36 Samara attractions recommended for viewing

Samara has no less entertainment available for children than for adults. The city is extremely friendly towards its little residents and guests, so there are many places where you can have fun with your kids. The youngest fidgets can frolic in the playgrounds, older children will probably want to stroll through the most interesting and beautiful places in the city, and daredevils can take part in numerous quests in Samara, the participants of which have the opportunity to demonstrate their ingenuity and dexterity. Let's take a brief look at the iconic locations that you should visit.

The best attractions in the vicinity of Samara:

Mastryukov Lakes

If you turn off the highway leading from Samara to Togliatti, you can find yourself in a fabulous place - a natural lake ensemble. The cleanest reservoirs have become a refuge for many animals and birds, including those listed in the Red Book. Fishermen also like to visit these lakes. And bards: this is where the legendary Grushinsky festival takes place.

Address: railway station "Mastryukovo"

Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day

The entrance is free

Greve Brothers Cave

Not far from the city there is a real Paleolithic monument. The crevice between the Studeny and Koptev ravines in the Sokoli Mountains hid for many years a site for people who lived in the Bronze Age. Evidence of this were knives, pieces of dishes, broken arrowheads and animal skulls.

Experts warn that visiting the grotto without an accompanying person, as well as without equipment and proper physical training, can lead to dire consequences.

Address: Samara, Sorokin Khutora stop

Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day

The entrance is free

Samarskaya Luka National Park

Not far from the city of Togliatti, on 134 hectares, there is a protected area. Its main value is the Red Book representatives of flora and fauna, as well as the only Zhiguli Mountains on the Russian Plain that grew due to tectonic activity.

In addition to natural attractions, Samara Luka preserves traces of the ancient city of the 8th–13th centuries.

Employees welcome nature lovers, picnics, fishing, sports and active recreation, as well as professional tourists, to the national park all year round.

Address: Samara region, Zhigulevsk, st. Tkacheva, 109 A

Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday – days off

Admission: adults – 100 rubles, schoolchildren – 50 rubles, children under 7 years old – free

Official website: https://npsamluka.ru/

The best attractions in Samara for children

In Samara there is where to play and frolic. Indoor entertainment centers of various types are presented in abundance in the city.

Waterpark "Victoria"

Address: Moskovskoe highway, 18th kilometer, 23, Moskovsky shopping center.

The water park in Samara opened in 2001 and is one of the largest water entertainment complexes in Russia. Designed for different visitors, including families with children. Among the 9 diverse pools, there are those provided specifically for children; one of the entertainment areas on the territory of the water park is positioned as a family one.

“Crazy River” and “Wave Pool” will appeal to both adults and children of different ages. There are several children's and family slides. The water park also has a “Lazy River”, and for kids there is a “Fish” pool with two children’s slides.

Parents who prefer relaxation can relax in the jacuzzi with their children. This is just a small part of the water park's entertainment. “Victoria” has a minus - the lack of food outlets on the territory, but you can take food with you, which is even more profitable for many visitors.

"Superland"

Address: st. Dybenko, 30, shopping center "Cosmoport", floor 2.

The network of amusement parks is represented in different cities of Russia. Samara children's complex with an area of 2.5 thousand square meters. meters operates at the Cosmoport shopping and entertainment complex and offers young visitors more than 30 attractions and various activities. There are slot machines and sports entertainment: a rope course, slides, and a climbing wall.

Jumping on a trampoline is available to children from 7 years old on their own, for those younger - accompanied by their parents. The same age limit applies to the bungee. For children whose height does not exceed 1 meter 20 cm, a labyrinth with slides and pipes descending into a dry pool is suitable. Children 3-4 years old have a separate development area.

"Funky Town"

Address: Aerodromnaya st., 47A.

The Samara shopping mall houses the Funky Town amusement park, part of the all-Russian network. The indoor complex features attractions of the traditional “carousel” and “roller coaster” format. There are areas with slot machines and video games, an autodrome, air hockey and other popular entertainment.

