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Recently, links like "Forty incredibly beautiful places you need to visit this summer" have been flashing in various LiveJournals and Facebook. You open it, and there are just forty unearthly beauties presented, with an incredibly tightened contrast. It is clear that such lists are collected by people sitting at home, and climbing the Internet in search of beautiful photos.
Decided to make my own list. Top 10 "- ten incredible places where I myself have been, I can vouch for them, and getting to them is not very difficult. Moreover, nine of them are places that I knew nothing about before planning a trip there - let's say that for the most part these places are widely known in narrow circles.(The list is not in order, so do not think that number one is more beautiful and more incredible than number ten.)
1. Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan 
Shrine of the goddess Inari, in the town of Fushimi on the outskirts of Kyoto. It is famous for its orange torii gates. The gates are so dense along the paths that they form orange tunnels through which you can walk. The symbolism of the fox - the messenger of Inari - is visible throughout the territory. You can easily wander all day here.
The whole complex is located on a healthy wooded hill. The gate is in perfect harmony with the surrounding greenery. Going out and looking at the tunnel from the outside is just as interesting as walking inside.
The trails climb up the hill where the shrines are located, and from there a beautiful view of the southern part of Kyoto opens up. Along the paths are about a dozen small shops. Their caretakers sell drinks and cookies, and they can pour some tea. Houses are handed down from generation to generation. The owners also keep their property clean and tidy.
Getting to Fushimi Inari from the center of Kyoto is easy - you can walk for an hour on foot, or you can take the subway in 15 minutes. By the way, this is the only place on the list where I have been three times!
2 Huangshan Mountains, China 
The reserve in the Huangshan Mountains is probably the most beautiful place in the mountains where I have ever been.
In the park, good concrete paths are laid through all the mountains, you don’t need to climb there, but you have to walk a lot up and down the stairs. Try to get there in the spring, when it's still cool and there are not so many tourists. I advise you to spend the night there in the mountains at least one night (there are hotels). If there is not much time, it is better not to waste it (and energy) on a hike - take the cable car and take a longer walk at the top.
We traveled from Shanghai - by night train, then by minibus and bus. .
3. Petra, Jordan 
Petra is an abandoned city in the desert mountains of Jordan. After a narrow long gorge, which in ancient times served as a natural protection, a view opens up of huge classical facades carved into the rocks. (One of them featured at the end of the third Indiana Jones movie.)
I remember when I visited Petra, it made a huge impression on me (much more than, say, the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx, which I visited on the same trip).
The easiest way to get here is from Eilat in Israel - it is located right at the Jordanian border, and from there one and a half to two hours by taxi. Taxi drivers on the Jordanian side are just waiting to take tourists to Petra - the main thing is to bargain with them (in 2009 we paid about 50 dinars). Do not be alarmed if you have to change from one taxi to another a couple of times. At the end, you will pay as much as agreed. You can probably also fly to Amman, and take a taxi from there.
4. Machu Picchu, Peru 
Perhaps the only place on this list that I knew about long before I went there. In general, I went to Peru to see him. But it's worth it. Like Petra, Machu Picchu is an abandoned city that has been forgotten by everyone for many centuries. (Although there is a version that the city was a monastery.) It was "found" anew about a hundred years ago, excavated and made into a world-class tourist attraction.
Due to the huge demand, it is worth taking care of tickets in advance (only a limited number of people are allowed in per day). You can also come to the city along the Inca trail - there are options for this hike for a week, half a week, and a couple of days (of which you actually go the first day, and the second - in the city). When booking, be sure to pay extra money to climb the small mountain of Huayna Picchu. The forty-minute climb is worth the effort - the mountain offers a stunning view of the entire complex.
To get to Machu Picchu, you need to fly to Cusco, and from there take a train for a couple of hours. By the way, we were told that in the second part of the name it is important to pronounce the letter "k". The word "picchu" means "mountain" in the local language, and "picchu" means "pisya".
5. City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain 
This "City" is a complex of several ultra-modern buildings by the architect Santiago Calatrava. Each one rivals the much more famous Sydney Opera House in beauty, and together they make up one of the more futuristic compositions to be seen anywhere outside of a cinema. The complex includes the buildings of the opera, 3D cinema, science museum and aquarium. All this is framed by beautiful gardens and pools.
