Perm Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Russia
About Perm
Many pass through Perm on theTrans-Siberian Railway; however, few stay here, unless they are looking for a break from train travel. Highlights of the city include a walk along the Kama River, art museums and shows, and a visit to the nearby Gulag museum. Perm is a large industrial city on the Kama river banks, at the western foothills of the Ural Mountain range. With a population of approximately 1 million people, Perm is the most populous city and the administrative capital ofPerm Krai. Its name is derived from the same place as the "Permian" period, meaning "Far-away Land". LikeYekaterinburg, the city was founded in 1723 by Vasily Tatishchev, who was sent byPeter The Greatto exploit the vast amounts of ores found in the region. From 1940 to 1957, the city was called Molotov (Мо́лотов), a
Top Attractions in Perm
Explore the best things to see and do in Perm:
- ★Arabesque
- ★Diorama Museum
- ★Flahertiana International Documentary Film Festival
- ★Motovilikha open-air museum
- ★Olympia Swimming Pool & Spa
- ★PERMM (Perm Contemporary Art Museum)
- ★Perm Opera and Ballet Theater
- ★Perm State Art Gallery
Where to Eat in Perm
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blinnaya Skovorodka (literally: "Blini Skillet")
- 🍴Grill-Tavern Montenegro
- 🍴Karin Restaurant @ Hilton Garden Inn
- 🍴Sufra
Where to Stay in Perm
- 🏨Amaks Premier
- 🏨Astor Hotel
- 🏨Gabriel Hotel
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn Perm
- 🏨Holiday Inn Perm
- 🏨Hostel P
Perm Travel Guide Sections
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