The city of Barnaul and its main attractions with descriptions and photos

Barnaul is not only the administrative, but also the cultural center of the Altai Territory. “The Capital of the World,” as locals also call it, attracts with its comfort, a harmonious combination of ancient streets and modern boulevards, and a large number of interesting monuments and traditions. You want to return to this city, and this is perhaps the main quality that makes Barnaul truly the “capital of the world.”

Barnaul is often compared to St. Petersburg. This comparison is not accidental, because in the history of the city it is mentioned that Barnaul was built exactly in the likeness of St. Petersburg. There is also a touch of Hollywood in this city. Near the new bridge across the Ob in the mountainous part of the city there are large letters “BARNAUL” with multi-colored lighting. This is one of the most popular symbols of the city, with which everyone is in a hurry to take a photo. And that’s not all that this extraordinary city can surprise you with. The city is full of attractions; Barnaul never tires of working on its development, which makes it the most successful in the entire Altai Territory.

Sights of the city with descriptions and photos

If you start traveling around the Altai Territory, the first city to visit should be Barnaul. Here you will find amazingly beautiful churches, a large number of interesting monuments, museums and other architectural structures and natural assets. The city is also rich in historical attractions; on its territory there are 63 locations of burial mounds, settlements and sites of ancient man. All archaeological discoveries are mainly concentrated on the left bank of the Oka River.

Museums of Barnaul

Altai State Museum of Local Lore. The museum contains unique exhibits that tell about the history and culture of Altai. The world's only model of a steam engine, which was invented by I. I. Polzunov in Barnaul in 1973, is also presented here. The museum building is one of the architectural monuments of the Ser. XIX century.

Important! Address: st. Polzunova, 46. https://www.agkm.ru

Museum-theater "Mountain Pharmacy" . By visiting this museum, you will literally travel back in time. Here you will stay with the Russian merchant Avdotya Filippovna Polyakova, who will generously treat you to delicious tea with bagels and Altai honey and tell you the secrets of traditional Russian tea drinking. This museum will tell you everything about pharmacy, and a pharmacist in period attire will demonstrate a clear example of how herbal medicines were made centuries ago.

Did you know that... “Mountain Pharmacy” is not just the first pharmacy in the Altai Territory, but also the first brick building in Barnaul.

Important! Address: st. Polzunova, 42.

Art Museum of the Altai Territory .
This is the largest art museum in ]Siberia[/anchor], which contains a unique collection of paintings by both Russian and Western European artists with a total of 14 thousand exhibits. Important! Address: Lenin Ave., 88. Of. website: https://muzei.ab.ru

Other amazing museums worth visiting include:

Auto Theft Museum named after Ruslana Dultseva-Detochkina;
museum of entertaining sciences “How-So?”;
museum-city;

Museum of the History of Literature, Art and Culture of the Altai Territory;
Museum "World of Stone";
Museum of the History of the Altai Branch of the West Siberian Railways.

Monuments of Barnaul

"0th kilometer" . This is a granite pillar 6.5 m high with a Kolyvan vase located on top. It is located on Lenin Avenue, and it is from this monument that the countdown of highways in Altai begins. Next to this monument there is an amazing mosaic with 12 signs of the zodiac “wind rose”.
Monument to Charlie Chaplin . This is the only monument in honor of the comedian in all of Siberia. He shows an episode from the film “Circus”, where a videographer films a tramp running away from a policeman.
Demidov pillar . This 14 m high obelisk was erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of mining in Altai. It consists of 12 gray boundary slabs and has memorial plaques on its edges.

Monument to Charlie Chaplin

Walking through the streets and squares of the city, you will come across many other monuments that are also worthy of attention from guests and residents of Barnaul:

monument to V. M. Shukshin;
monument to settlers in Altai;

monument to T-34;
monument to Viktor Tsoi and others.

Natural attractions

Barnaul ribbon forest . This is the largest ribbon forest in Western Siberia, which stretches for as much as 500 km along the left bank of the Ob River. The flora and fauna of this natural monument is fascinating. The forest is planted with pines, birches, aspens, willows, various flowers, berry bushes and other vegetation. The fauna is represented by wolves, moose, chipmunks, hares, woodpeckers, squirrels, as well as various amphibians and reptiles. You can fully enjoy the beauty of the ribbon forest by visiting one of the sanatoriums located on its territory. There are also children's camps and recreation centers here.
“Emerald” Park is one of the most favorite places for recreation and entertainment among local residents. The park covers an area of 40 hectares, most of which is occupied by green zone. There was also a place for attractions, several cozy cafes, alleys with cozy gazebos. The park has a pond where you can ride a catamaran and a pleasure boat.