The "City" is located on the outskirts of Valencia, about an hour's walk from the historic center. Once upon a time, a river flowed here. It was redirected due to floods, and a city park was made in the riverbed. On its territory in the late 1990s - early 2000s, they built the city of the future. Do not be too lazy to reach it - I personally know a couple of people who, being in Valencia, did not see this beauty.
And in fact, you can get to Valencia from Barcelona - the train takes a couple of hours, and in principle it is possible to drive it for a day if you get up early enough.
6. Jokulsarlon - ice lagoon, Iceland 
Do not try to pronounce the name of this magical place. At least I never tried - I called it "Jo-something lagoon", and Google perfectly understands "ice lagoon". It is located a few hours drive from Reykjavik, and is a bay connected to the sea by a narrow channel. A glacier descends from the mountains into the bay, from which blocks of ice break off.
These blocks, ranging in size from a car to a subway car, float slowly and quietly. But sometimes they collide and then you can watch in slow motion how the mountains turn over. The ice is the purest, it gives off blueness, but sometimes with black layers - this is a mark of volcanic eruptions.
At low tide, icebergs swim out into the sea through a narrow channel, and at high tide, they turn back. When the former encounter the latter, a unique wall-to-wall action takes place.
Fly to Reykjavik, take a car. You can also take a boat ride on the lagoon, but even this is not necessary. The main thing is to sit on the shore and poke into the greatness of nature.
7. Mont Saint-Michel, France 
Imagine a castle like from Disneyland, only real, medieval. Now imagine that he is standing on a huge block in the middle of the sea. Here it is - the fabulous abbey of Saint-Michel. Located near the coast of Normandy, at low tide, Saint-Michel stands in the middle of an expanse of wet sand. And at high tide, the entire space around it is filled with water. Until the isthmus was built in the last century that never floods, getting into the castle was a life-threatening adventure.
Inside the castle-fortress is a small town. It seems that there is even a place to spend the night (but there are few places and they are expensive). It is much more democratic to stay in one of the hotels outside, and then, at dawn, go wandering around the territory of Saint-Michel until it is filled with tourists.
In the evening, the abbey is illuminated, but the lights are turned off early enough - we did not manage to photograph it. We visited Saint-Michel by car, but it is quite possible to get here from Paris without it - by train and bus. There are even one-day tours, but then you will not be able to look at the castle either in the evening or in the first rays of dawn.
8. Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA 
The only place on this list in the United States, Antelope Canyon is close to the much more famous Grand Canyon. Chances are you'll visit both on the same trip. So, do not be too lazy to drive an extra hour by car to look at the Antelope.
It is located near the town of Page in Arizona. Actually, from there you will be picked up on a special tour bus by the Indians who take tourists to Antelope. It seems like you can’t get there on your own - you have to go with one of the tour operators, since the canyon is located on the land of the Iney reservation.
The visit takes no more than a couple of hours, including the round trip. The canyon is small, one might even say intimate, but the beautiful sandy curves of the walls, on which the rays streaming from above play, are a very worthwhile sight.
We flew to Phoenix, which is about five hours away by car, but it looks like you can fly directly to Page.
9. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland 
Lauterbrunnen is a hidden valley in the middle of Switzerland. She wormed her way among the two sheer walls of the Swiss Alps. The houses of several villages located in the valley look ridiculous and miniature compared to the gigantic sheer walls, from which powerful waterfalls flow in many places.
To get to Lauterbrunnen, you have to ride up the mountain train from a town called Interlaken. Fortunately, the railway system in Switzerland works about as well as their famous clock. You won't get lost anywhere, you won't be late anywhere.
Once in Lautenbrunnen, you can walk along the valley itself, or you can go further up, choosing the left or right "bank". There will be beauty, mountains and waterfalls on both sides. From here you can go up to a place called Schilthorn - my friend Macatoon's favorite place in the world.
10. Chefchaouen, Morocco 
The last place on my list is in Africa. Don't worry - it's safe, North Africa - Morocco. The city of Chefchaouen is traditionally painted sky blue and white, and is very different from the rest of the Maghreb cities that I have seen. (They wear sandy ocher hues.) With the color and chaotic character of its old town, Chefchaouen is a bit like Santorini, but with a much more exotic flavor.
