Sightseeing in Perm - what to see. Complete travel guide

As they found new mineral deposits here, plants were built and new settlements were formed around them. Most of them turned into big cities but some of them remained small villages. The deposit of copper sandstone was found near the village of Yagoshiha, so it was decided to build a copper plant here. When the plant was completed under the project of engineer Vasily Tatischev, it was called the Yagoshihinsky Plant. The river was blocked by a dam and a pond used for the plant’s needs was formed.
At that time, there was only one water route for trade caravans, on the Volga and the Kama Rivers. So, they pulled in the Yagoshihinsky quay, replenished foodstuffs and changed the rigging here. At the end of the 18th century, the village became the city called Perm, a provincial center of the region, issued by Empress Catherine the Great. Perm was developing not only as an industrial city although its population had risen to 28 thousand people by the end of the 19th century. Plants and factories were built here. New workers arrived, new houses and streets were built too. A railways station, stone buildings and water pipelines appeared. In 1901, one of the first Russian power plants was built here.

Among the religious monuments of Perm, the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul is worth being mentioned. It was built at the beginning of the 18th century. The cathedral was constructed at the site of the former wooden church. Now, it is a vivid example of so-called provincial baroque style. It was closed in 1929 but the building was not destroyed. It gained its status back only in 1990 after being reconstructed.

The House of Gribushin can pretend for the title of the most beautiful architectural monument in Omsk. It is a luxurious mansion in the modern style built for the local official’s family in the late 19th century. The building the city guests can see today was rebuilt in 1905 upon the order of merchant Gribushin who became its second owner. This luxurious mansion had been in private ownership until 1919 and then came to the city government. After the Revolution, it served as the military hospital, children's hospital, etc. Today, it attracts tourists with its fascinating facade decorated with stucco and delicate sculptures.
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National and city parks around Perm
♥ Nature Park 'Sylvenskiy' , 88.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Sylvenskiy' , 88.4 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Perm from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Kungur Ice Cave
From the series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”
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Distance from Perm center - 76.8 km.
Many tourists compare excursion routes with seasons. Each of the 20 caves, open to public, is unique and has its peculiarities. The first grottoes are adorned with incredibly beautiful snow and ice crystals, and in other grottos one can see magical lakes. Kungur Ice Cave is an important tourist destination of Perm region, visited annually by hundreds of thousands of travellers from all over the world. …
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