Voronezh attractions. What to see a tourist in Voronezh in one day? Stone Bridge and Ascension Temple

The sights of Voronezh, their photos with names and descriptions are usually of interest to those who travel around Russia.

This city is called the cradle of the Navy, the birthplace of a kitten from Lizyukova Street, where major cultural events such as the International Platonov Festival are held annually, which bring together the best theaters, actors, singers and musicians from around the world.

Do you want to get to know Voronezh better? Find out what the city is famous for today, what to do in Voronezh on vacation in summer or winter, or if you are traveling - what you can see in two or three days, determine in advance - where are great places for a photo shoot to take beautiful photos?

Carefully read this article before the trip, a short guide with addresses and interesting notes, then you will not miss any of the attractions!

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Complexes and memorials

The first mention of this settlement dates back to 1586, which makes him the elder brother of St. Petersburg. It is located 534 kilometers from Moscow, located between the banks of the Don and Voronezh rivers.

It is located on the left and right banks of the Voronezh River, 8.5 km from its confluence, 515 km south-southeast of Moscow

In the heart of the city, one of the largest Russian reservoirs is organized, which divides the capital of the Black Earth region into two halves - the Right and Left Banks.

It is worth noting:   Voronezh bears the title of a city of military glory, since there were fierce battles with the Germans from 1942 to 1943. Local residents defended their small homeland, capturing many fascist soldiers, depriving the enemy of forces for a long time.

That is why many travelers are interested in war memorials and memorial sites that can be found in literally every area - mass graves, a monument dedicated to the unknown soldier, a memorial to the fallen soldiers on Sovetskaya Square and many others.

The most popular sculptures created in the last decade:

• Monument to the front-line postman (Prospect Revolution St.).

The monument was erected near the Main Post Office and symbolizes the dangerous and necessary work that simple Voronezh residents did. Poets and songs are rarely dedicated to postmen, but only a short letter from home can often lift the spirits and mood of soldiers on the front lines.

Guided by this opinion, activists from the local population decided to perpetuate the work of front-line postmen in sculpture, and corporal Ivan Leontiev, a freight forwarder who served in the 333rd Regiment of the Red Banner Rifle Division during the war years, became its prototype;

• Monument to the paratroopers (near Lizyukova St. and the 60th Army, on the site near the Academy of Arts).

The city bears another honorary title - the homeland of the Airborne Forces, since it was in it, on the territory of today's Komintern district, that for the first time in world history, landing was carried out. The building, dedicated to this truly great event, is an open parachute, under the dome of which stands the newly-landed paratrooper and a schoolboy holding a model airplane.

Traditionally, on August 2, on the day of the Airborne Forces, solemn events are held for everyone involved in this type of military service. By the way, there is a cozy square nearby, and a little distance away - free children's attractions, so it's interesting for the whole family to come here;

• Monument "Seller and buyer" (St. Vladimir Nevsky, 48).

An unusual monument is installed on the territory of the small market "Cathedral". The sculpture, consisting of the figures of a seller of mirrors and two customers in traditional costumes, symbolizes market relations in which bargaining is not only necessary, but also pleasant.

The structure is not typical, of which there are many, so every traveler should see it. And also a good tradition is connected with it - any passerby can rub a mirror in the hands of the seller, so that there will be much more happiness in life;

• Monument to a kitten from the street Lizyukova.

The next unusual pedestal is dedicated to the legendary cartoon hero and is installed, of course, on that same Lizyukova street. The sculpture depicts a tree on which a kitten and a crow sit.

In order to return here again, the visitors rub the open paw of the cat and, of course, take pictures next to it;

• Monument to White Beam Black Ear (50 Revolution Ave.).

The tragic fate of the dog from the novel of the same name by the Voronezh writer Gabriel Troepolsky, of course, leaves no one indifferent, therefore the sculpture dedicated to Bim, installed next to the Puppet Theater, is very popular among tourists.

• Monument to Samuel Marshak (St. Karl Marx, 72).

This is one of the newest sculptures.

The writer, who loved children incredibly and devoted almost all his work to them, is depicted in great detail - he has a simple coat with a massive collar, kindness and love in his eyes, and a little girl next to him, as if asking Samuel Yakovlevich to tell some more interesting stories;

Do you know that:   Today, Marshak, immortalized in stone, does not exist anywhere else, so it is definitely worth seeing!

• Monument to Vladimir Vysotsky (K. Marx St., in the park next to the Institute of Physical Education).

The monument depicting Vladimir Semenovich with a guitar sitting on a chair is a tribute to the memory of his beloved singer and actor from Voronezh. It is made in the same style as the sculpture in Moscow on Strastnoy Boulevard, but is larger in size.

In the evenings in the summer season, musicians gather here and perform favorite songs of the Soviet bard, read his poems;

• Monument to the Healing Chair (square next to the regional government building, Lenin Square).

This can be said the most original monument of the area, which has no analogues in the world. The bronze sculpture, made according to the sketches of Alexander Nozhkin, may well be called a work of modern art.

• Model of the ship "Mercury" (reservoir area at the Vogresovsky bridge).

