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Our review presents 30 unique and unusual places Moscow, which everyone should visit. Even native Muscovites have no idea about the existence of some places. So, the information presented in the review will be useful both for guests of the capital and for local residents who want to get to know their hometown better.

Paris is a holiday that is always with you. What could be more beautiful and romantic than a marriage proposal on top of the world-famous Eiffel Tower, which has long become a symbol of this immortal city.
Travel to Europe? For what? An exact copy of the magnificent creation of Gustave Eiffel is now available to the eyes of residents and guests of the city of Moscow.
A pass to "Moskabelmet" and a great desire to see the "French" is all that is needed.
To see a piece of Paris in Moscow and be stunned, and if you die, then only from delight!

Address: M - o "Aviamotornaya", 2nd Cable, 2, building 9.

2. Cheburashka phone booth

“Brought” in a box of tangerines by Eduard Uspensky, Cheburashka is a favorite of the children, a symbol of the Olympics. He lived, according to the plot of the cartoon, in a telephone booth. Now she stands at the entrance to the Museum of Animation.
Kids should take their parents there. A place where you can relax your soul.

Address: M - about VDNH, pavilion of the All-Russian Exhibition Center.

3. Monument to striptease

Contemporary art takes on new, elegant and resilient forms. Men rejoice - this is for you. Strip dancer in all its glory!

Address: M - o Alekseevskaya, p - t. Mira, 116a

4. Tree of Love in Mandelstam Park

What is love? Connecting two hearts, two lives together.
Sculptor Grigory Pototsky, a true stone artist. He personified this inspiring and unforgettable feeling, creating its monumental embodiment.
HE and SHE are a symbol of the life principle. A symbol of the creative power of love.
This monument is for those who believe the present.

Address: M - "Frunzenskaya", per. Kholzunov, "The Trubetskoy Manor in Khamovniki".

5. House of Bulgakov's Margarita

Become a part of history, follow in the footsteps of the characters in Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita. A brilliant writer, whose name is shrouded in mysticism, described magnificent and enchanting places.
It is worth taking a walk at the Patriarch's Ponds.
Evaluate the architectural sophistication of Margarita's house (Reception House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
You can visit it online.

Address: M - o "Mayakovskaya", "Barrikadnaya", st. Spiridonovka, 17.

6. Arbat. "Wailing Wall" by V. Tsoi

Viktor Tsoi is a hero of his time. He sang about what everyone was silent about.

Modern Hamlet. "To swim or not to swim?" - that is the question.

Of course "float". To honor the memory of an extraordinary personality, rock legend, talented poet Viktor Tsoi.

Address: M - Arbatskaya.

7. Tea house (shop) Perlova on Myasnitskaya

XIX in Russia, dictated the fashion for everything oriental. Silk, porcelain, tea, architecture has not escaped this influence. The facade of the house of the tea merchant Perlov is decorated in the Chinese style.
It was severely “crippled” during the Soviet period and was overhauled only in 2011. Some details of the facade were made directly in the homeland of the style. It is a historical monument.

Address: M - o Chistye Prudy, st. Myasnitskaya, 19.

8. Neo-Gothic Cathedral Archdiocese of the Mother of God

Full name "Cathedral" Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
Stronghold of Catholicism in Moscow. Services in seven languages, including Russian and Latin.
It is worth admiring the creation of architecture, unusual for an Orthodox person, listening to organ music and choral singing.

Address: Ml. Georgian street, house 27-13.

9 Faults in metal. The monument is the savior of the young generation.

The composition of Luzhkov's time belongs to Shemyakin.

A very shocking creation of our time, causing an ambiguous impression. It once became a victim of vandals and mentally unbalanced individuals. How many people have so many opinions - to form your own, you can only see with your own eyes the Children - victims of the vices of adults.

Address: M-o Tretyakovskaya, Borovitskaya, Bolotny Square

10. Gorky Park. olive beach

Sophistication and simplicity. Perfect place for relax.
Little Italy in the center of the capital: olive trees, sun, sand and cappuccino.

Address: M-o Park Culture, Pushkinskaya embankment, Andreevsky bridge.

11. Gorky Park. Boring Garden.

The estate originally belonged to Prokofy Akinfievich Demidov. It was he who became interested in the cultivation of rare plants and trees. The son of a famous industrialist, he became famous for his eccentric character. Naked, bleached men - statues, scarecrows, young ladies tearing rare exotic flowers. What led to the indescribable delight of the owner of these places.
This park is a true work of landscape art.

Address: M-o Oktyabrskaya, Shabolovskaya, Frunzenskaya

12. Sports and fitness complex "Chaika"

Rich historical past - promising present.
Open pool. In winter, warm water, clouds of steam, like geysers woke up.
A charge of positive emotions and a lot of impressions.
Golf club for aesthetes and lovers of leisurely leisure.

Address: M-o Park Kultury, per. Turchaninov, 3a

13. Sanduns

The benefits of baths have been known since ancient times. Warms the blood and warms the soul.
In it, a person is born again.
In Russia, the most famous are Sanduny.
Sandunovskie baths - built on the Irish (Roman) model. Standard, meeting all hygiene requirements. The building is an architectural monument. And how many famous people have honored them with their presence?!

Address: M-o Trubnaya, Kuznetsky most, st. Neglinnaya, 14, building 3/7.

14. Shop - "House of honey" and related products

There is honey for any mouth. The most refined taste will be satisfied.
Diverse assortment. You can try and buy bee "nectar" from different corners boundless country. In the cafe you will be offered koumiss, mead, spelt. Where else can you try this?
History in honey and drinks.

Address: st. Novokuznetskaya, d. 5/10, building No. 1.

