Minsk's early inhabitants were the East Slavs, and the name of the city was first documented in the 11th Century. The city went through Lithuanian, Polish and Russian rule, so its history is very interesting. The 1990s were the times of the re-establishment of the city as part of an independent country. The main sites of the city are the 24 churches representing various denominations, such as the Baroque Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the Church of St. Joseph, and the Neo - Romanesque Roman Catholic Church of St. Simeone and Helene. Minsk gained in prosperity during the 19th Century, adding many theaters and museums. All of them are worth visiting, as Belarussian art is fascinating, especially at the National Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus. Moreover, the nature surrounding the city enables you to take many splendid walks and visit several recreation areas, such as Yanka Kupala Park or the Forest Park.
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