Самара - интересный и многосторонний город.Until now, he does not have any particular tourist brand that could be safely associated with this locality. Travelers and tourists, getting to Samara, whose sights are scattered throughout the city, begin their inspection from the central streets, from walks along the long embankment of the Volga River and tastings of real Zhiguli beer, which is made here.
From the history
So let's start with a little historical background.The first settlements on this territory are dated from the times of the Paleolithic era. Subsequently, in the territories of the region, events developed under the influence of Batu Khan and the Golden Horde era.
The history of Samara is also inextricably linked toCossacks. In the 16th century, free settlements began to settle here, which subsequently for a long time resisted joining the main territories of the country. However, in 1586 the fortress of Samara was founded, which in 1689 became a city.
Great people
Samara, whose attractions are closelyassociated with the life events of many famous people, played a big role in many destinies. It was here that Maxim Gorky began his career and the writer Alexei Tolstoy spent the first years of his life. The Ulyanov family lived in this city for a long time.
Signed places
All travelers should definitely visitSamara Square and the Square of Glory. From this point there is a stunning view. To look around the city, stretched on both sides of the mighty Volga, and enjoy its majestic view - this is what you need to do! On the square, tourists stop at the Monument of Glory. He is a statue of a worker, in whose hands are the wings. This symbolizes the great contribution of Samara workers to the uplift and development of aviation activity in the country. Here is the eternal flame.
Samara, whose attractions includemonuments not only of the Soviet period, but also of more ancient times, are filled with churches and cathedrals. Not far from the main square is the Church of St. George. On Stepan Razin Street there is one of the most magnificent buildings of the city - the Ascension Cathedral. For all lovers of ancient architecture will also be interesting to visit the Pokrovsky Cathedral. He once suffered during a fire that destroyed his frescoes and paintings, but the building itself is beautiful and makes happy the citizens and tourists today.
For many who came here for the first time.becomes a real discovery of Samara. Sights, entertainment, monuments, temples, the Volga - all this makes an impression. There is a monument to Vysotsky in the city, a Zhiguli brewery is operating, the Samarskaya Embankment, the Voronezh Lakes Park and the Drama Theater are also attractive. Samara sights with addresses can be found on the map of the city. They are distributed free of charge in tourist centers.