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Unlike most of Morocco, where, in addition to Berber and Arabic, they mostly know French, the Chefchaouen people speak Spanish quite well (which, in principle, did not help us much during the visit).
Walking through the labyrinth-shaped streets of the local medina is beautiful in different ways day and night - you feel like you are in a Middle Eastern fairy tale.
You can get here by taking a taxi from Tangier (where ferries go from Spain). Do not forget to bargain with the driver (regardless of the "official" list of prices that he will show you). A very unique place lies a bit on the outskirts - in the western part of the country, but deserves a detour to look there.
Each of our compatriots, having worked hard for a year, by the summer begins to think about where to go to relax in Russia. Of course, one cannot do without rest, because otherwise it is impossible to restore strength. But now the times are rather difficult for the country, and this cannot but affect the budget of each citizen individually. Let's still find out where you can go to relax in Russia inexpensively?
Types of recreation
Before you figure out where to go to relax in Russia, let's determine what types of recreation exist in our country.
Rest in the broad sense of the word can be divided into two broad categories: relaxation at home and a trip to rest. We will not analyze the first case in detail, since our goal is to determine where you can go to relax in Russia. So let's focus on the second option.
So, given the Russian realities, according to the type of area, a vacation with a trip can be:
- on the sea;
- In the woods;
- in the mountains;
- cultural recreation;
- in a prestigious entertainment complex.
Since we are determining where you can go to relax in Russia inexpensively, the last option is clearly not suitable for us. In entertainment complexes, prices are often exorbitant.
In addition, according to the method of organization, vacation can be independent or organized through a tourist organization. Do not think that independent rest is necessarily cheaper. It is not always so.
By seasonality, holidays can be divided into summer, winter and all-season
So, now let's define specific directions and places where to go to have a cheap vacation in Russia.
Rest on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus
Let's immediately determine where you can go to relax in the summer in Russia?
The first thing that comes to mind at the mention of this season is, of course, the seaside resort. Most Russian resorts are located on the Black Sea coast, but there are beaches on the Azov and Baltic Seas, in the Caspian Sea, even on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
So, now we have to figure out where to go to relax in Russia at sea. Do not forget that this vacation, if possible, should be as budget-friendly as possible.
Of course, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Russia is the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. Anapa, Sochi, Gelendzhik and many other resorts attract tourists and just a vacationer. But there is one catch: the prices in the sanatoriums there are quite decent and bite unpleasantly. It is unlikely that these boarding houses and recreation centers can be called exactly the place where to go to relax in the summer inexpensively in Russia.
However, no one forbids you to go to the Caucasian coast as a savage. In this case, you will bear the main expenses for travel. Food can be stored at home or bought in local, relatively inexpensive stores. In any case, it will be cheaper than meals at Sochi recreation centers. And you will receive the sun, sand and sea absolutely free of charge.
Crimea
If you belong to the type of people who perceive only organized recreation, then, as an option, you can go to the Crimea. Prices for accommodation at recreation centers there are significantly lower than in Sochi, and in the private sector you can rent a room by paying 200-300 rubles per day, so this solution can be called a budget one.
True, in this case, you need to be prepared that the level of service will be lower. But rest assured, you won't regret anything. The resorts of Yalta, Alupka, Alushta, Sudak, Feodosia and Evpatoria will leave you with an indelible impression of the warm sea. In addition, here, in the Crimea, you can do other types of outdoor activities, and not just bask on the beach. For example, you can visit the Crimean mountains, climb the highest peaks of the peninsula - Ai-Petri, Roman-Kosh and Ayu-Dag.
On Lake Sivash, which is actually a bay of the Sea of Azov in the Crimea, you can improve your health quite well, since it has therapeutic mud in abundance.
If you prefer cultural rest, then here, too, Crimea has something to please you. You can join the history of the Crimean Khanate by visiting Bakhchisaray and the Old Crimea, as well as visiting the city of Russian glory - Sevastopol.
So Crimea will be able to provide you with four ways of recreation in one region at once: a sea and health resort, mountain and cultural recreation. But the main thing in the Crimea, of course, is the gentle sea.
Other summer vacation options
Alternatively, you can relax on the coast of the Sea of Azov in the Krasnodar Territory, in Kaliningrad on the shores of the azure Baltic Sea, or go to the Caspian Sea. In any case, the prices there will be much lower than in the Black Sea resorts.
