Brief description of the city of Eagle
Orel is a famous Russian city, which is the administrative center of the Oryol region.
The first mention of the city dates back to the 12th century. Oryol is located on the banks of the ancient Russian river Oka, as well as its picturesque tributary, Orlik. It was the rivers that gave the city its name. The city of Orel is administratively divided into 4 districts, each of which has its own name - Severny, Zavodskoy, Sovetsky and Zheleznodorozhny.
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Basic moments
Today Oryol is a major industrial and agricultural center in Russia. The city has machine-building and instrument-making enterprises, and light industry is developed. In addition, the city is both a railway and automobile center of our country.
Tourists should visit Oryol to admire the ancient buildings of the city, primarily the numerous temples and churches. In addition, the city has museums dedicated to the great Russian writers - Turgenev, Andreev, Bunin, Leskov.
There are approximately 17 hotels of various categories in Orel, restaurants and cafes are open, and the tourism infrastructure is developing.
Climate
The climate of Orel belongs to the temperate continental type. Winters here are moderately cool, and summers can be both hot and moderate in temperature.
Attractions
Oryol's attractions include numerous architectural and religious monuments.
Thus, the most interesting sights of Orel for tourists include: a monument to the poet Yesenin, which stands on the site where the house of his wife, Zinaida Reich, used to be located; monument to the heroes of the Civil War; commercial bank building.
The religious attractions of Orel include numerous temples – the Church of the Iveron Mother of God, the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign”, the Holy Dormition Monastery and many others.
Orel's attractions, such as museums, are also interesting, in particular, of such Russian writers as Turgenev, Bunin and others.
The natural attractions of Orel include the spit of the Oka and Orlik rivers. You should also visit Tankmen's Square.
Excursions
First of all, we recommend that tourists go on a sightseeing tour of Orel.
Excursions to holy places from Orel are also interesting: a visit to the Life-Giving Cross in the village of Godenovo, a bus tour to Kostomarovo, a visit to Optina Hermitage.
We also recommend such excursions in Oryol as “The Literary Eagle”, “Nature and People of the Oryol Region”, etc.
In the warm season, we recommend excursions along the Oka River by water transport.
Story
The history of Orel began around the 12th century - at that time the first settlements appeared in local territories.
Orel was founded by Ivan the Terrible in 1566. Initially, the history of Orel is the history of a fortress located on the southern outskirts of the Moscow state.
Under Tsar Peter the Great, the city became a province; at the end of the 18th century it had already become a major center of the Oryol province. In addition, Oryol was also the center of the Orthodox Oryol-Sevsk diocese.
In the 17th century, the history of Orlov was for some time associated with False Dmitry the First, and then the Second. Also at this time, the Poles attacked Oryol.
In the same 17th century, churches were actively erected in Orel, and the Vvedensky Monastery was opened. At the end of the 17th century, a sailing factory opened in Orel.
In 1815, the first theater opened in Orel. In 1868, a railway was brought to Orel.
The city was repeatedly visited by such people as Pushkin, Zhukovsky, Leo Tolstoy, Yesenin, Tchaikovsky, Tvardovsky and many others.
After the Great Patriotic War, 167 residents of Orel were awarded the title of Hero of the USSR.
Today Orel is an attractive city for tourists with good infrastructure, which has preserved its ancient appearance.
Accommodation
Orel hotels are a variety of hotels, both designed for budget tourists (Dubrava, Mayak - from 300 rubles per day), and hotels of a higher category (Ackerman, Orel, Sarkis - from 1' 000 rubles per day and above).
Note that hotels in Orel are located both in the city center and on the outskirts of Orel.
Sports and active recreation
Orel offers tourists various sports, in particular, sports you can practice karate, orienteering, aerobics, athletics, judo, boxing, etc. There is also a football club in Orel. In addition, a popular sport in Orel, common in the Netherlands, is korfball.
Transport
Orel is a major transport hub - it is in this city that 7 major highways converge, which are of national importance. Also, railway lines leading to such cities of the Russian Federation as Moscow, Yelets, Kursk, etc. converge here.
Buses, trolleybuses and trams run around the city. Tourists can also travel around Orel by minibuses or taxis.
A river bus runs along the Oka River in Oryol.
Shopping
The main souvenirs of the Eagle are, of course, various images of the Eagle, the symbol of the city. Be sure to purchase an eagle figurine made of glass.
Other Oryol souvenirs are ceramic magnets and bells with views of the city, as well as plates and cups with an Oryol theme.
You can also buy souvenirs in Orel, such as shot glasses and beer glasses with views of Orel.
How to get there
You can get from Moscow to Orel by bus. The travel time will be 6 hours, the fare will be approximately 600 rubles.
You can also get to Orel from Moscow by train from Kursky Station. Travel time is approximately 5 hours, ticket cost is 500-600 rubles.
In addition, you can get to Orel by car along the M2 highway. The distance from Moscow to Orel is 362 km.
Temples and churches
Oryol, whose sights attract visitors to the city, is famous for its many temples and cathedrals. The most interesting thing is their location. At least one church is visible from every point in the center of the settlement.
Holy Vvedensky Convent
The structure was founded in 1685 and was originally located on the left bank of the river. Orlik. After a large-scale fire that destroyed all the buildings, the monastery was moved to the south-eastern region of the city. A list of the miraculous face of the Mother of God, a piece from the wood of the Holy Cross and about 50 icons with the relics of saints are kept here.
After the anti-religious Soviet campaign in 1993, the monastery began its revival and is currently closed to visitors. You can venerate the miraculous image during morning and evening services, which are held here daily. Address of the monastery: st. 1st Kurskaya, 92. Tram number 1 goes there.
Akhtyrsky Cathedral
Built in 1775 in honor of the image of the Akhtyrskaya Mother of God. Since that time, the temple has been expanded, one more limit was added and a 4-tier bell tower was erected. In 1962 the cathedral became a cathedral.
