Minsk Gate

The Minsk Gate stands as a 30-meter tall architectural monument featuring two symmetrical towers that mark the entrance to Belarus's capital city with imposing Stalinist design elements.

Constructed in 1953 by architect Boris Rubanenko, the twin towers were built during the post-war Soviet reconstruction period to symbolize strength and resilience after World War II devastation.

Designated as part of Belarus's cultural heritage, the structure displays the coat of arms of the former Byelorussian SSR and features sculptures representing peasants, engineers, and partisans crafted from silumin.

Located at the main railway and bus station entrance at coordinates 53.89° N and 27.55° E, the gate serves as a natural orientation point for visitors arriving in Minsk.

One tower houses a large clock with a 3.5-meter diameter mechanism that dates back over a century and was brought to Belarus as a German war trophy during World War II.

Location: Minsk

Architects: Boris Rubanenko

Architectural style: Stalinist architecture

Height: 30 m

GPS coordinates: 53.89180,27.55170

Latest update: July 24, 2025 08:59