For the most severe people, a vacation on the Pacific Ocean in the Primorsky Territory or the Sea of Okhotsk in the Magadan Region is suitable. Of course, the local waters are not as pleasant as those on the southern seas, but nevertheless, they are not as cold as many people believe. It's just that a warm current passes here, which makes summer swimming quite acceptable. And most importantly, prices here are an order of magnitude lower than in the Caucasus or Crimea. So, you can rest quite cheaply.
There are also people who prefer to go on vacation in the summer to the White Sea and other water bodies of the Arctic Ocean basin. But this is already a rather extreme and peculiar type of recreation, which will not suit many, so it hardly has a place in our review.
But not only the sea is the object where everyone can go to relax in the summer in Russia. You can go to the river or lake. If it is a river located near your place of residence, then the cost of travel and recreation will be minimal. As for lakes, special attention should be paid to the deepest freshwater reservoir in the world - Baikal. There is not only very pleasant water, but also the charming nature of the taiga. You just need to remember that Baikal is an insidious lake. It is very deep, and the water, due to the lack of salt, does not hold the human body well. So you have to be extremely careful. But if you follow all the safety rules, then nothing threatens the vacationer. Well, for the price, rest on Lake Baikal is quite economical.
forest hike
Summer activities are not limited to one pastime near water bodies. For example, you can go to the forest, to the taiga, to enjoy the virgin nature. Few people know how picturesque the nature of summer Kamchatka is. Yes, and such a vacation will cost you almost only the cost of travel.
Holidays in the mountains
Another option for those who decide where to go to relax in Russia can be a mountain vacation.
The best time of the year to go to the mountains depends largely on what you are going to do there and what mountains you are going to.
For example, almost all Russian mountains are suitable for mountaineering: the Caucasus, the Crimean Mountains, the Urals, Altai. But in order to have a good time climbing rocks, it is better to choose the warm season of the year. Winter mountaineering is associated with many risks.
If you want to breathe fresh frosty air and go skiing, then Altai is ideal for you. It is there that the best mountain resorts in Russia where you can go skiing. So, if you are thinking about where to go skiing in Russia, you can immediately visit the Altai Mountains, and you will not regret it at all. Naturally, in this case, you will need to go in the winter. However, the ski resorts of the Caucasus and the Urals are also at a fairly high level.
The amount of costs will depend on a number of factors: where exactly you will stay, what equipment you will buy or rent. Of course, skiing and mountaineering are quite expensive activities, but it is quite possible to find budget options.
Cultural monuments and sights
Tours of cultural monuments and sights of Russia - this is what you can talk about the most. And the thing is that there are a huge number of sights on the territory of our Motherland, and this is an excellent material for those people who want to relax their souls and at the same time replenish their knowledge of the history of the Russian Federation.
Given that we are considering options for how you can relax cheaply, we can say the following: it makes sense to first of all visit the cultural monuments of those places that are close to your place of residence. It is safe to say that there will be plenty of them. At the same time, without leaving far from your home, you can not only relax, but also do it quite cheaply. Also, this option is suitable for those who are thinking about where to go to relax by car in Russia. After all, a trip over long distances, given the cost of fuel, will cost you a pretty penny.
Rest in Moscow
If you still intend to visit the major cultural centers of Russia - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, etc., and they are at a fairly decent distance from you, then it is best to do this by public transport - train, bus. In any case, it will definitely be cheaper, and, most likely, you will not be as tired as driving a car.
Here are some sights that you can see in the largest cities of Russia if you decide to go there. In Moscow, in the first place, of course, you should visit Red Square. It is the Kremlin, located on it, that is the heart of the country. In the same place, if this does not go against your beliefs, you can visit the Lenin Mausoleum. In any case, this is our story, although for some people with a positive connotation, and for others - with a negative connotation.
In our capital, you should definitely visit the Tretyakov Gallery. Here you can see the paintings of the greatest artists, as well as enjoy the beauty of the gallery building itself.
Of course, the Church of the Ascension and the Novodevichy Convent are worth visiting. These are not only major cultural and historical monuments included in the UNESCO register, but also significant spiritual centers.
Without visiting the museums of Moscow, the impression of the capital will be incomplete. Therefore, be sure to visit the museums of Pushkin, the Peoples of the East, the Battle of Borodino.