Active children will be able to jump on trampolines, frolic in the ninja park, dry pool, and go through the labyrinth, accessible from 4 years of age. Children from one to three years old, accompanied by their parents or a qualified employee, play in “Nursery” - this is the name of the children’s zone of “Funky Town” in Samara.

Western Park Amusement Park

Address: Yuzhnoe highway, 5 Ambar shopping center, floor 1.

Indian themes and the aesthetics of the “wild west”, which are interesting for children, form the basis of the concept and design of the entertainment complex with the appropriate name – “Western City”. Its total area is more than 3 thousand square meters.

Active entertainment, attractions, various slot machines, and a 5D cinema are presented. There is a cafe on site, decorated in the style of the complex. The play center is designed for visitors over 2 years of age; preschoolers under the age of seven have fun in Western Park, accompanied by their parents.

Amusement park "Megaland"

Address: Krasnoarmeyskaya st., 131, shopping and entertainment complex "Gudok", floor 3.

In the traditional format of a children's multidisciplinary entertainment park, Megaland operates in the GoodOk shopping center, occupies the third floor, combining trampoline and rope parks, slides and labyrinths, a children's area, an autodrome and slot machines on one territory.

At the entertainment complex there is also a “town of professions”, the essence of which is based on the principles of “children’s play as adults” - children try on the roles of a doctor, cook and representatives of other professions.

Kid Burg Amusement Park

Address: Moskovskoe highway, 24th kilometer, 5, Mega shopping center.

The “City of Professions” format is being implemented by several well-known all-Russian networks of entertainment facilities that have their representative offices in Samara. Kidburg opened here recently on the territory of the Mega shopping center.

The idea of the park is to present children with a model of adult life in a “playful way”. Here children learn the basics of different professions. Also at Kidburg there is an interactive children's theater called Skazkin Dom.

City of professions Z. town

Address: Aerodromnaya str., 47A, floor 3.

Another all-Russian network operating in the same format is KidSpace. The entertainment and development center in Samara was renamed “Z. Town". But the essence remains the same. The basic principle is identical to Kidburg.

The playground is a fictional city; upon entering, each citizen aged 4 to 18 years (the target audience of the playground) receives a “passport”, and then chooses the field of activity in which he would like to immerse himself. In total, 80 different professions are represented here.

Family entertaining

Address: ave. Kirova, 147, Viva Land shopping center, floor 4.

The exotic name “Country of Madagascaria” is an entertainment complex that combines many entertainments. This is a gaming center and place of active recreation, where there are slides and climbing frames, a rope park and trampolines, and various attractions.

The park has animators, game programs and master classes for children, a family cafe, and services for organizing and holding children's parties. Works at the Viva Land shopping center.

What to visit in Samara for free:

Lutheran Church

The monastery of the Lutheran community was built and illuminated by 1865. Ten years later, the temple was destroyed by fire, but quickly restored by local residents. During the Soviet years, the building faced the fate of a warehouse, but in the early 1990s, the church was returned to its purpose.

In addition to Sunday services, the church hosts events on the Bible and religion, spiritual concerts, and organizes clubs for all ages. Here you can also see a rare instrument for Russia - an organ.

Address: st. Kuibysheva 115-117

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Wednesday - from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday - closed

The entrance is free

Official website: https://elk63.ru/

Strukovsky Garden

You can take a break from the bustle of the city right within its boundaries - in Strukovsky Park. Back in the 19th century, here, in addition to the dense forest, there was an estate and garden of G.N. Strukov.

Now the park occupies about 8.5 hectares, and its main attractions are wide alleys, beautiful slopes and stairs, beautiful flower beds, fountains, grottoes, and gazebos. Here you can also find several attractions, but the park is not overloaded with entertainment complexes.

Address: st. Krasnoarmeyskaya, 2a

Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day

The entrance is free

Intercession Cathedral

White stone walls, golden and heavenly domes are the main decoration of the historical center of Samara. The cathedral was built in the mid-19th century in the traditions of ancient Moscow architecture. The rich decoration with frescoes and marble decoration was destroyed by fire in the 1970s, but after restoration the temple again amazes with its luxury.

