Sights of Bashkiria attract citizens from different countries. Although nowadays, foreign places are available for travel. Often it is this republic and its beauty that attracts tourists.
Interesting places
Bashkortostan (another name - Bashkiria) is a republic of the Russian Federation located in the Urals and in the Southern Urals. From the city of Yekaterinburg, the territory is separated by long ten to twelve hours by car. The republic is part of Russia, however, this region has its own traditions, celebrities and monuments.
Interesting places in Bashkiria are not only the Chaliapin Concert Hall in Ufa, but also the Kapova Cave and the entire Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve. The capital of the region is one of the most beautiful million-plus cities of our country, Ufa. This is a city with ancient monuments, cultural traditions, developing in step with modern trends. There is where to relax, take a walk and shop.
Very often, tourists choose the Bashkir region for a useful and enjoyable holiday. But what is worth seeing in Ufa and its environs? This article will take a closer look at the sights of Bashkiria.
Since the Shulgan-Tash reserve was mentioned, we will tell about it. On the territory of this natural-protective complex were discovered some of the oldest cave paintings that can only be found in the world. They are performed by ocher, amaze the viewer’s imagination with their artistry and naturalism. These masterpieces are about eighteen thousand years old. In addition, rare charcoal images were found.
Amazing caves worth visiting
Very interesting objects in this region are the caves of Bashkiria. On the territory of the reserve is Kapova cave, in which these ancient images are found.
Traditional science relates the drawings on the monument territory to the Paleolithic era, since the objects of the images are mammoths, rhinos. It is also interesting that part of the drawings resembles geometric images: stairs, huts, oblique lines, as well as anthropomorphic figures. The cave itself has more than three kilometers of passages and galleries, the Shulgan River flows inside it.
If you look at the sights of Bashkiria on a map, you can find that the total area of the Shulgan-tash reserve exceeds twenty two thousand hectares. It is in this place that famous honey linden trees are bred, and bees produce delicious Bashkir honey. This is not only a treat, but also a useful medicine for colds. Bashkir honey is sold in all regions of Russia and is in great demand. As you know, honey is a peculiar symbol of the region.
Park named after V.I. Lenin
Sights of Bashkiria are very diverse. If you are not a fan of visiting nature reserves, then in the capital of the country, in the city of Ufa, there is something that you can see.
For example, a park named after V.I. Lenin. This is a great place for walking at any time of the year! The space between the Resurrection Church and the Governor's House in the middle of the XIX century was a pasture for pets, and then became a park. There are two fountains where students often bathe in the summer after passing exams. Thus, this is not only a place for walking, but also a kind of cult space.
Ufa Theater
If you are a fan of cultural relaxation, you can visit the Russian Academic Drama Theater in Ufa .
The squat building, built in 1894, is a temple of theatrical science, which employs an experienced troupe consisting of folk and honored artists of the Republic of Bashkiria.
Monuments of Bashkiria
Among the unusual monuments in Ufa can be called a monument to the janitor and homeless animals. The first of these is relatively new, installed in 2007. Near the bronze janitor, newlyweds and young people just like to be photographed, in addition, the monument shows the value of this, it would seem, insignificant profession.
The sights of Bashkiria (photos of some of them you see in our article) are not only diverse, but also accessible for visiting, as many of them can be viewed very easily and for a small fee. If you are in the republic, then you should definitely see such buildings as the Railway Station, the Telecentre, Congress Hall, the House of Trade Unions. These structures are very beautiful.
Thus, almost all of Bashkiria is an open-air museum. This region is located in the continental climate zone, in the summer it is always warm. Ufa is a city stretching for more than 70 km, and it takes a lot of time to drive along this metropolis. But during such a trip you can see many old and modern buildings, monuments and parks. In addition, the sights of Bashkiria include many religious buildings, both churches and mosques.
Little conclusion
But, according to tradition, the most interesting place for tourists to visit in the Bashkir region is a cave in the Shulgan-Tash nature reserve. This storehouse of ancient knowledge has attracted tourists from all over the world since ancient times, as it is considered one of the most ancient monuments to human knowledge.
Come to Bashkiria! It is worth visiting this republic, there are many interesting places that everyone needs to see, regardless of his age and social status. You will certainly enjoy this exciting journey!