Sights of Nizhnekamsk: photo with description

The amazing city of Nizhnekamsk is located on the left bank of the Kama River. This largest center of the oil refining industry in Russia at the same time is the location of several holy shrines of the Orthodox and Muslim faith.

The beauties of Nizhnekamsk, whose photos will be presented in the article, are striking with their beauty. In addition, the city has higher education institutions. This allowed to give Nizhnekamsk the title of the cultural capital of the Volga region. Near the city there is a unique natural area.

Sights of Nizhnekamsk: photo with description

Worthy of attention of tourists is the Nizhnekamsk Cathedral Mosque, built quite recently, about twenty years ago, in the neo-romantic style.

This is one of the highest cult Muslim buildings in the country. On the territory of the mosque there is a library, a secondary school, a theological seminary. This is not the only Muslim shrine in the city. On the outskirts, which in the recent past was the village of Bolshoy Afanasovo, there is also the mosque Umet-Gulsum, not so large as Sobornaya, located in the center of the city. Its walls of light reddish-brown shade favorably stand out the building against the background of the green foliage of trees, creating a peaceful mood. On the opposite end of the city, which bears the beautiful name of the Red Key, is the third mosque. A small elegant building, surrounded by small fir trees and fenced with a green lattice iron fence, pleases the eye of a passerby. These were the main sights of Nizhnekamsk. But there are other, equally interesting churches and institutions.

In addition to Muslim shrines, there are Orthodox churches in Nizhnekamsk.

The Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God is also located on the outskirts of Bolshaya Afanasovo, and it was built in the middle of the eighteenth century. But it was a wooden building, which was completely rebuilt about two hundred years ago. It is noteworthy that they built it on the money of the parishioners. The architecture of the church is in the strict style of classicism. Another Orthodox monastery - the Church of the Resurrection of Christ - was opened in 2000. The temple is at a level just above the street on which it is located, and leads to a wide staircase of twelve steps symbolizing the road to heaven.

The Holy Key

What else interesting offers Nizhnekamsk? The sights of the city are so diverse that each person will find something that he likes. For example, the symbol of tolerance and tolerance is the natural object of the Holy Key. Located on the banks of the Kama, near the city waterfront, the spring is one of the most attractive places for tourists.

An unusually beautiful legend says that in the middle of the seventeenth century a Muslim Mohammed found near the natural source the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Since then, this place is considered a saint, it is worshiped by both Orthodox and Muslims. In the nineteenth century the merchants of the Staheevs arranged an arboretum with a lot of exotic plants on the territory surrounding the spring. The spring water has healing properties and distributes positive energy. The inhabitants of Nizhnekamsk made a lot of efforts to improve this picturesque corner of their city. The sculpture of the angel standing near the spring organically fits into the natural landscape. To the Holy Key is a massive stone staircase, on each side of which there are lights.

The magnificent beauty of the nature of the Volga region, which you can contemplate near the city of Nizhnekamsk, found its reflection in the paintings of the famous artist Shishkin. The marvelous corner of nature, located at the end of Ship Street, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the river, served as an excellent idea for the creation of its famous grove.

Lemayev Park

Continuing to describe the sights of Nizhnekamsk, one can not help remembering about this park. The cultivated corner of nature of Nizhnekamsk is the Lemayev Park. It is named after the minister of the oil industry of the Soviet Union.

Nikolay Lemayev at one time made a lot of efforts for the prosperity of the city. Beautiful alleys, well-groomed lawns and flower beds, the biggest fountain in the city, as well as several original pavilions were created thanks to him. In the square there are paths for those who like to go rollerblading, cozy picnic grounds. This is not the only park zone in the city, there is also the Central Park of Culture and Recreation, as well as the Park "Sunny Glade".

One of the city squares is named as part of the Tatar folk poet Gabdulla Tukaya. Therefore, the park gives a special charm to the design in the national Tatar style, here is a monument to an outstanding poet.

A cafe

Admiring the beauty of nature and the splendor of the temples, travelers will be able to relax in the cafe "Violet", which is located on Korabelnaya street and differs not only in good service and cuisine, but also in very impressive sizes. For those who want to taste Uzbek cuisine, the restaurant "Bakhor" will open its doors cordially. To the services of tourists and residents of the city is also a large Varis restaurant, cafe "Na Krasnoye", restaurant "Gvidon", cafe "Rodnik" and cafe OldTime.

Fans of shopping should visit a two-story shopping center "Planet", a major store "Mercury" or a trading house "Ruslan".

Drama Theater and City Museum

What other attractions of Nizhnekamsk are known? For example, the Tatar drama theater. It is located near the shopping center "Ak kalfak".

Not far from it, in a building resembling a fairytale castle, is the Nizhnekamsk city museum. Here there is a hall where a static exposition is located, telling about the history of the region, its achievements in various spheres of life. There is another room, smaller in size. It is specially adapted for traveling exhibitions.

The sights of Nizhnekamsk are really interesting, and the city itself is rightfully considered one of the most comfortable cities not only in Tatarstan, but also in Russia. The state of the streets is striking in its purity. Standard multi-storey houses delight the look of an unusual coloring. There are many interesting sculptural flower beds, for example, in the form of the Eiffel Tower, chess pieces or a pair of swans. People responsible for the greening of streets, showed a very creative approach to their work. For example, some streets are decorated with birches, others - only apple trees. And it is in Nizhnekamsk that there is a bizarre tree, hung with a lot of multicolored birdhouses. It looks amazing and fabulous.

For a pleasant pastime of citizens and tourists outside the city there is a large concert stage. During the Tatar Sabantuy holiday, many people wishing to see the performances of amateur creative groups gather in it and take part in mass festivities.

Ice Palace

Finally, while talking about the sights of Nizhnekamsk, I would like to mention a place like the Ice Palace. In the city it is located in the sports complex "Neftekhimik".

It is equipped with the world's newest technology systems. This is a "breathing" roof, water purification systems, separation of microclimate and lighting. In addition, the attention of tourists is also worthy of the modern architecture of this building.

A trip to Nizhnekamsk, this young and promising city, will be able to give a lot of positive emotions to tourists.

Conclusion

Now you know the sights of Nizhnekamsk. Photos with names, descriptions of some of them are presented in the article for reference.