15. Deli "Eliseevsky"

The building of the Catherine era in the best traditions of classicism. It was laid by the adviser to the Empress Kozitsky. I dreamed of presenting it as a gift to my wife.
It is named after the merchant Eliseev, who acquired it later.
Museum shop. Rich interiors and assortment.
Also, in this building there is a museum of Ostrovsky.

Address: st. Tverskaya, house 14.

16. Illusion - Flat houses in Moscow

Visual effects will never go out of style. If you look at this house from a certain angle, it really seems flat. Similar houses were built all over the world, including in Odessa.

Address: st. Malaya Gruzinskaya, Presnensky Val, 36

17. The structure of the XIX century. "Divided" house

Echoes of the past war. The exploding bomb left its imprint forever on the "body" of the structure. Built on the conscience of the building survived, and was rebuilt into two houses. Now it is an integral part of the cultural heritage.

Address: st. Mokhovaya, 10.

18. Moscow. "Lying skyscraper"

The longest house is a building with a length of almost 736 m.
Once a research and development center, it is now more of a business center.

Address: Warsaw highway, d. 125

19. ancient building capital Cities

The primacy belongs to the Spaso-Andronikov male monastery, a stronghold of humility and repentance. Here the weary traveler will rest from the bustle of the world. A place for reflection and search for harmony.
founding date 1357
And the Spassky Cathedral, dated 1420-1425.

Address: emb. Andronevskaya, 10.

20. Erotic Museum in Moscow

The spicy name "G-spot" for a collection of specifically erotic exhibits. For an amateur.
Shop attached. You can not only see, but also touch.
Yes, this is not an optical illusion and such things happen!

Address: st. New Arbat, 15

21. Museum of the Inquisition

The faint of heart, please leave. Racks and guillotines are "flowers" in comparison with what may appear before the eyes. Instruments of medieval torment, torture and interrogation with predilection. The defendants always confessed, but did not always live to see the trial.
Although, you can take your spouse there. After visiting, he will understand that you are a “holy” woman, and not a housekeeper.

Address: M-o Smolenskaya, Arbatskaya, st. Arbat, 25.36.

22. Territory "CakeFun"

Scenes from silent films come to life in this cafe, where the characters eat uncut cakes. Sweet wars, childhood fantasies come true. Cake, ice cream and all sorts of goodies. And sweet treats are known to help the body produce the hormone of happiness. Come, eat and be cheerful and happy!

Address: st. Malaya Tulskaya, 2/1, building 5

23. Moscow hanging arch bridge.

Moscow River at a glance. An engineering marvel embodied in metal.
The name "Picturesque" speaks for itself. Beautiful, modern, like a red rainbow. A fresh, unblurred look at what a bridge in a metropolis should be like. Designed not only for ease of movement, but also for beauty.

Address: Krasnopresnenskaya highway

24. Apple - Museum

Steven Jobs and fellow dream merchants. And no matter what evil tongues exaggerate, time has proved it. The museum shows: "How far progress has stepped." From homemade to the coveted Apple 6 S. See for yourself.

Address: M-o Taganskaya, prk. Pestovsky, d. 16, building 2,

25. ACE (Ice) bar

After a walk and contemplation of the beauties of Moscow, you can also relax.
Bars - there is also something to see. For example: Ice bar.
Ice interior and flame drinks. Combine incompatible like this
in Moscow!

Address: M-o Teatralnaya, Petrovka "TsUM" "Globus Gourmet" ground floor.

26. Mosfilm

Scenery "Moscow century XIX". Favorite place for fans. It was here that the actions of many historical fiction films of the last decade unfolded. Plunge into the era, join the beautiful.

Address: M-o Kyiv, st. Mosfilmovskaya 1.

27. House "Hut on chicken legs"

This is the name of the building, standing on cement supports resembling the tentacles of a giant squid. The brainchild of Soviet constructivism.
The "legs" of the house are needed for the speedy arrival in a brighter future.

Address: prt. Mira, house 184, cor. 2.

28. Artificial spring (fountain) "Adam and Eve"

Fountain according to the story from the bible. The tree of knowledge, the first people, and water is a symbol of life on earth.

Address: M-o Novokuznetskaya, st. Pyatnitskaya.

29. Museum of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

The history of several generations of people living both in our country and abroad. Irrelevant, not popular, but that's not the story.
To visit a museum means to respect the past. After all, without it there is no present, and even more so the future.

Address: M-o VDNH.

30 . Slot machines USSR

A retro-museum, which contains game consoles with fifteen-kopeck tokens, devices with gas. water.
Nostalgia, sensuality and good old vinyl.

Address: M-o Tretyakovskaya, st. Malaya Ordynka, 23.

We couldn't help but include Venice with its picturesque canals, grandiose basilicas, colorful houses and cozy wine bars. There is no other place like it on Earth.

2. Seville, Spain

Seville is the pearl of imperial Spain, where tourists can enjoy walking through the narrow streets of the city with orange blossom, Moorish castles and the famous Spanish tapas.

3. New York, USA

No wonder New York is often referred to as "the crossroads of the world." Nowhere else will you find such a breathtaking concentration of art, culture, cuisine and business.

4. Lhasa, China

Lhasa is the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism in the unshakable Himalayas. Incense-filled monasteries and palaces lie against the background of magnificent landscapes.

5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

From the world-famous carnival to iconic sites, Rio de Janeiro is an experience for all five senses. And here are two of the most famous beaches on Earth!

6. London, England

Prestigious museums, famous street markets and a bustling financial center contribute to London's stable position as one of the most visited cities in the world.

7. Marrakech, Morocco

You will never forget a visit to the Medina of Marrakech. An endless labyrinth of streets full of vibrant bazaars, stunning architecture and tagines at every corner.

