A tourist route especially for those who have come to Voronezh for just a day or have only a day for a purposeful walk around the city. The route touches on almost all sights, it is consistent and, depending on the number of stops and the speed of movement, will take on average 4-5 hours. When compiling it, I tried to abandon the use of transport, leaving it only where it is necessary. If you have more than a day at your disposal, the route breaks down easily. In addition, at the end of the note, I separately added several interesting places, not included in the main list.
Of course, those who like to go their own way can pull out the sights they like from the text and draw up their own plan for exploring Voronezh. With a total lack of time: when there is practically no time, but you still want to look at the city, pay attention to.
Tourist route: attractions of Voronezh in one day
We start our journey with Voronezh-1 station... Almost all trains, electric trains, buses from Moscow arrive here. If you come by bus from another city, then most likely you will be brought to the bus station. You can get from it to Voronezh-1 by buses 13н and 67а as well as on minibus 49b... It will take no more than 15 minutes.
The building of the main Voronezh station was built after the Great Patriotic War on the site of the destroyed old station. Its roof is decorated with several copper figures of people. A funny feature that I have never met in any other city is that somewhere since the beginning of the 2010s, the Voronezh railway station and a small adjacent territory were surrounded by a metal fence. The entrance is through a special checkpoint. It is clear that for security reasons, but it looks strange.
Once on the station square, one cannot fail to notice opposite the monument to Ivan Chernyakhovsky, the hero of that very war. Behind him begins Mira street, we also need it. We cross the road.
At the end of Mira Street, on a small nameless square, we admire the Glory to Soviet Science monument. Further, on the left hand, a huge and beautiful cathedral will appear in front of us. On the right hand will be Eaglet park... First we look at the park, then we return to the cathedral.
The main attraction of "Orlyonok" - monument to Osip Mandelstam, a good poet, many love his poems, translations. Monument from 2008. He is in the far corner of the "Eaglet", if you look at Engels street... And if you look from the monument obliquely across the intersection, then we will see along the same Engels street house number 13, where in 1936 Osip Mandelstam rented a room.
Across Tchaikovskogo Street is the Trud stadium, where the Fakel football team and sometimes even the Russian national team play their matches. Outside, there is nothing remarkable, but from the stands an excellent panorama opens, including the already mentioned Cathedral, in the evening it is especially expressive. But to contemplate it, you will need a football team match plus a ticket for it.
After a walk in the park, we return to the monument "Soviet Science" in order to get to know more closely the next attraction of Voronezh. it Cathedral of the Annunciation, one of the tallest Orthodox churches in Russia. It was built relatively recently - in 2009. Near the cathedral there is a monument to St. Mitrofan, and not far from the main entrance there is a monument to the Liquidators of the Chernobyl Accident.
We do not go back from the cathedral, but go through another exit to the intersection and the main Voronezh avenue named after the Revolution... We cross the road to the spectacular building of the administration of the South-Eastern Railway with a tower at the corner.
Will literally meet us right away Ivan Kramskoy Museum, a Russian painter of the mid-19th century, who was born near Voronezh. The museum is located behind the arch of the same building of the South-Eastern Railway, if you do not know about it, you can overlook the museum.
It is located in an old building from the late 18th century. Interesting exhibitions are held here from time to time, but the permanent exhibitions, frankly, are not for everybody. Museum visit price - 150 rubles.
Further along Revolyutsii Avenue awaits us Platonovsky square and, in fact, monument to Andrey Platonov, born in 1899 in the glorious city of Voronezh. Andrei Platonov, along with Alexei Koltsov, is the main literary pride of Voronezh. Recently, the Platonov Festival of Arts, quite significant in scale, has even been held here.
Past monument to Mitrofan Pyatnitsky in the square of the House of Officers, you are unlikely to pass, and not so much because of the bust of Pyatnitsky, but because of the balalaika and button accordion in the corner, which are generally perceived by many as a separate pedestal and are always popular with tourists. Mitrofan Pyatnitsky is a musician and collector of folk songs. He lived in the late 19th - early 20th centuries.
On our way we will meet the Voronezh Central Department Store, but it is very modest in size and assortment (which cannot be said about the prices), so we successfully pass it and soon find ourselves on a miniature square with a small fabulous building of the Jester puppet theater.
Here is one of the most recognizable sculptures in Voronezh - monument to White Bim Black Ear, the hero of the book by Gabriel Troepolsky, and later the film by Stanislav Rostotsky. Troepolsky lived in Voronezh for many years, and died here. Travelers love the Bimu monument, they can be observed here almost at any time of the day. Also in the square, pay attention to the huge wall clock with puppet characters.
After the cinema "Proletary" we turn off the avenue to the right - onto Karl Marx street, on the nearest stretch it is exclusively pedestrian. Here, one by one, we will meet monuments to three poets: Ivan Nikitin, Samuel Marshak and Vladimir Vysotsky.
The pedestrian part of Marx Street itself is empty, but definitely worthy of interest. Once there was an impromptu book fair, but now only trees and benches. Although here and there all sorts of cafes and shops are already appearing. In five years, I suppose, these places will be completely unrecognizable.
Monument to Samuil Marshak(it is on the right side) appeared in the city only in 2015, and, for my taste, this is one of the best monuments in Voronezh. What can not be said about the monument depicting Vysotsky. Vladimir Semyonovich turned out on it, to put it mildly, not very well.
After Vysotsky, we pass a little more straight and on Nikitinskaya street turn left to get to a wide and beautiful Plekhanovskaya street... Here we need to pass the intersection obliquely and go a little against the traffic in order to look at Historical building local history museum ( Plekhanovskaya, 29). Someone may be interested in getting inside, the museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday.
In general, there are not so many special sights on Plekhanovskaya Street as on Revolutsii Avenue, for the sake of which a particular place is worth visiting, but the street is large, spectacular and generally deserves attention. Plekhanovskaya ends Zastava Square and a bridge over the railway, after which the street is transformed into Moskovsky Prospekt, which lasts right up to the exit to the region; from a tourist point of view, it is not very interesting.
After the local history museum, we turn 180 degrees and move along Plekhanovskaya straight to Pushkin square and a rather original, but by no means everyone's favorite monument to Alexander Sergeevich himself with a famous quote from the poet.
We go around the square on the left to look at the facade of the neighboring building, because this is a massive structure with columns, where, if there is time, we could go.
Opposite the theater, there is a monument to Lenin and a rather large empty area around (in fact, Lenin Square); on holidays, stands appear here and concerts are held. Behind Lenin's back is the government building Voronezh region... But we don't need it.
And we need to be behind him - in Platonov Square, in order to sit on "Therapeutic chair No. 0001", eliminating greed and greed. It is a monument, but not an easy one. A smile on your own face will be a free bonus for you.
On the other side of Lenin Square (relative to the Opera and Ballet Theater) we go to the Nikitin Library, in Buninsky square... Here is located monument to Ivan Bunin... The poet sits on a fallen log with a dog at his feet. The monument is beautiful, with its own plot, and definitely deserves attention.
Our next object of interest from Lenin Square is clearly indicated by Vladimir Ilyich himself, this Koltsovsky square, one might say, “the heart of Voronezh”. A well-groomed place, pleasant for walking or quiet contemplation.
What there is never a shortage here is in the shops, there is a free place at any time of the day or night. Despite the highways that line the park, it is quite quiet here. Well, it's time to rest your legs.
