Exploring the Best of Gomel: A Comprehensive Guide

Gomel is a city in southeastern Belarus, located on the banks of the Sozh River. 

It is the administrative center of the Gomel Region and the second-largest city in Belarus with a population of over 500,000 people1. The city has a rich history, having been founded at the end of the 1st millennium AD on the lands of the Eastern Slavic tribal union of Radimichs.

Gomel is home to many historical and cultural sites, including the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and Park Ensemble, which is an architectural monument of the late 18th to early 19th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city also hosts various festivals of arts at regional, republican, and international levels throughout the year.

Gomel is known for its beautiful parks, such as the Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble, which is one of the most beautiful specimens of the architecture of Belarus. The city is also home to many restaurants and cafes that serve traditional Belarusian cuisine, such as draniki (potato pancakes), machanka (pork stew), and kholodnik (cold soup).

1. Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble: A beautiful park with a palace that is one of the most beautiful specimens of the architecture of Belarus12.
2. Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and Park Ensemble: An architectural monument of the late 18th to early 19th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site32.
3. Gomel State Circus: A futuristic building that is one of the recognizable symbols of Gomel. It has a cozy hotel in the building next door1.
4. Gomel Regional Drama Theatre: A beautiful historic theatre with a superior acting company and a fine choice of plays4.
5. Gomel Regional Museum of Military Glory: A museum with historical artifacts from WW12.
6. Observation Tower: A tower with a wonderful park in Gomel, beautiful trees and places for a walk2.
7. Sculpture Itchy Feet: A sculpture that you can see if you walk on Lenina street2.
8. Clown Karandash: A monument to the famous Soviet clown Pencil (M. N. Rumyantsev) near the circus building1.
9. Peter and Paul Cathedral: A beautiful cathedral that is a place to marvel2.
10. Vetka Museum of Old Believer Faith and Belarusian Traditions F.G. Shklyarova: A museum that showcases the history of the Old Believers2.