The shrines of the Intercession Cathedral are the miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a cross with a piece of the sacred Cross of the Lord, the relics of the Voronezh wonderworker Mitrofan, a piece of the Holy Sepulcher.

Address: st. Leninskaya, 75A

Opening hours: daily from 7:00 to 19:00

The entrance is free

Ascension Cathedral

This functioning Orthodox church is unique in its architecture - it is made in the style of classicism with strict lines and shapes. Most of it has been preserved since 1841, but the dome and bell tower had to be restored from scratch after the Soviet regime.

Today, inside the temple you can admire frescoes and stylized ornaments. Believers can venerate the main shrines of the Ascension Cathedral - the icons of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” and “Gerontissa” from Athos.

Address: st. Stepana Razin, 78

Opening hours: daily from 8:30 to 19:00

The entrance is free

Iversky Convent

The first temple of the Orthodox pearl of Samara was built in 1882. Over the course of several decades, the monastery acquired churches, a hospital, a school, and workshops. During the Soviet years, the complex lost some significant monuments, but since 1992 active work has been underway to restore and restore it.

The Iversky Monastery today is a place of attraction for pilgrims from all over Russia. Visitors can touch the relics of St. Alexander Chagrinsky, as well as visit churches, icon-painting and gold-embroidery workshops, and a library.

Address: Volzhsky pr-t, 1

Opening hours: daily from 7:30 to 19:00, closed on Wednesdays

Free admission

Official website: https://iverskiy.rf

Active recreation and sports with children in Samara

Rope parks, climbing walls and trampoline centers are the most popular types of outdoor activities for families with children. Some Samara objects from these categories are presented below.

Rope park "Tarzania"

Address: Maxim Gorky Street.

Works on the territory of TsPKO. The park has five rope routes of varying difficulty, 4 of them are accessible for children of different ages and heights, the fifth, the most difficult, is recommended for adults. A special route for the little ones is called “Teddy Bear”.

Children from 2 years old are allowed here. It is carried out under the full supervision of adults. In addition to rope courses, “Tarzania” has a climbing wall and trolls, where you can fly from the age of six, having previously undergone instruction and learned the safety rules. The park hosts children's parties and quest games, and animators work.

And in Tarzania Park you can invite guests to a tree house and arrange gatherings in an unusual setting that will be remembered for a long time. The “birdhouse hut”, built at a height, has heating, so gatherings can be held in it not only in summer, but also in winter.

Trampoline center 2JUMP

Address: Moskovskoe sh., 4, building 5.

Trampoline jumping is a type of leisure activity that is suitable for both children and adults. The 2JUMP sports entertainment center is aimed at lovers of an active lifestyle of different ages and interests.

Professionals will be able to train and perform difficult tricks, and families with children will just have a good rest, play and frolic, spend an evening together or organize a children's party.

Trampoline

Address: Moskovskoe highway, 18th kilometer, 25A.

More than 200 trampolines of varying sizes and degrees of difficulty, foam pits with multi-colored cubes, attractions, a playground and an exciting large children's labyrinth are just part of the entertainment range presented at Oblaki.

The organization is designated as a “trampoline center”, but in essence it is a sports and entertainment complex, which is perfect for joint active recreation of children and adults.

"Park Rock"

Address: Moskovskoe sh., 4, building 3, shopping center "Skala".

“We can do anything and everything” - this is the motto of the Park Rock sports complex. There is a fitness room, a climbing wall and a climbing school here. The level of preparation does not matter. Individual and group lessons are available. One of the activities is holding children's parties.

Cultural and infrastructure facilities aimed at children occupy an important place in the life of almost any city. Large settlements with a population of one million abound in places for children's recreation, Samara is no exception. Within the framework of this review, we were able to present only a few “children’s” objects; in fact, there are many more of them.

Where to go in Samara and what else to see:

House-Museum of M.V. Frunze

The exhibition, located in the house of the Soviet military leader Mikhail Vasilyevich Frunze, tells the story of a difficult time in the history of the country.

Guests will learn all the most important things about the events of the Civil War, the confrontation between the “whites”, “reds” and “greens”, the struggle of the Eastern Front and much more. Separate pages are devoted to the life and work of Frunze himself.

