Island of Tears

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The Island of Courage and Sorrow (also known as the Island of Tears, a small footbridge leads from the Trinity to the Island of Tears, a memorial commemorating Soviet soldiers from Belarus who died in the decade-long war with Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989. The centrepiece is the chapel, with haunting figures of grieving mothers, sisters and widows at its base. A nearby fountain features the boy-like figure of an angel, rigged up to cry teardrops. You may notice that a certain part of his anatomy is shinier than the rest. This is explained by the tradition of newlyweds visiting war memorials on their wedding day, and a modern folk belief that if the bride gropes this poor young lad’s privates she’ll be guaranteed children.
The Island of Courage and Sorrow (also known as the Island of Tears, a small footbridge leads from the Trinity to the Island of Tears, a memorial commemorating Soviet soldiers from Belarus who died in the decade-long war with Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989. The centrepiece is the chapel, with haunting figures of grieving mothers, sisters and widows at its base. A nearby fountain features the boy-like figure of an angel, rigged up to cry teardrops. You may notice that a certain part of his anatomy is shinier than the rest. This is explained by the tradition of newlyweds visiting war memorials on their wedding day, and a modern folk belief that if the bride gropes this poor young lad’s privates she’ll be guaranteed children.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk

5 out of 5
9 Pobediteley Avenue Minsk
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The price is AU$213 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$213
per night
30 Jan - 31 Jan
A stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk places you in the heart of Minsk, within a 10-minute walk of SS Peter & Paul Church and Zaslavsky Jewish ...
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Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Hotel Europe

Hotel Europe

4.5 out of 5
28 Internatsionalnaya Str. Minsk
The price is AU$283 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$283
per night
28 Jan - 29 Jan
A stay at Hotel Europe places you in the heart of Minsk, steps from Minsk City Hall and 4 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary.
Loved the location, the building, our room, the service, and the buffet breakfast. It was nice to have a bathtub for my toddler, who also really enjoyed meeting Pierre, the parrot.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

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Willing Hotel

Willing Hotel

3 out of 5
Lenina Street 50 Minsk
A stay at Willing Hotel places you in the heart of Minsk, within a 5-minute drive of Dinamo Stadium and Belarusian State Circus.
Brand new hotel, cozy rooms

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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