The main shrine of the sanctuary is considered to be an exact copy of the prototype of the miraculous Akhtyrka Icon of the Mother of God, the face of G. Kosov with a piece of the relics and the right hand of Tikhon of Zadonsk. Services in the cathedral are held daily. There is a Sunday school. You can get to your destination by bus No. 3 and 25, minibus No. 421 to the street. 5th of August
Epiphany Cathedral
The cathedral began its history when it was built in the mid-17th century. temple, which subsequently changed its appearance. In 1837, the church was radically rebuilt, and in 1900 there was another rather significant change to the church - the bell tower was dismantled and 8 years later they began to build a new one. It has now been completely restored.
The main shrine is the image of the Most Holy Theotokos “Joy of All Who Sorrow.”
Epiphany Cathedral is the oldest stone city building located on the square. Bogoyavlenskaya, 1. Open daily from 7.00 to 20.00. Tourists will be taken to it by bus No. 2, 5, 7 and 11 (stop. K. Marx Square).
Iverskaya Church
The church is located on the street. Privokzalnaya, 9. The building is decorated in the neo-Russian style and was erected for the employees of the railway station in 1902. After a period of neglect in 1990, the first prayer service was served in the dilapidated church building; a couple of months later, liturgies are held here daily.
You can get here by transport going to the railway station, then walk.
Temple of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God
Located on the corner of the street. Normandy-Neman and Mayakovsky. The building is made in Byzantine style. The original area of the temple was 35 thousand m2, and the height was 46 m. Despite the lost bell tower, the building pleases the eye with its architecture.
The temple shrine is the Smolensk image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The church is open daily from 7.30 to 18.30, on Sunday it opens at 6.30. To this place before the stop. “Orange supermarket” there are buses (No. 1, 22, 39 and 59).
Holy Trinity Church in Oryol
It was consecrated in 1828, built next to the Trinity Churchyard. The main temple shrine is the miraculous copy of the face of the Mother of God “Quench my sorrows.” The architecture of the shrine is noted as late classicism . The entire range of daily services is held in the temple.
The holy place is located on Leskova Street, 17, where there is a bus station “Memory Square” with public transport running under numbers 3,4,8 and 10.
Resurrection Temple
The Church of the Resurrection stands on 1st Kurskaya Street on the territory of the cemetery. The building was consecrated in 1895. In the middle of the 20th century. A belfry was built near the temple. In 1996, the Resurrection Monastery burned down, and in its place in 2001 a new stone church was built.
The temple building is open to visitors every day from 8.00 to 14.00. Buses run here to the stop. Tutaev. Worship services are held daily in the morning and evening.
Trinity-Vasilievsky Temple
The church building is located at Vasilyevskaya Street, 20/22. The construction of the current Trinity-Vasilievsky Church was completed in 1751. The church has been rebuilt throughout the entire period up to now; in the 30s of the last century, the upper bell tiers were lost. Currently, restoration work is underway in the building, Divine Liturgies are held in accordance with the church calendar.
St. Nicholas Church
Located at St. Normandy-Niemen, 73. The consecration of the first chapel took place in 1776, and the structure of the main temple building was completed in 1790. The most revered icons here are the Prophet Elijah, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and St. Mitrofan Voronezhsky. The parish is open every day from 7.00 to 20.00.
Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign
The temple was opened in 1998 and is located at st. Marinchenko, 4a. Opening hours: Mon - Sun from 7.30 to 19.00
Temple in honor of the Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow
The parish began operating in 1998. Construction of the Church of Matrona of Moscow began on the street. Razdolnaya, 76 at the beginning of the new millennium, and in March 2016, Metropolitan Anthony celebrated the Divine Liturgy here in the consecrated church.
The temple building is open to visitors every day from 7.30 to 19.00. In the monastery there is an icon and an ark with a piece of the relics of the Matrona of Moscow.
St. John the Baptist Church in the city of Orel
The Church of John the Baptist can be found at the Baptist Churchyard at st. Karachevskaya, 97 a. The consecration of the temple took place in 1777.
Particularly revered shrines among parishioners:
- chains of St. Tikhon of Zadonsky;
- an ark with particles of the relics of saints;
- revered icons of the Kazan Most Holy Theotokos and Matrona of Moscow.
Divine services are held daily from 8.00 to 17.00.
Holy Dormition Monastery
The Holy Dormition Monastery was founded in 1646. After a large-scale fire in 1673, the monastery was moved to Yamskaya Mountain, where 11 years later the first church was consecrated here. During the period of Soviet atheism, the monastery was closed, and it was opened only in 1998.
Currently, the monastery has a cathedral, 2 churches and a chapel.
The holy place is located on the street. Ermolova, 13 a. On weekdays, parishioners have the opportunity to visit the temple complex from 7.30 to 19.00, and on holidays and Sunday mornings at 6.20 and 8.40. Buses and trolleybuses go here to the “60 Let Oktyabrya” stop.
Temple of St. Alexander Nevsky
Chapel of Alexander Nevsky, located on the street. Mashkarina, 2 (909 quarter), built in memory of the paratroopers who showed heroism during the Second World War. Inside the building, the names of fallen soldiers are carved on the walls.
Report on the topic of the city of Orel
The city of Orel was founded as a fortress during the reign of Ivan the Terrible in 1566. The fortress was located along the banks of the Oka River. She was defensive in nature. Later it became the center of Oryol district. But over time, Orel becomes an important trading point.
Orel is located 380 km from Moscow. You can get from Moscow to Orel by train, bus or car. Residents travel around the city by trams, buses, trolleybuses and minibuses.
The city of Orel is surrounded by Bryansk, Tula, Kursk and Kaluga regions.
The city is located in the continental climate zone. Winter is moderately cold. February has the coldest days. Summer is warm. The hottest month is July. There are lakes in the city. In the south of the city there is the largest lake - Bright Life.
Currently, the city is the center of the Oryol region and a large industrial center. There is a steel rolling plant, a hosiery factory, a mechanical engineering plant, as well as factories for the production of ventilation and textile equipment.
The city has a length of more than 100 km, divided into 4 districts: Northern, Zheleznodorozhny, Sovetsky, Zavodskoy. The latter is the oldest district. It was here that the construction of the city began; the Orel fortress was built here. Now the area is surrounded by factories. Sovetsky district is the city center. There are many attractions, shops, squares and green gardens. The railway station building is located in the Railway District. The northern district is the youngest district where modern multi-storey buildings have been built.
