Gomel is an old city located on the territory of the Republic of Belarus on the banks of the Sozh River. The first mention of the settlement dates back to 1142, and, according to one version, it received its name in honor of the Gomeyuk stream.
Over the years of its existence, Gomel was part of the Chernigov principality, was presented to commander Rumyantsev by Empress Catherine II, survived the revolution and occupation of German troops during the Great Patriotic War, and left the USSR.
Currently, the city is developing in the field of industry and tourism, and is actively being built up.
If you are planning a trip to Belarus, you can get new ideas from our guide to the most interesting cities and attractions in the country.
What to see?
There are plenty of attractions in the city. Palaces, temples, museums, monuments - here tourists with a wide variety of interests will find something to see and where to go. Moreover, the most important attractions can be visited in one day, because the city is quite compact.
Palace and park ensemble
This is the place where there are several buildings belonging to the cultural heritage of Gomel. Here, on the territory of a fairly large park, is the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the chapel where the Paskevich family rests, and a winter garden.
Location: Lenin Square, 4.
Palace of the Rumyantsevs - Paskeviches
This is one of the most famous places in Gomel, its calling card. The Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace is an outstanding monument of the era of Russian classicism, located in the Gomel palace and park ensemble.
The date of construction of the palace is 1794. Initially it belonged to General Rumyantsev, and after almost a century and a half it was bought by the Russian commander Ivan Paskevich. Now the palace houses a museum with more than 150 thousand exhibits.
- Location: Lenin Square, 4.
- Opening hours: every day except Monday from 11:00 to 19:00
Museum of Military Glory
This museum was opened in 2005, on the sixtieth anniversary of the liberation of the republic from the Nazis. Here you can see a description of the battles in the city during the Second World War, many exhibits in the form of weapons, documents, photos, and shells. Also on the street there is military equipment from the 20th century.
You can get there either with an entrance ticket on your own or with a guided tour.
- Opening hours: every day from 11:00 to 19:00 (May - September) and from 10:00 to 18:00 (October - April)
- Location: Pushkin street, 5.
Museum of Forensics
In Gomel there is the first and only museum in all of Belarus that tells about local crime and the fight against it. There are weapons used by law enforcement officers, their clothes, photos and other exhibits of criminal themes, including counterfeit bills, documents, and master keys.
- Location: Pushkin street, 1.
- Opening hours: from 11:00 to 19:00 (May - September) and from 10:00 to 18:00 (October - April).
- Every day except Monday and Tuesday.
Gomel Park
Located on the right bank of the Sazh River, the park was built in the first half of the 19th century, in 1830. The main idea of its construction was to build a park without changing the surrounding landscape and nature as much as possible.
This park is a good place for a walk, because it is very green due to the huge amount of different vegetation. Now over 6 thousand trees grow here and there are several picturesque reservoirs.
Location: Proletarskaya street, 21.
Hunting lodge
The hunting lodge is a small mansion, which was previously another residence of Count Rumyantsev. Now it is a museum of the history of Gomel, where you can see ancient interiors and household items of the 19th century preserved to the smallest detail.
- Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday from 10.30 to 18.00.
- Monday and Wednesday are days off.
- Location: Pushkin street, 32.
Peter and Paul Cathedral
The temple was built in 1824; it belonged to Rumyantsev, who brought many architectural masterpieces to the city. The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul was built in the classical style; it is also part of the Gomel palace and park ensemble.
Location: Lenin Square, 6.
Monument to Irina Ivanovna Paskevich
The monument was erected in 2013.
Irina Ivanovna Paskevich is a philanthropist who has done a lot for the life of the city and its residents; she also translated the novel “War and Peace” into French, which no one had done before.
Location: Irininskaya street.
Festival Park
At this place, during the Second World War, about two hundred workers of the Gomel Locomotive Repair Plant were shot. Now the park consists of two zones - memorial and sports.
In the center is the Mound of Glory.
The park also contains several artificial reservoirs, wooden figurines of heroes of folk tales, and the Church of St. Michael the Archangel.
Location: Rechitsky Avenue.
Gomel fountains
Gomel bears the title of “city of fountains”, as there are about ten of them in the city. Most of them are located in the city center, and the most popular ones are next to the city circus and on Lenin Square.
