Regional Local Studies Museum

The Urals


Founded in 1663 on the banks of the meandering river, Kungur was a copper-smelting centre during the 17th and 18th centuries, which is a key focus of the Regional Local Studies Museum.


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1. Kungur Ice Cave

2.29 MILES

The network of caves stretches for more than 5km, although only about 1.5km are accessible. The ancient Finno-Ugric inhabitants of the region believed the…