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Embark on an electric catamaran for a one-of-a-kind experience offering you spectacular views of the iconic architecture of Louvre Abu Dhabi. All you need is to sit comfortably in this luxurious vehicle presented by Costa Azzurra and enjoy your ride with minimal effort. Hurry and book your electric catamaran ride now for a memorable experience. Only available in the UAE.

Daily 10:00 – 22:00

18, younger must be accompanied by an adult

Location: Main entrance waterfront Operator: Costa Azzurra Operating days: Daily Price: AED 350 (30min x2 pax) AED 600 (60min x2 pax) Must arrive 15 minutes before

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You Can Now Sail Around The Louvre Abu Dhabi In An Electric Catamaran Starting At AED350

Operated by costa azzurra, the electric catamaran service is certainly something visitors to louvre abu dhabi must not miss..

If the Louvre Abu Dhabi is a landmark in Abu Dhabi that you are planning to visit soon, then you will be glad to know that now you can do so with a catamaran cruise. Yes, now you can book an electric catamaran tour, which allows you to take a sail around the museum! As it happens, this service has been made available since Wednesday, December 20.

Electric Catamaran Ride At Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Operated by Costa Azzurra , the electric catamaran service is certainly something visitors Louvre Abu Dhabi must not miss. Lasting for 30 minutes at the cost of AED350 or for an hour at the cost of AED600, every catamaran can sit up to two people at a time. So, you might want to take this tour with your special one! It should be noted that this tour runs every day between 10 AM to 10 PM, which means visitors are expected to arrive 15 minutes before their slot, according to the information available on the official website.

Not The Only Water Related Experience Available Here

However, at this point, it’s worth noting that this is not the only water-related experience that is available at the iconic landmark in Abu Dhabi. Perched on the Arabian Gulf, this museum had previously launched guided tours on a kayak! However, unlike the catamaran ride, the kayak tour runs only one trip daily for up to 25 people. Moreover, this service is available from Tuesday to Sunday and it costs AED126 per person. As such, this tour begins at 5:30 PM and lasts for about an hour.

Don’t Forget To Explore The Ongoing Exhibitions

And while you’re here, once you’re done taking the ride, don’t forget to check out the museum’s ongoing exhibition. Yes, this includes Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design, which presently features 400 pieces of jewellery, textiles, photographs, and drawings. All of these show the influences of Islamic art on Cartier’s designs. Another exhibition called Letters Of Light is also happening at the museum, which presents holy books of the three Abrahamic religions – the Christian bible, the Hebrew, and the Quran. Not to mention, you also get to explore sacred texts featuring works of skilled calligraphers, artists and bookbinders.

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Activities & Offerings For Children As Well

Located in Saadiyat, there are currently several activities that have been planned for families. This includes the Paper Making and Abstract Calligraphy (under the Letters Of Light exhibition) and even Book An Easel, happening on every Sunday.

As it happens, there’s also a children’s museum here, which is basically the perfect experience for your little munchkins. Called Picturing the Cosmos, this interstellar journey will take the little visitors on an out-of-the-world experience! So, the family-friendly experience will blend art and interactive games together, for an unforgettable experience.

Where: Main Entrance, Louvre Abu Dhabi When: 10 am to 10 pm

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Sail around Louvre Abu Dhabi on an electric catamaran

Visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi can now enjoy the marvels of the museum via a catamaran cruise.

From Wednesday, guests can book an electric catamaran tour for a sail around the museum. The experience costs Dh350 for 30 minutes or Dh600 for an hour, with up to two people per catamaran.

Operated by Costa Azzurra, the tour runs daily from 10am to 10pm, and visitors are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to their slot.

This is not the only water-related experience at the striking Louvre Abu Dhabi , perched on the Arabian Gulf.

The museum previously launched a guided tour on a kayak. Unlike the catamaran ride, the kayak tour runs one trip daily for up to 25 people, from Tuesday to Sunday. It costs Dh126 per person with the tour beginning at 5.30pm and lasting an hour.

Once the water-based tours conclude, guests can check out the museum's ongoing exhibitions, including Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design , which features 400 pieces of jewellery, drawings, textiles and photographs showing the influence of Islamic art on Cartier's designs.