8. Petra, Jordan

Petra stands out among all the majestic ancient cities of the world. To believe in the existence of these epic, windswept monumental buildings carved into the rocks, you need to see them with your own eyes.

9. Rome, Italy

Walking around Rome is like exploring a huge open-air museum. No place on Earth can accommodate such an abundance visual arts, kitchens and masses ancient history like the Eternal City.

10. Varanasi, India

Varanasi is one of the holiest cities in India. Watching the sunrise on the ghats along the banks of the Ganges, together with believers, pilgrims and locals, will forever remain in your memory.

11. Florence, Italy

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and boasts an incredible art collection, not to mention magnificent cathedrals, delicious Tuscan cuisine, and rich, enchanting architecture.

12. Havana, Cuba

Walk the streets Old Havana this is a journey into the past, into the world of majestic pre-revolutionary buildings and classic cars, into an atmosphere filled with the smell of home cooking mixed with the sea breeze.

13. Kyoto, Japan

Once the city of Kyoto was the capital of Japan and the main residence of the emperors. Visiting elegant tea houses, gardens and local castles will be the best way to experience the true essence of the traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun.

14. Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem is a real crossroads of cultures, cuisines and beliefs. The most striking confirmation of this can be found on the streets of the Old City, associated with the greatest people and events in history.

15. Paris, France

This is the city of lights, which is considered the most romantic place on the ground. Here you can get carried away by going to museums and walking through amazing squares with many cozy cafes.

16. Beijing, China

Beijing - historical and cultural capital China, famous for two of the most impressive monumental complexes on Earth: the Forbidden City palace complex and the Great Wall of China.

17. Lalibela, Ethiopia

Lalibela is one of the greatest holy cities in Ethiopia, renowned throughout the world for its unique and stunning collection of monolithic churches carved into the rock.

18. Granada, Spain

Granada is filled with magic from the Alhambra itself to the narrow cobbled streets of the Albaicín district. Such charm cannot be found even in some big cities Europe.

19. Athens, Greece

The Acropolis of Athens ranks first as one of the most recommended sites to visit. But Athens is much more than just ancient ruins. The city has sun-drenched streets, flower-decorated squares, and incredible museums.

20. Bagan, Myanmar

Perhaps, here you will meet the most beautiful sunrises in the world. Just imagine: the creeping fog, the first glimpses of light and the almost endless plain of the ancient pagodas of Bagan.

21. Kathmandu, Nepal

For many, Kathmandu is the gateway to the majestic Himalayas. It is one of the most colorful cities on Earth, populated by ascetic sadhus and monks in saffron robes, singing cult prayers.

22. Vatican

The Vatican is a city-state and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Even if you are a non-religious tourist, one look at the columns and dome of St. Peter's Square is enough to take your breath away.

23. Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon really has it all: sun, sea and a charming decadent atmosphere, along with such colorful city blocks as Chiado and Alfama.

24. Tokyo, Japan

Once in Tokyo, you will feel transported into the future. This sparkling metropolis of 13,000,000 has become a Mecca for shopaholics, gourmets and party goers. And at the same time, there is still room for soothing gardens and shrines.

25. Istanbul, Türkiye

In this city East meets West. Istanbul, with its thousand-year history, monumental mosques and bustling bazaars, is more relevant today than ever before.

26. Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An (Hội An) is a historic Vietnamese port that is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This unique old town reflects Japanese, Vietnamese and European influences. Oh, and the local cuisine is something.

27. Amsterdam, Netherlands

The quality of life index in Amsterdam is one of the highest in the world. This fact attracts millions of tourists enchanted by its famous Red Light District and the stunning Van Gogh Museum.

28. Luxor, Egypt

Luxor is the most beautiful of the ancient cities of Egypt. It is located on the banks of the Nile near the cities of Karnak and Thebes, and not far from the Valley of the Kings, making it a must-see if you love history.

29. Berlin, Germany

Few cities have played such an important role in recent history as Berlin. Plus its legendary nightclubs and lively restaurants make it German capital in one of the most interesting cities of modern Europe.

30. Jaipur, India

Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan with spectacular palaces and gardens. This Big City is part of the famous Indian "Golden Triangle" along with Agra (the location of the Taj Mahal) and Delhi.

31. Lyon, France

The ancient part of Lyon is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of the city dates back to Roman times. Try to visit it during the "Festival of Lights" (Fête des Lumières), when thousands of lights illuminate the cathedrals, gardens and streets.

32. Oia, Greece

Oia is the most famous town in Greek island Santorini. Its gorgeous white and blue houses cascade down to the sea like a postcard!

33. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Most travelers flock to this country to visit the stunning ancient complex of Angkor Wat, but Siem Reap, with its laid-back bohemian tourism vibe and delicious food also worthy of your attention.

34. Vienna, Austria

Vienna is a majestic imperial city with beautiful palaces, manicured gardens and elegant cafés. It has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world - just a cherry on the cake.

35. Cusco, Peru

In addition to being the main starting point for those wishing to explore the Andes and Machu Picchu, the World Heritage-listed city of Cusco is full of historic temples, monasteries and magnificent colonial houses.

36. Cartagena, Colombia

The colonial city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia has a history of explorers, pirates and kings. Old city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is as charming as you can imagine.

37. Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar is one of the most popular ancient cities in Africa, which is famous for its white sandy beaches and a mixture of African, Arabic and Portuguese culture in the historic area - Stone Town.

38. Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City offers a delightful mix of sights, sounds and colors. A city with a population of over 20 million, beautiful colonial architecture, close proximity to ruins, and solid cuisine.

39. Singapore

Whether on vacation or business trip, while in Singapore, be sure to visit its Little India quarter. Here you will find the best street food in the world.

