The southern regional center is the second most populous in Belarus. But this is not all that the city above the Sozh can be proud of. There is a luxurious palace and park complex, architectural monuments of the 19th century and high-tech buildings. Acquaintance with the sights of Gomel will be incomplete without visiting museums. One of the most popular is devoted to military history.

Main expositions

The opening of the site with military equipment took place in 2004. The event was timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Victory. This museum in Gomel became fully operational in 2005.

The permanent exhibition occupies 8 halls on two floors. It introduces the military events of the region since ancient times. Among the exhibits are documents from the Second World War, uniforms, collections of edged weapons, awards.

At the open area behind the museum, visitors can see military equipment of the 20th century. The following objects are presented in the military museum in Gomel:

• BMD-1 airborne combat vehicle;

• Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun ZSU-23-4;

• Tank T-72A;

• Mobile reconnaissance station PRP-3;

• Self-propelled howitzer 2S1.

In total, there are more than 40 exhibits on this site in the museum of military equipment in Gomel. There is also an exposition of Partisan town and a shooting gallery. The ambulance car looks no less impressive.

A criminalistics museum 

In 2010, a criminalistics museum appeared in Gomel. It was created on the basis of the main museum complex. Visitors can learn about the work of investigators and forensic experts, see samples of weapons and ammunition there.

At this branch of the War Museum in Gomel, more than 700 exhibits are presented. There one can get acquainted with the methods of investigating crimes, the first sketches, fragments of the offices of investigators.

In the Great Patriotic War Museum in Gomel military-patriotic games and quests are held, field exhibitions are organized. It is desirable for both adults and children to visit the museum.

Sights of the city of Gomel and the region

Almost all excursion programs begin with a visit to the Rumyantsev-Paskevich palace. Old books, icons, coins and ethnographic collections are kept there. The complex is surrounded by a beautiful park, where there is a chapel-burial vault of the Paskevichs, an observation tower, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Before going on a trip, study the guide to the sights of Gomel and the region with photos and descriptions.

Things to do in this southern city:

• Take a walk along Sovetskaya Street;

• Attend a circus show;

• Go ice skating in the Ice Palace;

• See the Boguslavsky estate of the 19th century.

If you are interested in the unusual sights of Gomel, the guides will tell you what to see. Book this 2-day tour to visit the most beautiful places! A trip to this amazing city will be a memorable experience.