When speaking of Belarus tourism potential, it is important to point out that it is largely based on nature diversity and beauty, and unique historical and cultural heritage including over 15 thousand tourist sites of historic, cultural and architectural value, memorable places connected with the names of the world’s outstanding historical and cultural figures.

On the territory of Belarus there is a number of ancient towns such as Polatsk, Navahrudak, Turau, Hrodna, Nyasvizh, and many others. In many towns there are a lot of temples and monasteries, palaces, castles and other monuments of architectural, historical and cultural value. Two architectural monuments that are located on the territory of the Republic of Belarus are inscribed on UNESCO's list of the World Heritage:

-The Castle Complex ”Mir“ in the village of Mir (Grodno region)

- The Palace and Park Ensemble in the town of Nyasvizh (Minsk region)

Belarus has diversity of flora and fauna, recreation resources, hunting and fishing facilities. There are 4 national parks (Belovezhskaya Pushcha is of international importance); 97 natural reserves, with 7 of them being of international importance; over 10 thousand lakes and 20 thousand rivers.