In the evening, Gomel fountains are especially beautiful: the lights turn on, and the streams of water are painted in a variety of colors.
The fountains operate from May to October, and the lights turn on at 21:00.
Republican biological reserve Dnepro-Sozhsky
In the vicinity, 60 kilometers from Gomel, there is a unique natural site for Belarus - the Dnieper-Sozhsky Republican Biological Reserve. Its area is approximately 15 hectares, and the Sozh and Dnieper rivers pass nearby. Here you can see untouched nature: 15 species of plants growing in the reserve are on the verge of destruction.
In addition to vegetation, about 140 species of birds and some mammals live here. In total, half of all species of birds and mammals living in the country are represented here.
Location: Gomel region, Loevsky district, Rudnya Kameneva village, Pesochnaya street, 13.
Museums
Museum of the History of the City of Gomel , located in the “Hunting Lodge” at st. Pushkina, 32, is one of the important landmarks of the city.
The museum contains interesting exhibits telling about the Gomel region of different times. There are both permanent exhibitions and thematic exhibitions of local artists, sculptors and craftsmen. Meetings with writers, holidays and various master classes are also held here.
We also recommend visiting:
Art gallery of G. Kh. Vashchenko (Karpovich St., 4 and Lenin Ave., 43).
Museum of Forensic Science (Pushkin St., 1).
Museum of Theater Puppets (Pushkina St., 14).
Where to go with your child?
If you come to the city with a child, then you will definitely find where to go with him. This is just a small list of available entertainment for the whole family.
Amusement park
The main place that answers the question of where to go with a child is an amusement park, which is part of the palace and park ensemble. Numerous carousels with different levels of extremeness will not let either children or adults get bored, and in the nearby Swan Pond you can watch ducks and feed them.
Where is it: Proletarskaya street, 21.
Gomel Puppet Theater
The Gomel Puppet Theater hosts many performances, almost all of which are dedicated to some kind of fairy tale. The ticket price includes admission to the doll museum, so be sure to check it out.
Where is it: Pushkin street, 4.
Gomel Circus
Well, what kind of vacation is it in the city with children without visiting the circus? This circus is considered the second in the country after Minsk.
The circus is open from May to September, and in front of the building there is a beautiful fountain, which is illuminated in the evening.
Where is it: Sovetskaya street, 27.
Natural attractions
City Park named after. Lunacharsky is considered the pearl of the city . In the center of it there is the already well-known Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and the famous Peter and Paul Cathedral. But don’t forget that this is a very beautiful and cozy park.
This is where the picturesque Swan Lake pond is located. If you don’t know where to go in Gomel with a girl, our advice is to go to the Swan Pond. This is a very beautiful and romantic place.
In addition to the beauty of the lake, you will be delighted by 4 floating fountains and a beautiful water cascade. And what girl can resist sophisticated, loyal swans?
Another great place for a walk can be the River Embankment. Sozh.
Reviews from tourists
- Kirill, Moscow
Having visited St. Petersburg, I thought that this city would not surprise me with anything, but I was very mistaken. Having already looked through the guidebook, I was inspired and came here. The city has very beautiful architecture, but I especially want to highlight the Rumyantsev-Paskovich Palace. Its interiors and exhibits, architecture and adjacent park area are all very impressive in their scope and majesty.
- Ekaterina, Minsk
I visited the city during a work trip for 1 day, overall I liked everything. Due to the fact that there was little time, I did not have time to see all the sights, but I really liked the fountains. I will definitely come back here to look at them in the evening.
- Elena, Mogilev
I came here with my husband and small child.
My husband and I were delighted with the architecture and museums, but the child, understandably, did not appreciate it. But after visiting the amusement park and even more so the circus, he was satisfied, since the performance in the circus was truly exciting. Gomel is rich in sights and interesting places, most of which can be explored in 1 day.
True, if you want to thoroughly explore this city, you should stay here for a couple of days.
Ferris tower
According to official data, this is a former chimney of a sugar factory built in the 19th century on the territory of the estate of I.F. Paskevich. Before him, the estate was owned by P.A. Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky, who planned to build a noble school here. But when the estate passed to the next owner, the school building was rebuilt into a sugar factory and this 40-meter pipe was erected. During the fire, the building burned down, and the chimney was converted into an observation tower.
