My native country is wide ... There are a lot of palaces, museums, mountains in it ... That is how the song of Lebedev-Kumach would have sounded if he had planned to write it not by order of the government, but for curious tourists.
And I would not be mistaken at the same time.
The sights of Russia have long become a byword not only for its residents, but also for foreign guests. Our country is a kind of quintessence, where many of the world-famous cultural and historical monuments are collected.
The main attractions of Russia include, perhaps, three tourist routes. Firstly, it is, of course, Moscow. With its white-stone temples and wide squares, with world-famous stadiums and museums. Secondly, it is St. Petersburg, which has long been called the cultural capital of Russia. That's where the real expanse of tourists. Even unremarkable courtyards-wells sometimes keep secrets in themselves. But, besides them, there is the eternally bustling Nevsky and the Tretyakov Gallery, the Peter and Paul Fortress and the granite Neva, carrying its waters majestically. The third most popular tourist route is the famous Golden Ring. Eight cities, keeping in themselves the silent memory of the past, surrounding Moscow in a tight ring, are rightfully considered the greatest value of our country.
And there is Vyborg - the ancient northern town, which until 1940 belonged to Finland. Now it is located in the Russian Federation.
Sights of Vyborg contain a touch of Finnish rigor and sophistication. The streets of the old city are not full of advertising, they are quiet and cozy. You can wander around them, not noticing the time, looking into the entrance courtyards and absorbing the gray dust of ancient architecture.
In Vyborg, synthesis of cultures is felt like nowhere else. He incorporated Swedish, Finnish and Russian traditions. Sights of Vyborg will make you love this city and come back to it again and again.
First of all, it should be noted Vyborg Castle - the only medieval castle in Russia. Mother Russia is not generous with such architectural delights. Why not generous? Yes, because in the Middle Ages in Russia the Kremlin and fortifications were built, but there were no castles. You can get into it from the side of the Castle Bridge, which is remarkable for its amazing beauty.
But the main highlight of the castle is the tower. Having risen on it, you can admire the city from above. Have you ever tried to hold beauty in your palms? Go to Vyborg, and you will have such an opportunity.
Sights of Vyborg conquer with its simplicity and elusive attractiveness. Take, for example, the Clock Tower. It has not been repaired for a long time, but nevertheless there are some inexplicable charm and charm in it that attract to itself, not allowing to pass by.
Monrepos Park ... If you are looking for a landscape paradise, you should definitely look here. His heart is a manor and park ensemble in the style of classicism. But the rocky park itself is in no way inferior in its natural beauty to architectural masterpieces.
And although the sights of Vyborg are now not in the best condition, but merciless time cannot erase the greatness and luxury that were originally laid in them.