SIGHTS OF ASTRAKHAN, PHOTOS WITH NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS

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One of the oldest cities in the Lower Volga region of Russia originates from a small village founded in the middle of the 13th century. A hundred years later, thanks to the passage of many trade routes through the city, Astrakhan becomes the center of trade of the Golden Horde. And then already the capital of the formed Astrakhan Khanate. In 1556, its territory became part of Russia. And the year of foundation of modern Astrakhan is 1558.

Nowadays all tourists know what Astrakhan is known for. Of course, these are the famous watermelons and sturgeon. The main attractions of Astrakhan at the present time are no less interesting. The rich historical past has left many ancient monuments, architectural and cultural buildings here. We invite you to stroll through picturesque places, visit interesting places and meet hospitable and friendly locals. In our article you will find the sights of Astrakhan with photos, names, and descriptions that will help you form an opinion about the pearl of the Lower Volga region.

We advise you to visit local holidays!
Sabantuy - plow festival, held on the last Sunday in May.
Watermelon festivalwhich takes place in August.
Fishing Festival - Voblaheld in April.

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Astrakhan Kremlin

This 16th century fortification is recognized as one of the most powerful buildings of that time. The walls, which are about 1.5 meters long, are 10-12 meters thick and 8 meters high. There are 7 towers along the entire perimeter, each of which is an object of architectural value.

Historical buildings are located in the perimeter of the Kremlin:

Trinity and Assumption Cathedrals,
cathedral bell tower,
bishop's tower,
different gates with their own names,
other historic buildings and several museums.

Entrance to the territory is free; visiting exhibitions will cost from 50 to 160 rubles.

Opening hours from 10 am to 7 pm, Monday is a day off.

Interesting Facts: The film "My friend Ivan Lapshin" was filmed within the walls of the Kremlin.

Assumption Cathedral

It is located on the territory of the Kremlin and is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the city. The cathedral took on its modern appearance at the beginning of the 18th century. During the October Revolution, almost all Orthodox relics were removed from the cathedral and melted down. Warehouses, barracks were placed in the building, and meetings of the Bolsheviks were held. The interior of the cathedral was destroyed and restoration began only towards the end of the 90s of the last century. But now it is one of the most significant architectural monuments of the 18th century.

Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin

The unique architectural structure of the late 18th century also suffered the fate of destruction during the Bolshevik battles. Initially, several traditional architectural styles were combined here. The temple was decorated with carved wooden sculptures. Unfortunately, only old pictures testify to the rich decoration. To this day, only the old organ has survived, which was painstakingly repaired and with its help organ concerts are held in the church. This is the place where organ music lovers can go in Astrakhan.

Opening hours from 10 to 19 hours.
Location: Pobedy street 4 / Babushkina 81 (intersection).

Cyril Chapel

The object of the Astrakhan Kremlin is a functioning Orthodox church built in the "Russian Empire" style in the 17th century. Compared to the rest of the Kremlin's architectural buildings, this is a small building, with a dome and a cross. It is noteworthy that the governor of Astrakhan and hegumen Kirill, the abbot of the first Astrakhan monastery, are buried in it.

Opening hours from 10 to 19 hours. The day off is Monday.

Museum of local lore

Travel guides for independent tourists first of all advise a place where you can find out about all the sights of Astrakhan with photos and descriptions. Today the museum has 14 branches in the city and region. More than 300 thousand exhibits tell about archeology, ethnography, nature of the city. Interesting thematic exhibitions will satisfy the interest of every tourist.

Opening hours from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays. Friday-Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Monday is a day off.
You can visit the expositions separately for 160 rubles. You can buy a single ticket for 300 rubles. for adults, student - 180 rubles, school - 120 rubles.

Astrakhan embankment

After reconstruction, a two-kilometer pedestrian zone was formed from unsightly concrete slabs and a public garden that make up part of the port area, which has become the hallmark of Astrakhan. It stretches from the wedding palace to the monument to Peter 1. All along the embankment is paved with stone. Beautiful lanterns and benches are installed along it, lawns are laid out. There are amusement rides for a good rest with children.

Sculpture "Lady with a Dog"

The heroine of Chekhov's work in the form of a small sculpture was installed on the Astrakhan embankment in 2012. It is cast from bronze, weighs 650 kg and fits seamlessly into the landscape.

