Volgograd Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and administrative center of Volgograd Oblast in southern Russia
About Volgograd
Volgograd is near the Volga's estuary into the Caspian sea. The city is more than 60 km long, on the right bank. It used to be divided by gullies heading to the Volga. The majority of these have been filled, but some paths have substantial drops. The southern part of the city includes the start of the Caspian Depression, and so is a large plain, broken only by the Ergeni mountain range. The construction of railways between the Ergeni and the Volga led to the creation of swampland in the area. Consequently, chunks of southern regions are full of reeds. The changing names of Volgograd reflect the changing historical eras. The fortTsaritsynwas founded on site in 1589 Volga crossing on many trade routes. Between 1925 and 1961, the city was calledStalingrad. After the siege, it become a Hero Ci
Top Attractions in Volgograd
Explore the best things to see and do in Volgograd:
- ★Mamayev Kurgan
- ★Pavlov's House
- ★The Panorama museum
Where to Eat in Volgograd
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Belleville
- 🍴Trattoria Rimini
Where to Stay in Volgograd
- 🏨Intourist
- 🏨Park Inn by Radisson Volgograd
- 🏨Start Hotel
- 🏨Volgograd
- 🏨Yuzhny Hotel
Volgograd Travel Guide Sections
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