Temples and cathedrals in Samara

Q: What historical places of Samara should a lover of ancient Russian architecture visit?

Iversky convent of 1850 demonstrates the traditions of Russian architecture with kokoshniks and tent finishes. Of particular interest is the underground church of St. Nicholas with frescoes of the XIX century. In the temple of George the Victorious 2001 recreated features of the Novgorod-Pskov school with characteristic belfry.

Q: Where to go in Samara with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Children’s Art Gallery on Kuibyshev Street presents works by young artists and interactive expositions. Park named after Yuri Gagarin with a model of the rocket "Union" and space-themed sites will attract teenagers. For kids, the Frog Museum in an ancient merchant house with a collection of 2000 figurines of amphibians is interesting.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Samara: the best photo zones?

Stela "Boar" on the October embankment creates a spectacular silhouette against the background of the Volga expanses. The courtyard of the Old Town on Frunze, 155 - an ensemble of red-brick buildings of the XIX century with arched openings and cast-iron stairs. A unique perspective opens from the observation deck of the Kitchen Factory of 1932 - a sample of constructivism with terraces and round windows.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with Stalin’s bunker in Samara?

The underground complex of 1942 with a depth of 37 meters allegedly has secret passages to the Volga, about which urban myths go. According to rumors, there is a private room of the leader with authentic furniture, although there is no documentary evidence. An interesting fact is that the bunker was built by Moscow metro builders, using a unique sealing technology.

Q: What little-known sights of Samara are worth seeing?

The villa with elephants on Field Street is an eclectic 1908 mansion by sculptor Konenkov with animal figures in the courtyard. The Church of the Most Holy Heart of Jesus in 1906 hides stained glass windows by Polish masters. In the mansion Naumov 1905 preserved interiors of modernity with oak panels and stained glass Tiffany, a rarity for the Volga region.

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Iverian convent

The Iverian Women's Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Samara. It is an architectural monument of the local level. It was built …

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Temple of the Most Holy Heart of Jesus

The Church of the Most Holy Heart of Jesus is a magnificent in its architectural style working Catholic church in the historical c …

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At the foot of Tsarev Kurgan there is a wonderful example of provincial classicism - the Khrybokdestvensky temple, built in 1833. …

Iverian monastery

Iberian convent was founded in 1850 as a community of sisters of mercy. Despite the fact that in 1925 the monastery was closed and …

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