Kupecheskaya samara
You will hear about the representatives of the famous Samara merchant dynasties, consider the bizarre mansions of the XIX-XX centuries and appreciate the exquisite taste of their owners. And also follow how effectively the bright flavor of the merchant Samara is woven into the modern appearance of the city.
What awaits you
Apartment buildings and merchant mansions
I will show the most expressive examples of the provincial city of the XIX-XX centuries: the building of the Bread Exchange, the hotel of Yegor Annaev on the former Alekseevskaya Square and the luxurious store of Livery Pokidyshev. And also - the modernist mansion of Suroshnikov, designed by Schechtel, the house of Subbotina-Markinson in the neo-Gothic style and the unusual pediment of the Real School.
Secrets and fates of local merchants
Revived merchant Samara will reveal many secrets. You will learn how the projects of Samara merchants were implemented, what was behind the desire of patrons to donate money to charity, why Samara of the late XIX century was called "Chicago on the Volga" and how the fates of representatives of famous dynasties developed.
Organizational details
- The tour will be conducted for you by me or another guide from our team
- At the end of the tour you will have a tea party