The main cultural, administrative and industrial center of the Kamchatka Territory is the beautiful city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It is located among five volcanoes. Two of them operate today: Koryaksky and Avachinsky. Not far from Avacha Bay, a seemingly inactive, but always smoking Mutnovsky volcano is visible . A little further - Gorely, also a smoking volcano, and close to the city - Vilyuchinsky.
The city itself is located almost in the bay of Avachen. It was discovered by Russian Cossacks in 1703, shortly after Kamchatka became part of the Russian state.
Often, the city is taken by tourists as a base where groups are formed that travel for their intended purpose. But few people know how beautiful the sights of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky can be.
After much upheaval in 1822, the Peter and Paul Harbor received the status of an urban settlement of the Russian Empire. It began to be called the "Peter and Paul Port." In 1924 he received his modern name - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The history of the formation of the city can be studied in the streets, named either in honor of the people who discovered and defended it, or in honor of the victorious events of these places.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: attractions
One of the first monuments of the entire Far East was erected by Vitus Bering, who founded the future Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The monument is located in the central square. It stands on a large hewn stone with a plate of cast iron, on which is carved: "To the founder of Petropavlovsk in 1740, navigator Bering."
One of the rare cities in which there are more tourists than native inhabitants is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Today's popular point on the city map is the Nikolskaya Sopka memorial complex. It begins with the Glory monument, which is an obelisk of five faces, covered with a dome with gilding. It was built on the next date of the victorious defense of the port of Petropavlovsk from a raid in 1854 by a squadron of Anglo-French warriors. Standing apart in this complex is a small necropolis with a chapel made of local stone. The stone staircase leading to it appeared later than the main ensemble. She was its completion. The memorial complex is located in the central part of the city. These are graves of mass graves: Russian soldiers lie on the right side, English and French on the left.
The complex also includes the Monument to the Heroes of the 3rd Battery of Lieutenant A. Maksutva. It was established by the centenary of the victory over the invaders of the Anglo-French coalition. A tetrahedral heavy pedestal holds a cannon of the 1854 model. Further along the narrow concrete path, tourists come to the famous famous isthmus. In this place, on the edge of the cliff, as in the distant 1854, there are five famous guns of the "Deadly" heroic battery of Lieutenant Maksutov.
Regional united museum
An overview of the sights of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky should begin with the state regional united museum. It contains objects that tell about the historical past of the region, the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka, their cultural heritage, about the flora and fauna of the region.
The rarest collection of the fund contains a collection of archaeological finds from the sites of the Neolithic period, a collection of graphics, arts and crafts, paintings of artists of this region.
Art
Tourists will also be interested in visiting the Kamchatka Regional Art Museum, which operates daily. He is quite young (he is only 10 years old). His funds already contain rare works by both famous Russian artists and local artists of different nationalities (Chukchi, Evens, Koryak, etc.).
Scientific
Rich in museums and monuments, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky sights are unique. For example, the Scientific Museum of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS.
You can see its exhibits only by pre-submitted application. Not only the rarest collections of samples of lava, ore and minerals of the Kamchatka Territory are collected in the museum, but also exhibits of volcanic origin from foreign regions: Italy, Iceland, America, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico and others. Workers invite you to view exceptional photographs and fascinating videos about the beauty of volcanoes operating in the Far East.
Another place that you can enter upon prior request is the Museum of the Kamchatka Scientific Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography. Permanent exhibitions present rare representatives of aquatic species of animals and plants. They also talk about successes in the fisheries industry and oceanological deep-sea research.
Military historical
Sights in the Kamchatka Territory are no less unique. What is the only Military History Museum of Troops and Forces in the Northeast in this region? It was discovered in the middle of the last century. Expositions and exhibitions tell not only about the buildup of weapons in the region, but also about the historical past of this unique region of Russia.
Geological Museum at the FSI TPI of the Kamchatka Territory
A prior appointment is required to visit him. In the museum you can see minerals and semiprecious stones, minerals and geology of the peninsula, as well as products of volcanic origin. Tourists can see examples of solidified lava, ash, volcanic bombs and even a unique electrified map of Kamchatka with points of ore-bearing regions.
Salmon Museum
There are sights of a special kind in the
city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky . For example, this is a museum of salmon. Expositions and exhibitions offer to get acquainted with one of the oldest fish on earth. They talk about its production and preparation since the Neolithic. There is a unique section in the museum: “Trophic connections” - about the importance of salmon in unstable ecosystems of the North.
Area
On the Mischa hill there is an observation deck, which is visible from any part of the city (the height of the platform is 382 m).
Tourists love it for its stunning beauty, the spectacular views of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and its volcanoes. Still this platform is liked by lovers and romantics. They are attracted by the incredible views of sunset and sunrise. And, of course, graduates also meet the dawn of a new life at this viewing platform.
Theaters
What are the famous cultural attractions of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky? These are famous theaters. The Kamchatka Drama and Comedy Theater, opened in 1933, as well as the Puppet Theater, which released its first performance in 1980. It was called "The Mysterious Hippo." Opened on the recommendation of the Office of Culture, the theater is today a very popular place among young citizens.
Kultuchnoe Lake
One cannot but tell about the special attractions of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Lake Kultuchnoye. Not every locality boasts a natural body of water in the center.
The lake is 815 meters long and 283 meters wide, surrounded by beautiful promenades and beautiful alleys. At the junction with Avacha Bay, a monument to the Holy Apostles Paul and Peter is erected. By the beginning of the nineties, the stinking, dirty puddle remained from the pride of the townspeople. The city authorities had to do work to restore the lake itself and its ecosystem. Work is still ongoing.
An airport
It has Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky sights of international level. This is one of the most beautiful airports in the world. Officially, he took the first flight on January 1, 1948. Gradually increasing the pace of air transportation, in 1995 it became an international class airport. After reconstruction, certification and various licensing at the Yelizovo airport (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky), Boeing 747, 767, A-310, An-124 class liners can land. Flights to Japan, China, the USA and Asian countries are available.
Conclusion
Now you know why Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is interesting. Sights, excursions in this city annually attract more and more tourists. Some even believe that there are more visitors than indigenous people