However, all of the above is only a small fraction of all the sights that can be found in Moscow. True, we stopped at the most significant.
Saint Petersburg
If in Moscow you definitely need to go to the Tretyakov Gallery, then when traveling to St. Petersburg, first of all, you need to visit the Hermitage. There are also collected paintings by famous masters of the brush.
In addition, the list of places you visited must include the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's and Kazan Cathedrals, Catherine's Palace, and the Kunstkamera. Only by visiting all these places, you can at least partially feel the spirit of Russia during the period of the empire.
Other memorable places in Russia
Of course, not all the sights of our country are collected in St. Petersburg and Moscow. In other cities of Russia, they are also available in abundance. For example, in Kazan you can look at the Kazan Kremlin and beautiful Muslim mosques, and in Veliky Novgorod - at the medieval citadel. Any locality in our country has historical places where you should go.
Of course, a tour of the sights of Russia will cost you less than a vacation in fashionable resorts, and there will be much more benefits from this pastime.
Where to rest?
We have analyzed the possible options for those people who are bothered by the question of where to go to relax in Russia. The emphasis was placed on cheap types of recreation. The only thing left to do is to weigh your possibilities and desires and finally decide where you will spend your next vacation.
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Art Park "Nikola-Lenivets" - a dream of an art village, embodied in reality
Not far from Moscow, in the Kaluga region, there is a beautiful natural and creative park Nikola-Lenivets. Its history began not so long ago, they started talking about an unusual art zone in 2000. It was then that two Muscovites, Vasily Shchetinin and Nikolai Polissky, managed to realize the dream of creating an ideal creative village from their point of view, far from civilization and city bustle. Since then, the park regularly, three times a year, hosts the Archstoyanie festival dedicated to various topics.
In winter, it can be, for example, a parade of snowmen, in summer - the grandiose construction of the "Tower of Babel" from hay, and so on. But even on days when the holidays subside, there is still something to do in Nikola-Lenivets. Firstly, everyone can work on the farm - for many, this becomes an exciting adventure. Secondly, you can admire unusual sculptures. For example, a lion made of rubber tires. Children especially like them, because this open-air museum is not an exposition, but “alive” - everything can be touched, studied and even “conquered”, climbing to the very top.
"Husky Land" - a corner of Chukotka in the Moscow region
Just a few dozen kilometers from noisy Moscow, there is a wonderful place where you can get acquainted with the customs and cultural traditions of the inhabitants of Chukotka - the ethnographic complex Husky Land. The main inhabitants of the farm, as you might guess from the name, are wonderful dogs with whom you can take pictures, feed, and even ride in teams in the winter season. There are also friendly deer here. In addition to communicating with animals, guests are offered a national Chukchi program - you can visit the yaranga and see how everything is tripled there, take part in ancient rituals and even make a wish that will certainly come true. In general, this is a great entertainment for those who want to escape from the gray everyday life, spend the day in an unusual and bright way.
Bird Park "Sparrows"
In 2005, a very unusual park appeared in the Kaluga region, something between a village courtyard and a mini-zoo. Since then, the project has steadily developed, and today more than 2,000 species of birds live on the territory. And, of course, these are not only sparrows, as you might think from the name. There are also owls, and parrots, and many others. At first glance, you might think that the tour is aimed mainly at children. In fact, it will be interesting for adults too. On the territory of the park there are recreation areas, you can rent a barbecue and even fry a barbecue in a specially designated place, enjoying the beautiful nature. For those who want to take a break from the endless bustle of the city, there is simply no better place to find.
Borovsk and Ethnomir
Borovsk is a small town in the Kaluga region, founded before the Tatar-Mongol invasion. For a couple of decades, it was not known in the tourist world and was not much different from many other provincial neighbors. Of the local attractions, one could only note the Pokrovsky Monastery, founded in the 15th century, and numerous murals on the walls - the administration will encourage creative people in every possible way, and with the support of the leadership they managed to “revive” many boring industrial buildings. In the 2000s, the situation changed dramatically. The so-called Ethnomir appeared in the city, occupying an area of 40 hectares. In fact, the complex is an interactive open-air museum divided into many zones - each of them is dedicated to the life and life of a particular people. Here you can not only look, but also touch, climb and feel "inside" the exposition.
