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The large industrial city is located in the most beautiful place on the Middle Volga. Nearby are the Samarskaya Luka National Park and the Zhigulevsky Nature Reserve. The road to them will take about an hour. Excursions in Samara include visiting museums<\/a>, walking along the streets, visiting monuments. You will visit the opera and drama theatres, visit the mysterious dungeons, if you wish, look into Stalin's bunker. The number of participants in such an exciting journey will not exceed 10 people, which means that the guide will be able to give you a lot of attention and answer all your questions. A walk around the city usually lasts two to three hours. Thus, it will not be tedious even for children.<\/p>\n

City tour<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Perhaps, it is best to start acquaintance with the city with this excursion. It is a combined car-pedestrian tour. You will see both modern and ancient sights<\/a>, learn their history, and the guide will also tell you many other interesting facts. Many local brands were known throughout the country back in Soviet times. For example, “Zhigulevskoe beer” or chocolates produced at the confectionery factory “Russia”. First, you will walk along the old streets, look at the merchant's mansions and solid bank buildings.<\/p>\n

You will see the graceful red building of the drama theater and the lancet towers of the Catholic church. In the old Lutheran church, the Volga Germans prayed, of whom quite a lot lived here. A real open-air museum<\/a> is Kuibyshev Street. Previously, it was called Noble. Here, houses built in different architectural styles are adjacent to each other, and a whole story can be told about each building. From here it will be convenient to go to Kuibyshev Square, and the guide will tell you how it is connected with the Guinness Book.<\/p>\n

But Samara is also cosmonautics. You will see the Soyuz launch vehicle. It was the rockets produced in this city that allowed Yuri Gagarin and other cosmonauts to launch along the Earth-Space route<\/a>. Noteworthy is the ultra-modern building – the railway station. Today it is the highest in Europe. Climbing up to the observation deck, located at the very top, you will see the city from a height. And then you will have a walk along the embankment, the length of which is 7 km. Beautiful trees, flowers, shrubs grow here – this is a real branch of the botanical garden. If desired, it is possible to visit Stalin's bunker.<\/p>\n

Times and Epochs – sightseeing tour<\/h2>\n

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This is a fairly long journey, so if you wish, you can take a break and sit in a cafe to drink tea and relax<\/a>. A walk through the old streets and courtyards awaits you, you will hear local legends, admire the wooden houses built in the 19th century and decorated with intricate carvings. The guide will draw your attention to the branded bricks of that era, show merchants' mansions and tenement houses.<\/p>\n

You have to walk along the roads that Emperor Alexander II and the leader of the proletariat Vladimir Lenin walked, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Fyodor Chaliapin visited here, writers Alexei Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky once lived in the city. You will also see the Orthodox Cathedral and numerous temples, a synagogue and a mosque, Armenian, Catholic, Lutheran churches. Samara has always been multinational, its inhabitants kept different cultural traditions, but they got along well with each other. You will approach the plant where Zhiguli beer is produced.<\/p>\n

Yes, yes, it is made here, and not in the neighboring town of Zhigulevsk. You can taste the famous alcoholic drink. And nearby is a very beautiful women's Iberian monastery, which has a rich historical past. If you have already been to Stalin's bunker, the guide will skip visiting it. But if there is a desire to see the most secret place of the “reserve capital” (as Kuibyshev was called during the war), you will go underground and inspect the leader's bunker. The guide will also tell you why Kuibyshev was a closed city, what importance it had for the military industry and astronautics. Here the famous rocket was created, on which Yuri Gagarin launched into space.<\/p>\n

Pearl of the Volga region<\/h2>\n

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This journey will enrich you with new experiences. You will walk through the streets and squares. The guide will introduce you to the history<\/a> of the city. Once there was a medieval fortress, and today it is a major industrial and cultural center. You will hear for what purpose it was decided to build a fortress here, how the county town lived later. Merchants played an important role in the economic development<\/a> of Samara. You will see them at home, hear the history of dynasties.<\/p>\n