This version leaves many questions: why was the pipe built 40 meters high? Why is it sticking straight out of the ground? Why is the pipe lined with colored brickwork? Why are there windows in it? It can be assumed that the upper observation deck was completed later, but it is noticeable that the windows in it were made at the time the pipe was erected, and not cut later. In addition, dungeons were found under the hill on which this mysterious tower rises.
Yurovichi Monastery
Yurovichi Holy Nativity Monastery is the only architectural monument in the Vilna Baroque in the Gomel region . At the beginning of the 18th century, it was founded by the Jesuits to preserve a relic that was revered by both Orthodox and Catholics - the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Yurovich-Merciful . In 1855, the shrine was taken away, and today a list of it is kept here. The original can be seen in the Krakow Church of St. Barbara. On the territory of the monastery there is the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary , to which in 1867 Emperor Alexander II presented the image of the holy noble prince Alexander Nevsky .
Every year, on the Feast of the Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a solemn liturgy, prayer service and procession from Mozyr to Yurovichi are held in honor of the Yurovichi Icon of the Mother of God
Kalinkovichi district, village of Yurovichi, st. Gornaya, 9
Where to eat
There are inexpensive catering establishments in the city.
A few of the most common:
- Cafe Old Time – a thematic style with many antique household items, Soviet newspapers, signs, posters with quotes from old films. Tourists are especially pleased with the gramophone and the stand in the shape of a tram. It is worth noting the adapted menu, pleasant service and folk costumes of the staff.
- The folk restaurant Batki has budget prices. The establishment is set up like a canteen. The assortment of dishes is varied, with the exception of desserts and alcoholic drinks. There is a summer veranda.
- Cafe Zubrenok - the name is received in honor of one of the symbols of Belarus - the bison. The bison is listed in the Red Book; a few can be found in the natural environment in Belarus and Poland - on the territory of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. The establishment resembles a store with tables, analogues of which are found in almost all tourist cities in Europe. Equipped with a bar, culinary department and pastry shop.
- The cafe at the Spartak brand store is located at a specialized confectionery factory. The establishment is famous for its large assortment of sweets.
Peter and Paul Cathedral
The cathedral was built at the request and at the expense of Count Rumyantsev. According to Orthodox custom, he is buried there. Princess Irina Ivanovna Paskevich, the last owner of the palace, is also buried in the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The solemn ceremony of laying the first stone was conducted by Archpriest John Grigorovich, and the cathedral itself was built for another 15 years. After the revolution, the cathedral was converted into a historical museum with a department of atheism. After the war there was a planetarium there. And in 1989, the temple was restored - both the external appearance and the spiritual component of the church. There was a service there at Christmas.
Manor in the village of Korenevka
The “Hunting Lodge” in Korenevka is an architectural monument of the second half of the 19th century , built by order of Field Marshal Ivan Paskevich . The red and white brick building originally housed a distillery, which in the 1860s was rebuilt into a large manor house surrounded by a park with a picturesque artificial lake. At the country estate, the owners received guests, organizing hunts in the surrounding forests, which is how the house got its name. Today, the former estate of Count Paskevich houses the experimental forestry base of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The working fireplaces here have been perfectly preserved from the ancient interiors.
Khoiniki district, Korenevka village
Dobrush
In the Middle Ages Dobrush was a major craft center where ship ropes and sails were produced, so its unusual coat of arms is decorated with three coils of rope on a green shield. In 1774, Catherine II gave the Dobrush lands to the hero of the Balkan War, Pyotr Rumyantsev . In 1870, a descendant of the new owners, Prince Fyodor Paskevich, founded one of the largest paper mills in Europe here. Throughout history, she received the highest awards at industrial exhibitions in Moscow (1882) and Nizhny Novgorod (1892), and in 1922 she received the honorary title “Hero of Labor” . the old bridge , which is called the “humpback”, have survived to this day
From Gomel – 25 km, from Minsk – 339 km
Dobrush paper mill: Dobrush, Lunacharsky Ave., 7
Estate of the Khaletskys and Voynich-Senozhetskys
the Khaletsky family
for decades . The last owner, the nobleman Zigmund Voynich-Senozhetsky , became famous for his passion for hunting and luxurious receptions. The ballroom of the mansion amazed with its exquisite decor and interior items: it was decorated with banquettes from the time of Louis XVI , antique mahogany furniture in the Empire style. The Khalchan Palace housed a rich library, collections of paintings, carpets, silver and porcelain, and hunting trophies. The estate is currently being prepared for restoration.
