Vladivostokis one of the nicest and largest settlements in the whole Primorye. This lush green town on the slopes of many hills, forever settled in the hearts of not only its inhabitants but also the guests. This city, despite being located in Asia, has the typical European look and flavor. Originally the town developed as a naval port
Russiaoff the coast of the Pacific ocean, and was also one of the prerequisites for efficient growth as a major shopping centre. One of the oldest buildings of the city, and also one of the most powerful fortifications in the world, is a mysterious Vladivostok fortress, consisting of FORTS and artillery batteries, caponiers and antilanding strong points. Nowadays, the fortress is a Museum under the open sky, through which many interesting tour itineraries. Another unique object of the city, is the only funicular railway, with a length of 175 m, delivering everyone to the highest point of Vladivostok – the hill eagle's nest, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Vladivostok is a leader in the number of historical and architectural monuments, which are harmoniously woven into the image of a modern city with a complex infrastructure. To plunge into the atmosphere of past eras, you can always take a walk through the historic center of Vladivostok, where there are lovely old buildings with colorful facades, the construction of which dates back to the end of the nineteenth century. The modern face of this rapidly developing city is the best represent of modern cable-stayed bridges
Goldand Russian. In addition, the city is considered one of the largest scientific, educational and cultural centers of the far East region. There is a branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and many prestigious universities, scientific research centers, a huge number of splendid museums, leading educational and research work. The greatest significance has a seaside Museum. V. K. Arsentiev, and also the Museum of archaeology and Ethnography, the collection of which includes about 300 000 exhibits. The history of the war years, the formation of the armed forces in the far East holds the Museum of the Pacific fleet. The city has several state theatres, among which the most popular seaside Opera house. There is also a rich seaside art gallery, with thousands of unique works of Russian and foreign art.