40. Las Vegas, USA

Sin City is a favorite destination for Americans and tourists from all over the world. A place with an incomparable combination of excellent hotels, famous restaurants, as well as the largest casinos. Viva Las Vegas!

41. Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Samarkand - ancient city Great Silk Road. Its mosaic and monumental Registan square with Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillya-Kari madrasahs is one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture in the world.

Not all Petersburgers have visited the main sights of the Northern capital, but there are many more interesting places around that are usually not marked on tourist maps. Therefore, for citizens and tourists, we have compiled a list of important and interesting locations that are worth seeing in order to understand the city on the Neva.

The first cathedral on St. Isaac's Square appeared back in the time of Peter the Great, since the workers from the Admiralty needed their own place of worship. The current Isaac is the fourth and largest in the city. Until now, it is one of the tallest buildings in St. Petersburg (204 meters). It was built under three sovereigns. The talented young architect Auguste Montferrand submitted his project to Alexander I in 1818, next to the temple under construction there was an uprising of the Decembrists, the main curator of the construction was Nicholas I, who did not live to see the consecration of the cathedral. One of the most complex structures in the history of St. Petersburg, the resources for the construction of which were brought from all over the country, was completed only in 1858. Its brilliant author, who managed to change the face of St. Petersburg in 40 years, died almost immediately after the consecration of the cathedral. Largely because of this, the legend still circulates that Montferrand was told that he would die as soon as Isaac completed the construction, and that this is why the construction of the cathedral took so long. While Isaac is still a museum. It still contains important artifacts like Foucault's pendulum, which are worth seeing. And you should definitely climb the colonnade of the cathedral and look at the city from above, reminding yourself that St. Petersburg is especially beautiful from a bird's eye view.

Metro station Admiralteyskaya, St. Isaac's Square, 4

The Palace Ensemble is formed by the Imperial Winter Palace, the building of the Guards Corps, the building of the General Staff with the Arc de Triomphe and the Alexander Column. I must say that before there was a meadow here, cows grazed on it, and the current gloss of the Palace is due to the era of Alexander I, when a huge area was brought to a single style, and Montferrand erected the famous Alexandrian pillar, which became a new dominant. You should spend more than one day visiting the Hermitage and the General Staff building: the number of exhibits in the chic halls is uncountable. However, one visit will be enough to feel the atmosphere of the main art repositories in the city on the Neva, to imagine the weekdays of the august persons who ruled the country in the past.

m. Admiralteyskaya, Palace Square.

Petersburg is a city of bridges and embankments. Citizens simply cannot do without walks near the water under the soothing rustle of the Neva, and tourists one way or another will at least once go to the waterway of the Northern capital to at least admire the bridges. That's when they begin to understand the city. But in order to feel the special St. Petersburg romance, we suggest taking a walk along the Winter Canal embankment. This is a small canal connecting the Neva and the Moika near the Winter Palace. Winter Canal became famous for the tragic story of poor Liza, who jumped off the bridge holding a portrait of her beloved. This story impressed the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky so much that he decided to insert a scene of a girl's suicide into his new opera The Queen of Spades. However, today no one remembers this, but there are true romantics here who catch the dawn breaking through from under the arch before filling the city streets. And all this splendor is complemented by the cries of seagulls - a reminder that Petersburgers live by the sea.

m. Admiralteyskaya, emb. Winter groove

Buddhist temple "Datsan Gunzechoinei" - "the source of the holy teachings of the All-compassionate Lord-hermit" and the northernmost Buddhist temple in the world, as well as the most expensive in Europe, built at the beginning of the 20th century. Permission to build the temple was obtained in 1900, after which in 1909 the representative of the Dalai Lama XIII in Russia, Agvan Dorzhiev, acquired a plot of land on the banks of the Malaya Nevka. The temple was built by the author of the Eliseevsky shop in St. Petersburg, Baranovsky, with the involvement of several orientalists and experts in Buddhism, who made sure that the building complied with all religious canons. It turned out to be one of the most expensive Buddhist temples in Europe, which many people know about today, but have never been there. Although there, for example, you can admire the stained-glass windows made according to the sketches of Nicholas Roerich, eat ethnic food and feel that you are no longer in St. Petersburg at all. And a tourist from visiting the temple will note for himself that the Northern capital is a city of many cultures.

m. Staraya Derevnya, Primorsky pr., 91

In the XIX century, the merchant Ustinov, rebuilding the usual tenement house, did not yet suspect that in a few years Masons would gather there. Until now, it is believed that Satanists performed sacrifices in the building. As evidence, they show an eerie lattice pattern, which depicts a pentagram. Yes, and the building itself is made in the form of an inverted pentagon pentagram with a five-pointed star (the symbol of Satanists). It is believed that many have visited this source of energy and continue to come here in order to exit through the portal to the satanic world, and that there was even a story about a boy who climbed into some passage in the house, and then returned half an hour later as a decrepit old man. Now it is easy to get into the building: the residents have arranged a kind of museum in the front door.

m. Sadovaya, Gorokhovaya street, 57

Rastrelli begins construction of the cathedral on the orders of Empress Elizabeth in 1748. Smolny Cathedral became for the architect a symbol of the violation of European baroque traditions. He was able not only to bring the traditions of European architecture into the building, but also to recall Russian traditions, using them to give the cathedral austerity and solemnity. Even Giacomo Quarenghi, the author of the Smolny Institute, when he passed the cathedral, invariably exclaimed, taking off his hat: “This is a temple!” However, we offer to admire not only the temple, but also the city from the height of the temple, climbing the cathedral belfry. To conquer the heights of Smolny strives noticeably fewer tourists, why it breathes more freely here, and the angle is completely different. With the help of free binoculars, you can see, for example, the Petrograd side, follow how numerous boats are sailing along the Neva.

m. Chernyshevskaya, pl. Rastrelli, 1

This cruiser was better known in Soviet times as a symbol of the revolution, and now people come here to look at the colorful exposition dedicated to one of the most tragic pages in the history of the Russian fleet - the history of the early 20th century: its crew witnessed all the sad events that befell Russia in those times. You don't even have to walk around the cabins: you can easily feel the power and become of the ship, even standing on the deck. However, nine halls await visitors inside (there were six before the restoration of the Aurora) with modern multimedia installations. They will take the viewer back in time and allow them to immerse themselves in the events in which the cruiser happened to participate.

m. Gorkovskaya, Petrogradskaya nab.