"Emerald" park

Architecture

The house under the spire is not only a historical monument of the city, but also a recognized symbol of Barnaul. The main feature of this architectural structure is a clock tower topped with a 15-meter spire with a weather vane, as well as decorative stone plaster using mica.
House “Three Heroes” (“Domes”) . Despite the fact that the house is not a historical architectural monument, it nevertheless attracts the attention of city guests. This new building was built according to the design of I.V. Zolotov and is made in a combination of white and red brick. The house is built in the shape of an irregular polygon. And because of the massive bay windows and wonderful “domes” the house got its name.
Shop "Red" . The store building was erected by the merchant Polyakov back in 1911. It belongs to the eclectic style. The decor of the facade harmoniously combined ornamentation from figured bricks and decor in the national Russian style.

House under the spire

In addition to these unique structures, be sure not to miss the chance to look at other architectural monuments:

Averin apartment building;
the building of the former highland primary school;

Nosovich's house;
Lesnovsky's house;
architect's house, etc.

Shrines of Barnaul

Intercession Cathedral . The temple is made in the Byzantine style. Previously, there was a small wooden church in its place. Inside, the shrine is painted according to the design of the artist Shvarev with various religious scenes from paintings by Vasnetsov, Kramskoy and Nesterov. The cathedral has 3 main altars, which are consecrated in the name of the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky, the Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon and the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos.
St. Nicholas Church . This is one of the oldest shrines in Barnaul. The temple is an ordinary military church, made in an eclectic style. Particularly striking in the church is the magnificent portal on the western facade of the building, as well as the 3-tier bell tower.

Intercession Cathedral

This is not the entire list of Barnaul attractions. Fans of theatrical art should visit the Altai State Theater of Musical Comedy or the Altai State Youth Theater .

Tourists who prefer walking around the city should definitely visit at least a few of these squares:

square of victory;
Soviet Square;
Sakharov Square;

Freedom Square;
Demidovskaya Square.

South Siberian Botanical Garden

On the site between Dzerzhinsky Avenue and Lesnoy Trakt at st. Lesosechnaya, 25 In the village of Yuzhny, the USBS was established. The garden is separated from Barnaul by a forest about 0.9 km long. There are no major highways or polluting objects in the surrounding area.

The territory of the botanical garden S=48.3 hectares is represented by sandy, loess-like, chernozem and podzolized soils. The decoration of the Garden is charming meadows, original islands of domestic and exotic flora, paths regularly cleared of debris and leaves.

It will be interesting to get acquainted with the work of the Altai Falcon nursery, where falcons (saker falcons, gyrfalcons, peregrine falcons) are bred. From spring to early autumn, we offer the organization of outdoor weddings.

What attractions to visit in Barnaul (Altai Territory) in 1 day

It is very difficult to visit all the sights of the city in 1 day. Still, if you want to fully get to know Barnaul with all its traditions, it’s worth staying here for a few days. A large number of parks, museums, entertainment shopping centers and other interesting places allow you to spend a weekend in this city not only fun, but also educational. If it so happens that you only have 1 day left, then use the route we suggested.

Since you don't have much time, start your trip with a guided tour of the city. Such excursions are offered by many travel companies; they will take 2-3 hours and will introduce you to the main attractions of the city.

Head to the Intercession Cathedral .
Visit the Mountain Pharmacy Museum , it is located 10 minutes away. walk from the temple. There you can take part in a soap-making master class and make your own soap with essential oils of natural herbs.
Go to Demidovskaya Square . On the way you can see the Museum of Local Lore, the State Philharmonic and the Church of St. Dmitry of Rostov.
From the square, go to the river station , where you can take a pleasure boat ride on the Ob River. There is also Nagorny Park nearby with huge letters “BARNAUL”, with which you definitely need to take a photo.
Spend the evening enjoying an interesting dinner, tasting exclusive dishes. The restaurant-brewery Bladbacher serves the most tender venison with vegetable salad. And in the Hans beer bar you can enjoy venison sausages and barbecue sauce. You can try deer meat at the Gusyatnikoff or Fat Duck restaurants. And at the cheese restaurant “Cafe de Lafe” you can taste wild rabbit stewed with champignons, celery, prunes and red onions.

Barnaul Arboretum

In the Central district of Barnaul at Zmeinogorsky tract, 49 there is an arboretum with access to the high banks of the Ob. The protected area belongs to the M.A. Lisavenko Research Institute.

The forest park area with an area of 10.51 hectares is divided into areas with plants belonging to the West Siberian, Far Eastern, Central Asian, Kazakhstan, Korean and other regions. Visitors will be pleased to see 200 types of roses, dozens of varieties of lilacs and maples, and a rich collection of exotic flora representatives. Each of the plants is well maintained and signed.

Visitors can go for a walk on their own (the ticket price does not exceed 150 rubles ) or with a guide (payment for services is about 250 rubles ).

Park of Culture and Recreation of the Central District (Central Park)

The park, which is located at Socialist Avenue, 11, called Central and borders on factory buildings, st. Polzunova and R. Barnaulka.

The territory of the Central Park of 5 hectares is 60% covered with flowering carpets of flower beds, covered with green lawns, planted with apple trees, maples, lilacs, Siberian cedars, larches, and spruces. There are paths for walking along which you can walk to the fountain or go to the river bank.