Vetkovsky district, Khalch village
Memorial in the village of Krasny Bereg
The only memorial in the world dedicated to child victims of the Great Patriotic War is located in the village of Krasny Bereg. In 1943, the Nazis created a camp here, where in the most cruel, inhumane ways, blood was pumped out of children for the hospitals of Hitler’s army. In the 21st century, a memorial appeared of 1990 people Khatyn complex, Leonid Levin . At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a bronze figurine of a girl with crossed arms. Ray-alleys diverge from the Square of the Sun “Ray of Memory” – crosses an empty classroom, where there are only 21 white desks and a black board with a letter from prisoner Katya Susanina to her father. Against the background of stained glass windows with touching drawings, there is a symbol of unfulfilled childhood hopes - “Paper Boat”... The memorial in Krasny Bereg is surrounded by an ancient apple orchard , which involuntarily became another symbol of the bloody tragedy of the village. According to legend, the local botanist Nezvedsky planted Chinese apple trees here, which in the spring were covered with scarlet foam of flowers, and in the fall - with “droplets” of bright red apples.
Zhlobin district, Krasny Bereg village
Wooden churches of Polesie
Since ancient times, wooden architecture has been of the Polesie region . Ancient religious buildings of the Brest and Gomel regions are a unique heritage of Belarus, which has no analogues in the world. In 2004, wooden churches in the city of Petrikov, the villages of Staraya Belitsa, Pribolovichi and Koshevichi became the preliminary UNESCO World Heritage List . However, on the territory of the Gomel region there are even more perfectly preserved Orthodox churches built in the 18th-19th centuries. Among them are St. Catherine’s Church (Gadichevo village) and the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Glubotskoe village) in the Gomel region.
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Old Believers Center – Vetka
It is believed that the city of Vetka was founded in the 17th century by Old Believers seeking refuge from the Moscow authorities. According to legend, they launched an icon along the river and decided to stay where it landed. The icon got caught on a branch in the place of the modern city. The main principles of the Old Believers were work and education. This made the city prosperous. In addition, in Vetka there was the only church in the entire Russian Empire where Old Believers could pray. That is why the flow of people into the city did not stop.
Today Vetka looks like any other city in Belarus. But there are still descendants of the Old Believers there. One of them founded a museum in the city with an interesting collection that tells how the Old Believers lived in this region. There are collected books with commentaries of the kings, ancient icons, ritual clothing, handbrake handles, and samovars. Vetka also has an Old Believer church, one of the few in Belarus, and an old cemetery of Old Believers.
Gatovsky's estate in the village of Krasny Bereg
The estate in the village of Krasny Bereg, reminiscent of a fairy-tale house, was erected in the second half of the 19th century for Lieutenant General Mikhail Gatovsky . The architecture organically combined elements of Gothic, Renaissance, Empire and Art Nouveau : hipped towers, bay windows, mansard roofs, dormers, enfilade arrangement of rooms. At the same time, the interiors of the chambers corresponded to a certain style - Romanesque, Arabic, Renaissance, French... The palace was famous for its rich collection of paintings, among which were originals by Ivan Aivazovsky, Gabriel Kondratenko, Henryk Semiradsky . The residence was surrounded by an English park and a garden with exotic plants .
Zhlobin district, Krasny Bereg village, st. Isaeva, 16
Hilly Mozyr
Once in Mozyr, you understand that the adjective “plain” does not apply to the whole of Belarus. Mozyr is famous for its hills and walks up and down, there is even a ski resort there. Another feature of the city is trams. There are only four cities in Belarus, Mozyr is one of them.
To appreciate the hilly landscapes of the city, look at the stripes of tram tracks and generally admire Mozyr, you need to go up to the Mozyr Castle. In fact, the city fortress burned down three centuries ago. But it was partially rebuilt, and now it is the main attraction of the city. And it is complemented by numerous churches, for example, the Church and Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel.
