Sightseeing in Krasnoyarsk - what to see. Complete travel guide
Krasnoyarsk is the largest cultural and economic center of Eastern and Central Siberia. The city is also the administrative center of Krasnoyarsk region. The city is situated on the Yenisei River. The population of the city in 2010 estimated over 972 thousands of people.
1. Krasnoyarsk is one of the major transport hubs of Siberia. The city has two large airports that regularly take flights from various cities in Russia. One of the airports is international. … 
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The city is a large transportation crossing. Through its gates northern, central and western Russia gets access to markets of the entire world via water, railway and automobile routes. Krasnoyarsk is also the bridge between Europe and Asian countries. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
There are many places of interest in Krasnoyarsk. The most notable of them are Parasceva Friday Chapel (you can see it on the 10 rubles banknote), “Stolby” of Krasnoyarsk, Railway bridge across the Yenisei River, Central Park, Fan-park “Bobroviy Log”, Park of Flora and Fauna “Royev Stream”, Troitsky graveyard, over 200 fountains and monuments. There are many museums in Krasnoyarsk. Among them are Museum of Art, Railway Transport Museum, Museum of Forest, Museum of Communications, Museum of Pharmaceutics, Museum of History of Medicine, Anatomic Museum and much more.
Moreover, the city is rich in theaters and concert halls; here you will even find an organ hall of Krasnoyarsk Philharmonic. One of the main symbols of Krasnoyarsk remains the nature reserve Krasnoyarsk Pillars. Its name is due to the impregnable sheer rocks, which really resemble huge stone pillars. Only the most experienced climbers dare to conquer their summit. The area of the reserve is more than 47 000 hectares. Besides the beautiful rocks on its territory, there are extensive forests and also unusual geological formations of volcanic origin. For tourists, there are several walking routes of different duration.
One of the largest shopping centers in Krasnoyarsk is KomsoMoll located in the heart of the historical district. Within its walls, it has dozens of clothing and shoe stores, specialty stores … Open
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Fans of Russian literature will be interested to visit the Literary Museum. It is located in a very beautiful historical building. The location of the museum was a wooden mansion, which was built in the 19th century. Miraculously it completely survived to our days. The museum within its walls was opened in 1946. The collection of the museum is very extensive and multifaceted. It stores personal belongings and manuscripts of many literary figures, as well as posters and placards, old documents and photographs.
Krasnoyarsk is famous for its natural and cultural attractions and is ideal for families. The city has an excellent amusement park “Treasure Island Center of Family Rest”. It is very … Open
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An excellent place for hiking is the Karaulnaya Mountain, on top of which there is a popular observation deck. It offers an excellent view of many important landmarks of Krasnoyarsk.It is most interesting to visit these places in the warm season, when flowers blossom on the top of the mountain. Once upon a time on the top of the mountain, was an important guard post. Now there is a stylish park with places for rest and sports grounds. 
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National and city parks around Krasnoyarsk
♥ Nature Park 'Lenskie stolby' , 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sightseeing in Russia: things to see
We should start from describing the most famous places of interest of the capital. Kremlin is the main symbol of the city and an internationally famous attraction. This is a very important historic and architectural landmark, and every building on its territory is a new page in the history of the country. The Red Square is located in front of the eastern wall of the complex. During several centuries the square was a witness to many important historic events. The Red Square was constructed on the site of numerous wooden houses, which made the threat of fire very real and, therefore, their presence was inacceptable near the royal residence. Nowadays, there are many exhibition halls, museums, parks and churches near the Red Square and the Kremlin complex.
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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