Louvre Abu Dhabi is also the perfect place to view the nightly drone show , part of the city-wide Manar Abu Dhabi light art exhibition, running until January 30. The 24-minute show, one of many commissioned for the exhibition, depicts Saadiyat Island's architectural attractions, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and a rendering of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi , due to open in 2025.

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Exciting electric catamaran experience lands at Louvre Abu Dhabi

If you’ve ever fancied yourself setting sail in the South of France, here’s a fun way to get a taste.

As if a world class, state-of-the-art museum, a series of spellbinding exhibits and a jaw-dropping drone show spectacle weren’t enough to seal the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s status as a glittering jewel in the capital, you can now set sail in the waters surrounding the iconic structure.

That’s right, you can now enjoy a captivating electric catamaran experience as you set sail around the Louvre Abu Dhabi. This extraordinary experience harnesses aquatic innovation as you take in the sight of the architectural marvel, and one of the UAE’s most iconic, recognisable structures. Sit back and relax in a luxurious vehicle presented by Costa Azzurra, as you create a memorable experience in the waterfront on Abu Dhabi’s mystical Saadiyat Island, in an experience that is available to enjoy seven days a week.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. 10am to 10pm daily, Dhs350 (30 mins for two), Dhs600 (60 mins for two). Tel: (0)561108138. louvreabudhabi.ae

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Apart from taking a tour on a kayak around the Louvre Abu Dhabi , now you have the opportunity to learn about the museum’s impressive architecture via an electric catamaran cruise. 

Operated by the Costa Azzurra company, catamaran tours take place every day of the week from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A tour can last 30 minutes or an hour. The first option costs AED 350, and the second one costs AED 600, with up to two people per catamaran in both cases.

The minimum age of a participant is 18 years old. Those who are younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that the participants should arrive 15 minutes earlier to get ready.

Situated on Saadiyat Island and surrounded by water, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum covers 24,000 sqm. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, a winner of the Pritzker Prize (an analogue of the Nobel Prize in architecture). In this project, the architect has combined oriental traditions and modern design. 

The museum comprises more than 50 snow-white pavilions and covered passages separated by many water channels and boasts a huge openwork dome, which is a true architectural marvel. The dome is made of durable materials (steel, iron, and aluminium) and seems to be woven from white lace. It creates a shadow that resembles “the shadow of date palms in an oasis”, and visitors feel as if the museum is under the open sky on the high seas.

To get more information and book an electric catamaran ride, please visit the official website of Louvre Abu Dhabi .

Among the other exciting activities offered by the museum are a drawing class and the Art History Walks Series . You can also watch Mindful Art Moments (a series of videos of three artworks from the museum collection) and a webinar studying the role of art engagement in museums and galleries to improve one’s health and well-being.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi museum to celebrate fifth anniversary with special events throughout November

Celebrations include new displays, community events and a festival

Abu Dhabi: Louvre Abu Dhabi will celebrate its fifth anniversary this month under the theme ‘The Grand Story Continues’, hosting a spectacular line-up of new artworks, cultural events, educational activities and global entertainment, the museum has said.

With community always at the heart of the museum’s programming, visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi will enjoy a month-long celebration featuring new loans, acquisitions and displays in the galleries, including a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece, plus workshops, curatorial talks and much more, complemented by a series of unforgettable concerts by three internationally and regionally acclaimed artists: John Legend, Majid Al-Muhandis and Omar Khairat.

The anniversary events are supported by Cartier and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) as Louvre Abu Dhabi’s fifth anniversary partners.

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, museum chairman, said: “Louvre Abu Dhabi’s fifth anniversary milestone marks the museum’s contribution to the cultural transformation of the emirate, enriching lives by making cultural connections and curating the story of our shared humanity. Louvre Abu Dhabi occupies a special place at the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, which is rapidly evolving into a leading destination for art, history and culture. We are sharing the best of Abu Dhabi with the world and invite everyone to celebrate with us.”

First five years

The Louvre Abu Dhabi first opened its doors on November 11, 2017. In the first five years of its operation, the museum has established itself as a leading global cultural institution, and has become one of Abu Dhabi’s favourite destinations, attracting both the local community and international visitors.

