The caravanserai in Orenburg is a historical and architectural complex that was built between 1837 and 1846. It is a significant object both for the city and for the whole of Russia. Initially, this complex was created with voluntary donations to house the office of the commander of the Bashkir-Meshcheryak army, as well as to provide hotel and educ
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The stela, erected in honor of the founding of the city of Orenburg in 1743, is a two-meter granite stone with gold letters indicating this historical date. This monument is located at the intersection of the pedestrian Sovetskaya Street and Krasnoznamenaya Street, and is easy to spot and photograph due to its free access. Orenburg was founded thr
The city water tower, also known as the "vodokachka", is an abandoned cultural heritage site in the city of Ufa. It was built at the highest point of New Ufa to supply the city with water through a pipeline. This is the only surviving object of the first city water supply and water intake of the Ufa province. Located at an altitude of 150 meters (
The bust of Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, installed in the park on Uritsky Street in the city of Ufa, is an important symbol of the memory of the heroic feat of this woman during the Great Patriotic War. The newly installed bust is part of the efforts to revive the square, where there was previously a full-length monument to Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya. The in
The Gurylev estate, located at Gogol, 22, is a historical site of the city of Ufa and is an interesting architectural complex with a rich history. This house, originally owned by local tradesman Nikolai Gurylev, was the center of life and cultural activity in the early 20th century. It was home to such outstanding personalities as geobotanist Alex
The Ryabinin estate on Gogol Street, house 24, is a unique architectural monument of Ufa, built in the first half of the 19th century. This wooden house has a rich history and is associated with prominent personalities. The history of the house begins with Anna Gavrilovna Tikhanovskaya, an official who was its first owner in 1879. Subsequently, th
The fountain on Salavat Yulaev Square in Ufa is made in the shape of a kurai, but its unique design can only be fully appreciated from above. It is one of the decorations of the city and a source of pride for its residents. The launch ceremony of the fountain took place on April 30, 2018 and was presented to the head of the Ufa city administration
The high rock outcrop known as the Hanging Stone is one of the main attractions of the city of Ufa. It is located on the slope of the Belaya River and offers panoramic views of the river floodplain and its surroundings. This educational rock formation is a natural monument of nature, attracting tourists and city residents with its beauty and uniqu
The "Head" rock is a unique natural formation located in the suburbs of the city of Ufa. Its unusual shape and location in a forest area make it one of the region's attractions. The rock is located in close proximity to both the City Council and the geographical center of Ufa, which makes it accessible to visitors. Despite its attractiveness, Head
The old tunnel under the railway tracks is an arch-type drainage structure about 50 meters long. Its history goes back to the beginning of the 20th century, when it was built in parallel with the construction of the railway through the city of Ufa. The main purpose of the tunnel is to drain water from the stream, the source of which is located 300-
Zatonsky Bridge, also known as Old Zatonsky Bridge or Safronovsky Bridge, is the second road bridge over the Belaya River in the city of Ufa, located at the Safronovskaya crossing. This bridge is the largest in Bashkortostan. Traffic along the three lanes of the bridge is organized in the direction of leaving the city. About 20 meters south of the
The memorial "Countrymen who went to the front" was solemnly opened on the square in front of the Ufa railway station on Monday, June 22. This monument is a sculptural composition consisting of nine figures depicting the farewell to the front in 1941. The creation of this memorial was entrusted to the team of authors under the leadership of the fam
The First Cathedral Mosque of Ufa, also known as the Jalaluddin Rumi Mosque, is one of the key Muslim shrines of the Republic of Bashkortostan and the city of Ufa. The mosque building, located at the address: Bashkortostan, Ufa, st. Tukaeva, 48, is a cultural heritage monument. The mosque was built in 1830 on the initiative of the Mufti of the Ore
The Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia (TSDUM Russia) is the oldest existing all-Russian religious organization of Muslims. Its central bodies are located in the city of Ufa, Bashkortostan. Currently, the chairman of the Central Muslim Spiritual Directorate is the Supreme Mufti Sheikh-ul-Islam Talgat Tajuddin. The history of the
The monument to Mazhit Gafuri was erected in 1978 in front of the building of the Bashkir Academic Drama Theater named after Mazhit Gafuri in the city of Ufa. The authors of this monument are the sculptor Lev Kerbel and the architect Lev Khikhlukha. The opening of this monument was described as a significant event in the cultural life of the repub
The sculptural composition called “Three Screws” was installed in the Lenin Square in Ufa in the fall of 2013. This monument is an architectural composition in the form of a stylized name of the city in the Bashkir language. The monument project was discussed at various meetings on city identity and received a lot of positive feedback. Reconstruct
Antonova Rock is a majestic sheer cliff located on the territory of the Bashkiria National Park, 2 km from the village of Kutanovo, Burzyansky district, along the left bank of the Agidel River. This place is a popular holiday destination for both locals and tourists. A campsite called “Antonova Rock” is organized on the rock, where three types of
The Rock of the Three Leaders, also known as the Rock of the Classics, is located in the upper reaches of the Agidel (Belaya) River, about 50 kilometers from the village of Mrakovo, the administrative center of the Kugarchinsky district of Bashkiria. This place became famous thanks to the portraits of the three founders of communism - Lenin, Marx a
Sakaska Island is one of the most spectacular places on the Yumagus Reservoir. This mountain became an island after the reservoir filled and the water surrounded it. Previously, there was a village with the same name on this site. Sakaska Island is a unique place from where you can go to the famous Sumgan-Kutuk karst region, which is rich in numero
The Alexander Spring is a holy spring located 6 kilometers southwest of the village of Saraktash and nine kilometers along the road from it. This source is consecrated in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. A worship cross was installed above it, and a chapel was built where believers come for prayers and consecration. The celebration de
Царский мост (также известен как Александровский мост) — автодорожный каменный арочный мост через реку Исеть в Екатеринбурге. Расположен по оси улицы Декабристов, бывшего Александровского проспекта. Построен в 1824 году по проекту городского архитектора С. С. Козлова и Р. И. Карвовского. Является объектом культурного наследия России федерального зн
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