The city's population is just over 317,000 people. Not only indigenous people live in the city, there are also Chechens, Ukrainians, and Belarusians
Orel is famous for its large number of higher educational institutions. The State University with a large number of faculties, the Modern Humanitarian Academy and others are open to students.
In 1897, a local history museum was opened in Orel, where you can learn the history of the city and region.
Local residents love to relax in the city park. The park is located on the banks of the Oka River. There is a boat station at this place. In the center of the park they built a beautiful fountain, an amusement area, a shooting range and a rope park.
In addition to the culture and recreation park, Oryol has a park called Botanica. This is a natural forested area within the city. Botany is famous for its nursery, greenhouse, gardening school and fruit and berry station.
What to see in Orel in 1 day on your own
The city has many historical and cultural attractions. It is clear that one day is not enough to get to know Orel in detail. It makes no sense to come specifically for just one day; only residents of nearby settlements can afford it. The city is quite far from Moscow, you can get there by high-speed train in 4 hours, you won’t be able to get there in one day.
But maybe you were passing through Orel or found a free day from a business trip. In this case, you need to decide in advance what you want to see in order to spend your time with the greatest benefit.
Let's see what you can see in Orel in one day on your own. We will go through a route for those who are in the city for the first time, which will allow you to see the main city attractions, form your impression of this glorious city and, perhaps, outline plans for continuing your acquaintance.
station Square
Sights begin immediately from Station Square. railway station itself is also interesting , consisting of two buildings completely different in architecture, connected by an underground tunnel. The station on this site was built in 1868, but it was destroyed in 1943 during the bombing of the city by our aircraft during the liberation of the city. The new station in the classicist style, designed by architect S. A. Mkhitaryan, was built in 1949–1950.
The most popular and photographed attraction on the square is, of course, the sculpture of an eagle - a symbol of the city. For a long time the sculpture was topiary, and in 2016, for the 450th anniversary of the city, it was replaced by a bronze eagle sitting on a symbolic globe.
Near the building of the Palace of Culture of Railway Workers, a “Monument to Railway Workers Who Made an Invaluable Contribution to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War” was erected. It will be interesting not only for adults, but also for children: it consists of a real steam locomotive, carriages and military equipment on platforms.
Sculpture “Eagle” on Station Square Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Moskovskaya street
If you drive along the highway from Moscow, you enter Orel along the Moskovskoye Highway, which turns into Moskovskaya Street, leading to the city center. Once upon a time, the street was called Posolskaya, because Moscow ambassadors to the Crimean Khanate and Khan ambassadors to Moscow traveled along it.
Orel was included in the list of 15 largest and oldest Russian cities that suffered most during the Great Patriotic War. The occupation caused great damage to the city; much was destroyed during the battle for the liberation of Orel. But on Moskovskaya there are buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries that are included in the lists of cultural heritage of regional and even federal significance. For example, the House of the merchant Apollonov with mascarons and rich stucco decorations, which is now occupied by the Oryol Technical School of Transport. Or the House of Merchants Perelygins of the mid-19th century, which housed the Headquarters of the 17th Chernigov Hussar Regiment from 1896 to 1914. In 2016, a monument to the Honorary Citizen of the city, Grand Duke M.A. Romanov, the commander of this regiment formed in Orel, was erected near the house.
The monument to a native of the Oryol region, aircraft designer N. N. Polikarpov, who was called the “king of fighters,” deserves attention. It is installed on Moskovskaya Street in the park named after him.
Headquarters building of the 17th Chernigov Hussar Regiment Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Hotel "Eagle"
From the station, in order not to waste energy, you can take public transport to the Orel Hotel, the transport stop is called that way. It is one of the city's most famous buildings, built between 1952 and 1955.
On the opposite side of Moskovskaya Street, it is worth paying attention to the building of the “House of Books”, decorated along the facade with busts of Russian writers and scientists. It was also built in the middle of the last century, when the city was being restored after the war. The bookstore still exists there, but the main premises are occupied by banks.
Hotel "Eagle" Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Tankmen Square
Tanker Square is the most famous landmark of Orel; before the Great Patriotic War it was called Pervomaisky. On October 3, 1941, Orel was captured by the 4th Panzer Division of the 2nd Panzer Group of General Guderian, part of the German Army Group Center.
The city was occupied for almost two years; it was liberated on August 5, 1943 during the Oryol offensive operation “Kutuzov”. In honor of the liberation of Orel and Belgorod, the first artillery salute in the history of the Great Patriotic War was given in Moscow. Now Oryol is called “the city of the first fireworks.” Victory Day and Oryol Liberation Day are the main holidays of the city.
The tankers who died in the battles for Oryol were buried in Pervomaisky Square in a mass grave on August 6, 1943. Since then it has been called Tankers Square, a T-34 tank is installed on the pedestal, and the Eternal Flame burns in memory of those who fell for the liberation of Orel. In 2016, a monument to Marshal I. Kh. Bagramyan, who commanded the troops that liberated the city, was erected in the park.
Monument to the liberators of Orel Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Red Bridge
There are two rivers in Orel - the Oka, which originates in the Oryol region, and the Orlik, so there are several bridges in the city. Our path lies across the Red Bridge, which connects Moskovskaya and Gostinaya streets on different banks of the Oka.
On the site of the modern Red Bridge there was the Mariinsky Bridge, built in 1877–1879 by engineer A. Lebedinsky and named in honor of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, wife of Alexander II. In 1919 it was renamed Krasny. In 1943, during the retreat, the Nazis blew up all the bridges in the city. The new bridge was built in 1950 on the surviving supports of the Mariinsky Bridge.
Red Bridge over the Oka Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Epiphany Cathedral
The Red Bridge offers the best view of the Epiphany Cathedral , the oldest building in the city and the only thing left of the Oryol Fortress. The Epiphany Church was built in the first decade of the 18th century in a style referred to as the “Naryshkin Baroque”. In 1837, the church was completely rebuilt, after which it acquired a classical appearance; only the bell tower and the dome of the church were reminiscent of Baroque. The rickety bell tower was replaced in 1908–1912.
