Belgorod residents believe that Prince Vladimir Krasnoe Solnyshko had a hand in the founding of their city, although it is hardly possible to find architectural monuments of that time (or their ruins) here. The oldest churches in Belgorod date back to the 17th-18th centuries, the rest of the sights are the property of later eras.
The city will be primarily interesting to fans of museums and parks, as well as the modern design of the Philharmonic building and the original appearance of the temple of Faith, Hope, Lyubov and their mother Sophia built in our time.
Belgorod looks pretty nice, especially in the warm season, when it's time for long walks in the evenings and a series of sunny days. In summer, it is good to walk along one of the central squares, ride a bike or sit in a small cafe.
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What to see and where to go in Belgorod?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Cathedral Square
Central square with museums and public buildings located around. It differs from similar places in other cities by the original pattern of the coating - a circle in the form of a sun is laid out on the paving stones, in the center of which is a copper map of the Belgorod region, and the coats of arms of all districts and districts of the region are located along the perimeter. Holidays, parades, rallies and other events are often held on the square.
Monument to Vladimir the Great
The monument is located on the Kharkov mountain. The seven-meter figure of the prince is placed on a 15-meter pedestal. The entire structure rises above the surrounding space and is clearly visible from afar. It is believed that it was Vladimir who founded the first settlement on the site of Belgorod, although there is no documentary evidence of this fact. The monument in his honor was erected in 1998; it took 1.5 tons of copper to make it.
“Battle of Kursk. Belgorod direction "
Museum-diorama dedicated to the Prokhorov battle. It opened in 1987. The exposition consists of military equipment located on an open-air observation deck and the main building, which houses collections of documents, photographs, personal belongings and visual arts dedicated to military topics. The fiery arc diorama, which depicts a tank battle near Prokhorovka, takes center stage.
Art Museum
The museum opened in 1983 in the building of a former cinema. In the late 1990s, he moved to a new house built in the Art Nouveau style. The core of the art collection consists of the works of the local artist M. Dobronravov (several hundred canvases). In addition to paintings, the gallery stores and exhibits more than 4 thousand works of art of the 18th-20th centuries. Up to 15 temporary vernissages can take place in the halls of the museum at the same time; there is also a concert hall in the building.
Museum of History and Local Lore
One of the oldest museum institutions in Belgorod, opened in 1924. During the Second World War, part of the collection was plundered, the other part was destroyed. The museum reopened in 1948, and the exhibits had to be reassembled. The expositions are devoted to the history of the Belgorod region, as well as its role in the fate of the country. The collective is engaged in active cultural and educational activities, organizing scientific conferences and open lectures.
Literary Museum
In 1999, the Literary Museum was opened as a branch of the Local History Museum in an 18th century manor house built in a classical style. The building is an architectural monument and is the only example of such a style of construction in Belgorod. The exposition is dedicated to the literary history of the city and the work of people whose life and work were associated with Belgorod.
Drama Theater named after M.S.Schepkin
The stage opened in the 1930s under the name Belgorod Collective Farm and State Farm Theater. The institution was organized in order to bring the theatrical art closer to the people. Today it is housed in a 1962 classic-style building with Soviet elements. The repertoire is composed of classical and modern performances, there are performances for children. The performances take place on the big and small stages.
Belgorod State Philharmonic
The building of the Belgorod State Philharmonic is a decoration of the city landscape, it stands out favorably against the background of other buildings. It acquired its modern look after the reconstruction of the 2000s. Symphony, jazz and several chamber orchestras, a choir, a choreographic ensemble and a show ballet perform at three concert venues (a large, a small and a Gothic-style organ hall).
Museum of folk culture
The museum started working in 1999 as a branch of the Belgorod State Folk Art Center, later it became an independent institution. The collections consist of tools, household items, jewelry, clothing, documents, archaeological artifacts. The most ancient exhibits date back to the times of the Khazar Kaganate of the VIII-X centuries. In separate rooms, there are expositions telling about the history of the Russian peasantry, traditional trades and crafts.
