Holidays in Samara 2018. How interesting and useful to spend time

Samara is no longer a town, but a city in terms of population, ranking seventh in Russia. The city has several records. This is the largest embankment in the country, the largest square and the highest railway station - over 100 meters high.

How to get to Samara

Samara has an international airport. From here flights are regularly made to other cities of Russia and to Europe. The flight from Moscow to Samara will take 1 hour 35 minutes and will cost from 2200 to 3800 rubles.

Trains run from major cities to Samara. From Moscow for a trip to the reserved seat you need to pay 1,500 rubles, the cost of the coupe will be 2,900 rubles, a lux will cost 6500 rubles. The train runs from the capital every day.

The river station offers its services. Passenger navigation direction "Samara - Proran - Rozhdestveno".

Samara has a bus connection with Perm, Saratov, Orenburg, Baku, Kazan and Moscow. Intraregional flights depart from the suburban bus station and the Aurora bus station. On the territory of the region and through the city, motor roads have been laid, both local and national significance. Therefore, the city can be reached by private car.

Hotels for rest in Samara

In the city there are a large number of hotels in which the price is comfortable and reasonable enough - from 1600 rubles per day. A high level of service, a modern interior is provided by the Meridian Hotel.

Business people and businessmen usually choose the modern hotel "Russia". Those who come to Samara should pay attention to it.

Food

In the city no one will remain hungry. Everyone will find here their favorite cuisine that will satisfy their stomach, soul and wallet. Fans of Caucasian and Spanish cuisine can dine at the appropriate establishments, and this event will cost around 500 rubles.

Restaurants in the city are decorated on various topics - medieval Europe, America of the 20s and others.

Food lovers prefer to remove hunger aesthetically. They can visit restaurants with a combination of Japanese, European and Russian cuisines. Dishes are prepared at a high level, the level of service corresponds to the prepared dishes. Lunch at such an institution will cost around 1,700 rubles.

Rest in Samara on the Volga

On the embankment of the Volga River is the city beach of Samara. There is also a paid beach called KIN.UP. You won’t be bored at the city beach. Here you can play football, volleyball, visit the rides, take a mini-cruise, and in the cafe you can quench your hunger and have a cup of coffee.

Sights and entertainment of Samara

In the center of Samara is a very interesting merchant buildings mid-19th century. Be sure to walk along the Glory Square and Samara Square. In the center of the Glory Square on a pedestal, whose height is 40 meters, a figure of a worker 13 meters high is installed. In the hands of a worker holds wings. This is a symbol of the huge contribution of the workers of Samara to the development of the aviation industry of a huge country.

One must see the Lutheran Church, which was built in 1865 in the style of the German Middle Ages.

No less interesting will be the Klodt mansion - the richest mansion of Samara of the past. Ivan Klodt - Samara merchant built this mansion with many balconies, weathercocks and towers.

The spiritual center of Samara, which is located on the Volga coast, is the Iversky Convent. It was built in 1850.

A fascinating museum opened in Samara. Its name is Samara Cosmic. The Soyuz rocket carrier is the main attraction of this museum. Visitors can see this exhibit assembled. The height of the rocket, and accordingly the museum itself, is almost 70 meters. In the museum you can learn a lot about the development of aeronautics, Soviet cosmonautics, and the famous Soviet designers. You can see films about space, visit the laboratory of aircraft, an aircraft landing.

One of the recognizable sights of Samara is a monument to Vladimir Vysotsky. Next to Vysotsky is the "Black Man", and in the neighborhood you can see the figure of the overseer. Marina Vladi is located in the center of the whole composition. It symbolizes the muse of the poet and his love. Many newlyweds come to dance the wedding dance and lay flowers at the monument.

One of the oldest squares in Samara is Revolution Square. In honor of Metropolitan Alexy, until 1918 this square was called Alekseevskaya. Metropolitan Alexy was the spiritual patron of Samara. In this place were located hotels, restaurants, newspaper, the best grocery store.

Another interesting attraction of Samara is Khlebnaya Square. It got its name due to the presence of a bakery, a marina and a grain exchange. In the second half of the 19th century, it was the most central grain market in the entire Volga region.

In Samara, various religions are calmly combined. Very beautiful Cathedral Mosque, built on the site of the old synagogue. In Samara, the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is located. He is the only one in the entire Volga region. The Pokrovsky Cathedral is striking in its beauty. Here is the icon of the Mother of God.

Many have heard of the Samara miracle. On the eve of New 1957, Zoya Karnaukhova danced with an icon in her hands in a house on Chkalova Street. And she petrified, grew into the floor. Even city policemen were afraid to approach the statue. Doctors were also powerless, because even the syringe needles broke on the body. The miracle happened on Easter. On this day, the girl came to life. She stood 128 days. This event is known as Zoe’s standing.

Stalin's bunker is very popular among tourists, about which many legends go. According to one of them, Joseph Vissarionovich did not die at all in 1953. He moved to this place and led the country in silence from the bunker.

In order for such a beautiful river as the Volga to remain in the memory of a tourist, you must definitely ride the river on a boat.

Pros and minutes of relaxation in Samara

Samara is a large and beautiful city, which is immediately noticed by everyone who comes here. There are a huge number of interesting attractions that are certainly worth visiting for every tourist. But the main advantage of Samara is the majestic Volga River.

Here tourists practically do not find any disadvantages. The only thing they pay attention to is the poor condition of roads and dirt in areas remote from the center.