The temple was closed in 1937, the church fence and the new bell tower were dismantled into bricks. During the years of occupation, the clergy turned to the German authorities of the city with a request to open churches; the Epiphany Cathedral was the first to open in October 1941. It did not close even after the end of the war, and in 1947 it became a cathedral. But a new anti-religious campaign began, and in 1962 the Epiphany Cathedral was closed again: the crosses were removed, the domes were dismantled, the frescoes were plastered over, and the building was adapted for a puppet theater.
The building was returned to believers in 1995, then the restoration of the temple took place over two decades. The Epiphany Cathedral acquired its curtained appearance only in 2015, when a dome and a cross were erected on the bell tower.
Monument to Ivan the Terrible against the background of the Epiphany Cathedral Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
In 2016, a monument to Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible , the founder of the city, was erected in the park next to the cathedral - in 1566, by his decree, the Orel fortress was founded. The king is depicted sitting on a horse, in his right hand there is a cross, and with a sword in his left hand he indicates the location of the future fortress. That's where we'll go.
Memorial Park of the 400th Anniversary of the Eagle
The main natural attraction within the city is the spit of the Oka and Orlik, the confluence of the Oka and its left tributary Orlik. It was here that the Oryol fortress was founded in 1566. In 1966, a Memorial Square was laid out on this site, a stele was erected in honor of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city, and next to it was the Monument to the Liberators of Orel on August 5, 1943.
Stele in honor of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city of Orel Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Children's park
From Memorial Park you can cross the bridge to the Children's Park, which was recently opened after a large-scale reconstruction. If you are with a child, you will not be able to leave this park quickly; there is something interesting for children of all ages: rides, numerous swings, a new “flat” fountain and a restored “Horses” fountain. Adults can simply relax on a bench or admire the views of the river. You need to leave the park via the suspension bridge near the Epiphany Cathedral; by the way, this bridge is also a city landmark.
Children's park Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Gostiny Dvor
We go out onto Gostinaya Street, which starts from the Red Bridge. The main building here is Gostiny Dvor . Gostiny Dvor, combined with shopping arcades, was built on this site in the early 1780s, but it burned down along with its goods in a big fire in 1847. In 1849, with the money of local merchants, they began to build a new two-story stone guest courtyard designed by architect D. V. Orekhov.
It took a long time to build, five whole years, but the result was worth it: the building became a decoration of the city and the center of city trade. The first floor was occupied by the best shops of famous Oryol merchants, and it is still used for shops. Gostiny Dvor was badly damaged during the war; during its restoration, a third floor was added and a passage arch was made at the site of the destruction. The upper floors are now occupied by various organizations. For example, since 1932, the left wing has housed the Oryol Museum of Local Lore. The architecturally similar building on the opposite side of the street was built for symmetry during the post-war reconstruction of the city.
Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Theater "Free Space"
The building of the Free Space Theater, as the Oryol Theater for Young Spectators has been called since 1990, is one of the oldest civil buildings in the city. It was built in 1799 for the Magistrate, then the City Duma; the center of local government was here until the revolution. During the war, the building received significant damage; during the restoration of the city, it was rebuilt, but the semi-rotunda of the main entrance with a dome was preserved. The Theater for Young Spectators has been located here since 1981.
Theater "Free Space" Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Bank building
It is impossible to pass by the bright building next door; it is too different from the general architectural ensemble of the city: red facing bricks, stone carvings and glazed tiles on the facades. The façade of the building facing the embankment of the Orlik River is no less beautiful. This building in the pseudo-Russian style was built in 1897–1900 according to the design of the Moscow architect S.K. Rodionov for the Oryol Commercial Bank founded in 1892.
After the revolution, it was occupied by the gubkom of the RCP (b) - the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks (Bolsheviks), then by the gubkom of the Komsomol, and during the years of the German occupation - by the Gestapo. But for many years now the building has been used again for its intended purpose, as it was one hundred and twenty years ago. Now the Oryol branch of the Central Bank of Russia is located here.
Oryol Region Branch of the Main Directorate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation for the Central Federal District Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Monument to A.P. Ermolov
The monument to A.P. Ermolov, a Russian military leader and statesman, a participant in many major wars that the Russian Empire waged from the 1790s to the 1820s, was erected on the square named after him in 2012. The author is Moscow sculptor Ravil Yusupov, who recreated the general’s face based on his famous portrait by artist George Dow. And the monument was built with money collected by Oryol residents.
A.P. Ermolov has a direct connection to Orel: he came from poor nobles of the Oryol province, where his father had a small estate. Here he lived for some time after his resignation in 1827 and bequeathed to be buried in Orel next to his father. A.P. Ermolov is buried here at the Trinity Cemetery.
Monument to General A.P. Ermolov Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Gymnasium building
On the square stands the building of the history department of the Oryol State University. I. S. Turgeneva. This is the building of the former Oryol men's gymnasium , an architectural monument of federal significance. The building was built in 1795 for a public school, it is the oldest civil building in the city. In 1808, a 4-year men's gymnasium was opened on the basis of the school, and in 1828 it became a general educational institution with a 7-year course of study.
There are busts of the most famous graduates of the gymnasium near the building. Writers N. S. Leskov and L. N. Andreev, polar explorer V. A. Rusanov, artist G. G. Myasoedov, astronomer P. K. Sternberg and others studied here. P. A. Stolypin, the future Minister of Internal Affairs and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Russian Empire, was also a graduate of this gymnasium.
Faculty of History of Oryol State University named after. I.S. Turgeneva Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Monument to N. S. Leskov
The city has monuments to, perhaps, all the writers who were born in the Oryol region, or whose work was connected with these places. But the most interesting is the monument to Nikolai Sergeevich Leskov, which since 1981 has stood in the park named after the writer, next to the Assumption Cathedral.
N. S. Leskov is depicted sitting on a sofa, around the columns there are sculptures of characters from his famous works “Lefty”, “The Stupid Artist”, “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk”, “The Cathedral People”, “The Enchanted Wanderer”.
The Assumption Cathedral (Cathedral of the Archangel Michael) also deserves attention - a striking work of the classicist era, built in the first quarter of the 19th century.
