsk with a stop at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Pl Svabody

You can learn about the history of Minsk with a visit to Pl Svabody. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

SS Peter & Paul Church

After visiting SS Peter & Paul Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Minsk. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area.

Best Lodging Options Near Island of Tears

Willing Hotel

Lenina Street 50 Minsk

Hotel Europe

28 Internatsionalnaya Str. Minsk

StudioMinsk in Historic Centre

Internatsionalnaya Street 17 Minsk

Hostel Urban

Zaborskogo St., 3 Minsk Minsk Region

Waldorf Astoria Minsk

Janki Kupaly 27 Minsk

Zalkind Hotel Rooms&Kitchen

24 vulica Revaliucyjnaja Minsk Minskaja voblasc

Belarus Hotel

Storozhevskaya Ulitsa 15 Minsk

Royal apartments Minsk

Lenina Street 11 Minsk

Minsklux Apartments

Minsk st., City Wall 9 Minsk

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