The administrative capital of the Altai Territory is located at the confluence of the Barnaulka River and the Ob. Barnaul appeared on the map in the first third of the 18th century as a workers' settlement at the plant of the founder of the mining industry in Siberia, Akinfiy Demidov. The plant smelted silver, and the city grew rapidly. The Ob was used as a transport artery and barges were often moored at the berths on the Barnaul embankment.
Mining town
Work on the construction of the Barnaul embankment began in the fall of 2015. On the section to the right of the New Bridge, a half-kilometer recreational zone will be built within the framework of the tourist project "Barnaul - a mining town". The project includes two pedestrian levels with stairs leading from the lower to the upper level.
The first stage is work on strengthening the coast with concrete slabs. It will last until autumn 2016, after which the embankment will be improved. The plans of the project organizers include lighting and paving slabs on the pavement, decorations in the form of sculptural and architectural compositions, observation decks, benches, and bicycle paths. The modern embankment will be located under the "Barnaul" sign that adorns the high bank of the Ob.
What to see for guests?
There are several objects of undoubted interest for travelers not far from the future Barnaul embankment:
- The Znamensky convent immediately behind the New Bridge was built on the site of the old parish. The main cathedral of the monastery has been rebuilt three times since its foundation in 1754.
- The stone chapel in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty was erected in 1916.
In the Upland Park
Another city attraction on the Barnaul embankment is Nagorny Park, which offers wonderful views of Barnaulka and its opposite bank. In 1772, the Upland Cemetery was opened here, where many famous citizens and public figures are buried. Then the temple of John the Baptist appeared on the territory, but in the 30s of the twentieth century, the new government decided to set up a park of culture and rest on the territory of the cemetery.
After the war, Upland Park became a place for demonstrating the achievements of the national economy - its paths were adorned with exhibition pavilions. Part of the park was given over to a recreation area for the townspeople. Billiard and children's attractions, boat and bicycle rentals and slot machines appeared in Nagorny.
