Photogallery of Barnaul, Russia

Barnaul is incredibly interesting from an excursion point of view. It clearly does not lack a lot of attractions and cultural sites. It should be borne in mind that initially Barnaul was an industrial city, which did not develop as a tourist center. A huge number of historical and religious sites were destroyed in the Soviet era; large-scale plants were built on the site of historical buildings. In the thirties of the last century, in Barnaul, like in many other cities of Russia, temples and churches, old mansions and palaces were destroyed, and the remaining historical buildings were converted into warehouses or sports complexes. Miraculously the "Pokrovsky Cathedral" was preserved - one of the most beautiful temples of the city. It will be interesting for guests of Barnaul to see the "St. Nicholas Church" and "Znamensky Cathedral", one of the oldest stone cathedrals in Siberia. Be sure to walk along "Demidovskaya Square", which is the oldest in the city. In the center of the square there is a Demidov pillar 14 meters high, which is surrounded by a beautiful square. There are also modern monuments in Barnaul that are worth seeing. Of course, this includes the Monument of Glory on Pobedy Square, monuments to Pushkin and Vysotsky. Also, curious tourists will be interested to visit the "Altai State Museum of Local History". It is noteworthy not only thanks to the extensive collection of exhibits, but also thanks to the date of foundation, since it is the oldest museum in … Read further