Address: st. Frunze, 114

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday and Monday - closed

Entrance: adults – 50 rubles; children 16-18 years old – 40 rubles; children under 16 years old – free

Samara Regional Art Museum

The museum building is the hallmark of Samara architecture. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the mansion resembles a rich palace, and its Art Nouveau interiors match the external chic.

In the huge exhibition halls you can see original works by Chagall, Dali, Aivazovsky, Levitan, Shishkin and other geniuses, as well as works of contemporary artists, ceramics, and sculptures.

Address: st. Kuibysheva, 92

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Thursday and Saturday - from 13:00 to 21:00, Tuesday - closed

Admission: adults – 100 rubles, preferential categories – 50 rubles.

Official website: https://artmus.ru/

Kurlina's mansion

An example of Art Nouveau arose on the streets of Samara more than a hundred years ago. The mansion managed to end up on the pages of Alexei Tolstoy: in “Walking Through Torment” the writer called it absurdly luxurious. The house received its modern name from the owners - the Kurlins, a couple of philanthropists.

You can admire the building not only from the outside. Within its walls is the Museum of Art Nouveau, the exhibits of which are harmoniously integrated into the recreated interiors.

Address: st. Frunze 159/Krasnoarmeyskaya 15

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Tuesday and Thursday - from 13:00 to 21:00, Monday - closed

Admission: adults – 80 rubles, children under 16 years old – free

Official website: https://samaramodern.ru/

Zoo museum

The museum has been building its rich collection for almost a century. During this time, some zoological artifacts became historical: for example, stuffed brown bear and Canadian lynx were made in 1913. The modern exhibition is represented by four halls with invertebrates, fish, birds and mammals.

Address: st. Antonova-Ovseenko, 24

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday - from 10:00 to 13:00, Sunday - closed

Entrance: adults – 100 rubles, children – free

Official website: https://museum.pgsga.ru/museum_zoo/

House with elephants

The ancient dacha of the merchant Golovkin is famous not only for its combination of Art Nouveau and the Viennese Secession. Its main decoration was two sculptures of elephants. The animals are cast from concrete in full height, the inside of the statues are hollow. True, you can’t even see the elephants up close to the mansion, but they are clearly visible from the street and from ships sailing along the Volga.

Address: st. Soviet Army, 292

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: the area is closed to the public

Samara Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky

The Samara Drama Theater is recognizable not only by its repertoire and performance, but also by its building. The “Gingerbread House”, which became a decoration of the historical center of the city, was built in 1888. It is distinguished by brickwork with white stone carved details, the combination of which forms the Old Russian style.

On the stage of the Samara Academic Drama Theater the works of such classics as Shakespeare, Moliere, Chekhov, Ostrovsky come to life. The repertoire also includes modern experimental performances.

Address: pl. Chapaeva, 1

Opening hours: daily from 11:30 to 18:30, lunch - from 14:00 to 15:00

Entrance: cost depends on the performance

Official website: https://www.dramtheatre.ru/

Children's art gallery

The fairy-tale mansion of the late 19th century with turrets, weather vanes and original elements houses a world of children's creativity. The gallery exhibits works by young artists not only from Russia, but also from abroad.

The permanent exhibition with dolls, in whose faces you can recognize European rulers, nobles, and discoverers, deserves special attention.

Address: st. Kuibysheva (Dvoryanskaya), 139

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00

Admission: adults - 100 rubles, children under 7 years old - free

Samara Oceanarium

A visit to the aquarium will give both children and adults an incredible experience. The aquariums, which include the longest in Europe, display more than 4,000 species of inhabitants of the deep sea. You can learn about the peculiarities of their life during thematic excursions. At certain hours, employees conduct public feedings of fish and penguins.

Address: Moskovskoe highway, 25

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 21:00

Admission: adults – 700 rubles, children under 11 years old – 500 rubles, children under 3 years old – free

Official website: https://oceansamara.ru/

Samara Philharmonic

The modern building was built on the site of another significant place - the Olympus Circus Theatre. Famous poets and composers performed on its stage, after which the established Philharmonic took up the baton in 1940. After 34 years, a new building appeared here - in the Art Nouveau style, with architectural elements of the old Olympus.

