Today, Krasnodar attracts tourists with its rich historical heritage, amazing parks, and symbolic monuments. It is also a place where a lot of important sports competitions are often held. Fans of sightseeing tours should definitely see the Temple of Catherine the Great built at the beginning of the 20th century. Since its construction, it has been the main religious site in the city. The author of its project was I. K. Malberg. After the Revolution, exactly he convinced the city government not to destroy the temple. For the years of its existence, the temple in the Byzantium style almost has not changed. In one of the most beautiful historical buildings in Krasnodar, there is the Art Museum of F. A. Kovalenko. It is the oldest museum in the North Caucasus. The art gallery was opened at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the museum houses over 13 000 exhibits, including amazing paintings and sculptures and pieces of applied arts. The museum was founded by F.A. Kovalenko, a famous collector. His private collection is a core of the unique museum exposure. Another unique attraction here is the Krasnodar Oceanarium opened in 2011. It is one of the largest oceanariums in Russia and occupies almost 3 000 m3. In total, it presents over 200 species of sea dwellers, including rare fish, stingrays, turtles, crustaceans, and rare sea predators. The oceanarium primarily attracts visitors with children. There are also many interesting rides for the youngest guests.
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