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Penza / undefined

MeowScore 😸82/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

June

Sunny weather and cultural festivities.

☃️
january

Experience the winter wonderland and Ice Sculpture Festival in Penza.❄️

🥞
february

Celebrate Maslenitsa and enjoy snowboarding in the nearby resorts.🏂

🎉
march

Visit Penza for International Women's Day and spring festivals.🌷

🌺
april

Attend the Russian Spring festival and admire the blooming cherry blossoms.🌸

🕵️‍♂️
may

Experience Victory Day celebrations and explore historic sites.🎖️

🎪
june

Enjoy the sunny weather and cultural festivities like the Penza Fair.🌞

🏞️
july

Celebrate the City Day and enjoy outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.🎉

🦁
august

Visit the Penza Zoo and enjoy the summer weather.🐅

🎡
september

Witness the autumn foliage and enjoy local fairs and festivals.🍂

👻
october

Experience the creepy Halloween events and explore haunted places.🎃

🍂
november

Visit Penza for the beautiful autumn scenery and warm cups of tea.☕

🎅
december

Experience the magical winter holidays and enjoy the Christmas markets.🎄

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, I found the economical and shopping situation in Penza to be fairly average. Prices for basic goods were reasonable, but luxury items seemed quite expensive.

Visit local markets and look for deals. Avoid touristy areas for shopping, as prices tend to be higher.

Usual visit duration

~1 day

Passing through or day trip

Usual visit duration

~1 day

Passing through or day trip

Penza is mostly a stopover point for its surrounding attractions.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Penza.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Penza.

Credit cards and cash are both accepted. Splitting the bill is common. No special etiquette tidbits.

internet situation

bad Speed

slow speeds reported

good Availability

mostly available except in remote areas

great Cellular

good coverage overall

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited cycling culture

walkable -ish

Mediocre infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic culture

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Things to do

The mainstream

✝️
The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin
🐱
Penza Regional Art Gallery
🏙️
Belinsky Square
🏰
The Museum-Estate of Lev Tolstoy
🐾
Penza Zoo

The mainstream

✝️
The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin

This impressive cathedral features beautiful architecture and intricate designs, inside and out. Cats can soak up the peaceful atmosphere and admire the stunning stained glass windows. ⛪🕊️🪝

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🐱
Penza Regional Art Gallery

Cats with a love for the arts will appreciate this gallery. Enjoy stunning paintings and sculptures from local artists and well-known masters. 🎨🖼️🌟

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🏙️
Belinsky Square

A bustling hub in the heart of Penza, Belinsky Square is the perfect spot for a daytime catnap. Enjoy the lively fountains and take in the views of the city. 😴🌞🌇

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🏰
The Museum-Estate of Lev Tolstoy

This charming estate was once home to one of the greatest writers of all time. Cats will enjoy exploring the gardens and stepping back in time with Tolstoy's personal belongings. 📚🌺🕰️

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🐾
Penza Zoo

Feline friends will love the exotic animals including tigers, lions, and leopards. Don't miss the playful primates and feathery friends too! 🐅🦁🐒🐦

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Off the beaten path

🏞️
Kuznetski Alatau Reserve
🌳
Eco Park Dubki
🌌
Penza Planetarium
🐾
Penza's Cat Cafe
🎨
Museum of One Painting

Off the beaten path

🏞️
Kuznetski Alatau Reserve

This unspoiled wilderness is an outdoor cat's paradise. Explore the hiking trails and enjoy the fresh air. It's the cat's whiskers!

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🌳
Eco Park Dubki

Escape the busy city life and relax in this quiet park. It's a hidden gem for cats who love nature.

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🌌
Penza Planetarium

Learn about the universe with a projection of stars and galaxies. It's the purr-fect place for cats who love to stargaze.

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🐾
Penza's Cat Cafe

This cozy cafe is a purr-fect spot to enjoy coffee and treats with adorable rescue cats. Meow-gical!

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🎨
Museum of One Painting

This museum is situated in a tiny room in a residential building and displays only one canvas. It's paw-some!

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biking hostile

Limited cycling culture

walkable -ish

Mediocre infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Architecture for Cat Lovers

Take a stroll down Moskovskaya street to admire the intricate carvings of cats on century-old buildings.

Dos and Don'ts of Feline Etiquette

Avoid serving food or drinks with cat paws on them as it is deemed offensive to locals.

Cat-astrophic Weather Warnings

Penza is one of the sunniest cities in Russia, so don't forget your sunglasses and sunscreen during summer months.

Feline Treats for Foodies

Sample traditional local cuisine like 'kotlety pozharskie', a pork and chicken cutlet dish named after a famous Russian cat.

The Cat's Meow

Explore the Penza Regional Museum and uncover the history of the purrfectly adorable Ural Rex cat breed.

Useful external sites

www.penza-oblast.ru/en

Penza Oblast Official Website↗

Official website of the Penza Oblast with information for tourists

www.booking.com/city/ru/penza.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Accommodation booking website with a range of options in Penza

www.aero-penza.ru

Penza Airport Official Website↗

Official website of the Penza Airport with flight information

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