Monument to N.S. Leskov surrounded by characters from his works Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Alexander Bridge
The bridge over the Orlik River was opened in 1880 and named Aleksandrovsky in honor of the 25th anniversary of the reign of Alexander II. After the revolution, the bridge was renamed Leninsky. In August 1943, the bridge was blown up by German troops during their retreat; after the liberation of Orel, it was restored to its original location. Since the late 1970s, the bridge has become a pedestrian bridge; before that, trams ran along it. At the beginning of this century, the bridge underwent a major reconstruction; it was practically rebuilt.
The views that open from the Alexander Bridge to the Orlik River, the walking areas along its banks, and the Epiphany and Assumption Cathedrals are noteworthy.
Alexander Bridge over Orlik Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Lenin Street
Along the Alexander Bridge you get to Lenin Street, the main pedestrian street of Orel, beloved by locals and tourists. That’s what it was called in 1919; before that the street was called Bolkhovskaya. By the beginning of the 20th century, it was the most beautiful street in the city; the city’s nobility lived here and the most fashionable shops, hotels, pharmacies, and photographs were located here. Electricity was installed on Bolkhovskaya in 1895 and it became a favorite place for the public to take evening walks. In 1893, tram lines were laid here, and trams ran along Bolkhovskaya for eight decades. By the way, the Oryol trams are also a landmark; they are one of the oldest tram systems in Russia, only Nizhny Novgorod’s is older.
Many buildings on Lenin Street are architectural monuments, the most famous being the corner building opposite the Pobeda cinema. In this house there was a hotel of the merchant E.K. Jordan, in different years the writers I.S. Turgenev and P.I. Yakushkin stayed there, and there was also a library, to which the young I.A. Bunin was a regular visitor. The Pobeda cinema was built in the 1950s on the site of the St. George Church destroyed during the war.
Local artists sell their works on Lenin Street Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Lenin Square
Lenin Street ends at Lenin Square - the main square of the city, where all major city events and parades take place, and on New Year's Day, a skating rink is poured and a large Christmas tree is installed. There are many important city buildings on the square: the Administration of the Oryol Region, the Oryol State Academic Theater named after. I. S. Turgenev, Main Post Office, two large hotels.
Pay attention to the Art Nouveau building, built in 1908 for the Northern Bank; in Soviet times it was occupied by ATS, and now by Promsvyazbank. The third floor and roof, uncharacteristic of modernism, were added already in the 2000s.
Hotel "Salut" and the building of the Northern Bank Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Victory Boulevard
Look behind the Oryol Region Administration building (House of Soviets) on Victory Boulevard. It appeared on the city map in 1982, on the eve of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Orel. At the same time, a monument to Hero of the Soviet Union, Army General A.V. Gorbatov, commander of the 3rd Army of the Bryansk Front, which liberated the city in August 1943, was erected in the center of the boulevard.
In April 2007, Orel was awarded the honorary title “City of Military Glory,” so in 2010 a stele was installed on Victory Boulevard.
Stele “City of Military Glory” on Victory Boulevard Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Park of Culture and Recreation
The Oryol Culture and Recreation Park will soon be two hundred years old. It was founded on the high bank of the Oka in 1822, thousands of trees and shrubs were planted, bridges were built across ravines, and surrounded by a wooden fence. The garden was inaugurated in May 1823, and from the first day it was public. On holidays, gypsy choirs performed here and fairs were held. The Oryol public garden was considered the best among such gardens in other provincial cities.
L. N. Tolstoy and I. S. Turgenev, L. N. Andreev and M. Vovchok walked along the alleys of this garden in different years. Why don't you take a walk like this? For example, look at the “Turgenevsky Berezhok” to the monument to I. S. Turgenev, from there there are excellent views of the Oka River and the Dubrovinsky embankment.
Monument to I.S. Turgenev Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Holy Dormition Monastery
Further along the way you can go to the Holy Dormition Monastery , founded on this site in 1680. The monastery, like the others, was closed by the Bolsheviks; of its six churches, only the small Holy Trinity Church has survived - the ancestral tomb of the family of the Oryol governor A.V. Kochubey. Now this church is the temple of an Orthodox gymnasium.
The revival of the monastery began in 1991: the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Alexander Nevsky Chapel were built, the most beautiful Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is under construction.
Holy Dormition Monastery Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
From the stop on 60 Let Oktyabrya Street near the monastery you can go to the station, thus completing a one-day route around Orel.
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About the city of Orel
Orel is a wonderful old town that combines the charm of old architecture and the functionality of modern buildings. It is located on the Central Russian Upland on both sides of the Oka River and its tributary Orlik. The population is about 341 thousand inhabitants. It was founded in 1566 as a fortress to protect the southern borders of the state. Oryol received city status in 1702. Subsequently, the city was administratively part of various provinces of the country, and in 1778 it became the center of the Oryol province.
During its existence, Orel has gone through a development path from a small fortress with adjacent settlements to a modern cultural and industrial center of the region.
In the entire history of Orel, not a single military campaign has passed it by. More than once he stood in the way of his enemies and gave them a crushing rebuff. Orel is a city of military glory of the Russian Federation. For two years during the Great Patriotic War it was under occupation by fascist troops. The city was liberated during the battle on the Oryol-Kursk Bulge. Orel suffered severe damage and its restoration became one of the main post-war construction projects of the USSR. A well-known memorable fact that city residents are proud of was the first artillery salute in the history of the Great Patriotic War in honor of the liberation by Soviet troops from the German fascists. In honor of this, every year on August 5, Oryol celebrates City Day.
Orel was revived quite quickly - within three months after the liberation of the city, 26 enterprises were revived. New industries have emerged: municipal road and mechanical engineering, production of tractor spare parts and building materials, as well as instrument making. Housing, schools, hospitals, kindergartens, universities, and cultural institutions were built. Thirty monuments and commemorative steles, as well as twenty sculptural busts, monumental mosaics, bas-reliefs and paintings were built in the squares, streets and gardens of the city. The number of memorial plaques in Orel has already reached seventy, and there are several hundred gravestone monuments, many of which are genuine works of art. The fertile lands located around Orel have always attracted the most prominent noble families to the city, thanks to which it has become the center of noble culture.
Orel is the birthplace of writers I.S. Turgenev and L.N. Andreev, historian T.N. Granovsky, philosopher M.M. Bakhtin. The life and work of I.A. Bunin, N.S. Leskov, A.N. Apukhtin and many other outstanding people are connected with the city of Orel. Among the city's Honorary Citizens are Marshal Kulikov and Hero of the Soviet Union, pilot Alexei Maresyev, who continued to fight with amputated legs.