Since its opening in 2017, Louvre Abu Dhabi has welcomed more than 3.2 million visitors from around the world, partnered with over 30 regional, French and international museums and institutions, organised 16 exhibitions in partnership with French and regional museums and opened the region’s first-of-its-kind research laboratory.

Education programmes have included school and university guided tours, workshops and programmes engaging over 120,000 students, alongside an annual public programme of masterclasses and activities for both families and adults. Through special activities developed to engage all segments of UAE society, Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 1,300 senior citizens and nearly 1,000 People of Determination, orphans and young adults being reintegrated into the community. The museum has also been building the next generation of Emirati museum professionals by providing job opportunities and high-standard training in the cultural sector.

New displays

To mark the anniversary, a series of new acquisitions and loans from around the world was installed in the galleries. Louvre Abu Dhabi’s collection is complemented by the arrival of Leonardo da Vinci’s renowned masterpiece, Saint John the Baptist, the first in a series of four major loans from Musée du Louvre. Loans from other partner museums include an Ivory Comb dating to 2300 BCE (Sharjah Archaeological Museum), a copy of The Travels of Marco Polo dating to the second half of the 14th century (Bibliothèque nationale de France), and the painting Woman in Blue by Pablo Picasso, completed in 1944 (Centre national d’art et de culture Georges-Pompidou).

The loans are displayed alongside several exciting new acquisitions by the museum. Works recently acquired by Louvre Abu Dhabi for its permanent collection include the painting Thurifer Angel in a Yellow Tunic (c. 1520) by Bernhard Strigel, The Cup of Chocolate (1877 – 1878) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (currently on display in the museum’s Impressionism exhibition), and a Chinese Ritual Tripod Food Vessel from the late Shang Dynasty (12th – 11th century BCE).

Also on show in the galleries are two rooms representing different time periods, immersing viewers in a time and place through furniture, décor, artworks, sound and projection.

Contemporary installations

Contemporary works are also represented, with 11 mirrors from Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s series Mirror Paintings that will be on display until February 2023. These artworks consist of panels of stainless steel polished to a mirror finish, onto which Pistoletto applies an image made by tracing a photograph blown up to life size on flimsy paper.

The museum has invited renowned artist Jenny Holzer to present a new sequence of her iconic light projections on and from Louvre Abu Dhabi’s stunning architecture. Through her work titled BIRTHDAY, Holzer will revisit the theme of creation in the form of large-scale light projections featuring extraordinary words by poets, artists and others she admires, from the region and beyond.

Major exhibitions

Visitors can also explore two major exhibitions in honour of the museum’s anniversary. On display now is Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity (through February 5, 2023), the region’s largest-ever showcase of Impressionist artworks, which examines this key artistic movement that completely revolutionised artists’ way of seeing and painting the world. The exhibition is organised by Louvre Abu Dhabi in partnership with Musée d’Orsay and France Muséums, and curated by Sylvie Patry, Chief Curator, Deputy Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs at Musée d’Orsay, and Stéphane Guégan, Scientific Advisor to the President, Musée d’Orsay et Musée de l’Orangerie.

Louvre Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille are organising the second edition of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here exhibition and the Richard Mille Art Prize (18 November 2022— 19 February 2023). Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2022 welcomed entries from contemporary artists based in the UAE and across the GCC. The selected artists’ works will be showcased at the museum’s Forum, and from these, the winner of the second edition of the Richard Mille Art Prize will be announced during an awarding ceremony that will take place early next year.

Grand festival

Highlighting global exchange and connectivity, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Grand Festival will present unmissable concerts by three internationally and regionally acclaimed artists in a uniquely stunning over-water setting. On a stage surrounded by sea, and under a starry sky, Iraqi singer and composer Majid Al-Muhandis will perform on 11 November, multi-award-winning vocalist and global superstar John Legend will perform on 12 November, and the legendary Egyptian pianist and composer Omar Khairat will perform on 13 November.

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Other events

Every Tuesday in November, art lovers have the chance to attend a talk given by one of the central protagonists in the Louvre Abu Dhabi story. Each discussion will offer a particular perspective that sheds light on Louvre Abu Dhabi’s continued evolution, unpacking the different components that make up a universal museum.