Sundial
The sundial is located on Narodny Boulevard in the center of Belgorod. They are made of bronze and granite and have quite impressive dimensions (the diameter of the composition reaches 11 meters). The chronometer was presented to the city by its creator - sculptor T. Kostenko in 2008. During the day, in sunny weather, the clock shows the time with an accuracy of 10 minutes, at night you can see the stars on the dial.
Monument to an honest traffic cop
The prototype of the "honest traffic cop" was a very real character - P.K. Grechikhin, who worked in the traffic police in the middle of the 20th century. He became famous for not taking bribes and not forgiving violators even the slightest disrespect for traffic rules. It is strange that due to such zeal, he was not promoted, and he retired with the rank of foreman. A monument in his honor was erected in Belgorod in 2004.
Transfiguration Cathedral
The temple was built in the 19th century according to the project of E.A.Vasiliev with donations from parishioners. Previously, a dilapidated wooden church stood in its place. The cathedral was closed for the first time in the 1930s, the second - in the 1960s with the transfer of the building to the local history museum, which took care of its restoration. In the 1990s, the temple was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church. In architectural terms, the building is an example of Russian provincial classicism.
Temple of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia
Temple of the 2000s, dedicated to the holy martyrs (all their names are contained in the title). The building has as many as 17 domes, the height of the central one exceeds 38 meters. The structure looks very picturesque: the facade and walls are made of wood and stone, window openings are decorated with carvings, the main building is built in the form of a complex, multi-tiered structure, gilded domes gleam brightly in the sun.
Temple of Archangel Gabriel
The building of the temple is located on University Square and belongs to the Belgorod State University. It was built in 2001 on the initiative of the governor E. Savchenko. It was assumed that the main parishioners would be students. The ministers of the church patronize young people, hold spiritual conversations with them and prevent the rooting of vice in the student environment.
Assumption-Nicholas Cathedral
The construction of the late 17th - early 18th centuries, which was built, including with donations from Peter I. The cathedral was erected in the manner of Moscow architecture, characteristic of church building at that time. The construction is based on a quadrangle with five domes and a free-standing tent-roofed bell tower.Since 1986, the Assumption-Nicholas Cathedral has been recognized as an architectural monument, in 1993 a women's monastery was founded with it.
Smolensky Cathedral
Temple of the 18th century in the Moscow Baroque style, a valuable architectural monument and an object of cultural heritage. The main quadrangle has an elongated rectangular shape and ends with a semicircular apse. The built-in bell tower consists of two tiers and ends with a spire with a cross. The facade and walls are not full of decor. From the outside, the structure looks quite massive and solid.
Belgorod Zoo
The city zoo was founded as a zoo corner in 1988 and until 1991 was part of the Victory Park. It is home to about 90 species of animals (more than 200 individuals), 15 species are listed in the Red Book. The aviaries are inhabited by representatives of the feline family, bears, foxes, wolves, as well as exotic camels and kangaroos. There is a petting zoo for children, where you can pet rabbits, goats and hold chickens in your arms.
Central Park
By tradition, the central city park bears the name of V.I. Lenin. It was founded in the 1950s. It is difficult to imagine that at that time a public place would have been given a different, non-revolutionary name. After almost 50 years of proper operation, in the early 2000s, the territory underwent a large-scale reconstruction, within the framework of which modern attractions were installed, a children's playground and an amusement park were built.
Victory Park
The park was founded in 1989 on the site where fierce battles took place during the Second World War, and on August 5, 1943, a fireworks were launched in honor of the first victories over the German army. In memory of those events, several memorials were erected in the park and the Alley of Glory was laid. Also here you can see busts of Heroes of the USSR, including the image of Marshal G. Zhukov. The space is decorated with a small fountain equipped with beautiful lighting.
Picnic park in Solomino
Modern park space specially organized for outdoor recreation: picnics, river and hiking trips, cycling trips, sunbathing on the beach in warm weather. Solomino has a huge variety of entertainment options. Visitors can play laser tag and airsoft, shoot at a shooting range or test their strength in a rope park. There is a children's playground for the little ones.
