The Siberian city with a population of one million will be of interest to any tourist. Do not forget that it is located among picturesque nature - nature reserves are located even within the city. The main natural attraction is the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Park, the beauty of which will not leave indifferent any visitor.
Many attractions are concentrated in the area of the historic center. In this place there is a monument "White Horse" that is striking in its naturalism. Here begins the central embankment of the Yenisei, along which you can get to the ship-museum "St. Nicholas", across the road is the Philharmonic. Also from here you can climb the pedestrian Vinogradovsky Bridge and go to Tatyshev Island. Krasnoyarsk has its own Big Ben and Arc de Triomphe.
The most interesting and beautiful places
List, photos with names and descriptions of the best sights of Krasnoyarsk and its environs. He will help you plan routes for exploring the top places of the city in 2-3 days.
Left-bank embankment of the Yenisei
The embankment, landscaped and reconstructed in 2017, has become one of the city's business cards and a favorite place for walking. It is made in an eco-style, all of its key objects are made of wood. The upper and lower terraces are connected by ramps and stairs. Flowerbeds and trees are planted between the footpaths. A stage was erected in the form of an amphitheater, benches of the original form were installed.
National Park "Krasnoyarsk Pillars"
Natural park within the city, which is visited by about a million tourists annually. The total area of the park is about 47 hectares. In the area located near the city, there are ecological paths with a length of 1 to 16 km. They lead to bizarre rocks - Feathers, Lion's Gate, Takmak, Babka, Grandfather, Sparrows. Especially beautiful views of the mountains and dense forests open up from the Pass. A cable car leads to one of the observation points.
Park of flora and fauna "Roev Ruchey"
This place can hardly be called simply a zoo - animal enclosures are located among the trees of the forest, next to the protected area of the Krasnoyarsk pillars. On the park's area of 50 hectares, about 7,000 animals live, which belong to 700 different species. Visitors will see giraffes, penguins, pelicans. There is a dinosaur park, a petting zoo, an aquaterrarium with crocodiles, sharks and piranhas. More than 900 plant species have been planted in the landscaped gardens.
Peace Avenue
The central street of the city with a length of 3.5 km. It was rebuilt at the end of the 18th century after a fire destroyed most of the city's buildings. In the middle of the 19th century, the avenue became the first street on which lanterns were installed. On Prospekt Mira, there is the oldest stone building in the city - the Holy Intercession Cathedral. Other interesting buildings are the Merchant Club, the House of Soviets, and several merchant mansions.
Historic quarter
Created in 2015. On the territory of the quarter, there are several historical buildings of great architectural and cultural value. Most of the houses are located on Gorky Street - Telegin's estate with an outbuilding, the estate of the doctor Glants, the Queen's outbuilding. All houses have been restored. Some of the buildings are located on the streets of Marx, Bograd, Lenin - Andreyev's House, Crafts Administration of the late 19th century.
Museum Center "Peace Square"
Founded in 1987 by the design of Leningrad architects in the style of Soviet modernism. Located at the pedestrian Grape Bridge. Initially, it was one of the branches of the Lenin Museum, but soon changed its concept - the museum became a platform for innovative and modern exhibitions of a new format. His exhibitions are not aimed at studying the past, but are directed to the future and give impetus to the development of art in the city.
Chapel of Paraskeva Friday
The image of this chapel can be seen on the 10-ruble note. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. Located at the highest point of Krasnoyarsk - Karaulnaya Gora. Earlier on this place there was a pagan temple, later - a guard tower. The stone chapel was built in the 1850s on the site of a wooden one from 1905. The chapel offers a beautiful view of the city and the mountains rising behind it.
Revolution square
The main city square was formed in the middle of the 19th century, according to the project approved by Nicholas I. Until 1921 it was called Novosobornaya. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was a traditional place for holding rallies, later - for fairs. In the middle of the 20th century, the square was designed according to the project of Kryachkov. The main building of the ensemble - the Krasnoyarsk House of Soviets, received a prize at the Paris exhibition of arts and technology. A monument to Lenin is erected in the center of the square.
