Astrakhan Kremlin
Astrakhan, Astrakhan Kremlin 
The main thing that is worth visiting to the admirers of architecture and history in Astrakhan is a monument of federal significance Astrakhan Kremlin, a unique example of military engineering in the second half of the 16th century. It is located on the island.
Bishops' Compound
Astrakhan Kremlin, st. V.Trediakovsky, 2 
Bishops' Compound is one of the oldest buildings of the Astrakhan Kremlin, located on the southern side of the Assumption Cathedral. At the beginning of the 17th century, first there was built the Bishop's House, and in 1677, - Stone Bishops' Chambers. In 1709 a superstructure was built with the Crusade House Church in the name of the Savior Not Made by Hands.
Astrakhan Drama Theater
Astrakhan, ul. Sovetskaya, 28 
Astrakhan Drama Theater was founded in 1810. For two hundred years on his stage a lot of interesting premieres were performed both classical performances and innovative productions. In its walls the audience had the opportunity to applaud the famous artists and directors, and evaluate the skill of the young.
White City-Posad
Astrakhan, pl. Lenina 
In the territory of the White City - a posad that surrounded the Kremlin once - the farmsteads of eastern merchants and mosques have been preserved. Many of them underwent repeated perestroika, but continue to remain interesting illustrations of Astrakhan's life in the past centuries. The most remarkable buildings of the village: the only surviving tower of the Transfiguration Monastery is the octagonal corner Shatrovaya Tower and the Demidov Compound.
Demidov Compound
Astrakhan, Sverdlova, 55 
Demidov Compound is located near the Shatrovaya Tower in the Astrakhan White City. In due time this structure was both a trading-warehouse premise, and the largest in the city a pier. It is especially interesting that the building has the shape of a square, and this is completely uncharacteristic for buildings of this designation in Central Russia.
The House Museum of the poet Velimir Khlebnikov
Astrakhan, Sverdlova, 58 
The unique house museum of the poet Velimir Khlebnikov is dedicated not only to his work, but also as an example of a typical life. The museum is located in the apartment of the poet's parents, housing more than 1,000 household items and household life, a huge library with lifetime editions of Khlebnikov's works and his art works.
Kirillov Chapel
Astrakhan Kremlin, ul. V.Trediakovsky, 2 
Chapel in the style of the Russian Empire was erected in 1677 on the site of a wooden predecessor. It contains the burial place of Abbess Cyril, the founder and rector of the Trinity Monastery. In the 19th century, when the Kremlin built buildings in classical style, the chapel was added with an empire decor and a portico with 4 Doric columns.
Consistory
Astrakhan Kremlin, st. V.Trediakovskogo, 2 
Consistory - building of the Astrakhan court Spiritual order near the Bishop's house and Uspensky cathedral, west of the Execution place. In the Russian Orthodox Church, the consistory is a diocesan district institution under the bishop, who administered the church administration and the court in the diocese.
Cathedral of the Monastery of the Trinity Zhivonachnaya
Astrakhan Kremlin, ul. V.Trediakovskogo, 2 
Cathedral of the Monastery of the Life-Giving Trinity - the whole architectural complex: the Great and Small Refectory Chambers in the western part of the building, the northern part is represented by two churches, surrounded on three sides by one-tiered galleries on subcells. The wooden monastery cathedral was built here in 1576, in 1603 a stone church was erected for monastery money.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Astrakhan Kremlin, st. V.Trediakovskogo, 2 
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the best works of Russian church architecture of the early 17th century in the Moscow Baroque style. Initially, the temple was built in 1560 from a tree, then by the end of the 16th century with the participation of Theodosius, the abbot of the Trinity Monastery, it turned into a stone one-story cathedral.
Zeichhaus (armory)
Astrakhan Kremlin, st. V.Trediakovsky, 2 
In 1872 - 89 years. On the territory of the Astrakhan Kremlin, where the military garrison was based at that time, the building of the arsenal was built-a weapons warehouse. In the mid-20th century. the building almost went under demolition. Fortunately, this did not happen, and during the restoration of the Kremlin it was reconstructed: here it is planned to place exhibition halls.
Church of St. John Chrysostom in Astrakhan
Astrakhan, Donbasskaya, 61 
In the southern part of the city you can see the Church of St. John Chrysostom - the most interesting of those that are outside the territory of the Kremlin. Typical for Middle Russia, the composition "octagon on the quadrangle" is no longer visible so clearly, as the church has been repeatedly reconstructed. The bas-reliefs adorning the walls of the church glorify the all-conquering power of asceticism - this is an interesting example of the decoration of temples in Rus.
Shatrovaya tower of the Transfiguration Monastery
Astrakhan, the corner of Esplanadna (Trusova) and the Communist Street 
The octagonal corner Tent Tower is the only surviving tower of the Savior-Transfiguration Monastery, once located in the Astrakhan White City. It was built in 1607, when the traditional round towers were replaced by octagonal ones.
Regular construction of Astrakhan began in 1769, when the general plan of the city was approved. Then there appeared ensembles of interesting buildings, as well as the square General-gubernatorial (Platz-Paradnaya) square, on the perimeter of which buildings were built in the classical style. This period includes manor complexes on numerous embankments of Astrakhan, connected with other parts of the city by bridges.
The appearance of the city changed greatly in the 19th century, when numerous luxurious mansions, shops, banks were erected - the Art Nouveau style prevailed in their construction. The famous architects of the time were involved in the work: for example, the building of the Azov-Don bank was built in 1910 according to the project of FI Lidval, the most famous Russian architect, a Swede by nationality.
Very interesting from the point of view of acquaintance with the history and architecture of the city, Nikolskaya street, Krasnaya embankment, embankment of the First of May. Walking through the historic part of the city, you can see interesting stone mansions and modestly dwelling on their background residential wooden houses in the Russian style. At the same time modern buildings are inscribed in the architectural environment very carefully and do not cut eyes with contrast with old buildings.
They say that it is best to inspect the city in the early morning, when the sun's rays make the streets especially picturesque, and emphasize the beauty of the architectural ensemble.
Astrakhan is rich in museums: Astrakhan Museum of Regional Studies and the Museum of Combat Glory acquaint visitors with the history of the city, perfectly show its role in the life of the country. There is also the House Museum of the poet Velimir Khlebnikov, one of the prominent figures of avant-garde art, the House-Museum of the artist Kustodiev. Picture Gallery. Dogadina is famous for its unique collection of paintings from the late 19th - early 20th century. A special place in the collection is assigned to the Russian avant-garde.