Senezh Lake is a natural complex that boggles the imagination with its beauty
Looking at the photos of Lake Senezh, it’s hard to even believe that this place is located in the Moscow region - such beautiful nature, untouched by man, it seems, could only be preserved in the distant outback. But the fact remains - you can get to it from the capital without any problems in just an hour. Senezh is not a natural reservoir, it is a reservoir built in 1826 in order to make it easier to transport materials to the construction site of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. He did not have any important strategic purpose. Perhaps that is why the age of industrialization seems to have bypassed these parts. Senezh is just a paradise for fishermen. The catches here are truly royal, competitions are regularly held among amateurs and professionals. You can fish both from the shore and from a boat. For those who are not interested in "river hunting", there is a standard set of entertainment - rental stations of the same boats, beaches, cozy cafes on the shore.
Vladimir - the ancient capital of Rus'
The beautiful city of Vladimir, which celebrated more than one anniversary, including the 1000th anniversary, was founded back in 990. In memory of the affairs of bygone days, magnificent white-stone cathedrals, Uspensky and Dmitrievsky, as well as the residence of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, in the village of Bogolyubovo, have been preserved. All of them are wonderful examples of ancient Russian architecture, which today attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. Another highlight among the local attractions is the magnificent Golden Gate, a symbol of the capital's past of Vladimir (the city really had the status of the main one in Ancient Rus' for a long time).
Inside, you can look at the exposition dedicated to the Tatar-Mongol invasion. In recent years, Vladimir has noticeably changed. In the center appeared its own "arbat" - pedestrian Georgievskaya street, reminiscent of another page in the history of the city - its provincial past of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Here you can look at old houses, a pharmacy, and admire the views of the Klyazma from one of the observation platforms. And, of course, try Suzdal mead in an outdoor or indoor cafe.
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Kolomna - a city of contrasts
The small town of Kolomna, located in the Moscow region, is known primarily as a place for the production of excellent marshmallows, which has become its symbol and "visiting card". But few people think about the fact that this is one of the most ancient cities of the Moscow region. Today, the Kremlin reminds of the distant past, which looks very contrasting against the backdrop of the ultra-modern high-tech Ice Palace. There are other contradictions here, which coexist peacefully with each other. For example, abandoned courtyards and “God-forgotten” lanes adjoin the “grand” center, a street named after the famous revolutionary Lazarev leads to the Cathedral of the Assumption. Kolomna is like a colorful patchwork quilt, bright and attracting attention.
Yaroslavl - the merchant capital of Rus'
Beautiful Yaroslavl, the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia, is different from all its neighbors. He is not as monumental as Vladimir. Not as colorful and provincial as Kostroma, not as “golden-domed” as Suzdal. But, nonetheless, beautiful. Initially, it was formed as the capital of the merchant class. Perhaps this gave him some lightness, carelessness and some unique beauty. The hallmark of Yaroslavl is the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosl, two rivers that merge right next to the city. Barges passing by perfectly complement the fountain and park ensemble of the embankment. It makes no sense to list all the sights of Yaroslavl - there are more than eight hundred of them in the city. If there is not too much time, then it is more logical and correct to start acquaintance with the Kremlin. And, of course, be sure to feed the bear living there - it has long become a symbol of the city on the Volga.
Tver is an ancient city glorified by M. Krug
Tver is another ancient city located not far from Moscow. Once it was one of the influential centers of Rus', not only neighbors, but also the "capital" rulers, Kiev, Vladimir, and then Moscow, were forced to reckon with the princes of the Tver principality. Unfortunately, no ancient monuments have been preserved in the city. However, there are still architectural sights that deserve attention. First of all, this is the imperial travel palace, built during the reign of Catherine II. She often visited here, spending several days during her trips from St. Petersburg to Moscow. It is not surprising that the interiors were decorated with the luxury inherent in those times - as the Empress loved. Also, be sure to take a look at the White Trinity - the oldest city church dating back to the 16th century.
Modern Tver also has something to show guests. One of the first associations of the 20th century is associated, of course, with the name of M. Krug - it was here that the famous singer was born and lived. Not so long ago, a museum dedicated to his work was opened. In addition, fans do not miss the chance to see Lazurny, where the “fraternity walks”, the courtyards of the Proletarka, school No. 39, a white cottage on Liberation Street, where Mikhail Vladimirovich lived and, of course, visit his grave at the Dmitrov-Cherkassky cemetery. And one more interesting moment. Tver is unofficially considered the Russian capital of street art. Street artists are treated with respect here, and special places are allocated in the city for their “works”. And guests and local residents can enjoy one of the modern art forms without any restrictions.