Inside the square you will find monument to Alexei Koltsov, to the Voronezh poet straight from the Golden Age. The monument is peculiar - a small bust of the poet is supported by a base that is dozens of times larger in size. But the pedestal is historically valuable, in 2018 it will turn 150 years old.
On the left side of the Koltsovsky square there will be a philharmonic society and the central registry office of Voronezh, on the right - a cult cinema "Spartak" with more than 100 years of history, all sorts of interesting film festivals and unusual screenings are held here. Not sure what to do in the evening? Perhaps it is Spartak that will pleasantly surprise you.
If you find yourself in Koltsovsky Square in the daytime, I highly recommend to look here again late in the evening. With a variety of lighting, the already wonderful landscape begins to play with new colors. And if it is summer season, then for you also the multi-colored fountains will dance to the music (somewhere from 21:00 to 22:00).
After taking a walk and having a rest, we cross the road to the cinema "Spartak" and along Kardashov street we move forward 150 meters. Yeseninskaya alley awaits us monument to Sergei Yesenin... He was not even ten years old.
Further along the alley there will be stone monument... No, seriously, this is a monument in honor of the 300th anniversary of the first Voronezh school, but all my friends in Voronezh call it a monument to the Stone and nothing else, since the entire monument is one large stone block.
We pass the alley to the end and on Ordzhonikidze street we turn right. Nearby will be the Resurrection Church, as well as a small pretty one, built back in 1826. Locals they call it the Bridge of Lovers. Ten years ago, it was all hung with "wedding locks", then by order of the authorities they were all removed. Now, if new specimens appear, it will not be for long.
We turn 180 degrees and walk along Ordzhonikidze Street in the opposite direction - to the Soviet Square and Cathedral of the Intercession, the main Orthodox church the entire Voronezh region. The first mention of it in various historical documents dates back to 1615.
To the left of the cathedral is another monument to Alexei Koltsov and Voronezh concert hall, it is also the second stage of the Koltsov Drama Theater. In front of the facade there is a pretty cobbled square, but empty and clearly in need of improvement.
Upd. Dreams, as you know, materialize if you want something very much. So Sovetskaya Square (public garden) in 2017 waited for reconstruction and improvement work. Perhaps, by your visit, she will already appear in a new light. Of the minuses - the monument to Alexei Koltsov was removed from here for good. His new place of registration for the City Day (September 15, 2018) will be Koltsovsky Boulevard.
Koltsovsky Boulevard is located at the intersection of Plekhanovskaya and Koltsovskaya streets. If you wish, you can “capture” it along with the monument on the route by making a small detour at point 14: after the monument to Vysotsky on the pedestrian part of Marx Street, we turn left not on Nikitskaya Street, but on the next one, after 500 meters. This is Koltsovsky Boulevard. [This is even more convenient, since you do not need to walk back and forth to the Museum of Local Lore, it will meet itself on the way to Lenin Square. Perhaps, the next time the route is updated, I will put this option as the main one.]
We go around the Intercession Cathedral on the right and go down the road a little - straight to the Children's Square, to the picturesque square of the Palace of Children and Creativity and the no less picturesque Palace itself. Everything is beautiful here, but the place, however, is often deserted. Several private houses on the borders of the square - that's the whole civilization.
After looking around, we return to the Intercession Cathedral to turn onto the next street - Ankylosing spondylitis, along which, past private houses, we follow down to the Voronezh river... Walk about half a kilometer. The street is small, narrow, there are often no passers-by here. [Note that adjacent streets end in dead ends.]
At the end of Bekhtereva Street we cross one road to the right and follow the zebra crossing the second. Further on the right side we go around the fence. We will end up on Petrovskaya embankment, which offers a wonderful view of the left bank of Voronezh, of the Voronezh River itself, of bridges, and, of course, of.
Very close and Admiralteyskaya square, one of the most beautiful places in Voronezh. Well-groomed landscape, benches, Rostral column, established in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet, built at the end of the 17th century, Petrovsky Island is in full view. You will find all this on the Admiralteyskaya Square.
Often all kinds of concerts and other cultural events are held here. In general, a chic place, which is a sin not to visit. It has only one significant drawback - and it is not always easy and not always convenient to get there on foot.
In the far corner of the square, on the water, you will see a large beautiful ship "Goto Predestination"(translated from German roughly as "God's foresight"), this is a historical copy of a ship from the times of Peter I. The ship was built recently, only by 2014.
In addition to its external advantages, it is also a museum. I myself have not visited it, it is a very popular place, especially on weekends, tickets are sold out like hot cakes. No more than 20 people can visit the ship during one excursion.
The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 to 18 hours. Tours take place at 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 hours. The only exception is Thursday from June 1 to September 1, here the opening hours and excursions are shifted by +2 hours. Ticket price 300 rubles.
If you are lucky enough to have tickets on sale, don't hesitate, be sure to visit Goto Predestination. Unfortunately, mere mortals cannot book tickets, and it will not be possible to buy tickets online either. Hopefully someday this will be fixed. I also recommend paying attention to this comment below.
And here is a useful addition from another comment: “To be sure to get to“ Goto Predistinatsiya ”, you have to come before the ticket office opens, 20 minutes before, then you will definitely buy tickets. For children and pensioners the ticket price is 100 rubles. "
By the way, since we are next to the river, for sure, someone had an idea to swim in it. Theoretically, this can be done - there is where, but not worth it. Formally, this is prohibited due to non-compliance with sanitary standards, in fact, there is no need to spoil your impression of the city. The water is very dirty, there is even a lot of visible debris.
From Admiralteyskaya Square we go along the river to the left (if you turn to face it) straight to Chernavsky bridge, the very first bridge that will meet. A little before reaching it at a near traffic light, we cross the street and move along the road upward perpendicular to the embankment.
This is a hill climb, not Everest, of course, but be prepared to get a little out of breath. Then you need to pass a little more than a kilometer along a rather dusty road straight to the already familiar Revolution Avenue, and then turn left.
Nothing interesting is expected along the way, so if you are too lazy to stomp up the hill, use the alternative: we pass under the Chernavsky bridge, cross the street on the first zebra crossing and follow a little forward to the stop “Chernavsky most” we sit down on almost any transport (namely buses: 101, 120A, 2n, 41, 52, 79, 90; minibuses: 104, 20, 312A, 37a, 77k; trolleybus 8), we go two stops to "Petrovsky Square", after which we go to the opposite side along one of the few underground passages in Voronezh.
Here we are invited to Petrovsky square and majestic monument to Peter I, created from the models of 1860. In 2009, by the vote of the residents of Voronezh, this monument was recognized as the unofficial symbol of the city. The park itself is ennobled, pretty, but somewhat decorative. You know how sometimes paintings are in houses, not for the sake of beauty, they are hung, but to create a general composition.
Here I recommend to visit book club "Petrovsky"(behind the fountain we go inside shopping center and to the left). This is an interesting, cozy bookstore with a rich and unexpected assortment, where, before buying a book, you can calmly look at it, leaf through it while sitting in a comfortable chair. And there is also a small cafe.
Also, the book club periodically hosts various events: creative meetings, screenings, concerts. Prices for books are above average, but other publications in Voronezh (and not only) cannot be found. Well, for "read / see pictures" no one will demand money from you.
Further from the park we follow against the movement of cars along Revolyutsii Avenue towards Lenin Square. pay attention to main post office and a blue neighboring building with lions ( ave. Revolution, 27), here in the middle of the 19th century there was hotel Shvanvich.
