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Brest (Belarus)
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The city, on the Polish border, boasts a charming architectural blend where Russian, Soviet, and Polish influences intersect. Brest is also home to an old fortress from the Russian Empire and a striking memorial commemorating the 1941 battle fought here. The Białowieża Forest, with its bison, is not far away.
Overview of Brest
The city, on the Polish border, boasts a charming architectural blend where Russian, Soviet, and Polish influences intersect. Brest is also home to an old fortress from the Russian Empire and a striking memorial commemorating the 1941 battle fought here. The Białowieża Forest, with its bison, is not far away.
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- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
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- Local time: .
- Population: 343,985 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 145.26 km².
- Altitude: 141 m.
- Website: vedaj.by/brest