Barnaul Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in eastern Russia
About Barnaul
The city was founded in the XVIII century as a center of silver and copper mining, and has a population of over 600,000. The foundation year of the city is unknown and is either 1730 or 1739. The name of founding father is Akinfey Demidov, a Russian mine-owner who started copper extraction and melting in the region. Later on his business spread to the gold and silver and the family reached all-Russian scale. The city became a fort and built a dam. This activity was major for centuries to come. Except that, nature and geography explorers never abandoned this Siberian place. Pyotr Petrovich Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky and Alexander von Humboldt lead their expeditions across the city.
Top Attractions in Barnaul
Explore the best things to see and do in Barnaul:
- ★Altai museum of regional studies
- ★Church of St. Hripsime
- ★Church of the Holy Ancestors
- ★House Club
- ★Nagornyi park
- ★Pokrovsky Orthodox Cathedral
- ★State Art Museum of Altai Krai
Where to Eat in Barnaul
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Manhattan Pizza
- 🍴Pozharka
- 🍴Zapravka
Where to Stay in Barnaul
- 🏨Alexander House
- 🏨Hotel Altai
- 🏨Hotel Barnaul
- 🏨Hotel Berezka
- 🏨Hotel Kolos
- 🏨Hotel Laletin
Barnaul Travel Guide Sections
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