Lenin Square

Along the Kremlin, in its southern part, is the reconstructed main square of Astrakhan, named after the leader of the proletariat. In addition to the Lenin sculpture, there is a complex of 7 fountains, small sculptures of mythological sea creatures. You will see the vessels and the boy in different states of mind: lying, sitting, drawing, reading, looking at streams of water.

Monument to Peter 1

It was installed in 2002 as a token of gratitude to the tsar, who determined the fate of the city as a naval outpost of Russia. By his own decree, the Astrakhan province was formed. Peter is depicted in his usual manner - energetic, frantic, striving forward.

Opera and Ballet Theatre

Lovers of opera and ballet art also have a place to go in Astrakhan. This is a young theater, opened in 2011 with a tour of the Mariinsky Theater. The building itself is an architectural monument created using different styles: there are stucco moldings, arches, and decorative towers. The result is a monumental structure, against which a good photo will turn out.

House of the merchant Tetyushinov

Quite an interesting architectural monument with fascinating carved techniques. The house was built in 1872 by local carpenters. Moreover, at that time, no one had ever performed objects in this style. This was one of the remarkable objects of wooden architecture. After the death of the merchant, the house passed into the possession of relatives, who gave it to the city. After that, the house became communal, and several families lived here.

In 1995, the house was included in the list of cultural heritage sites. Restoration took place in 2008. The museum operates in theatrical mode. To be clear, you go inside and see the maids, family members, and other characters.

Address: Kommunisticheskaya 26
Opening hours: from 10 to 18 hours, Thursday from 13 to 21 hours. The day off is Monday.

Light and music fountain "Petrovsky"

Beautiful places in Astrakhan are represented by a variety of fountains, one of which is "Petrovsky". Several levels of colored water jets soar upward to different melodies. On the Victory Day, "Katyusha", "Blue Scarf" and others sound here. On ordinary days, you can hear pop and rock music, classical works.

Astrakhan Aquarium (Sturgeon Museum)

From the aquarium opened in 1999 by a group of enthusiasts, a sturgeon museum was formed, which is why Astrakhan is famous. Once it was called the fish sturgeon capital. In recent years, sturgeon have almost disappeared, but all their species that lived in the Volga are presented in the form of museum exhibits.Today it is the only museum in the world dedicated to the sturgeon.

Entrance ticket - 50 rubles.

Mosque "Baki"

One of the sights of Astrakhan is the Shiite temple, named after the capital of Azerbaijan. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century. At first it was used for its intended purpose, and then it was closed and given to a warehouse. Later, a house of culture for the disabled settled here, after which it was abandoned. And only at the end of the 20th century it was restored and returned to believers.

Museum of Military Glory

Opened in honor of the 30th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. The exposition includes rare weapons, documents, sculptures, paintings, photos of the city during the war. There are 9 halls in the museum, where you can learn about the Great Patriotic War, about wars in hot spots, one of which was Afghanistan. "We advise you to visit the" Immersion "exposition, which will take you to the atmosphere of the 40s of the last century."

Opening hours from 10 am to 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Friday-Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm. Day off - Wednesday.
Entrance ticket - 20 rubles. for a student, 30 rubles. for students. Adult - 50 rubles.

Swan Lake

This is a picturesque resting place, what to see from the sights of Astrakhan will be offered to a tourist by any excursion. The beautiful lake with floating swans is a lot of peace. The place is equipped with stairs, alleys, lawns. In the center of the lake there is a beautiful rotunda, recognized as one of the most beautiful places in Astrakhan for a photo shoot.

Lovers' bridge

A popular object not only for newlyweds who leave metal locks here, but also for guests of the city. This is a beautiful resting place with beautiful arches on which lovers tie ribbons.

Park "Planet"

You will not have a question of what to do in Astrakhan after visiting a large amusement park. There is enough entertainment for both children and adults: riding on catamarans, a Ferris wheel, a stage for events, a swing. There is a lot of interesting things for the little ones: there is a closed area with animators and various entertainments. There is a petting zoo in the park where you can pet and feed the animals: piglets, rabbits, kids, chickens.