Modern Orel is a scientific and industrial center, a leading link in the socio-political and cultural life of the Black Earth Region. The city is a large industrial center of one of the most important agricultural regions of the country. Instrument making and mechanical engineering are most developed there, and there are enterprises in the steel rolling, light and food industries.
The city has a well-developed trading infrastructure.
Oryol is a student city; there are 12 higher educational institutions with about 50 thousand students.
In recent years, Oryol has become noticeably younger. Orel's neighborhoods are built according to individual projects, so that the architecture itself creates the mood. The city is being built, growing upward, decorated with squares, parks and fountains. He carefully preserves the traditions of Russian spirituality. One after another, the temples and cathedrals of Orel are being restored and restored.
Oryol is a major road and rail transport hub. Orel's intracity transport infrastructure consists of: tram tracks, trolleybus lines, bus routes, urban and suburban transport.
Due to the fact that the traffic of polluting vehicles in Orel is not intense and the city is surrounded by greenery, the city air remains unpolluted and healthy. This undoubtedly attracts tourists there. Orel, located in the heart of central Russia, is a wonderful city that is worthy of a visit. It is known for its rich historical past and literary traditions.
In Orel there is a large number of entertainments for all ages, from young to old. The main tourist attractions of Orel are Vasilievskaya, Iverskaya, Krestitelskaya, Mikhailo-Arkhangelskaya, Nikolo-Peskovskaya, Smolenskaya and Trinity churches, two active monasteries, monuments to Russian writers N.S. Leskov, I.S. Turgenev and I.A. Bunin. The city has 4 theatres, a philharmonic society, 11 museums, 4 cinemas, several parks and others.
Near various attractions there are hotels whose doors are warmly open to city guests.
Parks and squares
Oryol (whose attractions include many natural areas) has the following green areas:
Oryol Park of Culture and Recreation
The city park area of culture and recreation occupies space along the street. Gorky and the left bank of the river. Okie. During its foundation, 15 thousand bush and tree seedlings were planted there. The garden area opened in 1823, then was destroyed during the German occupation, and restored again in 1948. Trolleybus line No. 5 and 6 runs here.
Landscape park "Nobles' Nest"
The literary and landscape park, located on the left bank of the Orlik, has been operating for vacationers since 1903. A pier for river walks was built nearby, a rotunda was built and a bust of I.S. Turgenev.
Now this place is classified as a protected zone. The observation deck of the park meets closely with the street. Oktyabrskaya. From the railway station to the square, guests will take trolleybus No. 3 to the stop. "Palace of Sports".
Tankers' Square
The Tankmen's Garden is located in the center of Orel on the square. Mira. A park area was laid out here in 1920 and given the name Pervomaisky. During the Second World War, a battle between tank crews and German occupiers took place at this site, and subsequently this square was renamed the tank crews' park. Tourists should go here by tram No. 1 and 3 to Sotok. "Palace of Sports".
Memorial Square "Strelka"
In this park area there is an obelisk (27 m), which combines the image of the ancient Oryol coat of arms with Soviet attributes of labor. A monument dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the creation of the city was erected nearby. The square lies on a cape at which the rivers merge. Oka and Orlik.
Square named after L.N. Gurtieva
The park is located at the junction of 4 streets:
- Oktyabrskaya;
- Gurtieva;
- Saltykova-Shchedrin;
- Pionerskaya.
In the center of the green zone stands a monument to the general of the same name, who fought for the liberation of the city in 1943. A linden alley is planted in the center. Each tree has a plaque with the name and title of the person who planted it. Tourists can get to this place by trolleybus No. 5 and 6.
Library Square named after I.A. Bunina
The square consists of alleys of different types of trees, which are planted around the library named after. Bunina. In 1992, a bust of the writer was installed in front of the library building. The garden contains trees that were planted at the end of the 19th century. Library address: st. M. Gorky, 43. Trolleybus No. 5 and bus No. 27 go here.
Memorial Park of Writers-Orlovtsev
The memorial park area is a complex occupying a block between 4 streets:
- Turgenev;
- November 7;
- M. Gorky;
- lane Georgievsky.
Museum institutions and a Red Cross building are located here.
Victory Forest Park
The forest park area of 35 hectares has a clear geometric configuration and extends in a protected area between two ravines, the stadium named after. Lenin and the left bank of Orlik.
The forest park was opened for the 30th anniversary of the Victory. It is dotted with paths that converge in the center and form a round square with a monument dedicated to the Second World War. About 30 varieties of bushes and trees are planted here. Various sports competitions are held in the forest park.
Artillery Square
The Artillerymen's Park extends in the center of Orel near the Alexander Bridge and the Trud publishing house. It was opened in 2015 in memory of the military exploits of the Second World War.
Burevestnik Square
The garden is located near the artillery square. Its opening is timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the founding of Orel.
Square of Chernobyl Heroes
Park area named after. Chernobyl Heroes extends at the intersection of the street. Krasnoarmeyskaya and Oktyabrskaya.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident, an obelisk was created here, designed by local sculptor V. Mikheev.
Polikarpov Square
Polikarpov's Garden occupies an area near the street. Moscow and the Rodina cinema. In 1958, an obelisk to aircraft designer N. Polikarpov was erected in the center of the green zone. There are many bus routes and trolleybuses No. 1 and 5.
Square named after Academician Fomin
The park, founded in 1956, is dedicated to the architect I. Fomin and is located near the Trans Agency building. The green zone stretches from the corner of the street of the same name to the Red Bridge near the river. Okie. Spruce and chestnut trees are planted on the sides, and a huge flower bed is formed in the middle.
Kommunalnikov Square
The park extends from the street. Gagarin to pl. Epiphany, where the Epiphany Cathedral was built. The square was founded in 1946 and consists of plantings of poplars, birch, thuja and lilac. The picturesque area attracts art college students to realize their creative ideas. The green area can be found at: st. Living room, 2
Mayakovsky Square
The green park area occupies the space between the Alexander Bridge, the Free Space Theater and the Central Bank. The square was founded in the post-war period.
