On the shore of the Volga-mother, sung in folk songs, the old, amazingly beautiful city of Ulyanovsk is located. Its sights are interesting. We will talk about them now. I would like to note that the city arose by decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich as a fortress protecting the borders of Russian land from raids by the Nogai Tatars. The remains of this fortress were reconstructed at the end of the twentieth century and are now the historical and architectural complex "Simbirsky Zasechnaya Dash". It consists of a wooden watchtower from the time of Ancient Rus, a fragment of a stockade, as well as a wooden bridge across the moat. In addition, there is a real cannon dating from the mid-seventeenth century, there are dummy weapons of different eras, as well as military uniforms. Here you can see a theatrical performance with the participation of the Lynx squad.
Crown
In Ulyanovsk, the old part of the city is called Venets Boulevard. This is a real open-air museum of architecture . It is on a hill. Therefore, it is from here that the gaze of the traveler reveals a bewitching panorama of the Volga. On the boulevard there are buildings in the Russian Art Nouveau style, built at different times by famous architects. The crown is the center of the cultural and social life of the city, a favorite resting place for its residents.
Ulyanovsk City: Attractions
The tremendously cultural heritage of Ulyanovsk. In Soviet times, the city was perceived primarily as the birthplace of V.I. Lenin, whose memory was created a memorial museum. But besides the founder of the Soviet state, Ulyanovsk is the birthplace of the famous writer I. A. Goncharov, as well as the famous historian and writer N.V. Karamzin. The house in which Goncharov was born and spent his childhood has been perfectly preserved to this day. Ulyanovsk proud of their famous countryman. A monument to the writer was erected in front of his house, and later a museum was opened dedicated to the life and work of the writer. By the centenary of the writer, a memorial arbor was built by Goncharov, according to legend, it was at this point that he came up with the idea of writing the novel “Cliff”. In addition, in 2005, a monument to Oblomov’s sofa was erected on Goncharova Street.
Monuments to famous people
Another famous native of Ulyanovsk is the historian and writer N.V. Karamzin. The monument to him was erected by decree of Emperor Nicholas I. With the coming to power of the Communists, it was decided to demolish the monument, but the director of the museum of local lore and the chief architect of the city managed to defend it. In these parts, the famous TV presenter Valentina Leontyeva spent her last years. Therefore, it was here that an original monument was erected to her.
Museum "Simbirsk Photography"
Where to go in Ulyanovsk lovers of photography?
There are some very unusual museums in Ulyanovsk, such are far from every city. For example, the Simbirskaya Photography Museum is located in the former estate of the merchant Sakharov, where more than a hundred years ago two photographers Holevin and Nikanorov opened their own atelier. There is a monument in front of the museum. He depicts a photographer and an old camera. The exposition of the museum has the rarest objects with which pictures were taken in the late eighteenth - early nineteenth centuries. The photographers office has also been completely recreated. There are old pictures and more.
Those who wish can be photographed against the background of the old interior and in costumes of those times.
Museums
Where do museum lovers go in Ulyanovsk? There are more than a dozen different such places in the city. These are such museums: urban life, “Trade and Handicrafts of Simbirsk”, the Museum of Folk Art, “Simbirsk Chuvash School”, Simbirsk merchants, the history of civil aviation, “Weather Station Simbirsk” and others.
Palace of Culture
Ulyanovsk has long been one of the cultural centers of the Volga region. Back in the early nineteenth century, Prince Khovansky, being the governor of Simbirsk, bought a mansion. The house has become the political, economic and cultural center of the region. Today it is the Governor's Palace of Culture, in which the best traditions of Russian public life have been revived.
Churches
Where do temple lovers go in Ulyanovsk? On the territory of the city there are many religious buildings, and not only Orthodox ones. The vast majority of them have appeared recently, since temples were mercilessly destroyed in the homeland of Lenin.
The only holy monastery that managed to survive during the years of persecution is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It is located in the cemetery "Crosses", was built in the early twentieth century in the traditional Byzantine style. More than once she was threatened with closure and sacrilege, for example, it was planned to arrange a granary in her premises, and yet the church continued to be a stronghold for true believers. At the end of the twentieth century, the All Saints Church was erected in Ulyanovsk. Unique is the fact that it was built at the expense of parishioners and the Catholic Church. In the same years, the Ascension Cathedral was erected on the very spot where it was before the advent of Soviet power. In Ulyanovsk there is a Lutheran church of St. Mary, the building was a little luckier than other shrines. It was only closed during the years of Soviet power, but not destroyed. Until the early nineties of the last century, it served as a warehouse, and only in 1991 the building was transferred to the Lutheran community.
Churches destroyed during the years of Soviet power had great artistic and historical value; they glorified Ulyanovsk as a city of magnificent temples. As a symbol of repentance, the Monument to the destroyed cathedrals is installed in the city.
Vinnovsky Grove and the Tornado Fountain
Where to go in Ulyanovsk yet? Among the natural attractions of the city, the Vinnovsky Grove is a natural forest. Many plants of various species grow on the territory of the park, oaks are more than one century old, there are many spring springs. Near Ulyanovsk there is a deposit of Volga amber - a symbirate. The rarest stone is one of the visiting cards of the city, it even has a monument. A colossal sight are two bridges across the Volga - the Imperial and the Presidential.
In the evening, residents and guests of the city can enjoy a wonderful show - the Tornado singing light and music fountain.
Where to eat?
What are the popular cafes and restaurants in Ulyanovsk? It is advisable for tourists who are supporters of outdoor activities to visit the Leninsky Gorki sports and entertainment complex, where you can go snowboarding or skiing, and then have a bite to eat in a cozy cafe. You can eat tasty food in other institutions of the city, for example, the Veprevo Knee, Cafeletto, Tavern Gopak, Spinach, and Dubinin restaurants.