Jurovichi
site of primitive people
in Belarus , which is about 25 thousand years old , is preserved in the village of Yurovichi . Back in 1929, Belarusian archaeologists discovered a settlement, and thanks to subsequent expeditions, the remains of 20 mammoths, a primitive bull, and a wild horse were found. Near an ancient round-shaped dwelling, built of bones, skins and impressive stones at the base, plate knives, scrapers, and a flint dagger were found. In the 1970s, archaeologists discovered 5 more settlements in Yurovichi, including three Neolithic ones, a settlement of the Bantser culture and, most importantly, the remains of a large medieval city of the 9th-10th centuries. It was not inferior in size to Polotsk , but for unknown reasons it disappeared and is not mentioned in the chronicles.
Kalinkovichi district, Yurovichi village
Rechitsa
The ancient city on the right bank of the Dnieper has been known since 1213. In the historical center of Rechitsa, a fortified settlement , where archaeologists have discovered pottery from the early Iron Age, XIII-XIV centuries. It is believed that here was the site of a medieval city and a wooden castle founded by Prince Vytautas . Other sights of Rechitsa include the Orthodox Holy Dormition Cathedral and the neo-Gothic Church of the Holy Trinity (late 20th century), which is visible from anywhere in the city thanks to the belfry topped with a spire. It is interesting that their territories are adjacent to each other.
On the high bank of the Dnieper stands the chapel of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk , erected on a historical site where in 1910 the procession stopping with the relics of St. Euphrosyne from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra to her native Polotsk.
From Gomel – 59 km, from Minsk – 276 km
Nutrition
There are many establishments in Gomel where you can have a snack, have a hearty and savory dinner, and just relax with company.
Fast food:
24/7 offers both the usual burgers and rolls and surprises with something unique. Try Arizona or Chicago Bulls. In addition, the interior of the cafe is designed in a knightly theme.
For lovers of healthy food, Dilemma fresh bar is suitable. And if you have a heterogeneous . You can come here for burgers and salads with sprouted wheat.
If you're in the mood for a bite to eat, head over to Bubbles. There is ice cream and sandwiches.
If you want to have a snack at 12 at night, the Sesame cafe is open until two, and on weekends until five in the morning.
The folk cuisine restaurant “Batski” offers various soups such as fish soup, borscht and solyanka, as well as other folk dishes.
Restaurants:
“Provence” is the most decent restaurant serving French and Italian cuisine, located in a picturesque location overlooking the Sozh River, with an open summer terrace, a small fountain, and balconies. There is live music here in the evenings. Among the dishes, pay attention to the desserts “Tarte Tatin with Pear” and “Tiramisu”, filet mignon and salads “Lyonsky”, “Provence”. An ideal place to end a tourist excursion.
Pierott is a cafe in the puppet theater building. If your child is hungry, don't be afraid to stop by and grab some homemade strudel.
A purely beer restaurant is a place for large groups who want to have fun until the morning. The pride of the restaurant is the brewery under its roof. On the territory of the restaurant there is also a hotel, several types of saunas, fitness and even a car wash.
Historical significance of Gomel
The first mention of the settlement is found in the Ipatiev Chronicle of 1142. Until the 13th century. Gomel was part of the possessions of the Chernigov prince and was the largest city of the Radimichi - a union of Slavic tribes. It was connected by trade routes with Smolensk, Kiev, Byzantium, and the northern part of Rus'.
From the beginning of the XIV to the middle of the XVI century. Gomel belonged to the Principality of Lithuania. It was an important strategic object of defense against the Crimean Tatars.
At the end of the 18th century. the possessions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth were divided, and the settlement passed to the Russian Empire. After 100 years, its active use begins as a large industrial and commercial hub. This is facilitated by the construction of Polesie railways.
In 1926, Gomel became part of the BSSR. It was one of the first to be captured by the Nazis and since 1941 it has been the center of the partisan movement in the region.
Many city residents died at the hands of the occupiers, more than 80% of the infrastructure was destroyed. In the post-war years, active restoration of Gomel began. Within 5 years, we managed to restart the work of all closed enterprises.
In 1986, the settlement fell into the zone of radiation contamination after the Chernobyl accident. This negatively affected the standard of living and population.
