Barnaul is the cultural and historical center of the Altai Territory. It has rightfully earned the title of the most comfortable city in Russia. Lots of greenery and flowers, neat well-groomed streets, historical architecture and beautiful modern buildings - all this is the face of the city. There are many places in Barnaul where you can have a wonderful time.
You can start your acquaintance with the city from the center - Soviets Square. Here is the hotel "Central" and the alma mater of many scientists and specialists - Altai State University. There is also a "zero kilometer" on the square, from which all Altai roads are counted. In order to get to know the city better, you can walk along Lenin Avenue. This street is decorated with small chapels and ornately trimmed bushes. Benches invite you to relax under the shade of trees and bushes. A walk along the entire avenue ends with an exit to the embankment of the Ob River, the main Siberian waterway. One of the striking sights is the bridge over the river. Built according to a unique project, it has become a symbol of Barnaul. The city has a glorious tradition - the newlyweds on their wedding day "fasten with a lock" the railing of the bridge as a sign of the inviolability of their bonds. Barnaul has an old square, which has retained its name since 1844 - Demidovskaya. It is named after the founder of the city - Akinfiy Demidov. Now Demidovskaya Square is adjoined by a cozy green park with many original modern sculptures that call it informal attractions. All figures - "A Pair of Storks", "Cranes", "Monument to the Unhappy Lover", as well as the monuments to Vysotsky and Shukshin were made by the hands of Barnaul sculptors. The Altai Regional Drama Theater named after Vasily Shukshin invites citizens and guests of the city to stage classical and modern plays. The Musical Comedy Theater, which began its existence as a home for an operetta troupe, is also awaiting guests. In addition to the unique bridge across the Ob, there is another symbol of the city - the House under the Spire. Located on Oktyabrya Square, it is a representative of the Stalinist era that has survived to this day. Nightlife lovers can enjoy the clubs of Barnaul - Chicago, Kukuruznik, Koza Nostra, Relcom, Planet 9. At the House Club entertainment complex, fans of house culture will enjoy music and society. The Parus and Serebro restaurants "treat" not only to live music, but also to delicious food. Club-cafe Azon pleases visitors with an original music and entertainment program.