Between the post office and the former hotel there is a worthy monument to the "Front postman", behind him is a small Victory square, it is also Victory Square. Here is a WWII memorial, an eternal flame and a beautiful 40-meter stele. Despite the military theme, this park has a pleasant atmosphere to sit on a bench, having a little rest from a walk.
Continuing the path of 800 meters, we simply admire the architecture until we are met, founded in early XIX century, the theater will be on the left, its facade is located on the side of Karl Marx Street.
We cross the Revolution Avenue after the theater and walk a little further past the Philharmonic and the Registry Office to the public transport stop called "Koltsovsky Square". Here we sit on one of the following routes: buses 41, 79, 90; minibus 37a... We get off at the bus stop "Ulitsa General Lizyukova". The ride is 10-15 minutes.
Who is this Lizyukov, after whom the street is named? This is a major general of the Soviet army, a hero of the Union, who died at the age of 42 during the Great Patriotic War somewhere in the Voronezh region; where exactly is unknown. You probably already guessed where and why we are heading, right?
Not far from the bus stop, the most recognizable and most beloved symbol of Voronezh is waiting for us - kitten from Lizyukov street, more precisely, a monument depicting a kitten sitting on a tree and a crow sitting next to it.
The monument is very beautiful, friendly, it is loved by both children and adults. Its only drawback is its location, because Lizyukov Street is far from the center of Voronezh; in any case, you need to go here by bus or taxi. But you can't put a kitten in another place, it's not from anywhere, but from Lizyukov Street. There are not many tourists here, no one will interfere with viewing the monument in detail and having plenty of pictures with the kitten.
If you have time and desire to walk, go for a couple more stops in the direction of travel to the amazing monument to paratroopers.
And since we came here, be sure to master one more stop and look into cafe "Bilbo's"... How to find it: after house number 46 on Lizyukov Street, turn right and after 150 meters on the right you will see “At Bilbo's”, it cannot be confused with anything. Read more about this cafe in the next post.
In a nutshell: “Bilbo's” is a damn cozy place, where not so much you want to drink and eat, but just be, even if you, like me, are not a fan of The Lord of the Rings, etc. For fans, this is just a fairy tale. Prices are slightly above average.
That's all. From “Bilbo” we return to Lizyukov Street, cross the road and at the “60 Let VLKSM Street” stop we get into the transport. To the railway station is bus # 62 or minibus # 75, go for 15-20 minutes. To the bus station (it is nearby): buses 120А, 13н, 5а, 79, 90; minibus 125... To Lenin Square (the stop will be called "Theater of Opera and Ballet") - bus No. 5а, minibus No. 125.
If you have finished your walk at the monument to the kitten, go to st. Lizyukov and turn the corner onto Marshal Zhukov street, the stop will be two steps away. You will get to the railway station by bus # 62 15 minutes before the bus station on almost any route: buses 120А, 13н, 27, 27А, 415а, 79, 90; minibuses 125, 37, 37a; trolleybus 17... To Lenin Square: bus number 5a, minibuses 37 and 125.
Where else to go in Voronezh?
As a bonus, I will add a couple of points that I did not include in the main route, but nothing prevents you from fixing it.
Scarlet Sails Park (st. Arzamasskaya, 93). It is located on the left bank (you haven't forgotten that Voronezh is located on both sides of the river?). From here a picturesque view of the river, the bridge and, in fact, the right bank opens up.
There is a beach in Scarlet Sails, I remind you that you should not swim here, but lying in the sun after reading an interesting book is not without pleasure, if the weather permits. Also, holidays and festivities are periodically held here. In general, it can be fun.
The best way to get here is after visiting Petrovskaya embankment. At the Chernavsky bridge we sit on bus 68a or minibuses 104, 20, 37a... We drive 4 stops to “Arzamasskaya Street”, follow a little straight ahead and immediately turn right, after 250 meters there will be an entrance to Alye Sails. (To return later on the route to Petrovsky Square, take minibuses 104, 20, 37a, 77k reversed).
Yesenin Museum (st. Karl Marx, 112). In general, there are two of them in Voronezh (the second is on Donbasskaya Street). They are both small. Here I will mention the new one, since it is closer to the center.
The expositions here are very modest, which is understandable: Yesenin has never been to Voronezh. Most of them are copies or props from the Yesenin TV series. But where else can you find a roof in the shape of a bowler hat? Besides, the entrance to the museum is free.
It works from 10 to 18... It is more convenient to go here after walking along the pedestrian part of Karl Marx Street (point 13), the detour will have to be made not so big: after the monument to Vysotsky we do not turn anywhere, go straight for another 700 meters, the museum will be on the right - at the intersection with Revolution 1905 Street.
The huge bowler hat is hard to miss, this is the entrance to the museum. To return to the route after it, on Revolution Street in 1905 we turn left, then to Plekhanovskaya, cross the road and left again, after 400 meters we will be met by the building of the local history museum.
Monument of Glory and pyramid (intersection of Moskovsky prospect and Kholzunova street). With the monument of Glory, everything is clear - it was erected in memory of the soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War in the battles for Voronezh. Monolithic imposing monument, eternal flame, flowers. But the big red pyramid right in the center of the square with the inscription "Voronezh - the city of military glory" is a mystery of the city.
The pyramid was installed in 2000, and the inscription appeared only in 2009. The irony is that a large part of tourists [but what are there tourists, not all locals are even aware of] the pyramid is mistaken for a monument of Glory. If you are driving by by bus, it is easy to miss the monument on the side of the road, but a bright pyramid with a characteristic inscription in the center is almost impossible.
I recommend getting here either before or after visiting the monument to the kitten from Lizyukov Street, it's nearby, just a kilometer away. Both here and from here to the center there are a huge number of routes, I will not even enumerate them. Ask any passerby. The required stop is called the "Monument of Glory".
Chupa-Chups and the main building of Voronezh State University(addition from
Voronezh is worth visiting not only for its sake interesting museums, numerous parks and picturesque squares. There are also funny monuments to animals - heroes of famous literary works, and monuments-copies of the first Peter's ships. As well as unusual buildings in the Art Nouveau and Gothic style late XIX-XX centuries, which is quite surprising for a city located in the south of Central Russia.
There are many traditional Russian churches, theaters, and former merchant mansions in Voronezh that catch the eye with their noble and elegant appearance. Also, tourists should pay attention to the monuments perpetuating the image of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The Voronezh Sea, a huge urban reservoir stretching for tens of kilometers, is of no less interest.
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The most interesting and Beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
1. Monument to White Bim
One of the unofficial symbols of the city, created by sculptors I. Dikunov and E. Pak based on the work of the same name. It is interesting that the craftsmen made it exclusively at their own expense. The statue represents the figure of a dog sitting right on a pavement and patiently awaiting the return of its owner. The monument was erected in 1998 on Revolutsii Avenue near the Jester puppet theater.
2. A kitten from Lizyukov street
A monument that immortalized another popular hero - a kitten from a Soviet cartoon, who, according to the plot, was an inhabitant of Voronezh. The sculpture was created by I. Dikunov and E. Pak in 2003. The author of the idea was a student of the 11th grade who won the competition for the best projects. The figure of an animal sits on a tree branch. It seems that the kitten is completely engaged in a conversation with a curious crow.
3. Ship-museum "Goto-Predestination"
A copy of a real ship from the time of Peter I, standing at the Admiralteyskaya Square. The idea to create a museum ship came to the head of the Voronezh authorities in 2009. At first, it was assumed that specialists from Denmark would work on it, but in the end the structure was erected by Russian craftsmen. The museum was inaugurated in 2014 on Navy Day. Its exposition consists of objects that tell about the origin and development of the navy.