Other fun, family-friendly activities include electric catamaran rides around museum, allowing visitors to make the most of the cool weather, enjoy unique views, and further their cultural experience.

The original model of Louvre Abu Dhabi, created by Ateliers Jean Nouvel, will be available for public viewing at the museum, enabling visitors to view the iconic landmark from different perspectives.

A special digital exhibition showcasing moments from the museum’s first five years will also be on display at the museum’s entrance, inviting the public to interact and celebrate their most cherished memories at Louvre Abu Dhabi.

The museum re-launched its Creative Interpreters initiative in September this year, allowing young students to explore and research the museum collection, and encouraging them to create unique and engaging ways to present the artworks, using their own voices.

The University Takes over the Museum programme sees students respond to the museum’s collection and the question of ‘What does it mean to be human?’, producing artistic interpretations and interventions in the form of creative encounters, activities, workshops and performances.

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Kayaking at Louvre Abu Dhabi is an unforgettable experience for visitors. Located on the stunning Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi is a renowned attraction in the UAE capital. Apart from kayaking it is known for an extensive collection of ancient artefacts, mesmerising works of art and creative architecture.

Interested in Louvre kayaking tours? Our guide contains everything you need to know.

Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel, a famous French architect known for several prominent international projects, including the Philharmonie de Paris and One New Change in London. Specifically known for its beautiful dome, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is among his most popular works. The museum officially opened in 2017.

The whole place becomes more magical on a kayak. The metallic structure of the dome depicts a sparkling night sky full of stars, which adds to the spectacular view. The artificial sky looks breathtakingly beautiful from across the water, especially at dawn and under the night sky.

The amazing views are perfect for those wanting to treat their senses and those seeking seriously impressive additions to their Insta profiles. If social media is your thing, there’s also the chance to check out the most Instagrammable exhibits at the Louvre Museum .

• Louvre Abu Dhabi Contact: +971-600-565-566 | +971-2-673-6688
• Weekdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 am (galleries and exhibitions close at 06:30 p.m.)
• Weekend, 10:00 am – 08:30 pm

KAYAKING AT LOUVRE ABU DHABI

Visitors can enjoy the aesthetic sights of the starry dome and the museum’s construction at dawn, during full moons and evenings.

Here are the details about timings, duration and ticket prices for different types of Louvre art museum Abu Dhabi kayak tours.

KAYAKING AROUND THE LOUVRE MUSEUM

Experience the stillness of the Arabian Sea’s azure waters in an hour-long kayak adventure. Admire the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s beautiful architecture as you glide serenely past the museum.

If you’re booking this tour, make sure to:

• Pay online before the tour. Only guests with confirmed bookings will be allowed to take the trip.
• Book your ticket before all 25 slots are filled up.
• Bring your water bottle and towel.
• Follow techniques given by professional instructors.
• Adults must accompany kids aged between six and twelve.
• Avoid inappropriate clothing.
• Make the most of the changing rooms located near the Kayaking Meeting point.

Here are the other pertinent details:

• Cost : AED 126 per person
• Day(s): All days except Monday
• Timings : 05:30 pm

KAYAKING TOURS FOR JUNIORS

Calling all kids aged 6-12 years! Louvre Abu Dhabi brings you an exciting kayaking tour of the city. Paddle around the museum and bask in beautiful views on the Louvre’s special children’s tour. An adult must accompany a child.

• Price : AED 126 for one paying adult, 1 child (free)
• Day(s) : Saturdays and Sundays
• Timings : 08:30 am

SUNRISE KAYAKING

Imagine watching the glorious sunrise over the stunning architecture of the Louvre Abu Dhabi as you tour the museum.

• Price: AED 126
• Day(s): Till 18th August 2024 (except Mondays)
• Timings: 06:00 am

FULL MOON KAYAKING LOUVRE ABU DHABI

Want to kayak under the stars? Opt for this tour at Louvre Abu Dhabi and roam the entire museum while marvelling at the full moon.