Triumphal Arch
Erected to the 375th anniversary of Krasnoyarsk in memory of the Siberians who died in the Great Patriotic War. Located near the embankment and cable-stayed bridge. Presumably, a fortress was laid on the same place several centuries ago, from which the formation of Krasnoyarsk began. The arch is protected by the state as an architectural monument. In 2003, after the completion of construction, it was consecrated by Archbishop Anthony.
Holy Dormition Monastery
Monastery, located in a picturesque place in the village of Udachny on the banks of the Yenisei. Founded in 1879. During the heyday, about 50 people lived in it, an icon-painting workshop worked. The Bolsheviks closed the monastery in 1921. The monastery housed an orphanage, then a rest house. In the early 2000s, the almost destroyed monastery was returned to the church, and active restoration of buildings is underway.
Observation deck and monument "Tsar-fish"
Located on the outskirts of Krasnoyarsk towards Divnogorsk, 23 km from the city. Despite some remoteness, this is one of the most visited places by tourists. The observation deck is located on Sliznevsky cliff. From here, a beautiful view of the natural Siberian beauty opens up - the seething Yenisei, mountains covered with dense forests. The sturgeon monument is a monument to the work of the writer Viktor Astafiev.
Manskaya loop
A picturesque natural place 50 km from the city. Here the Mana River makes a winding turn around the rock mass, forming a loop. The film "Master of the Taiga" was filmed in this place. A granite cliff rises above the forest and rocks, from which a wonderful view of the area opens. A path has been laid to the observation deck; tourists without special physical training can climb it. The ascent takes 1-1.5 hours.
Farm "Koza-Dereza"
Located 35 km from the city, near the village of Pridorozhniy along the Yenisei tract. Here you can get acquainted with the life and structure of a real farm, ride horses, feed goats, geese, look at newborn chickens. Quests are set up for visitors, animators for children are working. They hold master classes on making colored dumplings, painting gingerbread. You can learn pottery in the workshop.
Black Sopka
A picturesque hill in the Berezovsky district, which is clearly visible from almost anywhere in the city. Located at an altitude of almost 700 meters above sea level. In official documents, Chernaya Sopka is listed as an active volcano. There are many legends around the hill. Someone believes that treasures are buried at its base, others believe that a Shamanic tree is growing on it, capable of fulfilling desires.
The best parks in Krasnoyarsk
The city can safely boast of its parks. Convenient walking areas are organized among the natural beauties of Krasnoyarsk - Tatyshev Island, Gremyachya Griva Eco-Park. Wonderful views of the city open from Karaulnaya Gora.
Park-island Tatyshev
A large island within the city limits is a great place for recreation and leisure.Cars are not allowed to enter, so you can enjoy pure nature and fresh air. Modern infrastructure facilities harmoniously fit into the natural landscape. There are especially many sports facilities here - bike paths, sports grounds, areas for playing rounders, streetball, table tennis, football and volleyball.
Funpark "Bobrovy Log"
Center for entertainment and active recreation, in winter - a ski resort. Located by the Baziaha River. The upper station of the funpark cable car is located at the entrance to the Krasnoyarsk Pillars park. Guests are offered a wide choice of pastime - a beach holiday in the Mirage complex, riding on extreme attractions - Rodelbahn, Ziprider, an outdoor picnic - there are houses and gazebos with barbecue facilities. A monument to the wolf-athlete was erected.
Eco-park "Gremyachya Mane"
The park is intended for ecological tourism. It is located within the city, among the forest. Many hiking trails up to 5 km long have been laid along it, a walk along which is accessible for all categories of visitors and does not require special physical training. At the entrance to the park, there is a large map showing all walking and sports routes. The visitor center has a cafe, storage rooms, a toilet, benches.
Central Park of Culture and Rest
Founded in 1828. It occupies a large area of 15 hectares, on which shady alleys are laid for walking away from the city noise. Many monuments have been erected - to Viktor Tsoi, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Pushkin. Children are especially attracted by the amusement area - trampolines, merry-go-rounds, helicopters, an autodrome, a laugh room. There are several extreme rides for adult visitors. A children's railway has been built.
