The Brest Fortress is a Belarusian landmark that has long become a global one. The fortification was the first to meet the Fascist army on June 22, 1941. In 1965, the building received the title of hero fortress, and in 1971 it became a memorial complex that glorifies the feat of fighters who defended their homeland.
Excursions to the Brest fortress will allow you to learn more about those bloody battles, to feel the fear combined with the courage experienced by the defenders of the garrison, to see almost 75-year-old bullet holes. You can choose a walking sightseeing tour with an individual guide on the website Tripvenue.com. At your service – several fascinating programs with a detailed description, photos and reviews. You can book a tour online or by phone.
What will you see in the Brest Fortress?
- Kholm Gate – one of the four gates that lead to the citadel. It is they who greet tourists with numerous traces of bullets and shells. By the way, the Kholm Gate is the only one that survived the fighting.
- The Terespol Gate will tell a sad story about how the fascists broke through it into the citadel, and then the Fuhrer himself drove in.
- St. Nicholas garrison Church will tell about its "universality": in different years it was used as an Orthodox church, a Catholic church and even a club.
- The fifth fort was built at the end of the XIX century and has repeatedly witnessed fierce battles. In 1995, it was included in the list of historical and cultural values of Belarus.
- The monument "Courage" became a symbol of the courage of all Soviet soldiers, and the sculpture "Thirst" reflects one of the most terrible pages of the citadel defense, when soldiers had no access to drinking water.