• Timings: 07:30 pm and 09:00 pm

THE ELECTRIC CATAMARAN

Glide through the serene waters surrounding the Louvre Abu Dhabi aboard a sleek electric catamaran. The ride offers you a stunning view of the iconic architecture of Louvre Abu Dhabi.

• Price: AED 350 (30min x 2 pax) | AED 600 (60min x 2 pax)
• Day(s): Daily
• Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE PLANNING A VISIT TO LOUVRE ABU DHABI FOR KAYAKING

Visitors do not need to have any prior kayaking experience to be eligible for the activity at the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. Professional kayaking instructors are always there to guide visitors. However, visitors should know a few points.

• Please note that the minimum age limit for the Louvre kayak in Abu Dhabi is six. Furthermore, children aged 6-12 must be accompanied by a guardian.
• Visitors must book the kayak tours at least six hours earlier.
• The management can cancel or reschedule tours based on the weather conditions at the Saadiyat coastline. In case of cancellation, visitors will be informed via phone.
• Visitors can book their sessions online by visiting the museum’s official website.
• The days/dates and/or timings for regular and seasonal offers are subject to change.

FAQs ABOUT LOUVRE ABU DHABI KAYAK TOURS

What are the ticket prices for louvre abu dhabi.

The ticket prices start from AED 60 for adults, and people under 18 can enter the museum for free.

ARE THE KAYAKING TOURS AROUND LOUVRE MUSEUM ABU DHABI AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS?

No, the museum is closed on Monday.

WHERE IS LOUVRE MUSEUM LOCATED?

Louvre Museum is located in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.

That concludes our guide to kayaking at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Now you know why the museum is amongst the best kayaking places in Abu Dhabi .

Looking for more options? The opportunity to go mangrove kayaking in Abu Dhabi shouldn’t be missed.

Those who want to kayak in the neighbouring emirate can also find many great kayaking places in Dubai .

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Sail into Luxury: Louvre Abu Dhabi Introduces Electric Catamaran Experience for Enchanting Views

Experience the allure of the South of France without leaving Abu Dhabi, as the Louvre Abu Dhabi unveils its latest offering – an exciting electric catamaran experience that promises breathtaking views.

Amidst its world-class exhibits and mesmerizing drone shows, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is enhancing its status as a cultural gem in the capital. Now, visitors can set sail on the waters surrounding this iconic structure, enjoying the splendors of a captivating electric catamaran experience.

Aquatic Innovation Unleashed: Prepare for an extraordinary aquatic adventure as you cruise around the Louvre Abu Dhabi. This electric catamaran experience, presented by Costa Azzurra, merges innovation with aquatic beauty, providing a unique perspective of the architectural marvel that is one of the UAE's most iconic and recognizable structures.

Luxurious Seafaring Journey: Sit back, relax, and indulge in the luxury of a Costa Azzurra vessel. As you glide through the waters around Abu Dhabi's mystical Saadiyat Island, create lasting memories with an unforgettable experience available seven days a week.

Practical Information:

Location:  Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi.

Operating Hours:  10 am to 10 pm daily.

Dhs350 for a 30-minute experience for two.

Dhs600 for a 60-minute experience for two.

For bookings and inquiries, contact Tel: (0)561108138 or visit louvreabudhabi.ae .

Note:  As the festive season approaches, more exciting events are on the horizon, making it the perfect time to explore and make the most of your time in Abu Dhabi.

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Novosibirsk is a city with a very interesting history. Unlike many other cities in Russia, it does not have a specific founder. Since the 18th century, on the left bank of the Ob, one of the largest rivers in the world, there was the village of Krivoshchekovo, where migrants from the European provinces of the Russian Empire lived. However, it did not become the basis of Novosibirsk. The city was born on the other, right, bank of the Ob, when the Trans-Siberian Railway approached it in 1893.

Originally it was just a village for the builders of a railway bridge across the Ob. It could turn out to be temporary and disappear after the completion of construction, if not for the combination of several factors that contributed to the development of trade - a large river, a railway, a flat relief convenient for building. At first, the village was named Alexandrovsky, in honor of Emperor Alexander III. For the third anniversary, it received a new name and became Novonikolaevsky, in honor of the Emperor Nicholas II.

