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   Brest, formerly Brest-Litovsk and Brest-on-the-Bug, is a city in Belarus at the border with Poland opposite the Polish town of Terespol, where the Bug and Mukhavets rivers meet, making it a border town. It serves as the administrative center of Brest Region and Brest District, though it is administratively separated from the district.

   • Area code: +375 (0)162
   • Country: Belarus

   • Elevation: 280.4 m (919.9 ft)
   • Region: Brest Region

2. www.britannica.com › place › Brest-BelarusBrest | Belarus, Map, & Population | Britannica

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   Brest, city and administrative centre of Brest oblast (region), southwestern Belarus, on the right bank of the western Bug River. First mentioned in 1019 as Berestye, it passed to Lithuania in 1319 and later to Poland. In 1795 Russia acquired Brest, although it reverted to Poland from 1919 to 1939.

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3. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Brest_(Belarus)Brest (Belarus) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Sep 12, 2023 · Brest (Belarusian: Брэст; Russian: Брест) is a border town in the south-west corner of Belarus, near Terespol in Poland. Brest is a city closely linked to the history of Central and Eastern Europe and the ever-changing borders.

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   Is Brest a capital of Belarus?

   • Brest – Western Capital of Belarus. Interesting Facts The town of Brest, which lies in the southwest of the country, is considered to be Belarus’ gateway to Western Europe. Brest is the regional capital of the oblast (Russian for administrative district) of the same name and with 338,000 is one of the largest cities in the country.

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   Is Brest a Polish city?

   • Brest (Belarusian: Брэст; Russian: Брест) is a border town in the south-west corner of Belarus, near Terespol in Poland. Brest is a city closely linked to the history of Central and Eastern Europe and the ever-changing borders. One aspect of the city that shows this is its architecture, with parts of Brest quite Polish in character.

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   Should you visit Brest if you travel to Belarus?

   • Overall, Brest is a relatively cheap city, and if you travel to Belarus, don’t miss the chance to visit it. The Fortress is impressive, and the city itself deserves a stop. So, that’s it with my Brest travel guide. Let me know in the comments if you visited Brest and what you think about its stunning memorial complex.

   Things to do in Brest, Belarus: A travel guide to the Hero City

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   Is Brest a sleepy city?

   • Brest is one of the oldest cities in Belarus, founded more than a thousand years ago. With a population of 350,000 people, Brest is very close to the border with Poland. Located just a couple of hours away from Minsk, the city might appear sleepy and somewhat bizarre to first-time visitors.

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5. www.wikiwand.com › en › Brest,_BelarusBrest, Belarus - Wikiwand

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   Brest, formerly Brest-Litovsk and Brest-on-the-Bug, is a city in Belarus at the border with Poland opposite the Polish town of Terespol, where the Bug and Mukhavets rivers meet, making it a border town. It serves as the administrative center of Brest Region and Brest District, though it is administratively separated from the district.

6. letterstobarbara.com › things-to-do-brestThings to do in Brest, Belarus: A travel guide to the Hero City

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   Nov 14, 2018 · Learn about the history, attractions and tips for visiting Brest, one of the oldest and most legendary cities in Belarus. Discover the impressive Hero Fortress, the only one of its kind in the former Soviet Union, and other places of interest in this comprehensive guide.

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8. www.visit-belarus.com › en › interesting-placesThe most interesting places in Brest that you should visit

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   Brest is one of the most popular tourist cities in Belarus, full of historical and incredibly atmospheric places that play an important role in both the history and modern life of the city.

9. belarus-travel.com › brestHistory of Brest | Belarus Travel

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   Interesting Facts. The town of Brest, which lies in the southwest of the country, is considered to be Belarus’ gateway to Western Europe. Brest is the regional capital of the oblast (Russian for administrative district) of the same name and with 338,000 is one of the largest cities in the country.