The million-plus city, which is not for nothing called the cradle of the Russian fleet. In the waters of the Voronezh reservoir there are two copies of the ships of Peter the Great's times - "Goto-Predestination" and "Mercury". The history of the Dormition Admiralty Church is closely connected with the formation of the Russian fleet, next to which, by order of the emperor, a shipyard was founded to build sailing ships.
Many places are dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War - Victory Square, Glory Monument, Chizhovsky Bridgehead, Rotunda, Arsenal Museum. Cultural life is also interesting in Voronezh. Unique art exhibits are collected in the Kramskoy Museum, exhibitions of the Museum of Local Lore are interesting. Tourists with children should visit the zoo and oceanarium, as well as a monument to the cartoon kitten Vasily and a touching sculpture of White Bim.
The most interesting and beautiful places
List, photos with names and descriptions of the best attractions of Voronezh. He will help you plan routes for self-examination of the top places of the city in 2-3 days.
Admiralteyskaya Square
Located on Petrovskaya embankment. It has the shape of a semicircle. After opening in 1996, it began to be actively used for entertainment events, festivals, concerts. On ordinary days, people come to the square for a walk, admire the beautiful views. From here you can go on a boat trip. The landmark building on the square is the 28-meter-high Rostral Column in the form of an anchor.
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Ship-museum "Goto-Predestination"
A copy of a battleship from the times of Peter I. Located at the pier of Admiralteyskaya Square. A copy of the 1700 ship was made in 2011-2014. The spectacular looking vessel was used in the filming of television series of the central Russian channels. The exposition of the museum consists of more than 700 items. The exhibition presents sailors' clothes, coins, weapons, kitchen utensils, dishes. They are all copies of the original items.
Square of victory
Founded in the year of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The sculptural composition of the memorial complex consists of 12 figures that represent all types of troops - from pilots and tankers to partisans, and those who remained in the rear - women with children, workers, collective farmers. At their feet is a bowl with the Eternal Flame. On the wall along the square there are slabs of red granite, which indicate the military units that defended the city.
Art Museum named after I. N. Kramskoy
Founded in 1933. It is located in a luxurious building - the former palace of the Voronezh governor Potapov in the Baroque style. The museum funds store more than 22,000 exhibits - antique and ancient Egyptian art, Russian painting and Western European art. Visitors will be able to see the canvases of Bryullov, Kramskoy, Polenov. A unique painting is Ostendorfer's Christ, painted in 1530.
South-Eastern Railroad Administration Building
The original constructivist building was built in 1929-1932. After the building was partially destroyed during the war, it was rebuilt in a pseudo-classical style. The architectural monument is one of the symbols of the city; it is printed on postcards and tourist booklets. There is a star on the spire of the tower, at a height of 68 meters. The tower houses the largest city clock, which has been in operation since 1956.
Voronezh Central Park
Natural recreation area in the city center with a size of 100 hectares. In 2015-2016, a large-scale reconstruction of the park was carried out. The green theater has been restored, beautiful flower beds have been laid out, children's and sports grounds, and a fountain have been equipped. Bicycle rental is available. There is a memorial on the territory of the central park near the mass grave, where 165 soldiers-defenders of the city are buried. Major city events are held on the park stage.
Monument to a kitten from Lizyukov street
The monument to the cartoon kitten Vasily was erected in 2003. A kind and cute cartoon character is sitting on a tree in the company of a crow. Irina Povarova, an eleventh grader, won the competition for the best design of the monument. Its idea was finalized by the famous architects I. Dikunov and E. Pak. Rubbing a kitten's whiskers is popularly considered a good omen, so they often break off and have to be restored.
Voronezh reservoir
The reservoir with an area of 59.9 km² is completely located within the city limits. Its maximum depth is 19 meters. The residents of the city sometimes call this large body of water the "Voronezh Sea". There are several beach areas on the shores of the reservoir, but you can not swim everywhere. Recreation centers have been built, where guests are offered not only accommodation in a picturesque place near the water, but also active water activities. There are places for "wild" rest with tents.