4. Admiralteyskaya Square
The square is located in the center of Voronezh within the Petrovskaya embankment. It was built in 1996 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet. The architectural dominant feature of the site is a high rostral column. The ensemble also includes the Dormition Admiralty Church of the 17th century. Admiralteyskaya Square often becomes a venue for concerts and mass festivities.
5. Victory square
One of the central squares of Voronezh, which houses a memorial complex in honor of the defenders of the city. Its opening took place in 1975 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Victory. A monumental monument of red granite and metal is located at the northern tip. It consists of 12 figures depicting all branches of the Soviet Army, as well as partisans and militias. Before the silently frozen statues, the Eternal Flame burns.
6. Annunciation Cathedral
The city's cathedral, built in the picturesque Russian-Byzantine style, designed by V.P. Shevelev. The cathedral was built in the period 1998-2009. Its opening was accompanied by a procession of the cross and large-scale events, in which many residents of the city took part. Today the temple is an important religious center with regular services and a Sunday school.
7. Assumption Admiralty Church
The most old church the city that has survived to this day. It was erected in the 17th century (or at the end of the 16th), after which it was repeatedly renovated and rebuilt. The predominant architectural style of construction is classicism. In the 1930s, the temple was closed, and during the Second World War it was destroyed due to bombing. Since the 1970s, separate restoration work has been carried out, but a full-fledged reconstruction was carried out only in the 2000s.
8. Alekseevo-Akatov monastery
The women's monastery, which emerged in the 17th century. Initially, the monastery was for men, but after the revival in the 20th century, nuns began to live here. The complex was built in the Russian-Byzantine style; during the restoration, the masters tried to recreate its original forms. Here are kept the miraculous icon "Life-giving source" and the healing image of the great martyr Panteleimon.
9. Intercession Cathedral
The first wooden church on the site of the Intercession Cathedral was erected at the beginning of the 17th century, the stone church appeared many years later - at the end of the 18th century. In 1833-41 it was rebuilt in the classical style according to the project of the architect I. A. Blitsyn. In Soviet times, the building housed various institutions, including the local museum of local lore, thanks to which the cathedral managed to survive.
10. Koltsov Drama Theater
One of the oldest theaters in Russia, founded in 1802. His first troupe consisted of freed peasants (former serf actors) and ordinary enthusiasts. A separate building for the stage was built in 1821, in 1886 it was rebuilt in the pseudo-Russian style. Unfortunately, it has not survived to this day, as it was destroyed during the Second World War. The modern building adorned the city in 1944.
11. Opera and ballet theater
The main musical stage of Voronezh, which first appeared in the city in the 1930s on the basis of the Musical Comedy Theater. For a long time of work, more than 200 works from the classical ballet and opera repertoire have been staged here. The collective went on tour in Europe, Asia and America, which speaks of the high professionalism of the actors. Today the theater program consists of both traditional works and contemporary works by talented authors.
12. Puppet theater "Jester"
The history of puppet theater began in 1925 with an amateur university production, in which young artists were involved. Very soon, the performances moved to a professional platform, and the stage gained popularity among the audience. The theater's repertoire is composed of works for adults and children. Plays by N.V. Gogol, M. de Cervantes, W. Shakespeare, A.P. Chekhov, R. Kipling and other famous authors are staged here.
13. Voronezh Museum of Local Lore
The museum is renowned as one of the leading exhibitions in the city. It houses numismatic, ethnographic, philatelic, weapons collections, as well as collections of porcelain, ceramics, rare books and other valuable exhibits. The main building of the museum is a picturesque urban mansion from the beginning of the 20th century with a bright red facade. The building was built of bricks in the eclectic manner, diluted with elements of the Russian style.
14. The building of the bourgeois council
An architectural monument of the late 18th century. The building was built in an exemplary classical style, which is quite rare for provincial architecture. Initially, the building was created for the industrialist S. A. Savostyanov. Since 1870, the Voronezh bourgeois council was located here. Today the mansion occupies one of the subdivisions of the literary museum. I. S. Nikitin.
15. Art Museum named after I. N. Kramskoy
The museum exposition is located in a baroque palace of the 18th century, built according to the project of N.N. Ievsky by order of the Voronezh governor. It houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the ancient world, Russian and European painting, sculpture, icons and objects of applied art. The museum was founded in 1933, today it is the largest cultural center of the city and the entire region.
16. Museum "Arsenal"
The exposition is located in the building of the former Gardenin cloth factory. The exact date of its construction is not named, but it is believed that it was erected in 1774-77. Since 1910, an arms warehouse was located here. During the Second World War, the shells miraculously did not hit the structure, so it reached us almost in its original form. The collection of the Arsenal Museum consists of exhibits from the Second World War.
17. "Museum of Forgotten Music"
Perhaps one of the most interesting and unusual exhibitions in Voronezh, which consists of musical instruments of different nations. Some of them are no longer used, while others were specially created based on plots of literary and artistic works. The collection was collected spontaneously - something was obtained by the museum staff, other exhibits were donated by caring people.
18. Voronezh Oceanarium
The very first oceanarium opened in the Central Federal District in 2011. Its pools and aquariums are home to about 200 species of fish, several dozen marine mammals, as well as reptiles and birds (more than 3500 thousand individuals in total). Some representatives of the oceanic fauna can be seen only here. For example, electric eel, Japanese moray eels and spider crabs, tiger sand shark.
19. Model of the ship "Mercury"
Monument to the ship "Mercury", launched in the times of Peter the Great. At one time, this frigate led a detachment of five ships, on which the tsar made the Azov campaign. The model is a symbol of Voronezh - "the cradle of the Russian fleet", because it is believed that one of the first shipyards in Russia was located in this city. The monument stands in the middle of the Voronezh reservoir on a concrete pedestal.
20. Stone Bridge
A small bridge 10 meters long, built in 1826 according to the project of I. A. Blitsin as part of the governor's program for the improvement of the city. It was erected in order to facilitate travel along Staro-Moskovskaya Street. The brick structure was the first building of this type in the city and immediately received the name "Stone Bridge". For the 400th anniversary of Voronezh, the pontoon was repaired and renewed.
21. Rotunda
Part of a 1930s hospital building destroyed during the Second World War. Today its ruins are a vivid monument to the events of the war. In 1942–43, during the battles for the city, this area several times passed from one opposing side to the other, as a result of which the structure was severely damaged. After the end of hostilities, there was simply no money to restore the hospital, its brick walls were dismantled for the construction of new residential buildings. As a result, only the concrete frame remained.
22. Building of management of the South-Eastern Railway
An administrative building built in 1929–32, erected in the style of Soviet constructivism. It was damaged during the war, after which it was rebuilt in a pseudo-classical manner. This building is considered one of the most beautiful in Voronezh, it is a symbol of the pre-war era with its inherent gigantomania, the desire for labor feats and a colossal leap forward in industry.
23. The building of the hotel "Bristol"
A building in the Art Nouveau style, built at the beginning of the 20th century by the project of the Moscow architect M.E. Furmanov. For its time, the building turned out to be innovative, since the creator, being also an engineer, applied various technical innovations during construction. For example, an elevator was installed here for the transport of passengers and cargo - one of the first structures of this type in the city.
