The historical name of this Russian city, Yekaterinodar, recorded the important fact that Catherine II donated lands in the Kuban to the Cossacks. Walks around Krasnodar, founded as a military outpost of the Russian Empire on the southern borders, today do not remind you of the Cossack freemen and dangerous times.
On the contrary, now it is a beautiful and modern metropolis, and only in the area of Kommunarov Street can you make a trip to the 19th century. The second favorite place of the townspeople is Krasnaya Street, which in the summer becomes a paradise for tourists and residents of the city.
Walking tours around Krasnodar tourist
Krasnodar is not located on the sea coast, therefore, it is not a resort. At the same time, any traveler, coming here on business or on vacation, still feels some relaxation, freedom, feels the unhurried rhythm of the city. This is facilitated by architecture and a large number of green areas.
Among the masterpieces of local architecture, the following pearls stand out:
- Cathedral, consecrated in honor of St. Catherine;
- the post office, which has received the definition of "quirky" from local residents;
- a chic building, which now houses the expositions and funds of the Art Museum.
A special tourist route can pass through the monuments, of which there are many in Krasnodar. The main thing, of course, is the monument erected by grateful citizens to the great empress, with whose blessing a new settlement was born on the map of the Russian Empire.
Another important memorial reflects the famous history of writing a letter to the Turkish Sultan by the Zaporozhye Cossacks. This monument is located at the intersection of Krasnodar's most famous street - Krasnaya and Gorky streets. The masterpiece of architectural thought of the Nizhny Novgorod engineer Vladimir Shukhov - the water tower - is made in the form of an openwork hyperboloid structure and is located not far from the local circus.
Colored travel
Another amazing route around Krasnodar is offered by local tour operators - it runs through parks and the most picturesque places of the city. Couples in love strive to get on the "bridge of kisses", which, they say, helps loving hearts and grants wishes. Elderly people choose the Kuban embankment for walks.
Whole companies gather citizens and guests to admire the new symbol of Krasnodar - the color and music fountain. The extravaganza of melodies and colors, especially in the evening, remains in the memory for a long time.
