Gomel Information


Gomel information helps the tourists to avail the necessary facts about the place before visiting the city. Gomel is also known as Homyel. It is the second largest city of Belarus in eastern Europe.

The name Gomel was derived from the word 'Gomiy' which again comes from 'gom' meaning noise. The city was first inhabited by the Radimichi tribe probably since1142. In 1854, the city unified with the neighboring town Bielica town and thus the population of the city increased. In the 16th and 17th centuries, this city started to flourish as an industrial hub. Gomel further strengthened its economy during 18th and 19th centuries with several factories and industries. After the Soviet Union disintegrated, Belarus attained independence in 1991.

Gomel Facts

Getting to Gomel is very easy from any European state, since it is well connected to all the regions by air, rail and road. Information about Gomel hotels ranges widely according to luxury ones or budget hotels. Transportation information of Gomel reveals a wide network of roads, that link the city to the other regions of Belarus. Gomel Airport is the second largest airport in the country.

The Gomel hotels offer world-class service to its guests. Best Eastern Tourist Hotel and Best Eastern Tourist Gomel are the best hotels in Gomel. Old Castle, Town Castle XIV, Hrodna, Kalozha Orthodox Christian Church, St. Sophia orthodox Christian Church are some of the tourist destinations in the city. With the help of Gomel information the tourists can also know about its public transport by trains, buses and taxis within the city.

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