24. Palace of the Oldenburgskys (Ramon)
A mansion of the late 19th century, an example of Russian neo-Gothic style - a rather rare style for the Russian province of that time. The house belonged to the Russian branch of the noble family of the Dukes of Oldenbug. The building was built according to the project of H. Neisler by order of Evgenia Maximilianovna Romanovskaya, Duchess of Leuchtenberg. Today, excursions are held in the palace, although restoration work has been going on for more than a decade.
25. Park "Scarlet Sails"
Park on the shores of the Voronezh reservoir, opened in 1975. By 2011, it was restored according to the project of the landscape designer from France O. Damier, after which it became a real decoration of the city and entered the list of the best parks in Russia. The place is divided into thematic parts: beach, dance floor, space for children, summer theater, cafe, picnic area, recreation areas.
26. Koltsovsky square
Park on pl. Lenin, one of the popular resting places of the townspeople. There is a light and music fountain and a bust of A. V. Koltsov, created by the sculptor A. Triscorni. The square appeared in 1871; at the beginning of the 20th century, it became a favorite place for a summer evening promenade. In 2009, after reconstruction, the park was transformed: new lighting was installed and paving slabs were replaced.
27. Petrovsky square
A small park in the city center, named after the monument to Peter I, first erected here in 1860. During the war, the monument was taken out by the German invaders. In 1956, sculptors G. A. Shultz and N. P. Gavrilov created a copy of the stolen statue from surviving photographs. Today Petrovsky Square is a popular place for dates and friendly meetings.
28. Voronezh Central Park
The main and largest park in the city, covering an area of about 100 hectares. Its history began with the creation of a plant nursery in 1844. After the establishment of Soviet power, the Botanical Garden transferred to the jurisdiction of the local university. During the Second World War, almost all green spaces were destroyed, so the park had to be rebuilt almost from scratch.
29. Voronezh reserve
The reserve is located on the territory of the Lipetsk and Voronezh regions, it covers an area of more than 31 thousand hectares. It was formed in 1923 with the aim of preserving the flora and fauna of the forest-steppe zone. Shrews, hares, bats, minks, deer, badgers, burial eagles, desman and several dozen species of animals, birds and amphibians live here.
30. Voronezh reservoir
One of the world's largest artificial reservoirs located within the city. Its length is about 30 km. The reservoir was created in 1971–72 together with a dam in order to provide Voronezh with water. On its territory there are several uninhabited islands - former highlands. Locals often call the reservoir the "Voronezh Sea" because of its incredible size.
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Model ship Mercury
Voronezh, Voronezh reservoir
The fact that Voronezh is the "cradle of the Russian fleet" is reminiscent of the model of the ship "Mercury", located on a concrete pedestal in the middle of the Voronezh reservoir. You can admire one of the first Russian ships with which Peter I “went to Azov” during a boat trip.
The name of Voronezh is a nuclear-powered missile-carrying submarine, and two lunar craters are named after the inhabitants of the city.
4 ancient Russian settlements were found on the territory of Voronezh: there is a hypothesis that these places were described in one of the most ancient European chronicles - the ancient Aryan epic. On the right bank of the Voronezh reservoir, from Lysaya to Barkovaya Gora, there is an 11-kilometer archaeological complex called "Voronezh Vantit". It includes 34 monuments of different times of the 8-10th centuries and 565 burial mounds.
Despite the actual age (the official year of the city's foundation - 1568), Voronezh is a new city, rebuilt from the ruins after the Great Patriotic War. In July 1942, German troops approached Voronezh, occupied its right-bank part, at the same time a bombardment from the air destroyed most of it to the ground. The defense lasted until January 1943. Later, the city was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War of the 1st degree and the Order of Lenin, and in modern history it received an honorary title Russian Federation"City of Military Glory".
Despite its actual age (the city was founded in 1568), Voronezh is a new city, rebuilt from the ruins after the Great Patriotic War.
Peter I laid the foundation for the construction of the Russian fleet in Voronezh, thereby making a huge contribution to the history of the city. Here, the Peter's Palace with a citadel and a seikhgauz on the island have survived to this day. In the most beautiful Petrovsky park in 1860, a bronze monument to the emperor was erected, which turned into one of the symbols of Voronezh.
In addition to the bronze Peter, the city has many monuments dedicated to other famous people who left an imprint in the history of the city and country during their lifetime: Ivan Nikitin, Alexei Koltsov, Ivan Bunin, Sergei Yesenin, Osip Mandelstam and Andrei Platonov. There are also unusual monuments: the cartoon Kitten from Lizyukov Street, the dog Bim - the hero of G. Troepolsky's story "White Bim - Black Ear", as well as bronze "surprises" for the townspeople and guests - either a parrot with a pirate chest, or a panther, or a shoe at the store ...
Although the Great Patriotic War destroyed Voronezh almost to the ground, great city cherishes the memory of the brave and noble war heroes. The Voronezh Rotunda is the ruins of the main entrance to the building of the regional children's hospital, destroyed during the war and preserved in such a way that this unusual monument always reminds of what hard times the city has left behind. There is also a memorial complex in Voronezh - the Monument of Glory - where an eternal flame burns, a stele with the Order of the Patriotic War of the first degree rises, and on the granite tombstones of a mass grave that buried ten thousand soldiers, the names of the heroes who died defending their city shine in gold.
Most of the attractions of Voronezh are located in the city center within walking distance from railway station... To visit some, you will have to leave the center or even go outside the city limits, but only for a few kilometers.
Voronezh lives a rich cultural life. Among the many museums of the city, in addition to traditional and "protocol", you can visit such interesting ones as:
- Museum of Forgotten Music, in the collection of which musical instruments belonging to different peoples of the world are carefully preserved;
- Gallery H. L. A. M., dedicated to contemporary art;
- Museum of theatrical puppet them. A. A. Veselov at the Voronezh Puppet Theater;
- House-museums of Durov, Koltsov, Nikitin.
The Voronezh Regional Art Museum named after V.I. I.N.Kramskoy is a kind of palace, in which objects of painting, graphics, sculpture are collected: from monuments Ancient egypt and antiquity to the works of the Russian and Western European art school of the 18-20th centuries and ancient Russian icons, objects of decorative and applied art, porcelain products and much, much more.
1. The palace complex of the Oldenburgskys in Ramon.
The palace complex, unique for our region, was built at the end of the 19th century. Its owner was the granddaughter of Emperor Nicholas I and the niece of Emperor Alexander II, Princess Eugenia Maximilianovna of Oldenburg. The palace is made in the neo-gothic style, typical for the architectural structures of the British of the 18th -19th centuries. Today, everyone can visit this unique place, plunge into the era of Tsarist Russia, while visiting the recently restored Svitsky building of the palace complex, in which the elite of that time stayed in the old days.
2. The Venevitinovs' estate in Novozhivotinnoye.
Museum-estate of Dmitry Venevitinov is a monument architecture XVIII v. The manor complex is located in a picturesque place; there is a park with a pond, a rotunda and observation deck with a stunning view of the Don River. Museum-estate named after the most famous representative of the Venevitinov family - poet, critic, philosopher Dmitry Vladimirovich Venevitinov, who was a close relative and friend of the great poet A.S. Pushkin.
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3. The estate of the Losevs-Shatilovs-Stal von Holstein in Repnom.
According to archival data, the estate on the banks of the Usmanka River near Voronezh was built in the second half of the 18th century and originally belonged to the poet Dmitry Venevitinov's great-grandfather, Colonel Alexei Semenovich Losev. Throughout its history, the estate has changed seven owners. After recent renovation and restoration work, the estate is experiencing a rebirth and is a cultural heritage site.