"Mercury" is the first ship-barcalone, launched from the Ramona shipyard in 1698. Most likely, you have not seen such a monument: the fact is that the model of "Mercury" is almost impossible to see from the coast, since it is installed on stilts right in the water!

Unfortunately, the ship will soon be dismantled due to its deplorable state, but for now you can come closer to it and take a closer look by renting a boat or a boat, or during a sea excursion on a ship that leaves every day from Admiralteyskaya embankment;

• Ship Museum "Goto Predestination" (Admiralteyskaya embankment).

Visit the first ship, created by decree of Peter the Great by local craftsmen, you will not be difficult - just recently launched an exact copy of the ship is leaving the parking lot on Admiralteyskaya embankment.

An excursion should be pre-booked.

Orthodox sights of the capital of Chernozemye

We remind you that we are considering a million-plus city, therefore there are a huge number of churches and temples in which relics that are important for Orthodox Christians are stored. Here are just a few of the religious attractions to visit:

• Admiralty Square and the Assumption Church.

Near the parking lot of the ship "Goto Predestination" on the Admiralty Square stands the Assumption Admiralty Church. This is the oldest of the temples preserved on the territory of the settlement - it was built in the 17th century.

The architectural component of the building is interesting, since it is made in the spirit of classicism, as well as the interior decoration;

Take into account:   It is in the Assumption Admiralty Church that the relics of saints are most often brought. So, in the last few years, believers could come here to bow to the relics of the Matrona of Moscow.

• St. Nicholas Church (Taranchenko St., 19A).

Another ancient architectural structure is the St. Nicholas Church. It is an example of Russian baroque and was built in the 18th century.

The church is located in the central area, however, away from noisy roads, therefore, both nearby and inside, it is always quiet. The pearl of this place can be called a particle of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, which parishioners can bow to;

• Alekseevo-Akatov Convent (st. Emancipation of labor, 1B).

The incredible architectural solution of the monastery is far from the only reason why it is worth visiting. This is one of the historical buildings, since it was laid back in 1620.

It is better to come to church outside the service, when it is especially quiet here and there is the opportunity to walk around the building, admire the refined landscape design;

• Blagoveshchensky cathedral (Revolution Avenue, 18A).

This church is often called a small copy of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which is located in Moscow. The buildings are really similar in construction, decoration, massive stairs. The church is also in the center, therefore there are always many parishioners, and during major Orthodox holidays, mass events, Orthodox fairs are always organized.

The cathedral was built in the Russian-Byzantine style and is very interesting from an architectural point of view, although it opened relatively recently - in 2009;

• Pokrovsky Cathedral (St. Ankylosing spondylitis, 36).

Unusual beauty of the temple. It is located in a quiet area, but there are always a lot of parishioners.

It offers a beautiful view of the city, and the interior of the church has a lot of interesting things;

• Tolshevsky Transfiguration Convent (Talshi microdistrict, not far from the Grafskaya railway station).

Another oldest temple in the region, which was founded in 1646. It is interesting, of course, from a religious point of view - what is called a “prayer place”.

But ancient architecture will certainly interest travelers. It is most convenient to get here by train.

Cultural attractions

  Tourists will find a lot of fascinating exhibition centers, in the collections of which are not only classical examples of art, but also works of modern art.

So, the gallery “H.L.A.M.” has the greatest popularity among young people. on the street Deputatskaya, 1.

The name stands for “Artists, Writers, Artists, Musicians”, which characterizes the main direction of the exhibitions opening in the gallery.

Fans of classical art, traditional painting and sculpture can go to the Voronezh Regional Museum of Art named after I.N. Kramskoy (18 Revolution Avenue).

Expositions of works by local figures regularly open here, exhibitions of works by artists from all over the country and neighboring countries are organized, lithographic exhibits from paintings by world-famous painters are regularly brought in.

The Kramskoy Museum is interesting for its architecture - it is the former palace of Lieutenant General Potapov, who was in the status of governor of the region at the end of the 18th century. The building is made in the Baroque style and is protected by the state.

And in the Voronezh Museum of Local Lore, which is located on Plekhanovskaya Street, 29, unique documents are stored related to the history of the region, its formation, development.

By the way, the museum is considered one of the largest in the vicinity, since its archive contains more than 170,000 exhibits.

Often there are exhibitions of non-local history trends, but there is always an exposition dedicated to the capital of the Black Earth Region.

Of course, the cultural heritage is also full of other museums and architectural structures that will be interesting to all tourists:

• arsenal Museum   (St. Stepan Razin, 43), dedicated to the Second World War;
• House I. Bunin   (Revolution Avenue, 3), closed to visitors, but at the same time its external facade is definitely worth seeing;
• Gardenin's House   (Factory Lane, 10) - the oldest local house owned by the wealthy merchant Gardenin;
• State Puppet Theater "Jester"   (Prospect Revolution, 50);
• Theatrical Puppet Museum   (Revolution Avenue, 50, in the building of the Puppet Theater "Jester"), which tells the story of the Voronezh Puppet Theater, its "artists";
• Museum of Forgotten Music   (st. 9 January, d. 108) - here are collected unique ancient musical instruments;
• City mechanical-technical school named after Peter the Great   (Revolution Avenue, 8), which now houses the military unit, is interesting from an architectural and historical point of view. It was built in 1908;
• Voronezh Opera and Ballet Theater(Lenin Square, 7).

