Brest (Belarus)

Introduction

Brest is located right on the border between Belarus and Poland (nearest Polish town is Terespol), in the south west of Belarus. It is located on the Western Bug river about 200km from Warsaw and 330km from Minsk. The city has a rather turbulent history having been a part of Poland, Germany (occupied during WW2) and the USSR before it became part of Belarus in 1991. Hitler chose Brest as the starting point for his invasion on the Soviet Union. It has a population of roughly 300 000.

Sights and Activities

• The main sight to see in Brest is the Fortress of Brest. A majestic Soviet style war memorial (Bresckaia Krepasc) was built within the fortress after the second World War to commemorate the defenders of the Fortress during the 1941 battle.
• Archeological museum of the old city

Getting in and out

Train, car, bus connections are with the local town on the Polish side, Terespol.