Perm is the capital of the Perm Territory. The very location of this region suggests that this region is rich not only in history, but also in natural beauties. Perm Territory is located at the junction of Europe and Asia.
What is rich in Perm?
The region has an extremely favorable geographical location, which, in turn, reveals the huge potential for the development of flora and fauna. Industry, culture, and architecture are developed here. But there are reserved places that are created by nature itself.
Perm is rich in historical and cultural attractions, as well as natural beauties that are definitely worth seeing.
This article will present the most beautiful places in Perm. The recommendations of experienced travelers were taken as a basis.
Stone city
This place has another unusual name - Devil's Hillfort. Despite such an awesome name, the city is considered one of the most beautiful places in Perm. Reviews of tourists suggest that here you can feel the unusual atmosphere. No wonder the popularity of this natural monument is growing every year at a rapid pace.
In appearance, the complex resembles a town made of stone boulders. As in any other settlement, there are streets, avenues, arches and even a square. Local residents are also available. Among them you can meet representatives of the animal world (seals, rats), birds and even idols. Only all of them are imprisoned in stone. There are many other stone blocks reminiscent of someone from the world of fauna.
There are legends about this place. According to the most common, Stone Town was very beautiful in ancient times. Extraordinarily kind people lived in it. The king ruled the town, whose daughter was blind from birth. The girl dreamed of seeing local beauties. One day a sorcerer came to the king and invited him to cure his daughter. But it ended in failure. As soon as the princess was healed, all the inhabitants of the town at that moment turned into stone. Scientists find this phenomenon another explanation, more mundane. In ancient times, a turbulent river made numerous gaps with its waters.
From the heights of the rocks of the Stone Town, picturesque landscapes open. Before the eyes extends fabulously beautiful taiga of the Urals.
Tourists are advised to visit this place in the fall. The town is buried in colors. But even in winter, mighty stones look majestic. In the summer in the Stone Town competitions and festivals are held. Actors in the open air show scenes of famous productions. Beautiful places of the city of Perm are also represented by natural objects that are located in its vicinity.
Waterfall Plakun
This place can be safely attributed to the most visited in Perm. And there are all reasons for this. It is very beautiful here, especially in winter. Locals say that the waters of this waterfall can heal any ailments. Believers often come here, since they consider the waterfall a holy source.
This place is shrouded in legends, one of which is most often heard from local residents. Rumor has it that in this region lived a girl of unprecedented beauty. Once she fell in love with a beautiful young man. He was not distinguished by noble origin and did not have much money. Her parents were against their union and did not allow the young to tie the knot of life. They forced the daughter to marry a rich, ugly old man. Then the couple decided to run away. But their attempt was unsuccessful. The guy was put in prison, and the girl was tied to a tree. She shed bitter tears at her lover. So over time the Plakun Falls formed. It is believed that his waters are those girlish tears.
In frost, Plakun does not freeze completely. Its waters shimmer with many colors. All this looks like a real work of art that nature itself has created.
Locals are sure that the monk Ilya lived in a rock near the waterfall. He treated all living things, several times a year people made a pilgrimage to this place. Over the years, this place was considered a saint. It is believed that if you wash yourself in the waters of Plakun, you can recharge your batteries with energy and health for a whole year.
Perm Krai is famous not only for its natural beauties. In Perm there are many architectural buildings that amaze with their beauty.
House of Gribushin
This building is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the city. Moreover, the building has the status of an architectural monument of the 19th century. In ancient times, merchants owned 5 houses, but only one has survived to this day. The building is one of a kind with an unusual eclectic style. Not only tourists, but also local residents hurry to look at this miracle of architecture. Many even believe that in the famous novel "Doctor Zhivago" Pasternak portrayed this particular house.
The construction of the building dates from 1897. The project was developed by Perm architect A. B. Turchevich. The style of the building is modern. The house belonged to several owners, the last of which was the family of a philanthropist and public figure - S. M. Gribushin. The building owes its modern look to him.
Gribushins lived in the house for more than 10 years. After the death of the head of the family in 1915, all the other members lived there for another 4 years, and then moved abroad. The house was handed over to the authorities. During the October Revolution, the house served as a military hospital, as well as an officer’s shop and even a tuberculosis dispensary. Until 1988, the building housed a children's hospital.
Today in a completely renovated building is located the Perm Scientific and Cultural Center. The center began to actively revive cultural traditions. Dramatic performances and concerts of classical music were often held here.
