Oryol is a beautiful city that attracts tourists not only with its proud name, but also with unique attractions - museums, temples, monuments, green squares, which are great for walking.
What to do in Oryol?
- See the symbol of the city - a unique sculpture of an eagle made of straw and wire;
- Visit the military history museum;
- Admire the Epiphany Cathedral, which is famous for its unusual architecture, interior decoration and rare icons;
- Take a ride on a river tram;
- Spend an unforgettable evening at the Turgenev Academic Theater (here you can see performances of novels and stories by the famous writer);
- Visit the entertainment center "Africa": there is everything for an active and fun pastime - cafes, attractions, mini-bowling, children's labyrinths, slot machines.
What to do in Oryol?
It is worth starting your acquaintance with Orel from the place of the city's foundation, where today there is a square, a memorial complex and a 27-meter granite obelisk. Then it is worth taking a walk around the part of the city located on the left bank of the Orlik - here you can wander along the straight and wide streets, see architectural monuments dating back to the era of classicism (Fomichev's house, the governor's house).
Fans of quiet and unhurried walks can have a wonderful time in the park-park (Zavodskoy district of the city) - tame squirrels and birds live here (this circumstance will delight children). And after a walk, you should go to one of the nearby cafes to have a snack and relax.
You can admire the beautiful views and sit in the cozy Turgenev pavilion by visiting the "Noble Nest" square. Those who are not indifferent to literature can go to Literary Square (Kromskoye Shosse) to sit on a bench with Bunin, stand with Fet, Leskov and Turgenev.
Wondering where to go with the whole family? Visit the Oryol Puppet Theater - a variety of performances are regularly staged here.
Children should definitely be taken to the menagerie, which is located in the children's park near the Orlik River. Here they will be able to observe geese, ducks, goats and other winged, horned and hoofed inhabitants. And on the opposite side there is a zoo-house - a zoo-exhibition is taking place here, where you can see foxes, hares, storks, owls, turtles and monkeys.
And if you take your children to the Greenlandia play center, you will bring them true joy - here they can jump on a trampoline, climb the labyrinth, have fun in the play area (they have 100 slot machines at their service).
Lovers of nightlife will be able to come off in the nightclubs “Capital” (K. Marx Square, 1), “Sphere T” (M. Gorky Street, 36a), “Ocean of Dreams” (L. Leskova, 19).
For active young people there are special Orel clubs where you can play bowling, paintball and laser tag.
If you decide to spend your vacation in Oryol, you can visit interesting and fascinating places, including at the confluence of two rivers - Orlik and Oka, as well as admire old monuments and temples, walk along cozy squares and parks.
