Rostov-on-Don: Beauty by the Water
The city of Rostov-on-Don is the administrative capital of Rostov Oblast, a province in the southwestern part of Russia. It is one of Russia’s port cities and was a trade center between the country, some parts of the Asia and the Middle East, as the Sea of Azov, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea and the White Sea all meet at this city port. You can see Rostov-on-Don, Russia’s green landscapes, white facades and golden domes by booking a flight to Platov International Airport (ROV).
Best Time to Visit
Summer (June to August) is peak season for tourists in Russia, so flights and accommodations for these months are quite expensive. You can save and get better hotel deals and lodging rates when you avoid the throng of vacationers. You can schedule your trip to dates that coincide with the festivals in Rostov-on-Don, Russia like the Minifest Festival in October and the International Jazz Festival in September.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Taste Rostov-on-Don’s hospitality when you stay at the Boutique Hotel 39 or the Mercure Rostov-on-don Center. Take the whole family for a walk through the relaxing and beautiful 1st of May Park. Bring the kids to see the animals at Rostov Zoo, one of the biggest zoos in the country. Hang out with the young and young-at-heart at the Ostrovsky Park. Soak up the Rostov-on-Don atmosphere at the central market as the different-colored produce delight your eyes. Whatever you do, don’t forget to have fun!