Park "Pokrovsky"
Located near the chapel of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa on Karaulnaya Gora. After a large-scale reconstruction, it has become one of the favorite places for walking among city residents. Asphalt pedestrian paths and benches are laid throughout the park. In the evening, the trees and bushes include a beautiful backlight. There are play areas for children, a stage for entertainment events.
Monuments and sculptures of Krasnoyarsk
The most famous historical and modern monuments of the city.
Monument "White Horse"
It is located in a place that is historically considered the beginning of the city. It was here that Andrei Dubensky landed with the Cossacks. He dismounted from his horse, threw a stone on the banks of the Yenisei as a symbol of the beginning of construction. This stone is also present in the sculptural composition. The horse is made of iron, full size, 1.5 meters high. She drinks water from a small lake. Many people note the realism of the monument and its beauty.
Monument to A. Pushkin and N. Goncharova
Installed in 2008 according to the project of Areg Demirkhanov. Sculptor Konstantin Zinich. It is considered one of the most exquisite and romantic monuments in the city. The monument depicts Goncharova sitting on a bench in a gazebo, and Pushkin reads poetry to her. The words from the famous poem "I remember a wonderful moment" are embossed on the sheet. The bronze sculpture is located in Pushkin Square on Prospekt Mira.
Monument to the artist Andrey Pozdeev
A touching and sincere monument is erected on Prospekt Mira. The sculptor Yuri Zlota and the architect Mikhail Merkulov, who are personally acquainted with the famous Krasnoyarsk artist, worked on the monument. They were able to convey the romantic character of the poet. Residents of the city treat the monument of the sculptor with special warmth and believe that if you rub the nose of Pozdeev's bronze figure, your wish will come true.
Monument to A.P. Chekhov
Located on the embankment of the Yenisei River. Dedicated to the writer's stay in Krasnoyarsk in 1890. On the way to Sakhalin, Chekhov stayed in Krasnoyarsk for only a day, but he appreciated the beauty of Siberian nature and the power of the Yenisei. In his essays, he called Krasnoyarsk the most beautiful city in Siberia. The monument is a figure of the writer next to a granite stele, on which Chekhov's words about the city are inscribed.
Sculptural composition "Uncle Yasha and the trainee"
The humorous sculptural composition is located on the street of the Paris Commune near the entrance to the main office of Gorvodokanal. Two figures are made of bronze - an experienced plumber climbing out of a sewer manhole, and a young trainee. The sculptor Kiyantsin worked on figures without a prototype, but the locksmith he made looked like a real employee of the organization, whom everyone called "Uncle Yasha".
Monument to Nikolai Rezanov
In 1807, the prototype of the protagonist of the famous rock opera "Juno and Avos" was buried at the Resurrection cemetery in Krasnoyarsk. The figure of a diplomat and traveler was installed on Peace Square in 2007. Funds for the installation were collected from residents of the city - donations were made by more than 2,000 people. The sculpture is located on a 5-meter pedestal, the commander is depicted in military uniform, looking into the distance, his gaze is stern and thoughtful.
The best museums in Krasnoyarsk
The most interesting and visited museums in the city, which are definitely worth a visit.
Krasnoyarsk Museum of Local Lore
The original building of the museum will attract the attention of any tourist walking on the embankment of the Yenisei. It is made in the form of an Egyptian temple. Most of the exhibits are dedicated to the history of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, its nature and culture, the peoples inhabiting the region in antiquity. There are unique exhibits - autographs of Napoleon and Grigory Rasputin, skeletons of a mammoth and a stegosaurus. In total, the museum contains about 700,000 exhibits.
Art Museum named after V.I.Surikov
The main branch of the museum is located in an old 19th century mansion. The collection of the art gallery contains about 15,000 works of art - painting, porcelain and crystal products, antique furniture, jewelry. In the department of Russian art, paintings by Surikov, Aivazovsky, Repin, Nesterov are exhibited. There is a large collection of canvases of the Russian avant-garde, a valuable collection of samples of icon painting of the 17th-19th centuries.
