Saratov has a lot of places for a variety of recreation. In this city there are activities for both the extreme and the lover of abandoned places. However, there are places in Saratov that every tourist should see at least once.
Saratov State Conservatory L. V. Sobinova
One of the most beautiful architectural symbols of the city is the Saratov State Conservatory. L. V. Sobinov. Initially, according to the project of the Petersburg architect A. Yu. The Yagna building was built in the then fashionable "brick" style. Later, the city council made a decision to change the facades, and soon towers, spiers, "sharp" windows and chimeras were added. At the heart of the building are notes of South German Gothic and, according to the idea of the new architect, the building began to harmonize with the nearby Catholic Cathedral of St. Clement and the Lutheran Church.
Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore
The Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore is one of the oldest cultural sites in the region. The museum is over 100 years old. It contains exhibits up to the era of the dinosaurs. In the museum you will find handwritten and early printed books, photographs, religious objects, etc. You can study the culture, life and historical features of the region. He is especially loved by children.
Victory Park
At the highest point of Saratov is the Saratov State Museum of Military Glory or, as the locals call it, Victory Park. Its symbol is the 40-meter monument "Cranes", which symbolizes the souls of soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War. There are more than 180 exhibits in the park: an armored train, tanks (including the legendary T-34), airplanes, helicopters, rocket launchers, military vehicles. Near each exhibit there is a plate with description and technical characteristics. Also, on the territory of the park there is a "National Village", where the farmsteads of 14 different nationalities of the Saratov region are reproduced.
Volga river
Be sure to take a ride on a pleasure boat along the Volga, and a beautiful view, vast expanses and shine of water will open before you. Of course, if it's summer. The average depth of the river is 9 meters. A forest-steppe zone protects the river along the banks. And, by the way, about the coast, if you try, you can even find ammonites.