During May-October, there is a stage area, orchestral music is played, entertainment programs and presentations are organized. For little townspeople there are carousels, an Autodrome, and exciting roller coasters. In winter the skating rink is filled.

Mizyulinskaya Grove

Anton Petrov Street, 247B – address of Mizyulinskaya Grove, in the Industrial District. The forest occupies part of the territory bounded by the street. Popova, Entuziastov, Solnechnaya Polyana.

The grove with an area of 11.2 hectares is being rejuvenated with new seedlings of Tatarian maples, pyramidal poplars, and willows. These trees grow well in marshy soils. Every year, campaigns are held to clear the paths that cover the park area.

Barnaul residents and residents of adjacent residential areas come for a walk, breathe fresh air, and enjoy a living natural area.

TOP 5 beauties of the region

Nature lovers should venture beyond the hustle and bustle of the city. To do this, you can rent a car in the city - with or without a driver. You can travel with tents (if the time is chosen correctly) or as part of an excursion group. Altai Territory has a good tourism infrastructure. At all notable points there are tourist centers and hotels of different price categories. Camping definitely won't get wild.

List of places you can visit by car:

Seminsky pass

You can feel the vastness of the region from the observation deck; it’s worth going to it early in the morning. The attraction is located not far from civilization. Here you can take a break from everyday life - enjoy the views from the site itself, go to the lake nearby and meditate under the smells of Altai medicinal herbs. It is worth noting that the Chuysky Trakt pass is located at an altitude of 583 km. The climb here is straight and takes 9 km, so be prepared for some ear pain.

Address: Russia, Barnaul, prosp. Lenina, 29/72.

Devil's Finger Mountain

This is a high rocky ledge from which you will have an unsurpassed view of the Katun Valley, and with it the entire Altai. Esotericists believe: those who visit its peak will be recharged with energy, and those in need will be able to be cured of infertility. The attraction keeps many legends. The most famous one says that the mountain is the finger of a villain named Cherto. And the Moon itself drove him into the ground.

Address: Russia, Altai region, Altai region, village of Katun.

Chike-Taman pass

Previously, getting here was difficult and dangerous due to the dizzying serpentine road. Now there is an asphalt road leading to the pass; the length of the climb is only 4 km. In addition to the observation deck with beautiful views, you can see the monument to the builders of the Chuysky tract, the geyser lake and the Kur-Kechu tract.

Address: Russia, R-256 Chuisky tract.

Lake Teletskoye

Stock up on warm clothes and you can go fishing or meditate near a lake with ice-cold water. This can be done at any time of the year. Nearby you will find a whole network of attractions - Kobru and Chodor waterfalls, Charyshman Valley, Karagay Bay, ethnopark and zoo, Mount Cucuy: by the way, it is convenient to climb to its top by ski lift. The lake itself is considered sacred by locals, and esotericists believe that it has real universal magic. Just don’t forget to get a pass - they are checked by the Altai State Natural Biosphere Reserve.

Address: Russia, Barnaul, Severo-Zapadnaya street, 155A.

Multinskie lakes

Multinskoye Lake

The last of the classic list for tourists. There are five such lakes in total, and three are enough to visit without tents and a thermos. This attraction is a paradise for unity with nature. Pass the water cascade “Multinsky Noises”, which is located between the Lower and Middle Lakes, and you will get to the beautiful and clean Upper Lake. It is located on the territory of the Katunsky Nature Reserve. Worth thinking about a vacation!

Address: Russia, Zamulta village, Novaya street, 4

Extreme Altai

Mount Belukha

Those who prefer extreme recreation can go further and overcome the most breathtaking serpentine of the Katu-Yaryk pass. The average slope of the road is 10° - with a slope gradient of 35°. The attraction includes 9 turns, which fit into just 3.9 km of road. And for inveterate climbers, climbing Mount Belukha is suitable. Its height is 4506 meters. Only at the top will you be able to see blue lakes and unique plants listed in the Red Book. But be careful - the climb takes 2 days, and even in summer you can get snowed here.

It is quite difficult to meet a person who, after traveling to Altai, would not want to return again. The Altai region is home to cascades of rivers, historical monuments, mountain peaks and crazy passes. It is impossible to cover all the sights in a short vacation, so you can and even need to return! Here you want to wake up at dawn, wash your face with ice-cold water from the lake and go hiking. Don't ignore this desire. The region will charge you with energy, give you health and lure you with its aesthetics.

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Barnaul Zoo

By Entuziastov street, 12 Barnaul Zoo is located.

The area of the occupied territory is about 7 hectares. The enclosures contain tigers, lions, pumas, leopards, camels, lynxes, rabbits, goats, wild boars, bears, monkeys and other animals. A network of convenient paths allows you not to get lost and go around all the pets in turn.

Those who like a good rest can visit the cafe, arrange games on the playground, visit the Newlyweds Alley or walk along the eco-trail. The necessary information is available at the information desk.