Beautiful nature and Garibaldi Castle

An observation deck with a beautiful view of the Volga River.
People call it "The Helicopter." Once upon a time this place really served for take-off and landing of the aircraft constructor's official helicopter.
And during the Cold War academician Kuznetsov hid here the prototypes of NK-33 engine.

From the top of Tsarev Kurgan opens up a fascinating view of the Volga and the flowing into it river Sok.
In the meantime, there have been individuals who have changed history. In the 14th century, Tamerlan stopped by the mound. In 1722, Peter the Great set up a cross on top of the mound. And in 1824 Alexander I climbed to the top.

The city of Togliatti was founded in 1737 and was first called Stavropol. The city was to protect the Russian Empire from raids.
In the middle of XX century Stavropol became one of the main industrial centers of the USSR.
By 1955, the city was flooded by a flood of the reservoir, it had to be moved to a new place. Therefore, the historical buildings are practically not preserved.
The largest automotive company AvtoVAZ is located in Togliatti.

By Freedom Square, the central square of the city, there are several buildings in the style of Stalinist classicism. These are the Puppet Theatre (formerly the House of Culture), the Togliatti City Hall, and the Stavropol District Administration.

We'll have lunch at a cozy café with a warm atmosphere at the Aerokhall mall. There is a wide choice of dishes, a good list of drinks (both warming and alcoholic), delicious desserts.

In the evening we will visit a rather unusual attraction, the hotel complex Castle Garibaldi. You can't get inside yet, the rooms are being decorated. But there's also something to see outside.
The Castle combines Medieval architecture, Renaissance and Victorian style.
On the south side of the castle you can see the sculpture of Beowulf, the hero of Scandinavian tales.

After visiting the castle we will sit in a restaurant with beautiful interior and delicious dinners.
And the impressions of the past day can be discussed with a glass of wine and dessert.