It is difficult to overestimate the role of Kuibyshev during the Second World War. Spare capital, industry, rebuilt in a military way, numerous hospitals, a bunker prepared for the “leader of the peoples” Stalin – hear about all this. After the war, the development of the aerospace industry began in the regional center. And finally, just recently the World Cup was held here. You will visit the square where the temple in honor of George the Victorious stands. You will see the Eternal Flame and the monument to the patrons of the spouses – Saints Peter and Fevronia. You will walk along the largest square in Europe – it bears the name of Kuibyshev.<\/p>\n

You will be able to appreciate the Samara embankment – a magnificent view of the Samarskaya Luka opens from here. You will be delighted with the monument to Chapaev and his comrades-in-arms, admire the elegant building that house<\/a>s the drama theater. You will also have a walk along the central streets of the city (where you will see magnificent houses of the 19th century), a visit to a beautiful Catholic church, acquaintance with monuments and museums. If you wish, you can go down to Stalin's bunker.<\/p>\n

Unexplored Samara<\/h2>\n

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This walking tour will allow you to discover the city from an unexpected side. Bezymyanka is the name of the working quarter, which has a fascinating history. You will walk along its streets, and the guide will tell you a lot of interesting things. During the Second World War, Samara received about 300,000 evacuees. How it was possible to place them all in the city, to provide able-bodied people with work, is a real mystery. The most important task<\/a> at that time was the construction of new tram tracks.<\/p>\n

And also – in these parts there was the infamous “Bezymyanlag” – one of the most terrible in the country. You have to find out how he deserved such “glory”, and what kind of work his prisoners did. And the guide will tell you in what way the local Palace of Culture has surpassed the Bolshoi Theater. At that time, local subcultures were developed in the city – there are still legends about those who were their representatives.<\/p>\n

Walking around the block will create a special mood for you. The guide will tell you which houses were considered as possible fortifications – in case the war came here. Many houses are decorated with beautiful stucco, the so-called “Soviet Empire”, which appeared after the war. And you will also find out why there were entire “Two Shanghais” in this area. In a word, the tour is suitable for everyone who wants to hear little-known details from the life of the city. If you get tired during the walk, you can sit in a cafe, drink tea or coffee.<\/p>\n

Yards of old Samara<\/h2>\n

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I would like to recommend this trip around the city to everyone who wants to feel the atmosphere of old Samara. Moreover, after a while you may no longer get on such an excursion. The city is being built up. In place of old houses, ultra-modern buildings appear. But for now, you still have the opportunity to see these original courtyards. You will climb stairs that were used by people who lived in the 19th century. You will visit a typical communal apartment. Hear many interesting facts from the history of pre-revolutionary Samara, funny tales about the locals.<\/p>\n

This time you will not visit the main attractions<\/a> of the city. But the route from this will not be less interesting. The guide will draw your attention to the hallmarks on old bricks and sewer manholes, which are more than 100 years old, to the last iron door that took its place even before the revolution. It will seem to you that you suddenly find yourself in the past.<\/p>\n

The guide will tell you where the local markets were located at that time, where you had to go to drink the most delicious tea in the city, and what horse stations were like. An instant photo<\/a> will be taken so that you have a memory of this walk. Hear a story about the famous merchant dynasties, about Maxim Gorky, who wrote “Old Woman Izergil” here, about the life of the Samara townspeople. In a word, a city without gloss will appear before you. This route will be especially interesting for inquisitive and creative people.<\/p>\n

Stalin's bunker and underground Samara<\/h2>\n

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Did you know that an alternative city lies right under your feet? You will set off from Dzerzhinsky Square and discover many interesting facts. Underground tunnels began to be laid even before the revolution. Therefore, the guide managed to collect rich material for you.<\/p>\n

You can imagine a complete picture – what the underworld looked like. These are pre-revolutionary sewers, and huge cellars where merchants stored their goods, and shelters designed for residents to hide in during bombardments. The guide will tell you which dungeons are located under the Strukovsky Garden, where Alred von Vakano, the “king of intoxicating drink,” kept beer. You will learn about the history of Beria's Bunker and why the tunnel under Khlebnaya Square was subsequently abandoned.<\/p>\n

