Astrakhan Caspian Sea pearl

Russia has many beautiful cities. One of them - the ancient city of Astrakhan, it is located in the upper part of the delta of the Volga, on the 11 islands of the Caspian depression. The old economic and cultural center of the Lower Volga and the Caspian region. He is often called the southern outpost of Russia. Presumably the city arose around in the second half of the XIII century. Being at the crossroads of trade routes, the city quickly became a center of trade in the Golden Horde. Astrakhan Kremlin - the pearl, and the main attraction of the city. It was built in 1562 - 1589 almost immediately after the capture of Astrakhan Russian troops in the place where Ivan the Terrible captured the city which suffered. The main dominant of the Kremlin is the Cathedral of the Assumption, built in the years 1699-1710.

But the most beautiful places is the delta of the Volga. To go on a trip into the delta can be on the boat.

Nature is unique in the Volga delta. Very beautiful lotus fields.

About the famous Astrakhan fishing I will write next time. About it in a few words to tell it is impossible. This is unusual and should be a poem. Fishermen will understand me.