Literary Museum named after V. Astafiev
Located in a 19th century wooden mansion on Lenin Street. This is an unusual Art Nouveau building with Gothic elements, where the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Telyakovsky lived more than a century ago. The initiative to open the museum belongs to the writer Astafyev. Its expositions are dedicated to the works of Siberian authors and works dedicated to Siberia. Collected rare books and magazines of the XIX-XX centuries, documents, photographs, autographs of writers.
Steamship-museum "St. Nicholas"
The unusual ship-museum is located on the water, on the Yenisei embankment. At the end of the 19th century, St. Nicholas was considered one of the fastest paddle steamers on the Yenisei. In 1891, the future Emperor Nicholas II - Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich traveled on it, in 1897 Lenin rode on it to the place of exile. In the 1970s, the ship was turned into a museum. The expositions are dedicated to Lenin's stay on board.
Museum "Victory Memorial"
Opened in 1975. Dedicated to the memory of Krasnoyarsk residents who died during the Great Patriotic War. The museum is located on Pokrovskaya Hill. On the square in front of the museum, over the graves of soldiers who died in Krasnoyarsk hospitals, there are 22 gravestones. A monument to the Soldier-Liberator and the Union of Home Front and Front have been erected, the Eternal Flame is burning. The museum's expositions tell about the life of Krasnoyarsk during the war years.
Museum-Estate of V. Surikov
Founded in 1948. It is located in a house built in 1830, owned by the Surikov family. The artist Vasily Surikov spent his childhood and youth in this house. The museum contains more than 1000 exhibits dedicated to the life and work of the artist, more than 90 of his paintings, personal belongings - clothes, brushes, sketchbooks, photographs are exhibited. On the ground floor, the interiors of the home furnishings of a late 19th century Russian house were recreated.
The main theaters of Krasnoyarsk
The best theater and concert venues in the city. It hosts events and events that will be of interest to both adults and children.
Drama Theater named after A.S. Pushkin
The history of the theater begins in the middle of the 19th century. A luxurious building in classical style was specially built for him in 1898 on Voskresenskaya Street. In 2011-2015, it was reconstructed and given its original appearance. The repertoire includes performances for both adults and children. Classical performances are staged on the big stage, innovative performances by contemporary authors are staged on the small stage.
Opera and Ballet Theatre
Founded in 1976. The theater troupe includes Honored and People's Artists of the Russian Federation. Over the years of its existence, more than 80 performances of ballet and opera have been presented. For the most part, these are classical productions, but there are also performances for children, modern productions by young authors. The theater troupe often goes on tour both in the cities of Russia and in other countries - the USA, Mexico, Japan, Portugal, Sweden.
Krasnoyarsk Theater for Young Spectators
The theater's performances are aimed at a young audience - modern solutions have been added to classical performances. For example, the adventures of Oliver Twister are shown in comic book form. The performances "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "Tales, Tales, Tales" invariably gather a full audience. The production of "Alice" based on Carroll's work was awarded the honorary Golden Mask award. The repertoire also includes several performances of the 16+ category.
Krasnoyarsk Regional Philharmonic
The Philharmonic building on Mira Square has an original look - it looks like a grand piano with an open lid. There are 4 concert halls in it. Another hall - organ, is located on Dekabristov Street within the walls of a Catholic church. More than 1000 concerts take place on the stages of the halls annually. The collectives include the Siberian Dance Ensemble, a symphony orchestra, a children's musical theater, and a folk song ensemble.
Krasnoyarsk Regional Puppet Theater
Founded in 1938. Over the years, the theater's performances have collected more than 50 awards, and tickets for its performances are often sold out several weeks before the show. Several premiere performances are prepared for the audience every year. Residents of other cities can also see the performances of the Krasnoyarsk puppet theater - the troupe is on tour in Russia. The performances are designed for different ages - for kids from 2 years old, schoolchildren and adolescents.