Now you can come here for cultural and educational lectures and performances by Russian and foreign musicians.

Address: st. Frunze, 141

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00, lunch from 14:00 to 15:00

Admission: depends on the program

Official website: https://filarm.ru/

Museum-estate of A. N. Tolstoy

The only wooden mansion preserved on the streets of Samara houses a branch of the literary museum. Guests can visit the memorial apartment of Alexei Tolstoy - experts tried to restore the appearance that existed at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

In six halls, the life story of the famous writer from the moment of birth and the main stages of his creative path are revealed. Young visitors will especially enjoy the interactive exhibition “Golden Key”.

Address: st. Frunze 155

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Thursday - from 12:00 to 20:00, Monday - closed

Entrance: single entrance ticket – 200 rubles.

Official website: https://www.samlitmus.ru/muzey-usadba-a-tolstogo/

Samara Space Museum

The museum and exhibition center received its first visitors in April 2001. The permanent exhibition includes elements of rocket and space technology and large-scale models of rockets.

Interactive platforms reveal the topics of modern space achievements, immerse them in the daily life of astronauts on the ISS, and also bring them closer to space and its endless distances.

Address: Lenin Ave., 21

Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – from 10:00 to 18:00; Thursday – from 13:00 to 20:00; Saturday – from 11:00 to 17:00; Sunday – from 11:00 to 15:00; Monday - closed

Admission: adults – 250 rubles, students and pensioners – 200 rubles; schoolchildren under 16 years old – 100 rubles.

Official website: https://samaracosmos.ru/

Half-Timbered House

Turning onto Frunze Street, you can suddenly find yourself in the atmosphere of a Bavarian town or even an Astrid Lindgren fairy tale. An example of European frame house construction arose in Samara at the end of the 19th century thanks to Osip Grigorievich Girshfeld.

Unfortunately, the monument is in urgent need of restoration, but for now its unique façade, straight out of a Christmas card, can still be admired.

Address: st. Frunze, 75 a

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: the building is closed to the public

Zhigulevsky brewery

The brewery in Samara is not only one of the oldest in Russia, but is still functioning to this day. The foundation of the industrial building was laid in 1881 on the initiative of the Austrian Alfred von Vacano. The plant survived the revolution and war, and now tourists can enjoy its authentic architecture.

On weekdays, the plant hosts excursions with tastings of Zhigulevsky. Here you can buy the freshest beer - for yourself or as a gift. Strictly 18+.

Address: Volzhsky Prospekt, 4

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 14:00, Saturday and Sunday – days off

Entrance: 1100 rub.

Official website: https://www.samarabeer.ru/

Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theater

The Opera and Ballet Theater troupe gave its first performance in 1931. In 1938, the artists acquired their own building, where the theater is still located today.

By the beginning of the 21st century, the team had formed a solid repertoire, which is annually replenished with new performances. It includes operettas, operas and ballets for adults, as well as performances for children's audiences.

Address: pl. Kuibysheva, 1

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00

Entrance: cost depends on the performance

Official website: https://opera-samara.net/

The best performances of Samara for children

People, dolls, circus performers and musicians of Samara work for the benefit of children. A number of city cultural institutions offer performances, concerts, and performances aimed at younger audiences.

Samara Puppet Theater

Address: Samarskaya st., 95.

Traditionally, a children's theater institution offering puppet performances in Samara dates back to the 30s. The formation and development of puppet theater is associated with the name of Leningrad resident Evgeniy Demmeni. The famous actor and director came from the city on the Neva to train the local troupe, which staged its first amateur performance in 1932.

People's artists of the RSFRS and Russia worked as part of the troupe over the years. The team successfully tours throughout Russia and abroad; their track record includes awards from prestigious festivals. The repertoire includes diverse productions, based on fairy tales.

Puppet theater "Lukomorye"

Address: Leninskaya st., 160.