Visitors can enjoy the view of a manor house, a temple built in the Baroque style, and stroll through an old park with a pond. Many famous personalities were guests of the estate. It was here, near Voronezh, that the famous composer A.A. Alyabyev wrote many romances, vaudeville, as well as comic opera, included in the golden fund of Russian classical music, and in 1972, during a visit to Voronezh, the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba stayed here Fidel Castro.
4. Voronezh Biosphere Reserve, Bobrovy town in Grafsky.
Voronezh Reserve, founded in the early 1930s, occupies most of the Usmansky pine forest. The main ideas behind the creation of the reserve were the preservation of the beaver population and the demonstration of the unique fauna and flora of the region. Guests of the reserve can enjoy the beauty of the rivers and pine forest, visit the beaver town created using the latest technology.
5. Museum-reserve Divnogorie.
Architectural and archaeological museum-reserve "Divnogorie" invites guests for sightseeing - archeological monuments of the Paleolithic, Bronze and Middle Ages. On the territory of the reserve, relict representatives of flora and fauna, included in the Red Book, have survived. The unique Church of the Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God, which was erected by Russian monks in the first half of the 19th century, hollowed out entirely inside the chalk mountain, is one of the pearls of the reserve.
6. Historical Center Ostrogozhsk, House-Museum and Gallery of I.Kramskoy.
Art Museum. IN Kramskoy was founded in 1907 in the building of the former fire station in the center of Ostrogozhsk. Guests of the city can visit the historical, local history and art sections of the museum, learn about the past life of the inhabitants of the Voronezh region, get acquainted with the work of the great artist. Few people know, but the art gallery of the city of Ostrogozhsk is one of the best provincial galleries in the country, where the original works of not only Kramskoy, but also Shishkin, Aivazovsky, Kuindzhi and many other great artists are presented.
7. Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Kostenki".
Natural monument-museum of the Paleolithic era "Kostenki", located 40 km from Voronezh on the banks of the Don. The local sites of the Upper Paleolithic era are known all over the world, archaeologists call them "the pearl of the Russian Paleolithic". Kostenki is a place of sensational finds that made us change our views on primitive history! This place, at one time, interested even Peter I.
Today, archaeological excavations in the Kostenok area they cover an area of about 10 km². During this time, more than 60 sites were discovered, the age of which, according to scientists, ranges from 45 to 15 thousand years! Particularly noteworthy is the fact that in one cultural layer were found: the remains of a modern man and a mammoth, numerous works of art, as well as ten world-famous female figurines, nicknamed "Paleolithic Venus". Thus, the finds discovered by domestic archeology cast doubt on the generally accepted hypothesis that Homo sapiens originated in Africa and from there migrated to Western Europe.
8. Historical center of Pavlovsk.
The city of Pavlovsk is located on the left bank of the Don at its confluence with the Osered River. The city was founded at the beginning of the 18th century after the construction of the Pavlovsk fortress by order of Peter the Great. Guests of the city will be able to see the unique restored church with two bell towers of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God (1767-1776), the Pokrovsky and Transfiguration churches, the mansion of the merchant Odintsov, where the local history museum is now located, the buildings of the Olginskaya women's gymnasium, the Real and Theological schools. At one time, outstanding personalities visited Pavlovsk: A.S. Pushkin, A.S. Griboyedov, M. Yu. Lermontov, V.A. Zhukovsky and many others.
9. Kostomarovsky cave monastery.
The main attraction of the monastery is the unique cave temples located in the thickness of the chalk mountain. No written evidence has survived about the time of their creation. There are only hypotheses and assumptions, as well as oral legends, the reliability of which is rather difficult to determine, but some archaeologists and local historians reasonably believe that the first Christians who fled from the bloody persecutions of the Roman emperors settled on this land already in the 1st century from the birth of Christ. In the thickness of the numerous mountains, they created dwellings, temples and monasteries that have survived to this day.
Today these places are called "New Jerusalem". They say that the local landscape is really similar to the Holy Land ... They say that when Andrew the First-Called looked down from the mountain, he had a view that remarkably resembled the landscape that opened from Jerusalem's Calvary. Then the apostle ordered to put a stone cross on the top of one of the chalk mountains and to found a cave monastery.
10. Stud farm of Count Orlov in Khrenovoy.
The Khrenovsky stud farm was founded in 1776 by Count A.G. Orlov. It was here that the famous horse breeds were bred - Orlov trotting and riding. In 1950, a horse breeding museum was built on the territory of the plant, which contains old herd books and awards for the best horses. Nowadays, the Khrenovskaya stud farm receives tourists who want to get acquainted with the history and architecture of one of the oldest stud farms in Russia and see the famous trotters.
11. Belogorsk cave monastery.
Not far from the city of Pavlovsk, on the right bank of the Don, there is the Belogorsk Resurrection Monastery, founded in the first half of the 19th century. The depth of the underground monastery, located in the chalk mountains of Belogorye, is 70 m. In the 30s of the last century, the cave buildings were blown up, after which they were empty for 70 years, but were restored and freed from the traces of oblivion.
12. Lomovskaya landscape park.
Natural landscape park, founded in 2003, is located on the border of the Voronezh and Volgograd regions... Hundreds of relict medicinal plants have been preserved in Lomovsky Park, an amphitheater has been erected, and a 19th century wooden mill has been restored. The park is home to many wild animals (wild boar, fox, wolf, hare), and there are many waterfowl (herons, swans, ducks) at the local pond. If you want a warm and sincere welcome with bread and salt, songs and dances, come to Lomovskaya Park, they will always welcome you there!
13. Agroholding EKO-Niva, Academy of Dairy Sciences.
EkoNivaAgro was founded in 2002 with the aim of developing dairy farming. The project "Academy of Dairy Sciences", developed by the specialists of the agricultural holding, made it possible to involve children and adults in the study of the process of obtaining milk. During the excursion, guests will learn a lot of interesting things about animal husbandry from the leading specialists of the holding, see the conditions in which the livestock is kept, get acquainted with the grazing process, and also taste fresh dairy products.
14. Divnogorsk cave monastery.
Divnogorsk Holy Dormition Monastery is officially the oldest underground structure located on the banks of the Don. Its foundation took place in the mid-1650s. The monks' cells were located in chalk limestone caves, and the area of the underground church was constantly expanding through the efforts of members of the religious community. In Soviet times, the monastery suffered from devastation and subsequent desolation, many monks were killed and drowned in the Don. The restoration of the monastery began only in the late 1980s.
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15. Museum under open air: Village 17-19 c in Ertil.
Ethno-tourist object "Village of the XVII-XIX centuries" is located in the city of Ertil. The founder of the museum is the Honored Farmer of Russia V.I. Brezhnev. The main idea of the museum's creator was to demonstrate Russian antiquity items - household items, tools, handicrafts. The museum is interesting not only for its exhibits, but also because it is absolutely alive! You can touch all this, try, plunge into your own history!
16. Historical center of Borisoglebsk.
Borisoglebsk owes its foundation to the construction of a shipyard in these parts at the end of the 17th century. On the territory of the city there is a huge number of residential buildings dating back to the 19th century, which have become cultural monuments. There are several large museums in the city - the Borisoglebsk Museum of Local Lore, the Art Gallery named after P.I. Sholokhov, Kazan and Assumption churches.