This complex includes the Narva Gates and Anikushin's workshop, but its main part is the Necropolis of Art Masters. There are several cemeteries on the territory of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. This necropolis is the most famous. It was founded at the beginning of the 19th century, when there was not enough space in the old cemetery at the Lavra. It was here that most of the most important cultural figures of the 19th century were buried - from Dostoevsky to Karamzin. In the thirties of the XX century, when the Soviet government began to bring here all the valuable tombstones from other cemeteries, many graves were destroyed and destroyed. Dostoevsky, Kramskoy, Karamzin, Kui, Kuindzhi, Delvig, Glinka, Pushkin's second Danzas, Speransky, Demut-Malinovsky and more than a hundred people are buried there, without whom the 19th century in Russian history would not have happened.

m. Alexander Nevsky Square, Nevsky prospect, 179

The Victor Greenhouse was built over a hundred years ago. Its main decoration is the pool, which is considered one of the largest greenhouse reservoirs in the world. In the water greenhouse you can admire the largest water lily in the world, an inhabitant of the waters of the Amazon and Lake Titicaca, the Amazonian Victoria, named after the British Queen Victoria. The diameter of its round leaves is almost two meters, these floating saucers can easily withstand weight up to 50 kilograms, so that a child or a thin adult can sit on it or even swim.

metro station Petrogradskaya, st. Professor Popov, 2

The Street Art Museum is one of the city's newest museums. It was opened in 2012, and, unlike the usual gallery, the exposition is located on the territory of a partially abandoned industrial zone. There are no classic works in massive baguettes or under glass in the museum space: all works are exhibited in the open air, and all of them are grandiose in size (sometimes the height of a whole house). The collection is updated every year, so each new visit will give you the same emotions as the first time. The territory of the museum is divided into two zones - a permanent exhibition, which is located in the zone of the current production of the "Plant of Laminated Plastics", where the collection of monumental murals by contemporary street artists is annually replenished, and a public area where visitors can see temporary exhibitions, various events are also held there.

Metro station Ladozhskaya, Highway of the Revolution, 84 (entrance from Industrial Avenue)

One of the strangest architectural structures in St. Petersburg. Located among the monuments of the Empire and Classicism, it looks like a foreign body, the brainchild of the era of the reign of the Russian Tsar Alexander III, more suitable for Moscow than for St. Petersburg. Alexander the Third ordered to build this temple on the site of his father's death from a terrorist bomb on the Catherine Canal. Designed by the architect Alfred Parland, it was opened only in 1907 in the presence of the grandson of Alexander II, Nicholas II. Inside the cathedral itself is a piece of paving stones, preserved from March 1, 1881.

m. Nevsky prospect, emb. Canal Griboyedov, 2

After a long reconstruction of the island park at the end of the summer of 2016. Neat paths were laid between the green lawns on the territory of the island, and benches were installed on the linden alley. A gallery has been opened for visiting, where exhibitions are held. You can also have a bite to eat in the branches of famous city cafes. In the center of events is a large stage, where concerts are given on warm days and on the occasion of holidays. And in winter, a large skating rink operates on New Holland, which has become the main center of attraction for young people on frosty days. There is a restaurant on the island historical building, and several more interesting spaces are expected to open soon, where citizens can spend their free time. By the way, we have collected interesting facts from the history of New Holland .

m. Sadovaya, emb. Admiralteisky Canal, 2

St. Petersburg is a city of amazing courtyards, where miracles lurk: mosaics made of pieces of colored glass, fairy-tale characters and ancient gods. The townspeople know this well, and it would be nice for tourists to feel it. It is not even necessary to search for all the unique courtyards. Enough to visit at least one. We offer -- atmospheric mosaic. Benches, paths, walls of houses, sculptures and sundial are decorated with colorful mosaics made of colored glass. At some point, the unremarkable courtyard at some point began to literally acquire mosaics right in front of the locals and eventually became a kind of open-air museum. This attraction, which is better to see once than hear about it a hundred times, was created by students of the Small Academy of Arts. By the way, the courtyard is famous not only because of the bright colors of the mosaic, but also because it was made by the hands of children.

m. Chernyshevskaya, emb. Fontanki, 2

On the corner with Nevsky Prospekt there is the famous "Eliseevsky" store, where you can not only admire the colorful showcase, but also taste delicious pastries if you wish. For a hundred rubles, wonderful eclairs are served here - they not only melt in your mouth, but are also decorated with all the gloss historic store. The building was designed by one of the largest architects and public figures of the late XIX - early XX century G. V. Baranovsky. By the way, in the Soviet era, the Eliseevsky store on Nevsky Prospekt, 56 was called Grocery Store No. 1 - however, no one called it that then either.