In 1897, the first trains went across the bridge. The settlement was quickly growing. By 1898, there were already 7.8 thousand people in the village. In 1903, when the village acquired the status of a town with the name Novonikolaevsk, its population was 26 thousand people. In the 1910s, Novonikolaevsk experienced a construction boom. By 1913, the population of the city was 86 thousand people.

Novonikolaevsk, was the center of the major lines of communication, in which the navigable Ob River crossed with the Great Siberian Way and the Altai Railway. The First World War turned the city into the largest center for training troops beyond the Urals.

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Novosibirsk - the Siberian Chicago

In 1921, Novonikolaevsk received the status of the administrative center of the Novonikolaevsk Governorate. In 1925, it became the administrative center of the huge Siberian Krai - practically all the regions of Trans-Ural Russia.

The capital of the new huge region needed a new name. Here are just some of the proposed names: Krasnograd, Sibleninsk, Krasnoobsk, Sibkraisk, Sibkraigrad, Leningrad-on-Ob. On February 12, 1926, Novonikolaevsk (“a new city of Nicholas”) was renamed Novosibirsk (“a new city in Siberia”. In 1926, at the Regional Scientific Congress, it was decided to turn Novosibirsk into a “promsad” (“industrial garden”) or “city-garden”. About 120 thousand people lived in the city at that time. The city got the nickname “Siberian Chicago”.

The main elements of the renovated Siberian capital were supposed to be “social towns” - complex residential areas at factories and plants. New cadres were needed to build a new society. Novosibirsk quickly became a city of students. In the 1930s, 8 universities and 10 technical schools were opened here. The city became the Trans-Ural capital of such an architectural style as constructivism.

On July 30, 1930, due to the division of the Siberian Krai, Novosibirsk became the center of the West Siberian Krai. In 1934, a new railway bridge was built across the Ob River and the population grew to 294 thousand people. By 1939, it increased up to 406 thousand people. On September 28, 1937, the West Siberian Krai was divided into Novosibirsk Oblast with the capital in Novosibirsk and Altai Krai.

During the Second World War, the enlistment offices of Novosibirsk Oblast sent more than half a million soldiers to the front. There were 115 evacuation hospitals in the region. Almost 27% of all shells fired by the Red Army during the war were produced in Novosibirsk. Despite the fact that not a single bomb fell on the territory of Novosibirsk, the pre-war city disappeared forever. Instead of the planned residential areas/parks, industrial zones of evacuated factories appeared, a lot of buildings changed their civilian purpose to military-industrial (some of them - forever).

The evacuation radically changed the demography of Novosibirsk - people evacuated from Moscow and Leningrad brought with them a new way of life, new artistic tastes. A lot of them stayed in Novosibirsk after the war. During the war years, Novosibirsk also became the center of the musical culture of Siberia. The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theater, one of the main attractions of Novosibirsk, was opened on May 12, 1945.

Novosibirsk after the Second World War

The demographic inertia of the evacuation turned the pre-war Novosibirsk into a metropolis. By 1956, its population increased to 750 thousand people. On September 2, 1962, a millionth resident of the city was born. It took Novosibirsk only 70 years to achieve this status from the moment of its foundation, which made it the youngest of all million cities.

In 1950, the construction of the Novosibirsk hydroelectric power station began; a large reservoir was created, the so-called Ob Sea. The idea of creating a Siberian branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences in Novosibirsk was implemented in 1957. About 20 kilometers south of the center of Novosibirsk, in the middle of the forest, Akademgorodok was built - a town of scientists. In 1959, Novosibirsk State University was opened.

In 1979, construction of the metro began in Novosibirsk. Opened in 1985, it became the first one in the Trans-Ural part of Russia. Today, the Novosibirsk metro has 13 stations and annually carries about 70 million passengers.

In 1990, the bridge that had given rise to the city was reconstructed. To preserve the memory of the first builders, one of its span structures was installed on the embankment of the Ob in the park “Gorodskoye Nachalo”.

The transition to a market economy led to a sharp drop in production. High-tech industries, such as radioelectronics, microelectronics, instrument making, and aircraft construction suffered especially heavy losses. In 1991-1998, industrial production in Novosibirsk decreased by more than 3 times.