17. Khopersky reserve, Historical center of Novokhopersk.
The reserve is located in the valley of the Khoper River and is one of the oldest in Russia. Khopersky Nature Reserve was founded in 1935 with the aim of preserving the desman population and rational use of the ecosystems of the reservoir. The “pearl” of the reserve is the richness of the flora, the species composition of which includes about 1200 species of higher plants, which makes the reserve one of the richest in floristic terms on the plains of Eastern Europe... The fauna of the reserve is very diverse, 236 bird species, many of which are included in the Red Book. The city of Novokhopersk, founded in 1710, is included in the list of historical cities of Russia.
18. Western Club El Evento in the White Well.
El Evento is a kind of cowboy beach town by the lake, located on the territory of the White Well chalk quarry. Vacationers have the opportunity to play laser paintball, sunbathe in the sun and have a tasty snack in the beach gazebos, ride on a water swing, visit a mountain quest park. More details on the website http://bigevent.ru/venues/el_evento/
19. Voronezh hippodrome in Babyakovo.
At the hippodrome in the village of Babyakovo, equestrian competitions are held, instructors teach horse and pony riding, and receive private animals for the post. While adult fans of horse racing gamblingly follow the outcome of the competition, the kids are having fun by participating in contests.
20. Children's railway in Liski.
The Children's Southeast Railway was built in the town of Liski in 1989 and is 1.6 km long. You can ride a diesel locomotive even in winter. Trips are made on diesel locomotives driven by both adults and young drivers.
21. Yard of useful fun "Spillikins" in Ramon.
The Anti-Museum of Forgotten Russian Games is housed in a wooden house built over a century ago. The main activities at Spillikins are making wooden toys and collective old games. In memory of their visit to the anti-museum, visitors will receive wooden souvenirs, as well as excellent memories of the atmosphere of a 19th century Russian hut.
22. Tolshevsky Spaso-Preobrazhensky Convent in Grafsky.
The Tolshevsky Spaso-Preobrazhensky convent was founded in the middle of the 17th century and was originally a male monastery. During the revolutionary time, the monastery and adjacent buildings, a chapel and a temple were destroyed. The convent was founded in 1994, a Sunday school was founded a little later, the destroyed Transfiguration Church was restored. It was here, right after leaving the management of the Voronezh diocese, that Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk moved to rest.
23. Don Sahara, Petropavlovsk region.
The quartz desert in the Petropavlovsk region, stretching over 100 hectares, is called the Don Sahara. On all sides, the desert is surrounded by pine and willow plantations that prevent sand migration. As in any sandy area, the hot temperature of the Don Sahara in the afternoon gives way to the evening cold.
24. Krivoborye tract, Ramonsky district.
Krivoborye - beautiful place on the banks of the Don, recognized as a geological natural monument. The banks of the river in this place differ from each other - one of them is sandy, the other is overgrown with bushes. Visiting the tract, tourists can go fishing, ride boats and boats, or enjoy the peace and quiet.
25. Safari-park "Chervlyany Yar".
Zoo nursery "Chervlyany Yar" (subsidiary farm of the zoo named after AS Popov) opened its doors to visitors in 2015. In the safari park, rare and endangered species of animals and birds are bred, recreation areas are landscaped. "Chervlyany Yar" is a corner of wildlife located within the city of Voronezh.
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The Voronezh Region is not the most popular destination for domestic tourism, which is completely unfair: there are many interesting things here. There are no luxury hotels or fashionable resorts here, but the region is ideal for a quiet family vacation. Voronezh and the region are especially famous for the mass of all kinds of festivals on various topics: from Japanese animation to folk music, crafts and amateur theaters.
Due to the mild climate and the absence of sweltering heat in summer, the area is suitable for recreational tourism at numerous recreation centers scattered along the banks of the Don. In addition, there are many Orthodox shrines on the territory, which attracts many pilgrims here. And the collections of local history museums are rich in interesting antiquities and deserve a must-see.
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1. Khopersky reserve
A popular destination for ecotourists. The reserve is located on 16 thousand hectares along the 50 km of the Khopra channel. It is famous for its huge species diversity, including acclimatized species such as white-tailed deer and a number of birds. We are especially proud of the preserved population of the local Red Data Book sterlet. To visit you will need a permit; on the territory of the reserve, tourists are required to strictly follow the rules.
2. Wonderful Mountains
A mixed nature reserve: both archaeological, architectural and natural. It is located in the place where the Cretaceous deposits emerge, forming unique mountains. Pilgrims are attracted here by chalk cave churches, ecotourists - an abundance of endemic flora and diverse fauna, researchers and history lovers - Mayatskoye settlement: an ancient Khazar fortress with a large-scale necropolis.
3. Holy Dormition Divnogorsk Monastery
A functioning cave monastery near the village of Divnogorie, founded around 1650. Consists of an overhead part: a temple, outbuildings, a bell tower and chalk catacombs, decorated in the early Christian style. For pilgrims and ordinary tourists, there is a special excursion and pilgrimage department at the monastery: the monks will lead the group throughout the monastery, tell about the history, and show the sights.
4. Palace of the Oldenburgsky
Built in 1878-1887 as the residence of Princess Romanovskaya (Oldenburgskaya by her husband). In addition to the main building, there is a servants' house, a water tower and a park on the territory. The palace-castle in the Old English style does not yet have a definite status, it is under restoration. However, excursions are conducted on it, although interior decoration is in a rather deplorable state.
5. Khrenovskaya stud farm
Homeland of the famous breed of Oryol trotters. Now, in addition to breeding domestic elite horses, pedigree work with Arabians is being carried out here. The stud farm has its own museum dedicated to everything related to horses. And of course, you can ride his pets: on a leash for beginners, with an instructor for experienced riders, or order a leisurely ride in a chaise.
6. Kostomarovsky Spassky Monastery
Active nunnery cave type... Famous for unique architectural solution decoration of the church of Seraphim of Sarov located here: the entrance to the catacombs decorated with an arch is located under high rock topped with a dome. No less interesting is the Spassky Church, located between two rocks connected by a belfry at the top. The main shrine of the monastery is the Kostomarovskaya icon of the Mother of God.
7. Belogorsk Resurrection Monastery
The founder of the monastery, Maria Sherstyukova, independently dug over 200 meters of catacombs in the chalk rock and in 1796 became its first abbess. Later the monastery expanded, two churches were rebuilt. After being destroyed in the revolutionary years, it was abandoned, only in 2003 its revival began. Nowadays, the monastery is active; a particle of the relics of its patron, Alexander Nevsky, is kept here.
8. Kalacheevskaya cave
A man-made cave in the Cretaceous deposits. Previously it was a monastery, but has long lost its religious significance. In addition to the winding and long passages, the catacombs are famous for their graffiti. Generations of curious visitors have been noted on the sooty vaults and walls, inscriptions with pre-war dates, messages to descendants are found. A striking example of the conversion of banal vandalism into a historical heritage.
9. Museum Ship Goto Predestination
Floating Museum, it is also a working copy of the Russian battleship of Peter the Great's times. It was built in 2011-2013, now it is moored at the Petrovskaya embankment of the Voronezh reservoir. The exposition of the museum includes 733 items of nautical theme: from weapons, ship utensils and wax figures of sailors, to a collection of coins and dioramas of naval battles. The tour takes about an hour, ticket prices are symbolic.
10. Voronezh Biosphere Reserve
31 thousand hectares of forest-steppes, rivers, streams and swamps. The uniqueness of the reserve lies in the presence on its territory of several museums, a functioning temple and a number of tourist routes. Visitors can visit the Museum of Nature with hundreds of relevant exhibits and the Museum of the naturalist V. M. Peskov, walk along the "Hedgehog Paths", observe the life of beaver families in an experimental nursery.