Churches and temples of Voronezh
The most famous Orthodox cathedrals and a cult monastery.
Alekseevo-Akatov monastery
Convent, founded in 1620. Until the beginning of the 19th century, it was the only male monastery in Voronezh. In the 18th century hieromonk Avvakum lived there. During the Soviet era, all valuable items were seized from the temples of the monastery. From the former 50-meter bell tower, only two tiers remain. Later, when the temple was rebuilt in the 1980s, it was turned into a church. One of the most beautiful churches of the monastery is Vvedenskaya, 1780.
Blagoveshchensky cathedral
The construction of the cathedral was completed in 2009 and it is one of the youngest churches in the city. The cathedral is considered one of the highest in the country - its height is 85 meters, and its highest point is at a height of 97 meters. The cathedral was built in the Russian-Byzantine style. Patriarch of All Russia Alexy II was present at its consecration. About 10,000 residents of the city took part in large-scale celebrations in honor of the opening of the cathedral.
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Uspensky Admiralty temple
The oldest surviving church in Voronezh. The temple was first mentioned in ancient documents in 1594. Its appearance is a mixture of different architectural styles, because the temple was rebuilt several times. The high square nave with five domes is made in the traditions of Old Russian architecture. The temple has been closely associated with shipbuilding since the times of Peter the Great. It contains the St. Andrew's flag and the icon of St. Feodor Ushakov.
Cathedral of the Intercession
A wooden church on this place stood as early as 1615. The stone cathedral was not built immediately. From the middle of the 18th century, a refectory with two aisles has survived, only at the end of the 18th century a bell tower in the Baroque style was built. The main part of the church was built in the late classicism style in the 19th century, the refectory was also rebuilt in the classical style. Until the destruction of 1917, it was considered the most beautiful temple in the city.
Monuments and monuments of Voronezh
Streets and squares of Voronezh are decorated with historical memorials, urban modern sculptures and monuments to famous people.
Memorial complex "Monument of Glory"
Erected in memory of the soldiers who died in the battles for Voronezh in the Great Patriotic War. About 10,000 people are buried in the common grave of the complex. The remains of General Lizyukov are also reburied here. On the alley there are granite slabs with the names of the soldiers who gave their lives defending the city from the Nazi troops. The memorial complex was erected in 1967. The sculptural part of the memorial depicts a dying soldier.
Memorial complex "Chizhovsky bridgehead"
Another memorial complex dedicated to the defenders of the city who died during the Great Patriotic War. It was opened in 1975 at the Vogresovsky Bridge at the site of a major battle in 1942. The liberation of the city began with this battle. The memorial complex includes a mass grave and a Hall of Memory, on the walls of which the names of the fallen soldiers are engraved.Next to them there are sculptures of three soldiers who salute the dead.
Monument to Ivan Nikitin
Installed on Nikitinskaya Square. The poet is depicted in a pensive pose, he mournfully lowered his head and put his hands on his knees. Books lie at his feet. One of the initiators of the installation of the monument was Nicholas II. The competition for the best sketch of the monument was held in St. Petersburg, the commission chose the project of the artist Shuklin. A bronze sculpture was also made there. The opening of the monument in Voronezh took place in 1950.
Monument to White Bim
Genre sculpture is dedicated to the character of the famous story and film. Installed at the Voronezh Puppet Theater in 1998. The Bim monument is made of metal in full size. One paw and right ear are made of bronze. The dog sits on the ground and looks with hope at the people passing by in search of the owner. His collar is engraved with a name. The authors of the monument are I. Pak.
Model of the ship "Mercury"
Located in the waters of the Voronezh reservoir. Mercury was the main ship of the detachment of Peter I during the expedition to Azov. The model of the ship is located near the coast on a concrete pedestal. In winter, you can walk to it on the ice, in summer - swim up on an excursion boat. Every year the ship, along with the support, more and more heels to the water. Residents of the city fear that someday the side of the frigate will touch the water.