In the 1990s, the economic structure of the Novosibirsk region and Novosibirsk underwent fundamental changes. The main structural change was that the production of services in the city began to exceed the production of goods, the role of industry decreased, the share of transport, trade, communications, agriculture, and a lot of branches of market services increased.

Thus, the potential points of growth of Novosibirsk reproduced on a new historical, technological, and institutional basis the initial system of its development priorities: a large transport hub in the system of transnational transport corridors, a trade, intermediary, and financial center - the center of Siberia, a large business, scientific, educational, and cultural center.

In the 21st century, Novosibirsk became the first Russian city (after Moscow and St. Petersburg) to exceed the population of 1.5 million.

Architecture of Novosibirsk

The building of the West-Siberian Railway in Novosibirsk

Author: Vytautas Podlesaitis

Old building in Novosibirsk

Author: Andrey Osokin

On the street in Novosibirsk

Author: Serge Klimenko

Novosibirsk - Features

Novosibirsk is the most populous city in the Asian part of Russia. It is located in the southeastern part of the West Siberian Plain on both banks of the Ob River next to the Novosibirsk reservoir. The width of the Ob River within the city is 750-850 meters. The City Day of Novosibirsk is celebrated on the last Sunday of June.

The city is located in the continental climatic zone. The flatness of the territory allows both cold waves from the north and heat waves from the southwest to freely spread. That’s why both severe frosts and short-term thaws can be observed in winter. The duration of winter is 120-130 days, summer - about 90 days. The average air temperature in January is minus 16.5 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 19.4 degrees Celsius.

On the coat of arms of Novosibirsk you can see a schematic image of the Ob River and the bridge across it, part of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which gave rise to the city.

The economy of Novosibirsk is based on industry, trade, transport, science, and scientific services. The city is successfully developing in the absence of large resource-extracting enterprises in the region, which distinguishes it from most large cities in Siberia.

The main activities of industrial production are: production of food, computers, electronic and optical products, chemicals, vehicles and equipment, metallurgy, beverage production. Novosibirsk is one of the leading suppliers of nuclear fuel for nuclear power plants and research reactors in Russia and abroad.

Novosibirsk is the largest scientific center in the Asian part of Russia. More than 100 organizations carry out research and development in this city. There are about three dozen higher educational institutions here.

It is the largest transport hub in Siberia connecting Siberia, the Far East, Central Asia with the European regions of Russia. Novosibirsk is also a river port. The city is served by Tolmachevo International Airport, the largest in terms of passenger traffic in the Asian part of Russia. The airport is located at the intersection of a large number of flights from Southeast Asia to Europe and from North America to India and Asia.

Novosibirsk was the only city in Russia located in two time zones. Since its foundation, it was growing in two parts along different banks of the Ob. And since the meridian of the hour passed right along the Ob River, there were two time zones in one city. On the left bank, the difference with Moscow was 3 hours, and on the right bank - 4 hours. At first, this did not cause much inconvenience as each half lived quite apart. In 1955, when the first road bridge across the Ob was built, the city became more connected. In 1958, Novosibirsk switched to a single time zone.

Despite its young age, Novosibirsk has 145 monuments of architecture, history, monumental art and archeology taken under state protection. 47 monuments of wooden architecture of the late 19th - early 20th centuries are of particular value. There are also over a dozen different museums in Novosibirsk.

Main Attractions of Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk Zoo - one of the largest and best zoos in Russia, where about 11,000 animals, birds, and reptiles of 770 species are kept on an area of 63 hectares in a pristine pine forest. More than 350 species are listed in the International Red Book. This zoo is visited by about one million people every year. It also hosts ecological events and festivals. Timiryazeva Street, 71/1.

Novosibirsk Theater of Opera and Ballet . Founded in 1945, it is one of the leading theaters in Russia. It occupies the largest theater building in Russia constructed in the constructivist style in 1931-1941. This unique architectural complex has the status of a cultural heritage of the Russian Federation. It is one of the symbols of Novosibirsk and probably its most recognizable building.

The main feature of the building is its huge dome with a diameter of 60 meters and a height of 35 meters. The large hall of the theater can accommodate 1,449 spectators. The theater is located on Lenin Square - the main square of Novosibirsk, where you can also find a number of interesting monuments. This theater is also known as the “Siberian Colosseum”. Krasnyy Prospekt, 36.

