Those who want to see interesting places in Kostroma can turn to the friendly locals: they will not only tell you how to get to any part of the city, but, if necessary, draw a route map.
Unusual sights of Kostroma
- Monument to the dog Bobka: it was erected in honor of the dog Bobka, who lived at the fire station in the 19th century and rescued children from the fire. A piggy bank is installed next to the monument - you can put money there that will go to the maintenance of animals. Local belief says that whoever sits on the back of a bronze dog and strokes it will be happy.
- Fire tower: this architectural monument of the classicism style is the decoration of Susaninskaya square. The facade of the building resembles an Empire-style palace, and the observation tower resembles the belfry of the church.
What interesting places to visit in Kostroma?
Those who are not indifferent to viewing platforms should visit Central Park. From the observation platform, where the stairs lead, everyone will be able to admire the beautiful views of the Volga River and the passenger pier.
According to the reviews of Kostroma residents, it will be interesting for tourists to visit the Museum of flax and birch bark (in the flax hall, guests will be offered to look at linen products and the process of turning linen straw into a peasant shirt; in the birch bark hall, they will be told about the tradition of making birch bark products and will be shown fairy-tale characters created in the technique of weaving from birch bark; and at master classes everyone will be able to learn how to make birch bark souvenirs and amulets) and the Petrovskaya Toy Museum (about 1000 exhibits are displayed here - Peter's and clay toys from other parts of Russia; those who came to the master - the class will be able to sculpt the whistles and figurines themselves from clay; if desired, here you can buy plates, whistles, souvenirs with the symbols of Kostroma from clay).
The Museum "Les-Miracle" is of no less interest. Its guests are invited to the halls "Pantry of Nature" (here you will be able to get acquainted with such crafts as artistic forging, woodcarving and others), "The magic of natural material and metal" (butterflies, Kikimora, Vodyanoy and other characters of Slavic myths and legends frozen in metal), “The World of Forest Tales” (visitors will see the hut of Baba Yaga, Leshy, the Lord of Stumps), to the Jewelry Miracles exhibition and to a master class where you will be able to create a beetle from a willow twig with your own hands.
A place worthy of the attention of family travelers - Terem Snegurochka. For everyone, an interactive excursion is held, allowing you to get acquainted with the Snow Maiden, learn the latest news from her, see a puppet tale and listen to Berendey's legends together with the cat Bayun and the brownies. In the Ice Room, children will be offered to try a snow cocktail, and adults - drinks from ice glasses (note: colorful photographs are obtained in this room). In addition, the guests of Terem Snegurochka will be able to dance in round dances, have fun with the brownies, drink herbal tea with cheesecakes in a log gazebo.
Vacationers in Kostroma should definitely go to the Recreation and Amusement Park on Nikitskaya: here they will find a petting zoo (among 80 species of birds, animals and reptiles, the kangaroo Joey stands out), an entertainment center “Visiting a Fairy Tale” and various attractions (“Flight”, “Dragons”,“Merry Turntables”, Elbrus rope town, climbing wall and others).
