Where to go and what to see in Krasnodar

Where to stay

In Krasnodar, it makes sense to stay in the city center. The main points of interest are within walking distance, which means that you will be less likely to get stuck in the main attraction - a traffic jam.

If your budget allows, choose a hotel - this is the tallest building in the city, which was built for more than 10 years. The price of the room is from 5,000 rubles per day, with a bonus there is a panoramic view of Krasnodar. On Booking.com, you can rent an apartment in - from 2,500 rubles per night. The budget option is "" or nice housing on AirBnb: for example, an apartment on Krasnaya Street, an apartment with a smart home system, or a luxury option with a gorgeous view of the city.

What sights of Krasnodar to see

Red Street

Attractions of Krasnodar: Krasnaya street

This is the cultural and gastronomic center of the city. On weekends, the street is closed and becomes pedestrianized. Start the route from house 5, where the Central Concert Hall, the Kovalenko Museum and the Pushkin Library are located. On the way, grab a coffee at a local coffee shop - "", "" or. Don't forget to make a wish under the bell at the Arc de Triomphe.

Near house 67 there is a graffiti lane - a wall next to which all tourists of Krasnodar are photographed. There are two bars and a café in the neighborhood: we recommend drinking cider at the bar and making new acquaintances.

At the very end of Krasnaya Street there is a legendary cinema "Aurora" and a monument of the same name to the goddess of the morning dawn. These are monuments of Soviet constructivism, which for a long time were symbols of the capital of the Kuban and appeared on all local postcards. The cinema is currently being renovated, so come back here in a couple of years when it will be open to the public again.

Singing Fountain in the Main Town Square

Sights of Krasnodar: the singing fountain

Summer Krasnodar is quite hot, so standing by the fountain in the evening is a great idea. Do not look at the locals, swimming is prohibited here, but you can quickly check the water with your right little finger.

Organ Hall

A venue in the historic center of the city, where you can experience art and listen to chamber music. The hall is located in the building of the city administration.

The entrance usually costs from 200 rubles for an adult. Now the organ hall is closed for the holidays, but tickets for the September concerts are already on sale. You can follow the schedule on the site's website.

Park "Krasnodar"

He's Galitsky Park. This is the most impressive landmark of the city, on the territory of which the stadium of the same name is located. Even if you are not a football fan, it is worth going to a match at least once. This stadium is of the highest category, that is, all significant football events, including the FIFA World Cup, can be held here.

The park itself is often compared to Moscow's "Zaryadye", but the scope here is hospitable in the Kuban way - both in area and in the number of locations. The territory of the park is constantly expanding, and everything around is buried in green spaces. It now houses art objects from the Recycle group, carp ponds, a mirror and water maze, a skate park, an amphitheater, sage fields and lawn areas for picnics. Dud and Varlamov wrote about the stadium and the park, and the pointers that help not to get lost in the vast territory were created by the studio of Artemy Lebedev.

Shukhov tower

This water tower - a monument of the engineering art of the constructivist era - was built in 1935 according to the project of V. G. Shukhov. Now the tower is not functioning and is in the status of an object of historical and cultural heritage. There are only eight such openwork metal structures in Russia.

You cannot climb the tower, you have to admire only from the side. Nearby is the Krasnodar circus and the most popular shopping center in the city - "Gallery-Krasnodar".

Moorish palace

Once a luxurious mansion that quietly fades every year. The house is shrouded in legends traditionally associated with love tragedies: it was built by the Kuban architect in honor of the Georgian princess. Their love was unhappy, so there are two domes on the house - a symbol of lovers who cannot be together.

The architectural monument of the early XX century was converted into a standard communal apartment: you cannot get inside, since people live here, but some premises are sold on Avito.

Botanical Garden and Chistyakovskaya Grove

Sights of Krasnodar: Chistyakovskaya Grove

Krasnodar forest thicket demos. Here you can have a picnic under the tall trees or take a walk in the fresh air. Here you can also feed squirrels, birds and peacocks.

The Botanical Garden and Chistyakovskaya Grove are located in different parts of the city and are very similar, so choose the location that is closer to you.

What else is worth seeing and visiting in Krasnodar

City courtyards

Atmospheric locations that can teleport you back in time: flowering rose bushes, squeaky porches and breathtaking views. Such courtyards are located throughout the city, most of them are on Rashpilevskaya, Oktyabrskaya, Sedin and Yankovsky.

Houses with beautiful doors

These are the unspoken sights of the city: massive, carved and luxurious. Taking pictures with at least one door is a must. It is worth looking for the most interesting specimens in the area of the old center. It has no exact boundaries, but we like to call the section from Gorky to Sovetskaya the old center.

Observation deck at the Pompano restaurant

The top floor of the Marriott hotel houses the highest observation deck in the city. To see the entire Krasnodar from above, visit the Pompano restaurant on the 21st floor of the building. You will, of course, have to order something: you can stop for a cup of coffee or treat yourself to a full dinner.

Center for Contemporary Art "Typography"

Creative cluster of progressive youth of Krasnodar. The Center for Contemporary Art hosts exhibitions, performances, master classes, fairs and film screenings. Look for upcoming events on the Typography page on Instagram.

Nearby is the territory of the former plant of measuring instruments - you have to go here to look at the traces of the Soviet industrial past and drink good coffee in the coffee house "" in the building under the letter G.

Charlie Bookstore

In the old merchant's house there is a bookstore, a trip to which will show you all the charm of Krasnodar architecture of the beginning of the last century. Inside there are high ceilings, stucco moldings and a real fireplace of the pre-revolutionary era. Of course, here you can not only admire the interiors, but also buy books that you cannot find on the shelves of chain bookstores. Experienced consultants will help you with the choice.

What to bring from Krasnodar

Adyghe and Kuban cheese

Sennoy (Dlinnaya st., 111) and Cooperative (Karasunskaya st., 86) markets, as well as weekend fairs, bring together local producers. Try, bargain, enjoy. Fairs are held throughout the city on Saturdays.

Kuban wine

There is a real renaissance of winemaking in Krasnodar now. Both Soviet factories, such as Sauk-Dere, and craft wineries, such as Gai-Kodzor Vineyards, Semigorye Manor, Sober Bash and Lefkadia Valley, are being revived.

Attributes of the football club "Krasnodar"

In the official merchandise store, which is located in Krasnodar Park, you can find everything: from fan scarves to socks with the symbols of a football club. There are gifts and souvenirs that can be brought home and presented to friends and family.

Postcards with the doors of Krasnodar

Shop at Charlie's.

Krasnodar rice

There are a large number of rice plantations in the Krasnodar Territory, so bringing home a pack of real Krasnodar rice would be very nice.

Krasnodar tea

It would be more accurate to call this tea Kuban, because it is collected in Sochi. Look for packs in supermarkets that say "matsesta" or simply "Krasnodar tea".