11. Stone Steppe
A unique reserve, in which the study of human influence on soils has been carried out for a hundred years. There are centuries-old deposits here - plowed and uncultivated lands. All sights here are natural. These are landscape complexes of two gullies - Khorolskaya and Sukhoprudnaya, the Dokuchaevskoe sea (reservoir), a complex of experimental old-growth forest belts and a huge colony of funny bobak marmots.
12. Kostenki
Museum-reserve during the excavation of the Kostenki-11 site. There is a unique complex of a dwelling of the primitive era, rebuilt from the bones of a mammoth and peculiar outbuildings of that time: five pits-storerooms. In addition, visitors can see a collection of weapons and household items of the Stone Age and sculptural reconstructions of the appearance of our ancestors, recovered from skulls from a local burial.
13. Lomy farm
On the site of the farm that disappeared fifty years ago, an artificial forest was first planted, and later sights created by the efforts of artists and designers appeared. For example, an artificial windbreak with 40 swings and a restored antique windmill... An ethnographic song and craft festival dedicated to the Russian folk heritage is also held here in August.
14. "Village of the XVII - XIX centuries"
The huge museum of the city of Ertil has collected many expositions in the open air. Among them are a peasant hut, a pottery workshop, a mill, a fishing house, a black bathhouse, a mill, a beekeeper's house and other buildings dedicated to everyday life and crafts of the indicated period. The museum is interactive - you can touch a lot, try yourself in crafts and, of course, drink tea from an old copper samovar.
15. Venevitinov's estate
A carefully restored complex of farm buildings, residential buildings and park buildings, which previously belonged to the ancient Venevitinov family. The estate is fenced with an imposing brick fence; inside there is a park with a rotunda and a pond, a residential mansion, a stable, a glacier, a human hut and so on. Inside, the interiors have been restored, and the guides will tell you about famous personalities who have visited the estate.
16. Estate of the Losevs - Shatilovs - Steel von Holstein
Such a long name indicates the noble families to whom the estate belonged. The complex of a mansion, a temple and a park is located on the banks of the Usmanka River near Voronezh. After the grandiose restoration work, the estate acquired virtually its original appearance, including all the interior interiors. You can visit the courtyard on your own, or as part of an excursion: tours from Voronezh there are very popular.
17. Tract Krivoborye
A geological natural monument in a remote corner of the Ramon region. Stunningly beautiful landscapes coupled with gentle sandy beaches made the tract a favorite resting place for residents of the region. There is excellent fishing and an excellent beach holiday, although the savages will have to settle down: the local camp "Don" is still in the process of restoration. Care should be taken when swimming: Don is very fast here.
18. Don Sahara
Spreading sandy desert on the border of Rostov and Voronezh regions. The combination of natural dunes with the edge of a coniferous forest adds to the picturesqueness of the place. Here is an abandoned church, in Soviet times - a warehouse of military property, one of the halls is still crammed with boxes with gas masks. People come here to ride off-road vehicles on the dunes and feel the burning breath of a real desert.
19. Ostrogozhsky History and Art Museum named after I. N. Kramskoy
The museum combines two profiles at the same time: art and local history. In the 11 halls dedicated to the history of the region, there are expositions of Scythian culture, antique furniture, porcelain, peasant clothes, a numismatic collection, a collection of propaganda posters of the Great Patriotic War and so on. The painting hall displays paintings by Kramskoy himself and a number of famous artists: Shishkin, Aivazovsky, Repin.
20. Voronezh Regional Museum of Local Lore
The leading museum in Voronezh, in the funds of which there are more than 170 thousand items. The largest exposition is devoted to the history of the region from the Stone Age, the second largest - a collection of coins, banknotes and stamps. There is an armory and a porcelain room; the collection of insects, including butterflies, deserves special attention. The museum often organizes exhibitions of collections from other regional institutions, musical and literary evenings.
21. Annunciation Cathedral
Temple in the Russian-Byzantine style in the center of Voronezh. The height of 97 meters made it the tallest Orthodox building; in terms of area, it took the third place. The building is new, the construction work was completed in 2009. The most visited cathedral in the city, admission is free for tourists, however, it is recommended to observe religious norms. It is also famous for its belfry with a unique six-tone bell.
22. Assumption Admiralty Church
The church is a little younger than Voronezh itself, founded in 1594. Initially wooden, after 1703 it was rebuilt into a stone one and has retained its appearance to this day. Here the ships of the Petrine fleet were blessed; among the temple relics, a note handed over by the emperor is kept. The temple impresses with its elegant appearance and rich decoration inside. Around there is a park with a huge rose garden and comfortable gazebos.
23. Monument "Rotunda"
Part of the building of the regional hospital, almost destroyed by the shelling of the Nazis in the Great Patriotic War. They did not restore the building, as a memory of the terrible events of the war, it was not even possible to strengthen it to prevent further destruction. You should be careful to inspect the attraction: in 2008, a part of the dome collapsed, the monument itself is considered emergency for natural reasons.
24. Alekseevo-Akatov Monastery
Former monastery for women, now functioning for women. After the revolution, it was in decline, except for the bell tower and the temple, all buildings were destroyed, the interior was plundered and damaged. The current murals and iconostasis are a remake, everything was restored according to old photographs. A place of veneration for the first Russian saint Alexy and a popular pilgrimage tourism destination.
25.Seraphim-Sarov Monastery
A new monastery built on the site of General Solovtsov's estate in 1995. Pilgrims are attracted here by a healing spring with a font dedicated to the icon of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice", which has the power to heal alcoholism and a number of other shrines. You can get there personal transport by the Voronezh-Saratov highway or by bus to Borisoglebsk: at the turning point there is a cross with a pointer to the monastery.
26. Chesme stud farm
Tribal factory of Oryol trotters with a hippodrome, where horses are trained and races are held. The hippodrome is equipped with lounges, a buffet and other amenities. The complex itself is an architectural monument, most of the buildings have been preserved from the moment of opening in their original form. During the excursion, you can see the stables, learn the peculiarities of breeding and growing the famous Russian breed.
27. Novovoronezh NPP
Here you can get acquainted with the aspects of the NPP operation, walk through the existing and under construction buildings. However, the facility is secure, 45 days before the visit, you must submit an application, and from an organization and a group of up to 20 people. The information center of the station has its own museum with expositions dedicated to nuclear energy and the station-sponsored search and historical detachment "Peresvet".
28. Monument to a kitten from Lizyukov street
A monument in honor of the most famous cartoon citizen of Voronezh. Lizyukova Street is long and confusing to find a monument is not easy, it is better to ask the locals. And in order to take a picture with a kitten and a crow sitting on a tree, you will most likely have to stand in line - a very visited place. Unfortunately, the sculpture is not always in its original form: the cat's wire whiskers are often broken off for souvenirs.
Annual gastronomic festival in the village of Petropavlovka. Held at the end of September since 2014. Local farmers organize a grand melon fair combined with a cultural program. Folk song groups perform, shopping arcades, attractions work, and free tasting is obligatory. And, of course, a competition for the largest watermelon and an exhibition of sculptures carved from this berry.
30. Platonov Arts Festival
A grandiose theater and literary festival, divided into several projects: street theater, literature, art exhibitions, world music, classical theater and academic music. It takes place in early June and gathers spectators and participants from all over the world. The culmination of the event is the presentation of the Platonov Prize to artists who have contributed to Russian culture.