Novosibirsk Museum of Local Lore - one of the main museums in Novosibirsk. The historical department of the museum is located in a picturesque building of the former City Trade House (a monument of history and architecture of federal significance built in 1910).

This museum has a number of unique exhibits: a complete mammoth skeleton, collections of household and religious items of Siberian peoples collected by expeditions in the 1920s-1930s. There are also collections of numismatics, woodwork, glass, porcelain and faience, an archaeological collection, etc. Krasnyy Prospekt, 23.

Novosibirsk Art Museum . The permanent exhibition presents the following sections: icons (old Russian art), foreign art (works of Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, Belgian, German masters), Russian art of the 18th-19th centuries (works by I. Shishkin, A. Kuindzhi, I. Repin , V. Surikov, and others), Russian art of the early 20th century, art of the Soviet period, Russian art of the late 20th century. There is a separate section devoted to the works of N. Roerich. Krasnyy Prospekt, 5.

Novosibirsk Museum of Railway Technology . This museum has a large collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, carriages, which mainly operated on the railways of Western Siberia. In addition, you can see such Soviet cars as GAZ, Moskvich, ZAZ of different years of production, as well as several trucks, tractors, and all-terrain vehicles. The total length of the exhibition grounds is about 3 kilometers. It is the largest museum of this subject beyond the Urals with over 100 exhibits. Razyezdnaya Street, 54/1.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (1897-1899). Built of red brick in the neo-Byzantine style, this is one of the first stone buildings on the territory of Novosibirsk and the most beautiful church in the city. Krasnyy Prospekt, 1A.

Monument to the Laboratory Mouse . This unusual monument is located in a public garden near the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the territory of Akademgorodok. The mouse with glasses holds the knitting needles in its paws and knits a double helix of DNA.

The monument symbolizes gratitude to this animal for the fact that mankind has the opportunity to use mice to study animal genes, molecular and physical mechanisms of diseases, and the development of new drugs. Akademika Lavrent’yeva Prospekt, 10/2.

Zaeltsovsky Park - one of the oldest parks in Novosibirsk that celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2017. The park has all the conditions for a comfortable and cultural pastime: walking paved paths, rides, summer verandas and gazebos, a paintball club, an ice rink, a rope park, etc.

For history buffs, the ethnopark “Territory of Siberia” has been created, where everyone can get acquainted in detail with the culture of the indigenous peoples who lived in these places several hundred years ago. In winter, it is a great place to go skiing. There is also a children’s railway with a length of 5.3 km here. At the terminal station, you will be offered to go to the Novosibirsk Zoo, which is located nearby.

Novosibirsk Central Park - a large park in the center of Novosibirsk and the oldest park in the city. On an area of 10.5 hectares, there are summer cafes and ice cream kiosks, dozens of rides and sports equipment rental points. There is an open-air skating rink in winter. The park often hosts festivals, concerts, and tournaments. The Novosibirsk Theater of Musical Comedy is also located here. Michurina Street, 8.

The Ob River and “the Ob Sea” . The Ob is one of the world’s largest rivers, its length is more than 3,600 km. This river flows through a lot of Siberian cities. Within Novosibirsk, the river is transformed into a large reservoir, which bears the unofficial name “the Ob Sea”. The main purpose of the water reservoir is to generate electricity. Also, the shores of the “sea” are a popular recreation area for locals and city visitors.

Novosibirsk city of Russia photos

Novosibirsk views.

Novosibirsk Thermal Power Plant #5

Author: Grigory Filippov

Novosibirsk Zoo

Author: Artemov Ruslan

Pre-revolutionary building in Novosibirsk

Soviet monuments on Lenin Square in Novosibirsk

Monument to Revolutionaries in Novosibirsk

Author: Pascal Winkler

Monument to Peasants in Novosibirsk

Lenin Monument in Novosibirsk

Pictures of Novosibirsk

Saint Nicholas Chapel in Novosibirsk

Author: Vladimir Kharitonov

Pavilion Globe in Novosibirsk

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