The second revival of Gomel began at the end of the 20th century. Today it is the second largest populated area of the Republic, on the territory of which many industrial enterprises operate and scientific, cultural and educational activities are carried out.
Where to stay overnight
Gomel has many attractions. You can first familiarize yourself with them using the photo and description.
Tourists are offered many options for hotels of different levels in all points of the city:
- Hotel Paradise. A beauty salon and hairdresser are located on site. The room has satellite TV and a bathroom with shower. Free internet access throughout the territory is guaranteed. Breakfast is served near the hotel in the Budzma tavern. The complex has a cafe and a pastry shop. Located at a distance of 100 m from the city's train stations, from the airport it takes 15-20 minutes to get to the hotel.
- Geo Hostel in Melel offers tourists a garden, a shared lounge, and rooms with a kitchen. There is access to free internet. In the morning, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast. The room has a table, microwave oven, air conditioning, kettle, hairdryer.
- Hotel Gomel is located in the very heart of the city. 24-hour reception. To get to the beach, a tourist needs to spend 10 minutes. The room has a simple style and includes a table and chair and a bathroom. The central market is located nearby. Private parking services are available.
- Hotel Amaks Visit is located 5 min. walking distance from the train station. This room has carpeted floors and a bathroom with shower. The style is classic. The reception desk is open continuously. Free internet access guaranteed.
- Hvalan Apartments are located near the beach in the city. This room comes with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can use TV, free internet, and a kitchen. There is a playground for children.
Chechersk
The history of Chechersk goes back more than eight centuries. Since ancient times, the city has been famous for the production of glass and crystal, which was presented at the international exhibition in London in 1751. In 1774, Catherine II gave Chechersk to the famous commander Count Zakhar Chernyshev , and now a monument to the first governor-general of the region is erected in the central square. Among the outstanding sights of Chechersk is the Holy Transfiguration Church in the classicist style, reminiscent of a rotunda temple, as well as the town hall, the authorship of which is attributed to the famous architect Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli .
Chechersk Town Hall - a monument of the 18th century - is the most unusual of the ancient town halls of Belarus (in Nesvizh , Vitebsk , Shklov, Slonim ). Instead of one, it has five wooden towers, decorated to look like stone ones, and depending on the point of view, its design displays features of classicism, gothic and even oriental motifs. Today, the town hall houses a historical and ethnographic museum and a recreated theater from the 18th century .
From Gomel – 65 km, from Minsk – 300 km
Accommodation
There are all types of accommodation in Gomel - from luxury hotels "Park Hotel Zamkovy" (Gagarina St., 6) and Prestige Hotel (Golovatsky St., 72), where the price per night starts from $50 and can reach $350, to hostels , where the cost of a place in a common room starts from 12.5 rubles. But don’t let the word “hostel” confuse you, they are often designed like cottages with a homely atmosphere.
The most famous hotels in Gomel are “Tourist”, “Sozh”, “Nadzeya”. Rooms there will cost from 27 to 60 rubles per night.
For those who come to Gomel by car, hotels with parking are suitable. These are “Paradise”, which is located next to the station, “Clean Hotel” and “Villa Rosa”.
Renting an apartment in Gomel is also easy. On the websites gomel.irr.by, booking.com, olx.by, hotel-plus.ru you can find options for 30-40 rubles per day.
Eco-trails of the Pripyatsky National Park
The park arose around Pripyat, as the name suggests. When the river floods in the spring, it turns into a real sea, which attracts many birds. But not only birdwatchers should visit this place. There are also suggestions for those who have little idea what they can do in the forest for five hours in a row.
For example, in “Pripyatsky” there are several eco-trails, which you can walk along independently, following the signs. On the way you will meet centuries-old oak trees, rivers, bridges, and perhaps even animals. More complex routes have also been prepared there, for example, to high bogs. They are especially picturesque during cranberry season. But the most popular excursions in the park are a boat trip around Pripyat: both on a motor ship and on small motor boats. And also a real Belarusian safari, during which you can see bison, deer, roe deer and wild boars.
In addition to the national park, the Gomel region has many beautiful natural places. For example, there is the third largest lake in Belarus called Chervonoye, or Prince Lake.
There are also many old oak forests with which various legends are associated.