Hawthorn, birch, spruce and lilac trees were planted here, and a fountain was built.
Razgrad Park
Razgrad Garden stretches between two bridges: Zheleznodorozhny and Friendship of Peoples. The park is named after the sister city of Razgrad (Bulgaria). There is a beach area on the park outskirts.
Komsomolsky Square
Komsomolsky Square has an area of 4 hectares and is divided into 2 parts by the street of the same name. Green spaces began to be planted here in the 30s of the last century. During the occupation period, the plants were cut down. The park area was restored after the war.
Linden, poplar, and birch trees were planted in the middle, and a living fence of bushes was made around it. A university building is built on one edge of the park, and on the other there is a monument to fallen young soldiers.
Square near the music school named after. V.S. Kalinikova
The square is located on a busy area between the street. Posadskimi (1st and 2nd) and st. Komsomolskaya. The green area is fenced with decorative bars, and in the center there is a sculpture of the composer V.S. Kalinnikova.
Veterans Square
The Veterans' Garden opened in 2005 and was dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory. The square is located in the factory district near the tram platform “Mn Uyut”.
Botanika Park
The park area is located between the railway road and the river, not far from the street. Komsomolskaya. The park got its name from the Botanical Garden, which was formed on the site of a tree nursery.
Now all that remains from the previous garden are centuries-old plantings - oaks, lindens and pines.
Square of Heroes Paratroopers
The square was founded in block 909 at the intersection of st. Sakhanskaya and Mashkarina. A chapel was erected here in memory of the paratroopers who died in 1941.
Literary Square
Nearby, in honor of Oryol writers, a square was opened in 2011, where busts of writers born in Oryol were erected.
Trubnikova Boulevard
The boulevard was founded in 1900. The first plants were planted here by the city governor A. Trubnikov. At the present time there are 2 small alleys stretching from the factory named after them. Medvedev, which then connect and go to the Tekmash plant.
Location of Oryol
It is located on the Central Russian Hill, which is located in the European part of Russia. In order to understand where the city of Orel is located on the map, you need to look south from the capital (Moscow), the distance is approximately 380 km. It is more than 1000 km away from St. Petersburg. Near the Oryol region there are Kaluga, Tula, Kursk, Bryansk and Lipetsk. They have common boundaries.
Orel is a city that is the center of the region. Its length from south to north is about 150 km, and its width (west-east) is more than 200 km. The Oryol region is the smallest in Russia. It also has the smallest population.
Population
Oryol, whose population is decreasing every year, is considered an original Russian city. The indigenous inhabitants, of course, are Russians. In percentage terms, they are about 95%. However, other nationalities also live in the territory, although there are fewer of them - 5%. There are less than 2% of Ukrainians in Orel, 1% of Chechens, Azerbaijanis, Belarusians and Armenians, and 2% of other nationalities.
By the beginning of 2000, the population was about 330 thousand people. However, by 2014 this figure had decreased by approximately 13,000 (317 thousand).
Cultural heritage
“City on the Oka” - this is how those who consider themselves a native resident of such a beautiful city as Oryol affectionately call their native land. The population here honors its history and constantly supports the cultural development of the regional center. Residents respect the works of Russian writers such as Turgenev, Bunin, Fet, Andreev, Rusanov, Granovskaya. After all, these names are known to everyone. In Orel there is a famous cultural monument - the Nobles' Nest (Turgenev's estate). The largest source of the Volga, the Oka River, originates here. The city is also famous for the fact that in 1943, on August 5, the first fireworks went off in Orel and Belgorod in honor of liberation from German occupation. This testifies to the courageous character of the residents.
Orel is considered a “green” city. Both in the very center and beyond, the level of vegetation exceeds 7% of the occupied area.
City of Orel today
In 2016, Orel celebrates a major date - 450 years since its founding. Currently, the city has turned into a developed regional center, providing employment to more than 80% of the region's population. The main field of activity is trade. The largest supermarket chains in Russia successfully operate in this area. The industry is gradually declining. But previously it was thanks to her that the city of Orel was promising. The population, according to the 2012 census, was more than 318 thousand people, which, compared to previous years, shows a decrease in growth dynamics.
What to bring from Orel as a gift
Each city is famous for its unique souvenirs and gifts. The city of Orel was no exception here.
Oryol list
Original embroidery, common in the Oryol region. called the Oryol list. This creativity goes back to ancient times, when pagans lived in this place. At first, only red color was used in sewing, but in the 20th century. started adding red, green and yellow tints.
The ornament consists of geometric motifs with pagan elements, which give the embroidery a protective meaning. You can purchase linen goods made using this technique at fairs or in Oryol souvenir shops. The approximate price of a towel with embroidery is 1200-1400 rubles, and potholders are 400-500 rubles.
Pleshkovskaya toy
Clay Pleshkov toys are an ancient craft that appeared in the 17th century. During the firing process, the raw material acquires a pink tint, and the mica included in its composition gives the toy a silvery color. The main crafts are whistles. Craftsmen also make animals, fairy-tale characters and people.
Finished products are painted in red and blue tones. It is better to look at exclusive exhibits in the Pleshkov Toy Museum, and it is better to purchase them at reasonable prices in souvenir shops.
Mtsensk lace
Mtsensk lace appeared in the 18th century. A special feature of openwork weaves are geometric patterns. Compared to other techniques, lace is not made so tightly. During the production process, 20-100 pairs of bobbins are used, which is due to the complexity of the product.
The lace craft fell into decline over time, and now this art is practiced by a lace-making school, which sells its products at exhibitions and sells them to order. For example, a woven collar will cost the buyer 2,800 rubles, scarves for 250 rubles, and for a tablecloth you will have to pay 25 thousand rubles.
Liven accordion
The accordion from Livny originated in the 19th century, and for some time it was handmade by local craftsmen. With the advent of the 20th century. The demand for accordion increased, and, in connection with this, its production was put on stream at one of the Oryol factories. A special feature of the instrument is the different tonality of sound when the bellows move.
Currently, the accordion is made by hand in workshops in the city of Livny, and its price ranges from 17 to 21 thousand rubles.
Grod Orel is a suitable place for travelers. The point is marked by many attractions and can be explored on foot or through a guided tour, taking a scenic ride on a water bus.