On the territory of the city there is also a fairly large aquarium, in terms of size it can compete with some of the aquariums in Europe (Parkovaya St., 3).

Voronezh Aquarium has more than 300 species of fish and other representatives of flora and fauna.   Camping here, of course, will please both children and adults.

Where else should a tourist go?

Voronezh is a beautiful and well-groomed city with cozy squares, parks and streets. Get to know them better will help the photos and pictures below on the page.

Monument to Peter 1 in Petrovsky Square

The most popular walks among tourists in these places:

• May Day Garden   (Prospect of the Revolution, 18) - this is where the Annunciation Cathedral is located. There are a lot of shops in the garden; city events and holidays are often held;
• Petrovsky Square   (st. 20 years of the Komsomol, 54 A) - here you can see Peter the Great in bronze, a beautiful fountain and an original sundial. It offers an excellent view of the Petrovsky Passage hotel, the building of the South-Eastern Railway;
• Staromoskovskaya street- you will not find it on the map, as it is now called Karl Marx Street. It is a beautiful old street with squares, catering establishments, cultural attractions, which are indicated above;
• Admiralteyskaya Embankment, which borders the reservoir. It is always fresh here, so the place is perfect for a walk during the heat. In addition, a pleasure boat departs from here daily in the warm season.

Thus, travelers who decide to visit Voronezh will not be bored. This city is rich in attractions that, of course, are worth seeing with your own eyes!

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Voronezh is worth a visit not only for its interesting museums, numerous parks and picturesque squares. There are also funny animal monuments - the heroes of famous literary works, and monuments, copies of the first ships of Peter. As well as unusual buildings in the Art Nouveau and Gothic style of the late XIX-XX centuries, which is absolutely surprising for a city located in the south of Central Russia.

There are a lot of traditional Russian churches, theaters, and former merchant mansions in Voronezh that catch the eye with their noble and elegant look. Tourists should also pay attention to the monuments perpetuating the image of the heroes of World War II. No less interesting is the “Voronezh Sea” - a huge urban reservoir stretching for tens of kilometers.

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What to see and where to go in Voronezh?

The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a brief description.

1. Monument to White Beam

One of the unofficial symbols of the city, created by sculptors I. Dikunov and E. Pak based on the eponymous work. Interestingly, the craftsmen made it exclusively at their own expense. The sculpture is a figure of a dog sitting directly on the paving stones and patiently awaiting the return of its owner. The monument was erected in 1998 on Revolution Avenue near the "Jester" puppet theater.

2. A kitten from Lizyukova street

A monument that immortalized another popular hero - a kitten from the 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 11th grade student 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. The ship-museum "Goto-Predestination"

A copy of a real ship from the time of Peter I, standing at Admiralteyskaya Square. The idea to create a museum ship came to the Voronezh authorities in 2009. At first it was assumed that specialists from Denmark would work on it, but in the end, the Russian masters erected the design. The museum was inaugurated in 2014 on Navy Day. Its exposition consists of objects telling about the origin and development of the navy.

4. Admiralteyskaya Square

The square is located in the center of Voronezh within Petrovskaya Embankment. It was built in 1996 in honor of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet. The architectural dominant of the place is a high rostral column. The ensemble also includes the Assumption Admiralty Temple of the 17th century. Admiralteyskaya Square often becomes the venue for concerts and public celebrations.

5. Victory Square

One of the central squares of Voronezh, on which there is 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 in the northern end. 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 cathedral of the city, built in the picturesque Russian-Byzantine style, designed by V.P. Shevelyov. The cathedral was built in the period 1998-2009. Its opening was accompanied by a procession and large-scale events in which many residents of the city took part. Today, the temple is an important religious center - there are regular services and a Sunday school.

7. Assumption Admiralty Temple

The oldest church in the city that has survived to this day. It was built in the XVII century (or at the end of the XVI), after which it was repeatedly updated and rebuilt. The prevailing 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. Separate restoration work has been carried out since the 1970s, but full reconstruction was carried out only in the 2000s.

8. Alekseevo-Akatov Monastery

Female monastery, which appeared in the XVII century. Initially, the monastery was a man’s, but after the revival in the XX century, nuns began to live here. The complex was built in the Russian-Byzantine style, during the restoration of the master tried to recreate its original forms. The miraculous icon "Life-giving spring" and the healing image of the great martyr Panteleimon are stored here.

9. Intercession Cathedral

The first wooden church on the site of the Intercession Cathedral was erected at the beginning of the 17th century, a stone church appeared after many years - at the end of the 18th century. In 1833-41, it was rebuilt in the classical style by the architect I.A. Blitsyn. In Soviet times, the building housed various institutions, including the local museum of local lore, so the cathedral was able to survive.

10. Drama Theater named after A. V. Koltsov

One of the oldest theaters in Russia, which was 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 remade in a pseudo-Russian style. Unfortunately, it did not reach our days, as it was destroyed during the Second World War. A modern building adorned the city in 1944.