Tula - a city of weapons, samovars and gingerbread
There are cities associated with a particular monument, phenomenon or name. You can’t say the same about Tula - she has too many calling cards. These are weapons, and legendary gingerbread, and samovars, and, of course, the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It is not surprising that many tourists, coming to this, in general, a small city, are lost from such a variety and do not know where to start. And of course, you need to start your acquaintance with the heart of Tula - the majestic Kremlin. Within its walls there is also one of the symbolic museums - weapons, the expositions of which will surely delight boys of all ages, adult men and simply inquisitive tourists.
Not far from the Kremlin is the second symbolic museum - samovars. Local residents treat them with special trepidation, the collection occupies two floors, and the tour lasts at least 1.5 hours, which fly by unnoticed - any Tula guide spends it in one breath. And, of course, you can not ignore the gingerbread museum. Here you can not only learn about the history of the sweet industry, but also become a participant in the tasting. After it, you can buy your favorite products made according to old recipes. But in order to get acquainted with the work of Leo Tolstoy, you will have to go out of town - to his estate Yasnaya Polyana. If this is not possible, you can take a walk along the square bearing the writer, where the brightest quotes from his famous works are carved on granite blocks.
Serpukhov - a city with an eventful past
Serpukhov is one of the ancient cities of the Moscow region, founded in 1339. Due to its location, in a strategically important place on the banks of the Nara River, it has repeatedly become the protagonist of important historical events, survived the raids of the Crimean Tatars, the “industrial boom” during the time of Peter I, and much more. Today, two monasteries are considered to be the main city attractions - Serpukhov Vysotsky, founded in 1374 at the suggestion of Sergius of Radonezh himself, and Vvedensky Vladychensky, which appeared even earlier, in 1360, but completely rebuilt during the time of Boris Godunov. Today it is one of the most striking architectural monuments of his era in all of Russia. Also of interest is the historical and art museum, in the collection of which there are more than 40 thousand exhibits. The collection is considered the richest in the entire suburbs.
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Kaluga is a typical example of a provincial pre-revolutionary city
Kaluga is not as popular in the tourist world as, for example, St. Petersburg, Vladimir or Moscow itself. However, there is some special attraction in its streets. Perhaps the whole thing is in a special spirit that has been hovering here for more than one hundred years. The history of Kaluga began in the distant 1371, when a fortress was built on the banks of the Oka. Gradually, it lost its original meaning, but this did not prevent the city from growing and developing in a different direction - as a major shopping center. In the XVIII-XIX centuries, mainly merchants lived here, many of them could afford to own mansions in the city center. These buildings have been perfectly preserved to this day; museums, administrative offices are now located within their walls, and some have remained residential, though now apartment buildings.
Walking through the center of Kaluga, sometimes you forget that the 21st century reigns in the yard - it seems to have “lingered” in the past. Another hallmark of the city is the museum of the history of cosmonautics, created back in the days of the Soviet Union with the participation of Yu.A. Gagarin and S.P. Korolev. The place was not chosen by chance, since it was in Kaluga that the “father” of Russian cosmonautics, K.E. Tsiolkovsky, was born and lived. In his native house, small, wooden, but very comfortable, there is also a memorial museum.
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Just think about the fact that there is a huge, unexplored world around you, where something new and amazing is hidden behind every turn, and any road can lead to the most unexpected places. We bet you don't even know your area properly. However, this is not surprising - you also think that if you go on a trip, then away from the boring gray streets and dull brick boxes.
But here's what we want to offer you. Think about it, do you want to go on a trip alone? That's right at all, without friends, without a girl, when your only allies are a backpack and a substance in the skull? On the same YouTube, there are several good examples when people travel in alternative ways for years, without money in their pockets (google “freight train travel”), but with enthusiasm in their souls and real freedom in their decisions. Real survival, after which you will cease to be what you were.
