Kalinin Square, Minsk

Name: Kalinin Square
Address: Minsk, Belarus

#37 among attractions in Minsk

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Kalinin Square is the 5th square on the Independence Avenue of Minsk. The square was named in honor of the Soviet Head of State Mikhail Kalinin. The square started to form in 1953. The monument to Kalinin, located on the square, was built in 1978. ()

Local name: Плошча Калініна Opened: 1978 (46 years ago)Coordinates: 53°55'24"N, 27°36'29"E

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Kalinin Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yakub Kolas Square, Church of Holy Trinity, Children's Railroad, Forsaz.

1.2 miSW
Square
Yakub Kolas Square, Minsk
30 min walk • Yakub Kolas Square is a vibrant public space located in the heart of Minsk, the capital city of Belarus. Named after the esteemed Belarusian poet and writer Yakub Kolas, this square serves as a cultural and social hub for both residents and visitors to the city.
1.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of Holy Trinity, Minsk
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minsk, the Church of the Holy Trinity stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural grace. Commonly referred to as the Saint Roch Church by the locals, this sacred site is a testament to the city's historical religious tapestry.
0.6 miE
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Children's Railroad, Minsk
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minsk, the Children's Railroad serves as a unique and charming attraction that captivates both the young and the young at heart. This miniature railway, an amusement ride of sorts, has been a delightful feature of the city since its inception in...
1 miW
53°55'42"N • 27°35'3"E
Forsaz, Minsk
27 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park
1.4 miSW
Cemetery
Military Cemetery, Minsk
35 min walk • Military Cemetery is a cemetery in Minsk, Belarus.
0.4 miE
Park
Chelyuskinites Park, Minsk
11 min walk • Chelyuskinetes Park or Park Čaliuskincaŭ is an urban forest park in Minsk, Belarus. The park's area is 78 hectares. The park contains an amusement park. Other attractions include a Children's Railroad, operated exclusively by teenagers, and a cinema Raduga. There is a Minsk Metro station "Park Čaliuskincaŭ" next to the park.
0.5 miS
Botanical garden
Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences, Minsk
14 min walk • Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus - a botanical garden located in Minsk and operating under the tutelage of the Academy of Sciences of Belarus, one of the older such institutions in the former USSR.
1 miSW
Street
Independence Avenue, Minsk
26 min walk • Independence Avenue is the main street of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Independence Avenue crosses Minsk radially from its centre towards the North-East. Length of the avenue is about 15 km.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Old Belarusian History Museum, Minsk
13 min walk • Old Belarusian History Museum is a museum in Minsk, Belarus. The museum was founded in 1977 as a center for the study and promotion of the Belarusian artistic heritage.
1 miE
Universities and schools
Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk
25 min walk • Belarusian National Technical University is the major technical university in Belarus.
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools, Modernist architecture
BSUIR 3b, Minsk
17 min walk • The Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, also known as BSUIR, is a public Higher Education Institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kalinin Square?

Nearby attractions include Chelyuskinites Park, Minsk (11 min walk), Old Belarusian History Museum, Minsk (13 min walk), Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences, Minsk (14 min walk), BSUIR 3b, Minsk (17 min walk).

How to get to Kalinin Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kalinin Square:

Bus

Площадь Калинина • Lines: 91 (1 min walk)
Плошча Калініна • Lines: 100, 25, 37, 91 (1 min walk)

Metro

Park Čaliuskіncaŭ • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Akademіja navuk • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

вуліца Калініна • Lines: 29, 35, 37, 38, 54, 61, 68 (8 min walk)
Dom Druku • Lines: 33, 34, 35, 55, 61, 92 (9 min walk)

Tram

Чарнышэўскага • Lines: 1, 11, 5, 6 (15 min walk)
Chmiaĺnickaha • Lines: 1, 11, 5, 6 (16 min walk)

Train

Заслонова (16 min walk)
Пионерская (22 min walk)