Metro station Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospect, 56/8

The history of this pharmacy shop dates back to 1760 - it was then that its grand opening took place. True, it was then located on Bolshaya Meshchanskaya and had a different name. In 1770, the first owner of the shop, pharmacist Arik, transported it to the 7th line, where it is located to this day. The pharmacy changed owners several times. 1850 is a landmark year, this year Vasily Vasilyevich Pel became the owner of the pharmacy. Since that time, the pharmacy has become known as "Pel's Pharmacy". Pel transformed the pharmacy laboratory, introduced quality control of raw materials, created a warehouse of benign drugs, and in 1867 even founded Russian society trade in pharmaceutical products. Since 1871, Pel began to supply medicines to the imperial court. After the death of Vasily Vasilyevich, the pharmacy business was continued by his son, and later his grandchildren and great-grandchildren owned the pharmacy. After the revolution, the laboratory ceased to function at the pharmacy, and a little later, the factory. The pharmacy changed its name, and became known as "Andreevskaya" - according to its location opposite the Andreevsky market. During the war, the pharmacy also functioned, even though a shell hit the building during the blockade. The pharmacy closed only in 2005. The fire was the cause. In 2010, the oldest pharmacy shop in the city was restored, and already in March 2010 it began to receive customers again. Since 2011, excursions have been organized in the pharmacy, and it annually takes part in the Night of Museums program.

metro station Vasileostrovskaya, 7th line V. O., 16–18

It was here that the history of Russian railways began, when in 1837 the first train to Tsarskoe Selo departed from here. At first it was an ordinary one-story wooden building, more like a station in a small town. Then the architect Ton (author of the Moscow railway station) built a building in the classical style. But it fell into disrepair, and in 1904, according to the project of the architect Brzhezovsky, a huge station complex was built here in the Art Nouveau style. The current Vitebsk railway station is not inferior in beauty to European ones. Openwork lattices, modernist design, a variety of architectural forms, sometimes far from the classicism familiar to St. Petersburg - all this was new, unique for Russia at that time. There are even elevators (the platform is on the second floor), which, however, are no longer working.

m. Pushkinskaya, Zagorodny avenue, 52

spiritual center Petersburg. The construction of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery was started by Peter the Great. In 1797 the monastery received the status of a Lavra. Only three churches have survived to this day, the rest were dismantled or rebuilt during the years of the Bolsheviks. Immediately behind the Alexander Nevsky Lavra is the Theological Seminary - higher educational institution St. Petersburg Diocese of Russia Orthodox Church preparing clergy and clergy.

m. Alexander Nevsky Square, emb. Monastyrki River, 1

Hermitage cats are one of the brands of St. Petersburg, but it is quite difficult to get to know them directly in the open spaces of the main museum - they often spend time in the basements of the Winter Palace. To get acquainted with the fluffy curators of the museum, you can go to one of the two cat cafes in St. Petersburg, where one of the Hermitage cats lives.

Petersburg is a city of bridges. There are more than three hundred crossings in the city. The most famous are Palace and Trinity, of course. But the most charming is the Peter the Great Bridge (Bolsheokhtinsky). Many, being close to him, recognize London in St. Petersburg. And there is also a legend that one of the rivets in Bolsheokhtinsky's design is gold. But no one has found her yet.

m. Chernyshevskaya, Bolsheokhtinsky bridge

Peter-Pavel's Fortress- a fortress in St. Petersburg, located on Zayachy Island, the historical core of the city. The official name is St. Petersburg, in 1914-1917 - the Petrograd fortress. On its territory there is a favorite beach among the townspeople, there are several museums (for example, the Museum of Cosmonautics). Everyone should visit the fortress at least once, and it is even better to come here by noon and hear the midday shot from the cannons live.

m. Gorkovskaya, Peter and Paul Fortress, 3

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Muzeon constantly arranges free events, from film screenings to concerts. You can also attend numerous lectures and music festivals (especially many of them are held in summer time). In addition, the park is one of the largest open-air sculpture museums in Russia, with over a thousand sculptures in its collection.

Sculptures in the courtyard of the Museum of Modern Art on Petrovka

In the courtyard of the museum (you can get there completely free of charge) there is a monument to the heroes of the film "Mimino", a cycle of monuments "Citizens", monuments to Andrei Sakharov, Vladimir Vysotsky, Joseph Brodsky, Niko Pirosmani and Theodor Russo. However, the set of sculptures is not permanent: from time to time they are transferred or new ones are put up. Some of the monuments exactly repeat the statues installed in front of Tsereteli's workshop on Gruzinskaya Square.

In the gallery "Metro", which is located in the lobby of the station "Vystavochnaya", you can always see interesting expositions. The platform along the pedestrian balcony, built over the station tracks, appeared here at the end of December 2005 and is still in operation. The exhibits are updated several times a year. The first photographer whose pictures were exhibited in the underground gallery was the famous photographer and journalist Yuri Rost. He presented a series of photographic landscapes "Presentation of the World". Then, at different times, a joint project of the RIA Novosti agency and the Moscow Metro, Young and Famous, photographs of the Paris Metro at the beginning of the 20th century, documentary images of the tundra and much more appeared here. Great idea how to pass a few minutes while waiting for the train.

 metro station "Vystavochnaya"

Cultural centers at the library. Rudomino (closed for renovation until March 26, 2019)

The library itself regularly hosts free exhibitions and concerts. It also created centers of foreign culture, where you can attend free of charge interesting lectures and all kinds of events related to a particular country.

Center for Contemporary Art "Winzavod"

Winzavod became the first art territory in the industrial zone of Moscow. There are always free events in the schedule of its galleries and showrooms.

Cultural center ZIL 6+

ZIL pleasantly surprises with a variety of free educational projects: in the lecture hall you can learn about architecture and modern painting, in the library you can study English in the English speaking club, and in the ZIL Evening School there is even mathematics and geometry for adults.

