On the seven hills and rivers of Penza and Sura is a picturesque Russian city - Penza. It is a town with a rich history. It was founded in 1663 by the order of Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich as a fortification fortress to protect the southeastern borders of the Russian kingdom from the raids of nomads from the steppes. Over time, around the fortified fortress began to expand the city, which later became the industrial and economic center of Russia . Now Penza is a major cultural center of the Penza region. This is an interesting city, where guests are invited to visit many monuments of history and architecture. So, we will talk about what kind of attractions there are in Penza and what to see first.
Architectural and historical sights of Penza
We advise you to take a walk in the hospitable city by visiting the memorable places of Penza. Troitskiy nunnery absorbed the history of the city: it was built of wood a quarter of a century after the founding of the fortress. This seven-domed cathedral is located in a pretty picturesque corner of nature on the banks of the Sura River. After the fire in 1770, the monastery was rebuilt from stone.
The only baroque building in the city is the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin.
Speaking about the architectural sights in Penza, it is impossible not to mention the Meat Passage. This is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, decorated with brick tents and masonry, was built at the end of the XIX century, was used as a pavilion for trade in meat.
To the historical places of Penza can be attributed a large number of monuments. On the hill there is a recognizable symbol of the city - the sculpture "The First Settler". A monument depicting a horse and a warrior vigilantly guarding the frontiers is dedicated to the founders of the city and its first inhabitants.
Noteworthy and "Tambov Zastava", which is a barrier, a guard booth, an old lantern and two obelisks. It was from here at the end of the 17th century that the postal route "Tambov Trakt" began.
Thinking about what to see from the sights of Penza, pay attention to the Memorial Stone to Emelian Pugachev, installed on the site of the house of the local merchant Koznov, where on August 2, 1774, the famous Don Cossack stayed for a short time.
Museum of PenzaTo learn more about the history of Penza, the diversity of its flora and fauna, traditions and modernity can be found in the Penza State Museum of Local History.
To get acquainted with national traditions, craft and craft of local craftsmen - this opportunity is provided by the Penza Museum of Folk Art located in the building of the Tyurin industrial estate.
In the Penza Art Gallery. Savitsky visitors are introduced to a collection of paintings by Russian, Western, Soviet artists. Among the sights of the city of Penza stands the Museum of a painting by him. Myasnikov. This unique museum does not exhibit a permanent composition: visitors are always given one canvas (these were different pictures), then a slide film about the artist's work.
Parks, squares, Penza Square
A wonderful and fascinating walk can be made on the Penza Arbat - the pedestrian street of Moscow. This is one of the most beautiful places in Penza: interesting architecture of the XIX-XX centuries, many cafes and restaurants, various entertainment and, of course, the purchase of souvenirs.
Here you can also see the small symbol of the city - a clock with a cuckoo, a light and music fountain and a monument to V.G. Belinsky.
You can also take a leisurely walk in the Central Park of Culture and Rest. Belinsky, where there are also many attractions. One of Penza's attractions, the zoo, introduces its visitors to more than 220 species of fauna.