Places worth the detour in Brest

14 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Brest, Belarus, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (6). Best known: Brest Fortress. 13 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites6 Built landmarks6 Parks & cemeteries1 Museums & culture1

All 14, ranked 14

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Brest Fortress

Built landmarks · 19th century · Renowned

19th century Belarusian fortress

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2.Brest Castle

Built landmarks · 10th century · Hidden gem

Castle in Belarus

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3.Choral Synagogue

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Former synygogue in Brest (Belarus), later converted to a cinema

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4.Millennium Monument of Brest

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Monument in Brest, Belarus

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5.Church of the Holy Trinity in Čarnaŭčycy

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church building in Čarnaŭčycy, Belarus

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6.Simeon Stylites church in Brest

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

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7.Tryšynskija Cemetery

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Cemetery in Brest, Belarus

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8.Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Brest, Belarus

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9.St. Athanasius Monastery in Brest

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

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10.Ciarespaĺski Bridge of the Brest Fortress

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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11.Saint Anne church in Kodeń

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

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12.White palace

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Ruined palace in Brest Fortress, Belarus

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13.Monument of Courage

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monument in Brest, Belarus

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14.Museum «Rescued Art Values»

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Brest, Belarus

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