Center for Creative Industries "Fabrika"

The Fabrika Center, which combines exhibition spaces, theater stages, film and music workshops, regularly and almost without interruption hosts free exhibitions of contemporary artists of various trends and formations, theatrical performances and concerts. Festivals are held in the Finishing Shop, discussions are held in the Arthouse space, and visual arts and theater are waiting for you in Olivier.

Library-reading room of Turgenev

Modern libraries in Moscow are becoming full-fledged cultural centers: interesting, fashionable and, most importantly, free. In particular, exhibitions, concerts, lectures and film screenings are constantly held in Turgenevka. Some of them can only be accessed with a library card, but its registration will take five minutes and will, of course, be free.

Flacon Design Factory
One of the first creative clusters in Moscow

Flacon brings together representatives of the creative industry in its loft spaces. Free entry it usually happens here for music festivals and film club screenings.

Gary Tatintsian Gallery 12+

Korean modernism, Belgian conceptualism, American fashion photography - Gary Tatintsyan's gallery always hosts outstanding exhibitions, which all of Moscow is talking about. Free admission is not the main reason to come here, but it is a nice bonus.

Lenin Mausoleum (does not accept visitors until mid-April 2019)

If you have never been to the Mausoleum, then you probably do not know that the entrance there is free. You can relate to the activities of Vladimir Ilyich in any way, but the Mausoleum is a historical place, and therefore we could not bypass it in our list.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior 0+

Entrance to the most famous Orthodox church country is free (unlike, for example, St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg), but if you need the services of a guide, you will have to pay for them. This temple is the largest in the country and can accommodate ten thousand people at a time. Its total height reaches 103 meters, and the painting inside occupies almost 22 thousand square meters. m, 9 thousand of which are covered with gold leaf. Interestingly, under the building there is also a two-level underground parking for 305 places and even a car wash.

Main department store - GUM

Many associate tourism only with foreign countries, and in order to touch something mysterious and mysterious, they go to Peru or Mexico.

However, in Russia there are many unique and outlandish places for which foreign tourists travel to our country, and we live very close and do not know about these miracles.

Lena Pillars

The most majestic places in Russia are located along the Lena River, in Yakutia, near the Khangalsky ulus, 100 km from the city of Pokrovsk.

These geological formations stretched vertically along beautiful valley Prilensky plateau at a distance of 80 km.

A particularly beautiful place is located between the villages of Petrovkoe and Tit-Ary.

The height of rock formations from Cambrian limestone reaches 100 meters. Square natural park is 485 thousand hectares.

In addition to the unique rock formations in the parks, you can see the fluttering sands-tukulans, the site of an ancient man, and unique permafrost ecosystems.

Fossilized remains of bison, mammoth, woolly rhinoceros were found in these territories.

Diamond pipe "Mir"

In Yakutia, on the outskirts of the city of Mirny, there is one of the largest diamond quarries in the world. The quarry has a depth of 525 meters and a diameter of 1.2 kilometers. It is clearly visible even from space.

Mining of diamondiferous kimberlite ore was stopped in June 2001. Currently, an underground mine of the same name is being built on board the quarry to develop the remaining under-quarry reserves, the extraction of which by open pit is unprofitable. Here you can learn everything about diamond mining and buy diamonds at cost price.

Lake Baikal

Around the lake there is a mass tourist areas, bases and sanatoriums. The Great Tourist Trail runs along the shores of Lake Baikal - a system of ecological routes with hiking and horseback excursions.

Most deep lake on the planet (1642 meters) is located in the southeast of Siberia. The shape resembles a large crescent moon. The lake is surrounded by mountains or hills. It is very clean and transparent. The composition of water contains few salts. Therefore, Baikal water can be compared to distilled water.

The area surrounding Baikal is unique in that many species of its plants and animals are found only here. 2600 species and subspecies of animals live in the lake, more than half of them are not found anywhere except Baikal. Baikal sturgeon and omul, burbot, taimen, pike, whitefish are found here.

IN winter time in extreme cold, you can observe a very beautiful natural phenomenon when the ice breaks into large cracks. This phenomenon occurs under a loud sound reminiscent of thunder.

There are 27 islands on Baikal, the largest is Olkhon Island. It is there that many tourists flock to live in tents, feel the romance, and enjoy the surrounding splendor. The peculiarity of this island is that it has only 48 cloudy days a year.

Going to Baikal, you can visit natural monuments: Mount Chersky Peak, Burkhan Cape, Shaman Stone Rock, Peschanaya Bay. Be sure to take a train ride along the Circum-Baikal Railway, which passes through the most beautiful places, discovering magnificent scenery from the windows of the wagons.

Volcanoes of Kamchatka

More than a thousand volcanoes located in Kamchatka are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, but they belong to different geological epochs. Among them, 28 are active. Height of the big volcano Klyuchevskaya Sopka is 4750 meters above sea level. It is the highest in Eurasia and one of the most active on the peninsula.

Together with volcanoes, the territories adjacent to them are also included in the UNESCO world heritage - because of the picturesque landscapes, the unique diversity of flora and fauna.

At the foot of the Uzon volcano is the most hot water on the ground. The water temperature in Lake Fumarolnoe is 50 degrees.

There is also the Valley of Geysers in the southeast of the peninsula - a unique natural complex of 20 large geysers and several hundred inthermal water outlets, from which almost boiling water flows and hot jets of steam rise.

Fountains spouting from the ground reach a height of 40 m. They are located 160 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Saint Petersburg

The historical center of the northern capital and the palace and park ensembles were included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

The UNESCO list includes 36 St. Petersburg sites, uniting about 4,000 outstanding monuments of architecture, history and culture.

Here are just the most significant ones that you must see: the palace and park ensembles of Gatchina, Pavlovsk, Peterhof, Pushkin, Ropsha, Tsarskoye Selo, the old part of Kronstadt and its forts, the stunning beauty of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, built on the site of the murder of Alexander II and majestic Saint Isaac's Cathedral- a symbol of St. Petersburg.