Ticket prices range from 80 to 100 rubles.
Opening hours every day from 10 am to 11 pm

Market "Selenskiye Isady"

Perhaps a must-see from the sights of Astrakhan for a tourist. They say that every tourist seeks to buy fish products here, because there is no such choice of dried fish as here. Locals claim that the market has already become a tourist attraction due to the prevalence of visitors here. They even bring excursions here and show what the city is famous for. And after the tasting it is impossible to resist buying a roach, balyk or a can of caviar.

House-Museum of V. Khlebnikov

Where to go in Astrakhan for fans of the avant-garde poet? There are only two museums in Russia dedicated to the creator of futurism in Russia, reformer of the language of poetry, creator of new words, figure of avant-garde art V. Khlebnikov. And one of them is located in Astrakhan, in the former apartment of the Khlebnikovs, located in an old mansion. The entire exposition is dedicated to the poet. Young people regularly gather here to hold "verandahs", art exhibitions are arranged.

Ticket price - 100 rubles. adult, children - 60.
Opening hours: Tuesday - Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm. Thursday lunchtime: 13:00 to 21:00. Friday and weekends from 10 am to 6 pm.

Museum of the History of Medicine

Included in the sights of the urban district of the city of Astrakhan. Opened on the territory of a local hospital and tells about doctors who have experienced dangerous infections, who died in the fight against them. There are interesting materials about the dynasties of doctors, about the development of the pharmaceutical industry, medicine in the region since antiquity. The exposition includes unique items that were used in caring for patients, medical instruments, books, photographs, documentary materials.

A single ticket for visiting all expositions - 300 rubles, separate visits - 50, 160 rubles.

St. Vladimir's Cathedral

All interesting places in Astrakhan and architectural monuments are collected in the central part, where there is one of the magnificent cathedrals named after Prince Vladimir. By the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, the city already had 15 mosques and the same number of Orthodox churches. But Vladimirsky is distinguished by the Byzantine style and a huge height of about 50 meters. At its opening in 1902, John of Krondstadt came, who today is revered as a saint. The inner walls of the temple were painted by the painter Nesterov.

Daily from 8 am to 7 pm. Free admission.

Peter the Great's Oak

What to see in Astrakhan amazing and unique? We advise you to see with your own eyes the oak planted by Peter the Great himself. It has survived to this day and bears fruit, despite its venerable age and damage from a lightning strike. The tree reaches 12 meters in height, and 5 meters in circumference. In 1722, Peter the Great ordered the massive planting of oak plantations for later use in the construction of ships. Legend has it that the king himself took part in planting oak trees and tried for the good of the fatherland. One oak survived, became a natural monument and is protected by the state.

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Where to eat deliciously?
For beginners, we have compiled a rating of the best restaurants in Astrakhan. Where you can eat delicious traditional dishes and have a great evening. We have selected really excellent establishments according to the reviews of tourists, with a cozy interior and a good menu.
A restaurant Water area suitable for romantics, located on a motor ship at the pier on Pugacheva street 1a. If you want to admire the Volga River with a glass of wine and delicious food, be sure to stop by. The average bill per tourist is 1200 rubles.
Cozy establishment PastaPizza on Admiralteyskaya street 14. The menu consists of European, Italian, seafood. We recommend the restaurant first of all for lunch. There is a summer veranda, the location next to the road will not let you relax. The average check is 1100 rubles.
Beautiful interior in the form of a theater hall in a restaurant Meeting on Lenin Street 8. We advise you to book a table on the second floor, it is quieter here. The average check for one person is from 1700 rubles.
Delicious Japanese food can be enjoyed at the cafe Spices... There is a summer terrace, but again, next to the roadway. The institution is located on Admiralteyskaya 14.
Interesting interior in the form of a Ukrainian settlement with a focus on seafood, Russian and European cuisine. All this in the restaurant Izba on the Red Embankment 8.
A restaurant Pike we definitely recommend visiting lovers of beautiful presentation. A restaurant with a focus on old Russian cuisine. The average check is 1,300 rubles.
Asian food lovers will be surprised Almond on Ulyanovs 10. It serves Asian, Eastern European, Middle Eastern cuisines. Ordering three dishes will cost from 900 rubles.