For residents of central Russia, Kamchatka is no less mysterious than many foreign countries. The climate and nature are different here, which makes the area quite colorful. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, as the main city of the region, attracts visitors with its unique location and the sights that follow from it.
Within the city, for example, there is a rookery of eared seals. There are only two such places in the world: the second in Seattle. Avacha Bay is beautiful in itself. Guests are greeted on the way to the shore of the rock "Three Brothers", covered with legends. Nikolskaya Sopka is also interesting for tourists. It is associated with the historical battles of the mid-19th century, and also looks spectacular in the city panorama. Lovers of history and ethnography should visit city museums and learn more about Kamchatka and its capital.
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What to see and where to go in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Avachinskaya Bay
The city stands on its northern coast. Marked on maps in 1729. It occupies 215 km² from the Pacific Ocean. Does not freeze, which is why it is convenient to use as a port. The depth allows you to accept any vessel without restrictions. For tourist walks or other movements, you need to obtain a permit, as there are military bases nearby.
"Home volcanoes"
They are also called the Avacha group of volcanoes. There are 6 of them in total: the main ones are Avachinsky, Kozelsky and Koryaksky, and Vilyuchinsky, Gorely, Mutnovsky are also sometimes added to them. Of the basic three, only Kozelsky is considered completely extinct. The largest is Koryaksky, whose height reaches 3456 meters. Avachinsky is the most popular of the volcanoes. They climb to it and arrange an annual holiday.
City embankment
Popular with tourists and locals for walking. Folk festivities are held here on holidays. The reconstruction was completed in the fall of 2018. New multi-colored tiles were laid, fences were installed, descents to the beach were made, as well as a platform with the "Rose of the Winds". Earlier, an art composition appeared on the embankment - a monument to a spotted seal. Starfish can be seen in the water at low tide.
Lake Kultuchnoye
Located in the central part of the city. It is separated by a strip of land from the Avacha Bay. A road has been laid along it. In the past, it was called Dolgoe because of its elongated shape. The current name also came from the old days: Kultuchnoye existed in the form of a Kultuk bay. There are two monuments on the lake. The first - to Peter and Paul, the second - to V.S. Zavoiko, who served as governor in the 19th century.
Observation deck on Mishennaya Sopka
Height above sea level - 382 meters. Thanks to this, from the mountain you can see the city and its surroundings in their full splendor. "Home Volcanoes" look especially picturesque. Convenient paths have been laid to the site. The area is part of several permanent tourist routes. In addition, graduates come to the hill to meet the dawn, and lovers have the opportunity to watch the sunset in solitude.
Nikolskaya Sopka
It is located close to the historical center of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. During the Crimean War, hostilities took place here. In honor of a number of historical events associated with Nikolskaya, several monuments have been erected, as well as cannons in the place where Maksutov's battery was stationed. It is picturesque both in winter and in summer, when it is almost completely overgrown with dense greenery. Refers to the number of natural monuments. The people call it “the hill of love”.
Kamchatka Drama and Comedy Theater
Founded in 1914. Became the first theater in the city. In addition to theatrical performances, film shows were held here. In 1964 the troupe received a new building, which it still occupies. It has been repeatedly updated and strengthened, including taking into account the seismic activity in the region. The last large-scale work was carried out in 2010, when the speaker system was replaced and the facade was refreshed.
Kamchatka Regional United Museum
Formed in 1911. Its chronology dates back to the founding of the scientific and industrial museum. Artifacts that went beyond the initial concept were gradually added to the collection. For this reason, the collection was reorganized into a local history museum. The most interesting are ethnographic materials, as well as the natural department and things brought from Bering's expeditions. Temporary exhibitions are also held.
Kamchatka Regional Art Museum
Opened since 1992. The collection includes about 3.5 thousand exhibits, including paintings, sculptures, folk art. There are not only works of domestic masters of different years, but also foreign ones. The collection is constantly updated with works by local artists. Both temporary personal and general thematic exhibitions are held. Established contacts with various creative associations for exchange.