Perm Art Gallery
In 1902, the art department of the Industrial Museum in Perm began its work. Over the years, a huge number of exhibits of ancient applied art and unusual sculptures appeared in the museum. By 1920, there were so many works that it was decided to open an Art Museum. At first it functioned on the basis of the Perm State Museum, and in 1936 it became an independent institution and received gallery status.
Today it is the center of the cultural life of the Perm Territory. In 1941, the main collections of the Russian Museum were brought here. The art gallery is one of the largest in the Urals. Here are presented more than 43 thousand exhibits not only of domestic art, but also of Western European work. You can find graphic objects, sculptures and other art objects of Ancient Egypt, Tibet, India, China and Japan.
Art object "Happiness is just around the corner"
Selfie lovers will appreciate this monument. This is the most original object in Perm. It is located on the banks of the Kama River, opposite the Perm Museum.
The facility was installed in 2009. The monument is a majestic scarlet letters mounted on the parapet of the embankment. The positive inscription attracts the attention of not only tourists, but also local residents. The object rightfully leads the list of beautiful places in Perm for photo shoots.
They tried to demolish the monument several times, but this did not stop him from getting to television screens, appearing in domestic films and even clips of foreign performers.
The beauty of Perm is also due to the spiritual heritage of the region. There are many temples in the city whose appearance is admirable.
Ascension Church
The temple is a unique building in the neo-Russian style of the 20th century. The church is called Theodosievskaya in honor of Theodosius of Chernigov. This church was also called a merchant, since most of the funds for the construction of the temple were provided by merchants. The main contribution to the construction was made by the merchant A. Babalov. For the construction of the temple, he provided land, building materials and his workers.
Ascension Church is considered one of the most beautiful in Perm.
All comers are also waiting for beautiful places near Perm.
Architectural and Ethnographic Museum "Khokhlovka"
Near the village of Khokhlovka, on a hill surrounded by beautiful nature, there is an amazing wooden town - an open-air museum. Everyone who visits this place will plunge into the world of harmony, pacifying nature and learn all the traditions of folk culture.
Ethnographic Museum "Khokhlovka" covers an area of 42 hectares. Here you can see dozens of architectural objects, whose age dates back to 18-20 centuries.
Almost all the monuments can be visited independently, having made a real time travel. Having visited the museum, you can completely plunge into the atmosphere of that time. Among the expositions are presented peasant houses, outbuildings, churches and even a fire department.
The museum began its work in 1981. Its construction lasted from 1969. The idea of creating this unique monument to architecture was voiced by local architect A.S. Terekhin. He was supported by several more people. Kukin advised placing the museum near the village of Khokhlovka.
From year to year themed festivals and festivities are held here. People often come here for the Christmas holidays, Trinity, Maslenitsa. Especially popular was the festival of ethno-culture “Kamva”.
Botanical Garden
Almost every large settlement has a botanical garden. Perm is no exception. But here this place is special. The garden covers an area of 27 hectares. His possessions are more than 7.5 thousand representatives of the flora, growing both in open and in closed ground. The Botanical Garden may well lead the list of the most beautiful places in Perm for walks. Walking along the local paths, you can admire and inhale the aroma of blooming lilacs, roses, irises, lilies and other instances of the flower world. Of particular value are greenhouse plants brought from the tropics.
The Perm Botanical Garden presents a whole range of expositions “Ecological Path”. Here you can see the collection of plants growing in different climatic zones.
The Botanical Garden regularly conducts excursions for everyone, as well as exhibitions.
I would like to introduce the reader to the beautiful places of Perm in nature.
Kama River
Many believe that the Kama River is the main attraction of Perm.
It is better to go for a river walk in good weather. Locals recommend starting with the promenade. The history of the place of walks and meetings in Perm begins in the 19th century. Then part of the Kama coast was concreted. Then, construction stopped, as the riverbank was divided between private individuals who could not agree. Nearby was the railway, which also impeded beautification. Today, the embankment does not look too attractive. It can be reached only in some places. But the view of the river from it is amazing. On the banks of the Kama you can relax, admiring the picturesque beauties and listening to the sound of the stream.
Incredibly beautiful places along the Perm - Dobryanka highway can be observed by everyone who moves in this direction.
Chapel of Alexander Nevsky
At the entrance to Dobryanka there is a nice chapel. It is small, but it looks very atmospheric. This is a mini-replica, but it is in no way inferior to the original. Today, a playground is equipped around the chapel, couples in love, mothers with strollers walk. This place is often chosen by the newlyweds for a photo shoot. Photos in the background of the chapel are very bright. The Perm - Dobryanka highway also opens up the natural beauty of the Urals.