One of the most beautiful places The city is considered Yelagin Island - an oasis of peace amidst the bustle of the city.

The Summer Garden is the oldest and beautiful park Petersburg with many sculptures and a forged fence, recognized as an independent masterpiece of decorative art.

Thanks to his geographic location in St. Petersburg there is such a phenomenon as "white nights". At midnight, the sun drops only 7° below the horizon, so the morning and evening dawns converge, and bright twilight sets in. The period of white nights lasts from late May to mid-July. This event additionally attracts tourists from all over the world.

Kizhi Museum-Reserve

Reserve of Russian wooden architecture.

According to legend, the 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, consecrated in 1714, was built with a single ax without nails, which the master then threw into the lake.
Built half a century later, the Church of the Intercession complements the Church of the Transfiguration, echoes it, reflecting its architectural echo.

If the temple of the Transfiguration of the Lord is directed upwards, then the nine-domed Intercession Church is wide and thick. The ensemble is complemented by a hipped bell tower, built in 1863 on the site of the old one.

The Kizhi churchyard, consisting of two multi-domed churches and a bell tower in a single fence, is distinguished by ideal proportions and blends harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.

In 1966, on the basis of the architectural ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost, the State Historical and Architectural Museum "Kizhi" was founded, where chapels, houses and outbuildings from different regions of Karelia were brought.

Landscape reserve Divnogorye

If you want to relax in a place of amazing beauty, feel the coolness of the chalk vaults of cave churches - come to Divnogorye. This place considered reserved.

Is in Voronezh region on the right bank of the Don River in the Liskinsky district.

Cretaceous deposits of bizarre shape surround the plateau.

Chalk churches were built in these rocky natural formations in the 17th century.

Church of the Sicilian Icon Mother of God carved right into the rock. Believers can even defend a service on the occasion of a great church holiday.

In addition to cave churches, there are many ancient archaeological sites here: Mayatskoye settlement (remains medieval fortress and necropolis), the Mayatsky pottery complex, the Holy Dormition Divnogorsky Monastery, the amazing pillars of Diva.

Nature has created a unique landscape here: more than 250 species of plants grow here, and the locals themselves called the chalk pillars above the river "divas" - from the word "wonder, miracle."

Settlement Arkaim

Arkaim is one of the most iconic places in the Urals, surrounded by numerous legends and an aura of mystery.

Originated on Earth during construction Egyptian pyramids, it is called the wonder of the world. Scientists believe that the city stands on an unusually strong energy place on the planet. No wonder it is so often visited by shamans, magicians, esotericists and UFOs.

The ancient city is in Chelyabinsk region, but get more convenient by bus from Yekaterinburg. You have to live in a tent.

Arkaim is a fortified Bronze Age settlement. The archaeological site is dated to the turn of the third or second millennium BC and consisted of a fortified city, two necropolises and animal pens.

Arkaim burned out as a result of a fire, but something still survived - the defensive ditches and walls form two concentric circles, 60 dwellings are attached to them, and in the center there is a free area.The name of the settlement was named after Mount Arkaim.

Moscow Kremlin and Red Square

From the point in the center of the map of Moscow, where the main clock of the country runs and the zero kilometer sign is driven into the ground, the countdown of Russian time and space always begins. The Kremlin is the historical center of Moscow, the spiritual and state symbol Russia.
The oldest part of Moscow and the official residence of the President of Russia. Initially, the Kremlin was wooden, the first fortifications on Borovitsky Hill in 1238 were destroyed by the Mongol-Tatars. In 1330, the Kremlin appeared oldest church Moscow, Cathedral of the Savior on Bor. During the construction of the Grand Kremlin Palace in the 19th century, the cathedral was neatly inscribed in its courtyard and has been carefully preserved to this day.

In the second half of the 15th century, the Moscow Kremlin was rebuilt by Italian architects, who took the ducal residence of Sforza in Milan as a basis. Then the Archangel, Annunciation and Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower appeared. In the 17th century, the Kremlin towers received tiered and tented completions, acquiring a modern look.

St. Basil's Cathedral is located on Red Square. According to legend, after the construction was completed, Ivan the Terrible ordered the architect to be blinded so that he could no longer build anything like this.

On Red Square are also the Mausoleum of V.I. Lenin, a necropolis near the Kremlin wall, where prominent people of the USSR are buried, Lobnoye Mesto, a monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Upper Trading Rows (GUM), opened in 1883 Historical Museum and Kazan Cathedral.

Plateau Man-Pupu-Ner

This unique geological monument of nature is located in the Troitsko-Pechora region of Komi.

It is called the Ural Stonehenge for huge stone pillars scattered over the mountain, reaching 40 meters in height. A hike to this wonder of the world is possible on foot (200 km in 5-6 days of travel) from Sverdlovsk region, Perm Territory and the Komi Republic or by helicopter.

About 200 million years ago, there were high mountains in the place of stone pillars. Rain, snow, wind, frost and heat gradually destroyed the mountains, and first of all the weak rocks. Hard sericite-quartzite schists, of which the remnants are composed, were destroyed less and survived to this day, and soft rocks were destroyed by weathering and carried away by water and wind into depressions in the relief.

One pillar, 34 m high, stands somewhat apart from the others; it resembles a huge bottle turned upside down. Six others lined up at the edge of the cliff. The pillars have bizarre outlines and, depending on the place of inspection, either resemble the figure of a huge man, or the head of a horse or a ram. In the past, the Mansi deified the grandiose stone sculptures, worshiped them, but climbing the Man-pupu-ner was the greatest sin.