11. Opera and Ballet Theater

The main musical scene of Voronezh, which first appeared in the city in the 1930s at the Musical Comedy Theater. Over a long period of work, more than 200 pieces from the classical ballet and opera repertoires have been staged here. The team went on tour in Europe, Asia and America, which indicates the high professionalism of the actors. Today, the theater program consists of both traditional works and contemporary creations of talented authors.

12. Puppet Theater "Jester"

The history of the puppet theater began in 1925 with an amateur university performance in which young artists were involved. Very soon, the performances switched to a professional platform, and the scene gained popularity among the audience. The repertoire of the theater is composed of works for adults and children. The plays of 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 has the glory of one of the leading exhibits in the city. Numismatic, ethnographic, philatelic, weapons collections, as well as collections of porcelain, ceramics, rare books and other valuable exhibits are stored here. The main building of the museum is a picturesque urban mansion of the early XX century with a bright red facade. The building was built of brick in a manner of eclecticism, diluted with elements of the Russian style.

14. The building of the bourgeois council

An architectural monument of the late 18th century. The structure was built in an exemplary classic style, which is quite rare for provincial architecture. Initially, the building was created for the industrialist S. A. Savostyanov. Since 1870, the Voronezh petty-bourgeois government was located here. Today, the mansion is one of the units of the literary museum to them. I. S. Nikitina.

15. Art Museum named after I. N. Kramskoy

The museum exposition is located in the baroque palace of the XVIII century, built according to the project of N. N. Ievsky on the order of the Voronezh governor. An impressive collection of artifacts from the ancient world, Russian and European paintings, sculptures, icons and objects of applied art is collected here. The museum was founded in 1933, today it is the largest cultural center of the city and the entire region.

16. The Arsenal Museum

The exposition is in the building of the former cloth factory of Gardenin. The exact date of its construction is not called, but it is believed that it was built in 1774–77. Since 1910, an armory has been located here. During the Second World War, shells miraculously did not fall into 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 expositions of Voronezh, which consists of musical instruments of different nations. Some of them are no longer used, the other was specially created for the plots of literary and artistic works. The collection was collected spontaneously - museum employees mined something, other exhibits were brought as a gift by caring people.

18. Voronezh Aquarium

The very first aquarium opened in the Central Federal District in 2011. In its pools and aquariums live about 200 species of fish, several dozen marine mammals, as well as reptiles and birds (a total of more than 3500 thousand individuals). Some representatives of the oceanic fauna can be seen only here. For example, electric eel, Japanese moray eel and spider crab, tiger sand shark.

19. The model of the ship "Mercury"

Monument to the ship "Mercury", launched in the time of Peter the Great. At one time, this frigate led a detachment of five ships on which the king made the Azov campaign. The model is a symbol of Voronezh - the "cradle of the Russian fleet", because it is believed that this city was one of the first shipyards in Russia. 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 became the first building of this type in the city and immediately got the name “Stone Bridge”. For the 400th anniversary of Voronezh, the pontoon was repaired and updated.

21. The rotunda

Part of the hospital building of the 1930s, destroyed during the Second World War. Today its ruins are a vivid monument to the events of the war. In the years 1942–43, during the battle for the city, this area several times passed from one opposing side to another, as a result of which the structure was significantly damaged. After the hostilities ended, there was simply no money to rebuild the hospital; its brick walls were dismantled for the construction of new residential buildings. As a result, only the concrete frame remained.

22. Office building of the South-Eastern Railway

An administrative building built in 1929–32, erected in the style of Soviet constructivism. During the war it was damaged, after which it was restored 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 exploits and a huge leap in industry.

23. The building of the hotel "Bristol"

The Art Nouveau building, built at the beginning of the 20th century according to the project of 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 Oldenburg (Ramon)

The mansion of the late XIX century, an example of Russian neo-Gothic architecture is 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 design of H. Neisler by order of Evgenia Maximilianovna Romanovskaya, Duchess of Leuchtenberg. These days, excursions are held in the palace, although restoration work has been going on for more than a decade.

25. Scarlet Sails Park

Park on the banks of the Voronezh reservoir, opened in 1975. By 2011, it was restored according to the project of 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, relaxation areas.

26. Koltsovsky square

Park on Sq. Lenin, one of the most popular holiday destinations of citizens. There is a light and music fountain and a bust of A.V. Koltsov, created by the sculptor A. Triskorni. The square appeared in 1871, at the beginning of the XX century it became a favorite place for a summer evening promenade. In 2009, after the reconstruction, the park changed: new lighting was installed and paving slabs replaced.

27. Petrovsky square

A small park in the city center, named after the monument to Peter I, first installed here in 1860. During the war, the monument was removed by German occupiers. In 1956, the sculptors G. A. Schulz and N. P. Gavrilov created a copy of the stolen sculpture from the surviving photographs. Today Petrovsky Square is a popular place for dates and friendly meetings.

28. Voronezh Central Park

The main and largest city park, covering an area of \u200b\u200babout 100 hectares. Its history began with the creation of a plant nursery in 1844. After the establishment of Soviet power, the significantly expanded botanical garden was transferred to the local university. During the Second World War, almost all green spaces were destroyed, so the park had to be restored from scratch.

