Arkhangelsk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the northwest of Russia
About Arkhangelsk
The city was founded in 1584 and became the first Russian port playing the major role in trade with Western Europe until the foundation ofSaint Petersburgin 1703. Since then, Arkhangelsk has been developing as a provincial city. The second negative impact on its importance arose with the foundation ofMurmansk, a trans-polar non-frozen seaport at Barents Sea, in the beginning of the 20th century. However, honour came to the city during the years of World War II, when Arkhangelsk was the key destination point for Allied sea convoys that helped theSoviet Unionconfront German aggression. Arkhangelsk claims to be the capital of Russian North. This is a bit pretentious, but reasonable at least in the matter of cultural life, which is very active compared to most cities of the same size inRussia.
Top Attractions in Arkhangelsk
Explore the best things to see and do in Arkhangelsk:
- ★Malye Korely (Малые Корелы)
- ★Northern Dvina's embankment and around
- ★Solombala Island (Соломбала)
- ★Wooden Arkhangelsk
Where to Eat in Arkhangelsk
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Biblio-cafe
- 🍴Treskoed
Where to Stay in Arkhangelsk
- 🏨Belomorskaya Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Dvina
- 🏨Hotel Meridian
- 🏨Malye Karely
- 🏨Pur-Navolok Hotel
Arkhangelsk Travel Guide Sections
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