Volcanarium
A private museum that has been operating since 2017. Visiting exhibition halls - immersion in the atmosphere of Kamchatka. A separate place among the exhibits is given to the life and traditions of indigenous peoples. Different stages of the development of the region are shown. Another part of the exhibition is dedicated to volcanoes and their peculiarities. In the background are the eruptions filmed in the immediate vicinity. There are lava flow models and rock samples.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Construction began in 2001. A capsule with the relics of several holy martyrs and a mortgage letter is laid in the foundation of the church. The construction was delayed, only in 2007 the domes were installed. Lighting took place three years later. The ceremony was conducted by Patriarch Kirill himself. After the fire started in 2012, it was necessary to make repairs, replace the wooden floors, restore the icons and the iconostasis.
Memorial complex of Nikolskaya Sopka
From here, a beautiful view of the bay opens up. In addition, the place can be called strategic. It was from here that the defense against the attack of the Anglo-French fleet in 1854 came. In honor of those events, a stone chapel and a necropolis were erected at the beginning of the 20th century. A fence, stylized as cannons, is installed around. The hill is beautiful at any time of the year, the energy spent on lifting is worth the impressions received.
Monument to Peter and Paul
The opening took place in 2005. At the same time it was consecrated by representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monument was erected in honor of the apostles, after whom Bering named the city at one time. The bronze monument stands on a high pedestal. It depicts Peter and Paul near a large cross. The location of the installation was chosen on the embankment of the Avacha Bay, where the expedition members landed. The sculptor Isakov was in charge of the project.
Monument to Vitus Bering
First mentioned by polar explorer Beachy in 1827. The monument is full of symbolism. It looks like a vertical gun barrel, with a lotus flower on top, framing a cannonball. Laurel wreaths are clearly visible on the edges of the plinth. All this refers to masculinity, purity of motives and determination to the goal. The monument was moved several times. It took its current place on Leninskaya Street in 1945.
Monument to V.S.Zavoiko
Opened in 2014 on National Unity Day. The ceremony is timed to coincide with the 160th anniversary of the battle against the combined squadron of the British and French. The monument, installed on the shore of Lake Kutluchny, is dedicated to the Governor-General, who held such a high post in the middle of the 19th century. Materials - marble and granite. The height is about 7 meters.Vasily Zavoiko is depicted in full growth on a three-step pedestal next to the cannon.
Monument "Here Russia Begins" (Elizovo)
Installed in Elizovo near the airport. The opening took place in 2011. The pedestal is made of natural stone. It has three tablets with the words “Russia begins here”. On the opposite side the name of the city is inscribed. The monument itself is a she-bear with a bear cub. She carries a fish in her mouth, he wanders after. When making the animals, we observed proportions and tried to capture real movements.
Sea lion rookery
There are several of them, all located within the city limits. One of the rookeries is located on the pier of the former fish factory. Sea lions are placed in open areas, you can approach them quite close. The season of stay of eared seals here usually lasts from October to April. Adults weigh up to a thousand kilograms. Listed in the Red Book. They can hunt themselves, but tourists willingly bring fish and throw them into the water.
Khalaktyrsky beach
It stretches for several kilometers outside the city. Although it looks like a typical resort beach, the weather is not suitable for swimming. The water warms up to a maximum of +15 ° С. On especially hot days, you can sunbathe. The rising waves and winds are ideal for windsurfing. There is absolutely no tourist infrastructure and entertainment on the shore, the color of the sand is the main thing that attracts tourists.
Three brothers
Rocks at the entrance to Avacha Bay. From them to the coast about 300 meters. Three pillars rise above the water and are clearly visible from afar. They are one of the "postcard" views of the city. The first mentions of the "Three Brothers" are found in the 18th century. An ancient legend is connected with their appearance here. Allegedly, the defenders-brothers saved the bay from a huge wave, and after their feat they turned to stone.
Cape Mayachny
The name is derived from the lighthouse installed here. At the beginning of the 19th century, the first signal fire appeared on the cape. The rise was clearly visible from the water, and the fire was used for navigation. A full-fledged lighthouse was built in 1850. Now the territory belongs to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Access here is closed, but anyone can admire from a distance.