Article design: Oleg Lozinsky
Monuments
A distinctive feature of the city is its literary heritage (it is the birthplace of the famous writers mentioned above) and architectural monuments. In the very heart of the city - on Karl Marx Square - a mighty horseman rises. This is General Alexey Ermolov. The sculpture was erected in 2012. In the Northern District there is a monument to Alyosha the steelmaker. In the shopping part of the city, opposite the central department store, there is Tankmen's Square, which is guarded by a guard of honor. In memory of the fallen soldiers, an eternal flame burns.
Monuments and sculptures
Oryol (attractions include monuments and sculptures) is famous for its famous people, and memorials have been erected in their honor.
Sculpture by I.S. Turgenev
The monument to I.S. Turgenev was erected in one of the beautiful places in Orel, at the top of the slope of the river. Oka is close to the city park. The sculpture was opened in November 1968 and dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Russian classic.
The figure of a seated writer, immersed in thought, is cast from bronze and mounted on a granite slab. You can get there by trolleybus No. 5 or 6.
Sculpture "Founding Eagle"
In honor of the 450th anniversary of the founding of the city, a monument called “Founding Eagle” was erected near the Grinn hotel complex. The obelisk, weighing several tons and 5 m high, stands in front of the Boyarskoye cafe. The sculpture consists of 3 bronze figures. A majestic bird sits in the center, and 2 archers stand on the sides with weapons in their hands.
Tourists will find the attraction at the address: sh. Kromskoye, 4. It is better to go here by bus No. 5, 8 and 13, tram No. 1 and 3, as well as minibuses No. 352,354 and 356.
Monument to tank liberators
The monument to tank liberators was erected in the park of the same name on the street. Moskovskaya, opposite No. 11. Materials such as granite, concrete, marble, steel and bronze were used in the manufacture of the monument. The Eternal Flame burns at the foot, with local soldiers standing guard of honor.
Monument to Alexey Petrovich Ermolov
The grand opening of the monument to A.P. Ermolov took place in July 2012 on the square that bears the name of this general. The height of the obelisk is 5.5 m, and the height of the pedestal is 4 m.
Orel is a beautiful city with various historical attractions. In the photo one of them is a monument to Alexei Petrovich Ermolov.
The monument depicts a fragment of the famous Battle of Borodino, in which A.P. Ermolov, on a rearing horse, leads troops against the enemy. The master took the figure of the St. Petersburg Bronze Horseman as a basis, and the face of the statesman was recreated based on the canvas of the artist D. Doe. The landmark was erected in the city center.
Monument to Nikolai Semenovich Leskov
In the historical center of Orel on the square. For the anniversary (150 years), a monument to N.S. was erected. Leskov. The ensemble is made of bronze and granite. The monument depicts a writer sitting on a sofa, and around him on columns (1.5 m) stand bronze heroes from his own works. You can get to the stone composition by any public transport to the stop. "October Cinema"
Districts of Orel
The city's territory is divided into 4 districts: Zheleznodorozhny, Zavodskoy, Severny and Sovetsky.
- Sovetsky district is the central part of the city. On its territory you can see attractions, heritage, public gardens, streets, shops and squares. Entertainment events, fairs, and youth competitions are held here. This area is considered privileged; about 81 thousand people live here.
- The Zavodskoy district is a vast territory with a high population density (more than 107 thousand people). The industrial core of the city is located here: factories, workshops, factories.
- The northern region is considered the youngest. It has many not only factories, but also budgetary institutions. It ranks third in terms of the number of inhabitants; about 68 thousand people live here.
- The railway district of the city of Oryol is famous for its main attraction - the station. The symbol of the city - a huge eagle with its wings spread - greets residents and guests opposite the main entrance. The population in this area is about 63 thousand people.
Enterprises and educational institutions
Oryol is often called the “city of students.” The population, especially young people, can freely receive a prestigious education. Here, for every seventh resident there is one student. There are many government and commercial educational institutions in the regional center. The most famous of them: OSU named after I. S. Turgenev, OSAU, PSU, OGIET, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and others.
The largest enterprises in the city are OJSC Orelstroy, CJSC Dormash, JSC Proton, NPJSC Nauchpribor, OJSC Severstalmetiz, LLC Plant named after. Medvedev" and others.
Theaters
Fans of theatrical art have the opportunity to visit local theaters representing different genres.
Oryol State Academic Theater I.S. Turgenev
The Drama Theater has existed since 1815 and was first listed as a serf theater, and in 1949 it was named after I. S. Turgenev. The current theater space has 4 stages and delights the audience with children's performances and many productions based on works of Russian classics.
The building is located in the city center at pl. Lenin 2. Evening performances begin at 18.30, and daytime performances at 11.00 or 12.00.
Oryol State Theater for Children and Youth “Free Space”
The theater institution received the name "Free Space", created in 1976, in 1990. During its work, the theater received many awards, its troupe tours throughout its country and abroad.
The performances staged by the actors are popular among young people.
The premises are located in the center of Orel on the square. Marksa, 2. Evening performances begin at 19.00.
Oryol Regional Puppet Theater
The theater was founded during the Second World War and is located in the Stroiteley Palace of Culture at the address: st. Sovetskaya 29. Performances for young spectators are staged here. There is a clock hanging on the facade of the building, from which characters from children's fairy tales appear every hour and a pleasant melody sounds.
Children have the opportunity to visit it from 10.00 to 12.00 on all days except Monday.
Russian Style Theater
The youngest theater in the city, “Russian Style,” is located in the central part of Orel on the street. Turgeneva, 18. It was created in 1994 and accommodates a hall with 50 seats. The theater establishment is open from 13.00 to 19.00 every day, except Monday.
Famous places in the city
Recreation places where locals and guests spend time are the City Park of Culture and Recreation, Lake Bright Life, and Alexander Bridge.
The multifunctional complex, which includes many shops, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment centers, has gained the greatest popularity among young people. Here are the largest nightclub in the Black Earth Region “Clocks”, karaoke bar “Night”, “Celebration Restaurant” and others. Other famous establishments in the city include the Labyrinth restaurant, the karaoke club Oz-bar, and the Na Privale cafe.