The historic wooden building houses a chamber puppet theater whose name refers to the famous lines of Pushkin. Performances based on fairy tales from the “sun of Russian poetry” are included in the Lukomorye repertoire. In total, more than 10 productions are presented, embodying the plots of literary fairy tales by Russian and foreign authors, and works of Russian folklore.

Samara State Circus

Address: Molodogvardeyskaya st., 220.

Samara's circus traditions go back to the beginning of the 20th century, when the legendary Olympus circus was built. The earliest historical predecessor of the state circus in the city can be considered the troupe of the Ferroni brothers, which gave performances since 1919.

The circus performed at various venues. Since 1969, it has been located in a building built according to a standard design near the banks of the Volga. The hall seats more than 2 thousand spectators. The circus program is regularly updated; the entertainment institution offers original circus shows to young spectators and their parents.

Musical theater "Zadumka"

Address: st. Osipenko, 6, MBOU School No. 41.

“Zadumka” is a Samara theater group that presents musical performances for children, performed by children and youth. The actors' ages range from 5 to 23 years. They realize their creative potential under the guidance of professional experienced teachers, choirmasters, and directors.

Having begun its history as a choreographic ensemble in 1973, in less than half a century the institution has become the leading children's theater in the Samara region. The ideological inspirer and director of the theater, Elena Kolotovkina, has the title of Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation. The theater's repertoire is huge and diverse.

Theater "SamArt"

Address: st. Lev Tolstoy, 109.

There is a theater called SamArt, which arose in the 30s as a Youth Theater. In accordance with the profile of the theater, its repertoire, numbering more than 500 performances, includes performances for children of different ages, but there are also very adult, serious plays. One of the deep-rooted traditions of the theater is the production of works by local playwrights, which always have a place on the playbill along with the classics.

Theater for kids

Address: Novo-Sadovaya, 106M.

There is a theater in Samara aimed at children. It is called “Theater for Toddlers” and welcomes spectators from the age of one year. The productions have a developmental focus and contain an interactive component, taking into account the age characteristics of the audience. During the performance, children do not just act as passive spectators, they become involved in the process. There is a theater on the base.

Children's Philharmonic

Address: Chapaevskaya, 96/98.

The formation of musical taste is one of the important stages of a child’s cultural development; for these purposes, a children’s philharmonic society operates in Samara. Experienced actors, musicians and teachers in the city of Samara organize concerts, performances and events especially for the younger age group.

Children not only listen to music, but also play, get acquainted with musical instruments, learn how beautiful sounds are created, and even try to make them themselves. The Children's Philharmonic performs both classics and examples of song culture created for children - for example, compositions from cartoons.

Don't miss: Sights of Samara

What sights of Samara can you see in one day:

Kuibyshev Square

This part of the city is unique in that it is the second largest square in Europe. Here, on 15 hectares, there are the Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, several green squares and a monument to V.V. Kuibyshev.

During the warm season, fairs, festive events, and concerts are held on the square. In winter, its territory turns into a skating rink, full of a fabulous New Year's atmosphere.

Address: pl. Kuibysheva

Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day

The entrance is free

Sculpture “Barge Haulers on the Volga”

The sculptural composition on Leningradsky Spusk came from the canvas of the great artist Repin. Ilya Efimovich created the painting “Barge Haulers on the Volga” while in the village of Shiryaevo not far from Samara.

Local residents decided to immortalize the work in bronze for the 170th anniversary of the author’s birth, while maintaining its actual dimensions.

Address: st. Maxim Gorky, Leningradsky Descent

Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day

The entrance is free

Stalin's bunker

The defensive facility was built in 1942 by order of Joseph Stalin. Here the Supreme Commander-in-Chief had to take refuge in the event of an unforeseen military situation.

Nine floors go 37 meters deep. The bunker was declassified only in 1990. Today, anyone can go down into the Stalinist dungeon with a guide.

Address: st. Frunze, 167

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 15:00, Saturday and Sunday – days off

Entrance: adult – 500 rubles, children under 10 years – 300 rubles.

Official website: https://www.bunkerstalina.com/

Samara embankment

This embankment is rightfully considered one of the most comfortable in the country. For summer holidays there are beaches here - free and paid, with water attractions. Lovers of picnics and fishing can also find a secluded place here.