Kuibyshev Square also hides its secrets. During this trip, one cannot ignore Stalin's bunker. After all, it was “object number 1”. Until now, it is maintained in working order, so you can be transported to the atmosphere of those years. The guide will tell you about the connection between this shelter and the Kalinin bunker. You don't have to pay extra – the price of an entrance ticket to the leader\u2019s bunker is already included in the cost of the tour.<\/p>\n

St. Petersburg<\/a> in Samara – a walk along the front<\/h2>\n

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It would seem – what connects St. Petersburg<\/a> and Samara? But no, the northern capital made such an impression on architects that they sought to repeat its style in other cities. At least some details – the layout of the streets, the design of houses. So Samara has its own “Nevsky Prospekt”, the local courtyards can be compared with St. Petersburg, as well as entrances.<\/p>\n

Although you have to walk through the city center<\/a>, you will discover it from an unusual side. You will pass through the secret passages, you will see the “courtyards in the yard.” The guide will show you tiles and stucco, pre-revolutionary mosaics, well-shaped courtyards and much more. It unites two cities and a similar arrangement of shopping malls. The guide will tell you many interesting facts. You will also have tea.<\/p>\n

Myths and legends of the city<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

A tour for lovers of the extraordinary. It is rare in which city you will hear so many myths, legends, tales as here. And the guide will introduce you to the most interesting ones. The route will start from Rabochaya Street, where houses of the 19th century have been preserved. You will admire the mansions and estates, see the house-museum of Lenin. Here his family lived in the early 90s of the 19th century. The atmosphere in the museum accurately recreates the one that was under the Ulyanovs. The guide will show you the house of Dr. Greenberg – here the tricks of the poltergeist have been observed more than once.<\/p>\n

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But Vilonovskaya Street and Chapaev Square gave the city their ghosts – a black cat, monks, maids, a high school student who hanged himself. You will hear about when these ghosts usually appear and who saw them. There are very unusual places here: skyscrapers are adjacent to old houses. Keeps its secrets and Kuibyshev Square. There are myths associated with the monument standing here. And under the square is Kalinin's bunker. Even more secrets at the flooded bunker of Beria. What shocked those who tried to examine it? These and other exciting stories await you.<\/p>\n

Merchant Samara<\/h2>\n

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It is impossible to imagine pre-revolutionary Samara without merchants. You will hear stories about the most famous dynasties, visit houses built in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The guide will show you the Grain Exchange, the famous hotel, which is located on the former Alekseevskaya Square, and the magnificent store that belonged to Pokidyshev. Suroshnikov's mansion was built in the style of modernism, and the house of Subbotina-Markinson was designed in neo-gothic style.<\/p>\n

Local merchants often acted as patrons of the arts, donated a lot of money to charity, unfortunately, after the revolution, the fate of many was quite tragic. And, of course, you can\u2019t “come to visit the merchants” without tea. It is waiting for you at the end of the walk. If you stay in Samara for several days, it is better to visit not one excursion, but all that interest you. So you get the most complete picture of the city.<\/p>\n

Inspiring spaces and oppressive dungeons<\/h2>\n

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This road trip will allow you to see very unusual places around the city. But you have to prepare for the road. You will need comfortable shoes – without heels and slippery soles. In summer, you should not forget your jacket – it is cold in the galleries, no more than + 13C. Flashlights will also be needed – after all, absolute darkness reigns in the underground passages. First, head to the Sok Quarry – it's about half an hour drive from the city. There are adits, the length of which is over 40 km.<\/p>\n

You will see the quarry bowl, the guide will tell you about how limestone and building stone are mined here, and how these works have changed the look of the area. There will be an opportunity to look at the panorama of the Volga from the mountain, have a bite to eat. After that, you will go to the adits, once prisoners worked here. And now here you can see unusual white moss, trolleys left for a long time, and “apartments<\/a>” of diggers. Such an underground journey makes a great impression.<\/p>\n

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Next, Tsarev Kurgan awaits you, with which many legends are associated. Some say that there is a khan's grave here, others swear that it was here that Ataman Stenka Razin buried his treasure. There is a beautiful version, according to which the mound was poured on the orders of Tamerlane. The guide will tell you what scientists – geologists and archaeologists – think about all this. Nearby is a temple with an open font – if the weather is right, many people bathe here. A few days after the completion of the trip, you will receive beautiful photos<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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