Temples and churches of Krasnoyarsk
The most famous places of worship in the city are beautiful objects of religious architecture, famous churches and cathedrals of Krasnoyarsk.
Holy Protection Cathedral
An interesting building in the Siberian Baroque style. A multi-tiered bell tower rises above the five-domed one-story cathedral. The temple was built in the 18th century on Mira Avenue and is the oldest stone building in Krasnoyarsk. In Soviet times, the cathedral was closed several times. The building was finally transferred to the disposal of believers in 1989. After the status of "cathedral" was assigned, the cathedral was visited by Patriarchs Kirill and Alexy II.
Church of St. Sarkis
Located in the Vzletka microdistrict. The Armenian Church has been operating since 2003 and is not only a religious building, but also a cultural center. The building has a traditional look for ancient Armenian churches - a laconic structure with narrow windows and a conical dome. The interior design is also strict - a multi-tiered chandelier and graceful columns. Two bell towers were erected at the entrance to the territory of the church.
Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Catholic church located in the city center on Dekabristov Street. Founded at the beginning of the 20th century. It is not only a religious building, but also a cultural one - it hosts organ concerts of the Krasnoyarsk Philharmonic. An organ made by Czech craftsmen is installed in the hall. The temple was built in the neo-Gothic style - red brick walls, arched windows with stained-glass windows, pointed domes directed into the sky.
Annunciation Church
The construction of the church was carried out from 1802 to 1812. The final design of the church was completed by the middle of the 19th century - a four-column portico, a side-chapel, and a sacristy were added to it. One of the streets near the church was named in her honor - Blagoveshchenskaya; under Soviet rule it was renamed Lenin Street. The domed ends of the temple were almost completely destroyed by the Bolsheviks. Now its appearance has been restored, a monastery has been founded at the church.
Architectural landmarks of Krasnoyarsk
The most famous buildings and structures, monuments of architecture and urban planning in Krasnoyarsk, which cannot be overlooked.
Tower "Krasnoyarsk Big Ben"
The clock tower in its appearance is similar to the famous tower of London, hence it got its popular name, and the tower itself has become one of the symbols of the city. Project architect - Areg Demirkhanov. The dials are located on each of the four sides of the tower and are 6.5 meters in diameter. Chimes sound every half hour. The iconic architectural object is located next to the Museum of Local Lore and the Opera and Ballet Theater.
Communal bridge
It connects the Central and Sverdlovsk regions. The arch bridge over the Yenisei was erected in the Stalinist Empire style in 1961 and is one of the architectural decorations of the city. It forms a single architectural ensemble with Teatralnaya and Predmostnaya squares. The image of the Krasnoyarsk Communal Bridge is printed on a 10-ruble note. With the onset of darkness, the bridge is illuminated with multi-colored illumination.
Vinogradovsky bridge
Cable-stayed pedestrian bridge leading to Tatyshev Island from the historical part of the city. The movement of vehicles on the bridge is prohibited. There is a separate lane for cyclists. The light and graceful bridge is 550 meters long and 10 meters wide. The name was given to it in honor of the engineer Vinogradov, who completed the project of an unusual suspended structure. The construction of the bridge was completed in 1985.
Ksionza's house
A monument of wooden architecture in Krasnoyarsk. A two-storey modern-style building is located next to the Organ Hall in the church on Dekabristov Street. The house of the priest was built at the same time as the church in 1909-1911. The appearance of the main facade of the house imitates the style of a medieval half-timbered house. The windows of the second floor have a lancet shape. Currently, it houses the administration of the church and a music school for children.
Station of the station "Krasnoyarsk-Passenger"
It is located at the Railway Station Square. The modern station building was built in 1961 on the site of the previous one, built in 1895. More than 850,000 passengers pass through it annually. In 2004, the building underwent a large-scale reconstruction. On the square in front of the station there is a high column, which is crowned with a statue of a lion with a shovel and a sickle in its paws - the heraldic symbol of Krasnoyarsk. A fountain has been erected nearby.