At other times of the year, the Samara embankment is also worth a visit, because here you can enjoy the beauty of the local nature. The total length is almost 4 kilometers.

Address: embankment of the Volga River

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Admission: free (excluding paid areas)

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

There has been a Catholic parish in Samara for more than a century. The church was built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Gothic style at the expense of the Polish community. In the 1930s, the temple was looted, but in general the object was preserved thanks to the local history museum. In 1996, it was restored and illuminated again.

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus can be visited individually, on a guided tour or during a sacred music concert. In addition, the church has a Bible study group, a library and an editorial office for the parish newspaper.

Address: st. Frunze, 157

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00, lunch from 13:00 to 15:00, closed on Mondays

The entrance is free

Parks and places for walking with children in Samara

Where can you take your children for a walk, enjoy nature and have fun, go on rides? Samara offers a lot of options. The city has many cultural parks and walking areas.

Park of Culture and Leisure named after. Gorky

Address: Novo-Sadovaya st./1st clearing.

Traditionally, the largest park in the city is called the Park of Culture and Recreation. There is one in Samara - it bears the name of the proletarian writer Maxim Gorky. The second name of this park is Zagorodny, it is more popular among city residents.

The park combines a recreational area with attractions and active entertainment - a rope town, the Ford Boyard reality quest - and architectural attractions and art objects.

The attractions have largely been preserved from earlier times - the Ferris wheel, swings, funhouse, shooting range - all this is familiar to several generations of townspeople. Nostalgia is also evoked by the summer cinema "Aerokino", which has disappeared in many cities, but operates in Samara, where sessions are organized in the open air.

Strukovsky Garden

Address: st. Maxim Gorky/st. Vilonovskaya.

The oldest forest park area was reconstructed and landscaped in 2018 and turned into a modern, interesting space for walks and active recreation for adults and children. In the historically established garden and park ensemble, previous architectural objects have been preserved and updated, and new ones have appeared.

The fountain “Boy and Girl under an Umbrella” has been known since pre-revolutionary times; it is the oldest in Samara. Nowadays, it is equipped with LED lighting, and the fountain looks impressive at night.

The park has a children's playground with a play complex and a safe rubber crumb surface. Fall as much as you like! The summer stage and indoor stage host concerts and events for children and adults on a variety of topics.

Gagarin Park

Address: Moskovskoe highway/st. 22nd Party Congress.

One of the most beloved parks by city residents was opened in 1976. Its name is justified by the installation here in 2011 of a bust of the first cosmonaut, created by sculptor A.A. Apollonov.

The park has a town called “Three Bears” with attractions for every taste and budget. Children will enjoy traditional attractions, known since Soviet times, and modern ones in 5D format.

An artificially dug canal flows through the park; rental of pedal boats, boats and electric boats designed specifically for children is organized here. You can get acquainted with the territory of the park by driving around it on a train. Horse and pony rides are available. In winter there is an ice skating rink.

Voronezh Lakes Park

Address: ave. Kirova/st. Stara Zagora.

Surrounded by the Moscow Highway and two streets – Voronezhskaya and Staro-Zagorskaya – there is a green area that combines natural and entertainment components. The name of the park speaks for itself - there are three reservoirs on its territory. The origin of the lakes raises questions.

Some consider them man-made, others point to the spring nature of the reservoirs. Both versions are announced on the information sign at the entrance. Part of the park, including lakes and an oak grove with trees three centuries old, is considered a protected area and has had the status of a natural monument since 1996.

On the territory there are facilities for active recreation - sports grounds and a skatepark, which also attracts teenagers. The Voronezh Lakes Park also offers entertainment for the younger age group - two playgrounds, rental of children's cars. You can also go on a catamaran. While mothers and children relax and walk, fathers can indulge in their favorite male hobby; one of the available entertainments in the park is fishing.

Park of Culture and Leisure named after the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution (“Metallurgists’ Park”)

Address: Tashkent lane/st. Stavropolskaya

The park with a typically Soviet name was laid out in 1968 next to the metallurgical plant, and therefore is often popularly called the metallurgists' park. A walking green area with an area of more than 15 hectares is intended for quiet relaxation, walks and active entertainment.

