The symbol of Oryol stands on the city's station square
The city's hydrography impresses with its diversity. The main and dominant arteries of the city of Oryol are the magnificent and clean rivers called the Oka and its amazingly beautiful tributary called the Orlik, at the confluence of which this significant city was once built. An interesting place in this city is also the well-known river Tson, which flows near the southern border of this city and is a left tributary of the aforementioned Oka.
Also in the southeastern part of Oryol there is the purest and most beautiful lake Svetlaya Zhizn, which in turn is the main recreation spot in the summer for local residents, where a convenient beach fully equipped with all amenities for vacationers stretches.
Many newspapers of Oryol have repeatedly reported that the city has many honorary titles and awards, such as "City of Military Glory", "Order of the First Degree of the Great Patriotic War", "City of the First Salute", etc. Its population is distinguished by great hospitality, politeness and kind attitude towards tourists.
At the same time, all news of Oryol and the country as a whole are covered by some of the largest media outlets: "Orlovskaya Pravda", "Orlovsky Vestnik", "Orlovskaya Sreda", "Orlovskaya Iskra", "Novy Oryol", etc., which can be visited if desired to get acquainted with the features of their practical activities.
The Oryol Regional Museum of Local Lore is one of the main attractions of this city. It is located in the historical central part of the city and was founded in 1897. The museum also oversees a branch – the Oryol Military History Museum, which includes exhibits dedicated to the military historical events of Oryol Oblast.
Oryol is famous for having many churches and monasteries, which speaks of the high cultural and spiritual development of its residents. Here are located the Vvedensky Convent and the Uspensky Monastery, the Epiphany Church, the Trinity-Vasilyevskaya Church, the Iverskaya, Krestitelskaya, Troitskaya, Smolenskaya, etc.
The Oryol State Academic Theater named after I.S. Turgenev, the Oryol Regional Puppet Theater, the Oryol State Theater for Youth and Children "Free Space" are always ready to delight their visitors with excellent acting.
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