29. Voronezh reserve

The reserve is located on the territory of the Lipetsk and Voronezh regions, it covers an area of \u200b\u200bmore than 31 thousand hectares. It was formed in 1923 with the aim of preserving the animal and plant world of the forest-steppe zone. Shrews, hares, bats, minks, deer, badgers, burial eagles, muskrat and several dozens of 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 along with the dam in order to provide Voronezh with water. On its territory there are several uninhabited islands - former hills. Locals often call the reservoir "Voronezh Sea" because of its incredible size.

The tourist route is especially for those who came to Voronezh for just a day or only have a day for a focused walk around the city. The route affects almost all the sights, it is consistent and, depending on the number of stops and speed, takes an average of 4-5 hours. When compiling it, I tried to abandon the use of transport, leaving it only where necessary. If you have more than a day at your disposal, the route is easily broken into pieces. In addition, at the end of the note, I separately added several interesting places that were not included in the main list.

Of course, lovers 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 it is practically absent, but you still want to look at the city, pay attention to.

Touristic route: sights of Voronezh in one day

We begin our journey with station Voronezh-1. Almost all trains, trains, buses from Moscow arrive here. If you arrived by bus from another city, then most likely you will be brought to the bus station. You can get from it to Voronezh-1 at buses 13n and 67aas well as minibus 49b. It takes 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 city - somewhere from the beginning of the 2010s, the Voronezh station and a small adjacent territory were surrounded by a metal fence. Entrance through a special checkpoint. It’s clear that for security reasons, but it looks strange.

Once in the forecourt, one cannot help but notice in front of the monument to Ivan Chernyakhovsky, the hero of that same war. Behind him begins mira street, we need it. Cross the road.

At the end of Peace Street, on a small nameless square, we admire the Glory to Soviet Science monument. Further on our left hand we will see a huge and beautiful cathedral. On the right hand will be orlyonok park. First we look at the park, then back to the cathedral.




The main attraction of the "Eaglet" - 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 through the intersection, we will see Engels along the same street house number 13, where in 1936 Osip Mandelstam rented a room.



Across Tchaikovsky Street is the Trud Stadium, where the Fakel football team, and sometimes even the Russian team, conducts its matches. Outside, nothing remarkable, but from the stands a great panorama opens up, which includes the already mentioned cathedral, in the evening it is especially expressive. But to see it, you will need a match of a football team, plus a ticket for it.

After a walk through the park, we return to the monument "Soviet Science" in order to get to know the next attraction of Voronezh. it Annunciation Cathedral, one of the highest Orthodox churches in Russia. It was built relatively recently - in 2009. Near the cathedral is a monument to St. Mitrofan, as well as a monument to the liquidators of the Chernobyl accident near the main entrance.



We don’t go back from the cathedral, but go through another exit to the intersection and the main Voronezh the avenue bearing the name of the Revolution. We cross the road to the spectacular management building of the Southeast Railway with a tower on the corner.

Will meet us literally right away museum of Ivan Kramskoy, a Russian painter of the mid-19th century, born not far from Voronezh. The museum is located behind the arch of the very 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 of the late XVIII century. Here, interesting exhibitions are held from time to time, but permanent exhibitions, frankly, for an amateur. Museum visit price - 150 rubles.

Further along the avenue of the Revolution awaits us Platonovsky Square   and actually monument to Andrey Platonov, born in 1899 in the glorious city of Voronezh. Andrey Platonov, along with Alexei Koltsov, is the main literary pride of Voronezh. Recently, the Platonic Arts Festival, which is quite substantial 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 Pyatnitsky’s bust, 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 XIX - early XX century.



In the continuation of the journey, we will meet the Voronezh Central Department Store, but it is very modest in size and assortment (which can not be said about prices), so we successfully pass it and soon find ourselves in a miniature square with a small fabulous building of the Jester Puppet Theater.



Here is one of the most recognizable sculptures of Voronezh - monument to White Beam Black Ear, the hero of the book of Gabriel Troepolsky, and later the film of Stanislav Rostotsky. Troepolsky lived for many years in Voronezh, and died here. Travelers love the monument to Bim, they can be seen here at almost any time of the day. Also in the square, pay attention to the huge wall clock with puppet characters.



After the cinema "Proletarian" turn off from the avenue to the right - on karl Marx Street, in the nearest section it is exclusively pedestrian. Here we will meet one by one 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 in itself. Once there was an improvised book fair, and now only trees and benches. Although here and there all sorts of cafes and shops already appear. Five years later, I believe, these places will no longer be recognized at all.

Monument to Samuel Marshak   (he is on the right side) appeared in the city only in 2015, and, for my taste, this is one of the best monuments of Voronezh. What can not be said about the monument depicting Vysotsky. Vladimir Semyonovich turned out on it, to put it mildly, not really.

After Vysotsky we pass a little more straight and onto Nikitinskaya street   turn left to get on a wide and beautiful Plekhanovskaya street. Here we need to pass the intersection obliquely and follow a little against the movement of cars in order to look at the historical building of the museum of local lore ( Plekhanovskaya 29) It might be interesting for someone to get inside; the museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday.



