Top sigths of Russia
The city of Saint Petersburg remains the cultural capital of Russia. Nearly every street in this city is an important historic and architectural place of interest. Travelers are recommended to visit Peterhof, a famous series of palaces and gardens, which is located not far away from the center of the city. Peterhof was built by initiative and under control of Russian tsar Peter the Great. Nowadays, the palace exhibits numerous historic documents, plans and drafts. The Smolny Cathedral is one more famous attraction of the city that is also recommended to visit. The beautiful cathedral is made in best traditions of baroque style. Its height is 94 metres; its halls and the facade are decorated with gilding, and blue walls of the cathedral feature skillfully made fretwork. Inner premises of the Smolny are no less beautiful and amaze visitors with stunning frescoes and carvings. … OpenChapters of the guide to Tomsk
Tomsk sightseeing
Despite the fact that the city is perfect for studying the culture of the past, it will delight fans of modern entertainments too. In Komsomol Avenue, you can see beautiful modern skyscrapers with bright facades. The locals often prefer modern entertainment centers to old museums. The guests of Tomsk can visit several modern cinemas. Those who want to diversify their leisure with more delicate entertainments should … Open
Travel guide to Tomsk
In Tomsk, there are several preserved unique architectural monuments, the most unusual of which is the Tent House. Originally, this luxurious mansion built at the beginning of the 20th century belonged to one of the local merchants. It was built of brick. The main decoration of its facade is the so-called wooden lace. From the outside, the old mansion resembles a church with its carved tower that looks like the … Open