But if such a cardinal option scares you, then you can try to do the opposite. To do this, you will need good savings, and even better - a constant source of income. The point is to have fun without denying yourself anything at all. Really ditch any savings, stay in the best hotels, ride cool cars, do drugs and spend time like you have nothing left to live. And if the issue is money, then it can be solved, at least partially. For example, if you have an apartment, then just rent it out, and spend the proceeds on entertainment and pleasure. This is probably the ideal option, because otherwise the apartment will be idle. And you will have somewhere to return. But we have already said a lot of words, it would be time to advise suitable countries in which to travel alone - that's it.
1. America
The same vast and varied, by the way. In New York alone, you can get bogged down for a long time, if, of course, funds allow. A huge number of museums, theaters, music, restaurants, pubs and cafes. And millions of people from all over the world. You will 100% find like-minded people there and just interesting characters with whom it will be cool and fun. But 50 states stretch beyond New York, and a lifetime is not enough to explore them, because each one is remarkable for something.
You can arrange a holiday in the picturesque Hawaiian Islands, visit the beautiful Yellowstone Park in Wyoming, see the majestic Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. And when you get enough of the beauties - settle for a couple of weeks in some quiet rural-type town, where the best burgers in the world are made in a local cafe, a mustachioed sheriff goes around the city, and local youth hangs out near a beautiful lake. By the way, no matter what the Americans may seem to you, they help travelers with much more pleasure than we do. So even without money you will not disappear there.
2. Japan
Ask anyone where to find the strangest people on Earth and they will send you to Japan. Even watching their ads or TV shows may be enough for you to be impressed for a couple of weeks, but it's still better to visit Japan live. In the end, if only for the attention of beautiful students who will not miss the opportunity to chat with you and take a selfie (especially if you are a tall blond).
If we talk about attractions, then you are waiting for: the world's second largest aquarium Churaumi, Japanese Disneyland, bamboo forest in Kyoto, Hitachi Seaside Park, Nakasendo Path, which will take you about 10 days and introduce you to Japanese history and the countryside, The Blue Pond of Hokkaido and hundreds of temples, each of which is unique in its own way. If we talk about Japan, then everything in it will be unique and unusual for a European person.
3. Vietnam
In general, if you go on a long journey to the east, then it is worth visiting all the countries that are in those parts. China, Thailand, India, Malaysia. But recently, Vietnam has been gaining popularity. The guys are actively developing the tourism market, which benefits the country, albeit slowly. You can find there both quiet villages with pleasant and friendly inhabitants, as well as pleasant, rich in flora, entertainment and recreation tourist areas. Of course, there are also jambs: ordinary streets may not be very clean, and locals may be impudent with prices. However, the latter is common, but is it really embarrassing for a real traveler? But more often you will meet sociable and kind people who will gladly help you, give you a gift or invite you to dinner.
4. New Zealand
It is worth going to New Zealand for amazing nature, beautiful and interesting, for inspiration and just moral rest from the world. No, we do not want to say that in this country nature prevails over civilization, it is simply protected here and is a property. New Zealand gained particular popularity after the filming of The Lord of the Rings - fans of the Tolkien universe still actively travel here. In addition, active and extreme recreation is well developed here, so you will have something to do in between vacations: diving, bungee jumping, tobogganing, boating down mountain rivers, zorbing, kiting and many other entertainments.
And for sure you will be pleased with the leisurely locals, a good standard of living and low - corruption. And in general, this is a great place to find yourself - in a quiet life, in sports or, for example, in business. There are many start-ups here and, as they say, it is not difficult to start a business.
5. Ireland
A country in which many legends and stories about trolls, leprechauns and sorcerers living in abandoned castles and monasteries were born, of which there are simply a huge number. There really is a reason to explore a culture rich and fascinating that will not leave you indifferent: Vikings, Celts, abbeys and so on. So all lovers of history and architecture should definitely visit Ireland. The locals here, by the way, have a positive attitude towards Russians, but rather because this is not the most popular country for tourism in our country. But what else Ireland can boast of is nature. It is felt here more severe, but no less attractive than in the same New Zealand. Yes, and the climate contributes to this - the weather changes very sharply, which gives a special contrast to the journey.
But you know, all the same, traveling has one significant drawback - you need to organize everything, think it over, resolve issues with hotels, visas, airports, and the like. And if for the first time you like all this fuss, then from the second it starts to bother you. And I just want to teleport where I need to and not bother.
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