In general, there aren’t as many special attractions on Plekhanovskaya as on Revolution Avenue, for which a particular place is worth visiting, but the street is large, spectacular and in general deserves attention. Plekhanovskaya ends outpost Square   and a bridge over the railway, after which the street changes into Moskovsky Prospekt, which lasts even before leaving for the region, from a tourist point of view it is of little interest.

After the museum of local lore we turn around 180 degrees and move along Plekhanovskaya straight to Pushkin Square   and a rather original, but by no means beloved by everyone, monument to Alexander Sergeyevich himself with a famous quote from the poet.




We go around the square on the left to look at the facade of a neighboring building, because this is a massive building with columns, where you could go if you had time.




Opposite the theater is a monument to Lenin and a rather large empty area around (in fact, Lenin Square), on holidays there are stands and concerts are held. Behind Lenin is the government building of the Voronezh region. But we do not need it.



And we need to be behind him - in Platonov Square to sit on "Therapeutic chair No. 0001"ridding of stinginess and greed. This is a monument, but not easy. A smile on your own will be a free bonus.




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, at his feet a dog. The monument is beautiful, with its plot, definitely deserves attention.




Vladimir Ilyich himself clearly points to our next object of interest from Lenin Square, this Koltsovsky Square, one might say, "the heart of Voronezh." Well maintained, pleasant place for walking or quiet contemplation.



What is never lacking here is in the shops, there is a free place at any time of the day or night. Despite the roads enclosing the square, it is quite quiet here. Well, it's time to give your feet a rest.

Inside the square you will find monument to Alexei Koltsov, Voronezh poet straight from the Golden Age. A peculiar monument - a small bust of the poet is supported by a dozen times the size of the base. But the pedestal is historically valuable, in 2018 it will turn 150 years old.




On the left side of 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 came to Koltsovsky Square in the daytime, I highly recommend stopping by here again late in the evening. With a variety of lighting, the already wonderful landscape begins to play with new colors. And if this is the summer season, then you will also have colorful fountains dancing to music (somewhere from 21:00 to 22:00).

Having walked and rested, we cross the road to the Spartak Cinema and along Kardashova Street we move forward 150 meters. Through another road, on a small cozy Yesenin Alley   awaits us monument to Sergey Yesenin. He was not even ten years old.

Further along the alley will be monument to the Stone. Not seriously, this is a monument in honor of the 300th anniversary of the first Voronezh school, but all of my friends in Voronezh call it a monument to the Stone, and nothing else, since the whole monument is one big block of stone.




We pass the alley to the end and on ordzhonikidze street   turn right. Very close will be the Resurrection Church, as well as a small pretty one, built in the distant 1826. Locals call it the Bridge of lovers. Ten years ago, he was all hung with "wedding locks", then, on the orders of the authorities, they were all removed. Now, if new specimens appear, then not for long.



We turn around 180 degrees and go along Ordzhonikidze street in the opposite direction - to the Soviet square and Pokrovsky Cathedral, the main Orthodox church throughout the 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 the Voronezh Concert Hall; it is also the second stage of the Koltsov Drama Theater. In front of the facade is a pretty pretty paved area, but a bit empty and clearly in need of improvement.




Upd.   Dreams, as you know, materialize if you want something very much. So, Sovetskaya Square (square) in 2017 waited for reconstruction and landscaping. 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 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 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 500 meters later. This is just Koltsovsky Boulevard. [It’s even more convenient, since there is no need to go back and forth to the Museum of Local Lore, he himself will meet on the way to Lenin Square. Perhaps the next update of the route I will put this option as the main one.]

We go around the Pokrovsky Cathedral on the right and go down a little bit along the road - straight to the Children’s Square, to the picturesque square of the Palace of Children and Creativity   and no less picturesque the Palace itself. Everything here is beautiful, 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 Pokrovsky Cathedral to turn onto the next street - Ankylosing spondylitisby which we pass down to private houses to voronezh River. Walk about half a kilometer. The street is small, narrow, passers-by are often not there at all. [Note that neighboring streets end in dead ends.]



At the end of Bekhterev street to the right we cross one road and along the “zebra” 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, the river Voronezh itself, the bridges, and, of course, on.



Very close and Admiralteyskaya Square, one of the most beautiful places in Voronezh. Well-groomed landscape, benches, Rostral columnEstablished in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet, built at the end of the 17th century, Petrovsky Island is in full view. All this you will find on Admiralteyskaya Square.



Often there are all kinds of concerts and other cultural events. In general, a chic place that is not a sin to visit. It has only one significant drawback - and walking on foot is not always easy and not always convenient.

In the far corner of the square on the water you will see a large beautiful ship "Goto Predestination"   (translated from German approximately as “God's foresight”), this is a historical copy of the ship from the time of Peter I. The ship was built recently, only by 2014.




In addition to external advantages, it is also a museum. I myself have not visited it, a very popular place, especially on weekends, tickets are sold out like hot cakes. For one excursion, the ship can be visited by no more than 20 people.

The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 to 18 hours. Excursions take place at 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 hours. The only exception is Thursday from June 1 to September 1, here the working hours and excursions are shifted by +2 hours. Ticket price 300 rubles.

If you are lucky and the tickets will be on sale, do not hesitate, be sure to visit the "Goto Predestination". Unfortunately, mere mortals can’t book tickets, and they won’t be able to buy online either. I hope someday this will be fixed. I also recommend paying attention to this comment below.