There are sports grounds here and vehicle rentals are available. There is a lake in the park. The reservoir is decorated with a fountain embodying the image of the heroine of Pushkin’s fairy tale, the Swan Princess. With children you can ride on the lake on catamarans or boats.

The range of entertainment has increased after the recent renovation. One of its results was the installation of attractions. There are few of them, and they are mainly for children: “Sun”, “Shell”, “Corsair”, a traditional children's carousel with horses, etc.

Botanical Garden

Address: Moskovskoe highway, 36.

Plant lovers of all ages will enjoy visiting the botanical garden of Samara University. In addition to plants common to the Volga region, you can see rare and exotic plants, since the Garden has the only greenhouse in the middle Volga region.

Tropical and subtropical plants “live” in the greenhouse. Visitors can see not only how they grow and bloom, but also how crops such as coffee trees, avocados, guava, date palms, etc. bear fruit. You can walk around the garden for free, but you will have to pay for the tour, but it’s worth it, because the experts garden will answer the most tricky questions of little visitors.

Samara embankment

Address: Maxim Gorky Street.

In the city on the mighty Volga River, the embankment is one of the centers of attraction for tourists. The well-maintained paved coastal area is a popular place for walks for Samara citizens and guests of all ages; you can go here with a child. There are several monuments on the embankment, and bicycle and boat rentals are available.

FAQ

Where can you go with children in Samara? Country Park, Yuri Gagarin Park (children's park of culture and recreation), Zoological Museum, Samara Oceanarium, Samara Space Museum.

What can you see in Samara on your own? Leningradskaya street, Ascension Cathedral, Stroikov and Yakimov flour mill, Lutheran Church.

4 main attractions of Samara that are definitely worth a visit? Samara Embankment, Zhigulevsky Brewery, Railway Station, Samara Boat Monument.

Children's museums in Samara

Of course, museums are not attractions for children, but there are still exhibitions that visiting with a child will bring a lot of joy to your children.

Wonderland Park "Galileo"

Address: Dachnaya st., 2, bldg. 1, fl. 3.

Like many other large cities in Russia, Samara has a popular interactive museum, aimed primarily at children.

“Galileo Wonderland Park” is a place where the fundamentals of the universe and natural sciences are learned in a “non-boring way.” Exhibits that can and should be touched with your hands, miracles and transformations “provided for” by nature itself - all this will leave a lasting impression on the child and will become an important step on the path to understanding the world.

The exhibition consists of three main halls - the IQ zone, the Labyrinth of Illusions and the laboratory; the excursion program in each of them is based on gaming principles.

Samara Space

Address: ave. Lenina, 21.

Wouldn’t it be interesting for a child to see a real rocket, to immerse himself in the “life of astronauts” who are in zero gravity and eat from tubes that resemble “toothpaste?”

Even though the Samara Space Museum is not a children's museum, its theme will definitely not leave indifferent many members of the younger generation, especially boys, because many have been interested in space from an early age.

The museum has been operating in Samara for two decades; it was opened in 2001 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the formation of the space engineering industry in the city.

Frog Museum

Address: st. Krupskaya, 1A, Stroydom shopping center, floor 6.

Everyone knows the folk tale “The Frog Princess”. In Samara there is an entire museum dedicated to the amphibious inhabitant of the planet, who became a fairy-tale heroine. It is unique and one of a kind. The museum promises many surprises for visitors.

Biological knowledge “from the life of frogs” is intertwined here with a fairy-tale component, and therefore the museum seems mainly for children, although it may be of interest to tourists of different ages.

Chocolate Museum

Address: Sadovaya st., 256.

Children love sweets. Chocolate is one of the most popular snacks. The museum in Samara will tell the history of the delicacy and tell about the secrets and technologies of its production. There are several themed excursions offered here that can captivate children.

There are programs aimed not only at gaining knowledge, but also at developing creative potential. Group excursions take place according to the schedule by appointment.

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