Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, what to see

Your trip to Kamchatka begins with an acquaintance with the oldest city in the Russian Far East – Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

The city was founded in 1740 as the Petropavlovsk prison and in a few years will celebrate its 300th anniversary.

What you can see in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: monuments to the defense of 1854 from the Anglo-French squadron during the Crimean War, monuments to the liberation movements during the civil war, monuments to the soldiers - Kamchatka residents who liberated the Kuril Islands from the rule of imperialist Japan in 1945. You should definitely visit the historical monuments erected in honor of the discoverers of Kamchatka, its defenders, heroes of the Great Patriotic War, and also admire the amazing panorama from the observation deck on Nikolskaya Sopka. In winter and spring, be sure to visit the sea lion rookeries.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has many historical and cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, and architectural monuments. The city is also known for its ski resorts, such as Krasnaya Sopka and Edelweiss. More than 180,000 people live in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, making it the largest city in Kamchatka.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the map