And here is a useful addition from another comment: “In order to be sure to get to the“ Goto Prestation ”, you must come before the ticket office opens, about 20 minutes, then you definitely buy tickets. For children and senior citizens, the ticket price is 100 rubles. ”

By the way, since we are next to the river, for sure, someone had a thought about swimming 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, too much visible garbage.

From Admiralteyskaya Square, we go along the river to the left (if you turn to face it) straight to Chernavsky bridge, the first bridge to meet. A little before reaching the traffic light, we cross the street and move along the road upward perpendicular to the embankment.

This is an uphill climb, not Everest, of course, but be prepared to get a little out of breath. Next, you need to pass a little more than a kilometer along a rather dusty road straight to the already familiar to us Revolution Avenue, and then turn left.

Along the way, nothing interesting is expected, so if you are too lazy to stomp uphill, use the alternative option: we pass under the Chernavsky bridge, cross the street on the first zebra and follow a little forward to the Chernavsky Bridge stop, we take almost any transport (namely buses: 101, 120A, 2n, 41, 52, 79, 90; minibuses: 104, 20, 312A, 37a, 77k; trolley 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 offer you Petrovsky Square   and majestic monument to Peter Icreated on the models of 1860. In 2009, by a vote of residents of Voronezh, this monument was recognized as an unofficial symbol of the city. The square itself is ennobled, nice, but somewhat decorative. You know how sometimes paintings are in houses not hanged for the sake of beauty, but to create a common composition.




I recommend to visit here book club "Petrovsky"   (beyond the fountain we enter the shopping center and left). This is an interesting, cozy bookstore with a rich and unexpected assortment, where before buying a book you can safely see it and look 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, shows, concerts. Book prices 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 square we follow the movement of cars along Revolution Avenue towards Lenin Square. pay attention to main post office   and the blue next door building with lions ( ave. Revolution, 27), here in the middle of the XIX century was hotel Schwanwich.



Between the post office and the former hotel fit a worthy monument to the "Front Postman", behind it a small victory SquareHe is Victory Square. Here is the Great Patriotic War memorial, eternal flame and a beautiful 40-meter stele. Despite the military theme in this square, there is a pleasant atmosphere to sit on the bench, having a little rest from the walk.



In the continuation of the path of 800 meters we simply admire the architecture until we are met, founded at the beginning of the 19th century, the theater will be on the left, its facade is located on the side of Karl Marx Street.



We cross the avenue of the Revolution after the theater and go a little further past the Philharmonic and the registry office to the public transport stop called Koltsovsky Square. Here we take one of the following routes: buses 41, 79, 90; minibus 37a. We leave at the stop "General Lizyukov Street". To go for 10-15 minutes.

What kind of Lizyukov is this in whose honor 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 have probably guessed where and why we are heading, right?

Not far from the stop we are waiting for the most recognizable and most beloved symbol of Voronezh - kitten from the street Lizyukova, more precisely, a monument depicting a kitten sitting on a tree and a crow sitting in a row nearby.



The monument is very beautiful, friendly, it is loved by both children and adults. Its only drawback is the location, because Lizyukova street is far from the center of Voronezh, in any case, you need to go here by bus or taxi. But you won’t put a kitten in another place, it’s not from anywhere, namely from Lizyukov Street. There are few tourists here, no one will bother to take a look at the monument in detail and take plenty of pictures with the kitten.

If you still have time and desire to walk, go a couple more stops in the direction of travel to amazing monument to paratroopers.

And once you have come here, be sure to take another stop and look into cafe "At Bilbo". How to find him: after building No. 46 on Lizyukova street, turn right and after 150 meters on the right you will see “At Bilbo”, you can’t confuse him with anything. Read more about this cafe in the next article.

In a nutshell: “Bilbo’s” is a damn cozy place where you don’t just want to drink and eat, but just stay, even if you, like me, are not a fan of The Lord of the Rings, etc. For fans, it's just a fairy tale. Prices are slightly above average.

That's all. From "Bilbo" we return to Lizyukova street, cross the road and at the stop "Street 60 years of the Komsomol" get into the transport. To the railway station is bus number 62 or minibus number 75, ride about 15-20 minutes. To the bus station (he is nearby): buses 120A, 13n, 5a, 79, 90; minibus 125. To Lenin Square (the stop will be called "Opera and Ballet Theater") - bus number 5a, minibus number 125.

If you have finished the walk at the monument to the kitten, go to st. Lizyukova and turn around the corner to marshal Zhukov street, the stop will be a stone's throw away. You will reach the railway station at bus number 62   15 minutes to the bus station on almost any route: buses 120A, 13n, 27, 27A, 415a, 79, 90; minibuses 125, 37, 37a; trolleybus 17. To Lenin Square: bus number 5a, minibuses 37 and 125.

Where else to go in Voronezh?

I will add a couple of points as a bonus that I have not included in the main route, but nothing prevents you from fixing this.

Scarlet Sails Park (st. Arzamasskaya, 93) It is located on the left bank (you did not forget that Voronezh is located on both sides of the river?). It offers a picturesque view of the river, the bridge and, in fact, the right bank.

