Climbing the observation platforms of Volgograd, guests of the city will have the opportunity to admire from the height of the Central Embankment, river landscapes, Pavlov's house and other objects.
Tower of the Tsaritsyn fire brigade
This architectural monument of the 19th century, built of red brick with a richly decorated facade, is today used as an observation platform - it is located at a 30-meter height: on clear days, from here you can admire the city and its surroundings, in particular, see the Square of Fallen Fighters, the outlines of the city Volzhsky and Volzhskaya hydroelectric power plants.
BC "Volgograd City"
This 27-storey building (its height is 116 m) houses a helipad - it is used for organizing sightseeing tours around the city (flights over the city are carried out by the Aerosoyuz company), photo sessions, romantic meetings (renting a platform - 1000 rubles) and contemplation of the Volgograd beauties.
Information on prices for tourists who decide to fly by helicopter (maximum - 3 passengers): 15-minute flight - 9400 rubles; 30-minute flight - 20,400 rubles. In addition, a permit for a flight within the city is additionally paid in the amount of 1,500 rubles.
How to get there? You can get to the BC by bus No. 172 or route taxis No. 25, 40, 39, 14 (address: Rokossovskogo street, 62; website: www.volgograd-city.ru).
Mamayev Kurgan
This hill of natural origin is located at 113 meters above the level of the Volga River and is famous for the monument “Motherland” located here (the total height of the monument is 85 m). It is worth noting that from the foot of the memorial to its top, travelers will have to climb 200 steps.
Here they will be able to see walls-ruins, inscriptions-appeals, architectural and sculptural compositions, a rectangular pool, Squares of Sorrow and Heroes, as well as look into the Hall of Military Glory, in the center of which is the Eternal Flame, and then relax in a small and cozy park. Since, conventionally, there is a viewing platform on the top of Mamaev Kurgan, it is worth capturing a panorama of the city from there.
How to get there? Trolleybuses # 8, 15, 8a or fixed-route taxis # 33, 30a, 70 (address: Marshal Chuikova street, 47) will take you to the stop “Mamaev Kurgan”.
Bald mountain
Being one of the best viewing platforms (the maximum height of Lysaya Gora is more than 145 m; a 20-meter monument is erected here), it invites its guests to admire the panorama of the southern part of Volgograd. It is worth noting that in May various events (holidays, rallies) are held here in honor of Victory Day.
Ferris wheel in the Children's City Park
Those who decided to "test" the attraction "Circular Review-M" (1 circle - 150 rubles) will rise to a height of 27 meters and admire the immediate surroundings.
