Samara took seventh place in the ranking of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia
First of all, every newcomer simply must visit the Samara embankment – the most beautiful and longest on the Volga (its length reaches more than four kilometers). The Samara embankment is located in the historical center of the city and is the focus of its cultural and entertainment life. It features wide, clean, and comfortable beaches. In summer, vacationers are served by numerous cafes and restaurants, there are several nightclubs and an entertainment center.
Samara is famous as a venue for various public events of international, all-Russian, and local significance. These include scientific congresses and rock band festivals, international summits, and much, much more. Be sure to browse Samara news – perhaps you will find something very suitable for yourself.
If you are interested in military history, visit the Stalin's Bunker museum. This is the largest declassified bunker in the world. In the museum you will learn many new things about both the real facts and the legends associated with the war period when Samara was the 'backup capital' of the USSR.
If you are interested in the history of space exploration, the new grandiose museum and exhibition center 'Samara Space' will tell you how and why the city became the space capital of Russia.
Another unique attraction of the city is a new brewery, heir to long-standing traditions. It was in Samara in 1881 that the famous Zhigulevskoe beer first came into being. Lovers of the drink can visit the brewery on a tour and get acquainted with the modern production of Baltika-Samara beer.
In addition to secular entertainment, Samara offers pilgrimage tours to holy places. The region has more than thirty springs known for their miraculous properties.
As we can see, Samara did not take seventh place in the ranking of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia in vain, which is compiled by Tripadvisor – one of the world's largest travel resources – based on user reviews. After all, every tourist, regardless of age and worldview preferences, will find something especially fascinating for themselves in the unique attractions of Samara.
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