Interesting places in Samara attract the attention of many travelers. If you believe the reviews of local residents, there are even underground passages, a tunnel under the Volga and bunkers.
Unusual sights of Samara
- A monument to a heating battery: it is a bronze radiator (the prototype is an old Samara battery, over 90 years old) and a window sill on which the cat is warming himself.
- House with elephants: an integral part of the complex (Art Nouveau) are the sculptures of elephants in front of the façade and a sculpture of a woman in the south façade.
- Pavilion "Heart of the City": this object serves as a public transport stop, where you can run to hide from the rain, as well as an information center (it is equipped with an interactive screen - with its help you can go to city sites, use the services of an electronic directory with a city map " 2 GIS").
What interesting places to visit in Samara?
Guests of Samara should visit the Samara Kosmicheskaya center (the building in which it is located is the pedestal of the monument rocket; here you can see sets of space products, an astronaut's spacesuit, NK-33 rocket engine, Resurs F-1 and Yantar-2K ; and thanks to the information that is broadcast on the screens, it will be possible to learn about the life of astronauts at the orbital station) and the Frog Museum (here everyone will be able to get acquainted with the frog, both an animal and a hero of fairy tales and different stories; and those who have joined the master -classes, will be able to make a unique frog from beads, paper, wool and other materials).
Tourists who are interested in underground Samara can go on an excursion to Stalin's bunker (it is located at a depth of 37 m under the building of the Academy of Culture and Arts). The descent into the bunker (here you can see a diagram showing the locations of warehouses, rest rooms, meeting rooms) is carried out both by stairs and by elevator. It is worth noting that excursions are held exclusively for groups of 20 or more people from Monday to Friday (they will have to travel through the rooms of the dungeon, accompanied by stories about the war).
Do you want to look at Samara with its beautiful panoramic views from above? Take a closer look at "Helicopter" - an observation deck that allows you to admire Samara, Zhigulevskie mountains and the Volga, as well as capture the photo taken away. As for those who are hungry, they can visit the summer cafe or the Chanson restaurant.
Couples with children can have an interesting time in the MaviLand amusement park - it has prepared for them a shooting gallery, the Astro Comet roller coaster and a number of children's attractions (soft labyrinth, trampoline, Water ball, Train, Veterok, "Shells" and other carousels).
