The first thing that the city of Semenov is famous for is history. It was founded by the Old Believers, as evidenced by the black tarred houses, the unique Malinovsky hermitage hidden from the eyes. You can get acquainted with these historical buildings in more detail during individual excursions around Semenov. With its distinctive character, the small town attracts many tourists from all over the world.
But not only is the city famous for this, located in the center of the Nizhny Novgorod region. A small Russian town owes its unique structure, for which it is called "little Paris", to Catherine II. According to her plan, the city plan was in the form of a square consisting of 16 smaller squares. Some of the locations of historical sites have been preserved to this day.
The most famous sights that attract tourists are the Museum and Tourist Center "Zolotaya Khokhloma" (where the main secrets of the Khokhloma painting are kept) and the Museum of Folk Life of Semyon Lozhkar (where unique wooden exhibits decorated with Semenov painting are collected). Erudite the best private guides in Semenov will tell you in more detail about these unique attractions. They can organize workshops on painting techniques and khokhloma.
On numerous walking tours of Semenov, you can feel the atmosphere of the city, which has gained worldwide fame thanks to the art of Khokhloma. Walking around the city, you can admire the sturdy old manors (stone and wooden), which are decorated with unique carvings, giving each house its own flavor.
In a small old town, significant historical sights are concentrated, which are combined with the modern design of buildings. Unusual museums add color to the city. On organized walking tours of Semenov, it is necessary to visit the famous Museum of Nesting Dolls and wooden toys, it is located at the Semyonovskaya Painting factory. Here you can see the most unusual dolls.
Numerous the best excursions to the cities of Russia introduce the unique history of Russian cities. They preserve the history, culture, and identity of great Russia. Modern style makes historical objects more unique, gives them some special chic.
A variety of original sightseeing tours of Semenov will show the special spirituality of the city, which is inextricably linked with the life of the Old Believers. Modern monuments fit perfectly into the ancient architecture of the city. Cozy streets with low buildings create a familiar relaxing atmosphere of the town, where you just want to relax and be sure to come back here.
