The Astrakhan Kremlin and the Square Ulyanov in real-time

The ancient capital of Batu, the famous allRussiafishing, the massive walls of the Kremlin, an old puppet theater, a beautiful winter resorts are just a small part of the proud and famousthe city of Astrakhan. This is one of the largest cities in the southern part of our country, center of the homonymous region. It merged two great cultures – European and Asian. And on these lands for centuries lived in peace and friendship more than a hundred nationalities and ten religions. The most famous monument of history, architecture, culture and archaeology in Astrakhan is, of course, the Kremlin. It was founded in the first half of the XVII century and has become the reliable protection of Russian lands in the East. The first building was built of wood, but during another battle with the Tatar-Turkish troops, the fortress was almost defeated. Then it was decided on the construction of a more powerful strengthening of the stones. Upon completion of construction, the Astrakhan Kremlin appeared before the country in the form of a powerful wall extending triangle and strengthened travel and deaf multi-level towers. Advantageous position of the Kremlin on a hill, surrounded by rivers and swamps, made the Fort almost invincible. Another, equally crowded with tourists object of Astrakhan is a magnificent Volga embankment. With her focused a tremendous amount of attractions – monuments, cultural institutions, historical buildings. The whole architectural ensemble of the waterfront, the length is about 2 km, starting from the wedding Palace, built in the XIX century, and ending with one of the most significant monument to Peter the Great, an outstanding ruler, who is always allocated the huge potential of these lands, and otherwise develop it. It is by his decree established the Astrakhan province. One of the amazing natural attractions is Swan lake spilled right in the centre of Astrakhan. This pond formed in a natural way, from one of parched riverbeds of the Volga, and was skillfully refined Volgograd talented architects. After the reconstruction, on the lake appeared elegant musical fountain and landscaped area. By the way, the name of the reservoir justifies the presence of the graceful white birds that in warmer seasons glide along the mirrored surface. Among the latest acquisitions of the city, it should be noted multi-level musical "Peter" the fountain, as well as "lovers ' Bridge", built in the romantic "Pushkinskaya" style.