In Scarlet Sails there is a beach, swimming, I’ll remind you, it’s not worth it, but lounging in the sun after reading an interesting book, you can not without pleasure, if the weather allows. Also, holidays, festivities are periodically held here. In general, it is fun.

Getting here is best after visiting Petrovskaya Embankment. At the Chernavsky bridge we sit on bus 68a   or minibuses 104, 20, 37a. We go 4 stops to the "Arzamasskaya Street", follow a little directly in the direction of travel and immediately turn right, after 250 meters there will be an entrance to the Scarlet Sails. (To return later to the route to Petrovsky Square, take the minibuses 104, 20, 37a, 77k   reversed).

Yesenin Museum (st. Karl Marx, 112) In general, there are two of them in Voronezh (the second 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 Esenin series. But where else can you meet a pot-shaped roof? Moreover, admission to the museum is free.

It works from 10 to 18. It’s more convenient to go here after a walk along the pedestrian part of Karl Marx Street (point 13), the hook will have to be made not so big: after the monument to Vysotsky we’ll not turn anywhere, go straight another 700 meters, the museum will be on the right - at the intersection with 1905 Revolution Street.




It’s hard not to notice the huge bowler hat, this is the entrance to the museum. To return to the route after it, on 1905 Revolution Street we turn left, then go to Plekhanovskaya, cross the road and turn left again, after 400 meters we will be met by the building of the museum of local lore.

Monument of Glory and the pyramid (the intersection of Moskovsky Prospekt and Khodzunov Street) Everything is clear with the Glory Monument - it is installed in memory of the soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War in the battles for Voronezh. Monolithic impressive monument, eternal flame, flowers. But the big red pyramid right in the center of the square with the inscription “Voronezh is a city of military glory” is a mystery of the city.




They installed a pyramid in 2000, and the inscription appeared only in 2009. The irony is that a large part of tourists [yes there are tourists, not all locals even know] they take the pyramid for the monument of Glory. If you go by bus, it is not easy to notice 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 Lizyukova Street, it is nearby, only a kilometer away. As here, and from here to the center there is a huge number of routes, I will not even list them. Ask any passerby. The necessary stop is called the “Monument of Glory”.

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The fact that Voronezh is the “cradle of the Russian fleet” resembles the model of the Mercury ship, 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.

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The name of Voronezh is an atomic submarine missile-carrying cruiser, and two lunar craters are named after the inhabitants of the city.

On the territory of Voronezh, 4 ancient Russian settlements were found: there is a hypothesis that these places were described in one of the oldest European annals - the ancient Aryan epic. On the right bank of the Voronezh reservoir, from Lysaya to Barkova Gora, there is an 11-kilometer archaeological complex called the Voronezh Vantit. It includes 34 different-time monuments of 8-10 centuries and 565 barrows.

Despite the actual age (the city was officially founded in 1568), Voronezh is a new city, restored from ruins after the Great Patriotic War. In July 1942, German troops approached Voronezh, occupied its right-bank part, at the same time bombing from the air, most of it was destroyed 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 recent history it received the honorary title of the Russian Federation “City of Military Glory”.

Despite the actual age (the city was founded in 1568), Voronezh is a new city, restored from 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, to our time, the Palace of Peter has been preserved with a citadel and a Zeichhaus on the island. In the beautiful Petrovsky Square in 1860 a bronze monument was erected to the emperor, which turned into one of the symbols of Voronezh.

In addition to the bronze Peter, a lot of monuments were erected in the city dedicated to other famous people who left an imprint in the history of the city and country: Ivan Nikitin, Alexei Koltsov, Ivan Bunin, Sergey Yesenin, Osip Mandelstam and Andrei Platonov. There are also unusual monuments: the animated Kitten from Lizyukova Street, the dog Bim - the hero of G. Troepolsky’s novel “The White Bim - the Black Ear”, as well as bronze “surprises” to the townspeople and guests — then a parrot with a pirate chest, then a panther, then a shoe near the store ...

Although the Great Patriotic War destroyed Voronezh almost to the foundation, the great city carefully preserves the memory of the brave and noble heroes of the war. 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 difficult times the city left behind. There is also a memorial complex in Voronezh - the Monument of Glory - where an eternal flame burns, a stele stands with the Order of the Patriotic War of the first degree, and on the granite tombstones of the mass grave, which buried ten thousand soldiers, the names of heroes who defended their city glitter with gold.

Most of the sights of Voronezh are located in the city center within walking distance from the railway station. To visit some, you will have to leave the center or even go beyond the city limits, but only 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:

• The Museum of Forgotten Music, the collection of which carefully holds musical instruments belonging to different peoples of the world;
• Gallery H. L.A. M., dedicated to contemporary art;
• Theatrical Doll Museum A. A. Veselov at the Voronezh Puppet Theater;
• The house-museums of Durov, Koltsov, Nikitin.

Special mention deserves the Voronezh Regional Art Museum. I.N. Kramskoy - a kind of palace, which contains objects of painting, graphics, sculpture: from the monuments of ancient Egypt and antiquity to the works of Russian and Western European art schools of the 18-20 centuries and ancient Russian icons, objects of decorative art, porcelain and many many others.