Independence Square is over 7 hectares big, which makes it one of the biggest squares in Europe. It was designed by Iosif Langbard for conducting rallies and military parades. The following facilities are located there today:
- Government headquarters
- Belarusian State University
- Maxim Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University
- Minsk Metro headquarters
- Minsk Mayor’s Office
- Former commercial apartment buildings of the early 20th century, the Architect sculpture
- Church of Saints Simon and Helen (Red Church)
Also there is a huge underground mall "Stolitsa" with many cafes and shops - a perfect place to buy souvenirs.