Rotunda
Ruins of the former regional hospital. In 1943, while retreating from the city, German troops blew up all large buildings; fierce battles were fought in this area. From the large building of the hospital 130 meters long, only a dilapidated part of the emergency room remained. In the post-war years, the brick was taken from it for the restoration of residential buildings. The surviving reinforced concrete frame was preserved as a monument to the history of the Great Patriotic War.
Concert and theater venues in Voronezh
The city's theaters are among the best in the country. Here you can go to the opera and watch dramatic performances by famous directors.
A. V. Koltsov Drama Theater
The history of the theater began in 1787. In 1886, its building began to look more solemn after the restructuring in the pseudo-Russian style. The second stage is located on Teatralnaya Street. The theater troupe includes People's and Honored Artists of Russia. The theater tours across Russia and other countries - Germany, Armenia, Turkey. Every year, on New Year's Eve, a charity ball is held in the building of the drama theater.
Opera and Ballet Theatre
From 1931 he worked as a theater for musical comedy. In 1968 it received its modern name. In 1961 he moved to a new building on Lenin Square. Its main entrance is decorated with monumental columns, and the central facade is decorated with stucco and bas-reliefs. The hall is designed for 1,073 spectators. Over the entire existence of the theater, more than 200 performances of ballet and opera classics have been staged. There are children's musical fairy tales in the repertoire.
Puppet theater "Jester"
Founded as an amateur theater in 1925, its first performance took place in the hall of Voronezh State University. In 1984, the puppet theater was housed within the walls of a renovated 19th century building. Its graceful façade resembles a fairytale palace. The theater has a Theater Puppet Museum, where about 4000 exhibits are exhibited - puppets from performances that have come out of the repertoire, photographs, recordings of performances.
Voronezh Chamber Theater
Established in 1993. His troupe of 20 plays about 160 performances a year. The theater has its own 4-storey building with two halls, a theater cafe, an art gallery and modern stage equipment. The Voronezh Chamber Theater is one of the 10 best provincial theaters in the country. Its actors and performances are laureates and nominees of the Golden Mask. Since 2012, the theater has received the Presidential Grand.
The best museums in Voronezh
The most visited and interesting museums in the city, which you can go to.
Voronezh Museum of Local Lore
In 1994, the museum celebrated its centenary. Its funds amount to more than 170,000 exhibits. The most valuable ethnographic collection consists of 3400 items. The total area of all exhibition halls is over 2000 m². The exposition subjects are various - numismatics, philately, works of ceramics and porcelain, weapons. The collection of rare books is especially valuable. The exhibits of the archaeological exhibition are interesting - a mammoth tusk and a fragment of an ancient boat.
Literary Museum named after I.S.Nikitin
Has been working since 1922. Since 1984, the museum's expositions have been housed in the building of the bourgeois council, which is an architectural monument of the 18th century. The museum collection consists of 25,000 items. The exhibitions are dedicated to wartime literature and 20th century writers - Bunin, Koltsov, Platonov, Ertel, Mandelstam. An interactive exhibition has been prepared for children about Russian folk tales.
Arsenal Museum
A branch of the Museum of Local Lore, telling about the life of the city during the Great Patriotic War. It is located in a building built in the 18th year. Massive columns, a portico and war bas-reliefs were added later. At the same time, the name "Arsenal" was assigned to him. The museum houses about 1200 exhibits - uniforms, weapons, awards. There is a model of the city during the war years. Over the years of its existence, the museum has been visited by about 1.5 million people.
House-Museum of A. L. Durov
It is located in the manor house, which the famous circus artist acquired in 1901. Anatoly Leonidovich lived in it until his death and managed to turn his home into a real entertainment museum. The building itself is a cultural heritage site. The museum contains unique rarities left over from Durov's collections. Among the exhibits there are author's paintings, photographs, objects that tell about the history of the city.
"Museum-diorama"
Located in the Patriots Park - one of the largest parks in the city. The park houses an exhibition of military equipment, including a MI-2 helicopter. A bowl with the Eternal Flame is installed in the center of the park. The diorama museum has been operating since 2000. It hosts about 900 excursions annually, which are attended by over 100,000 people. The expositions tell about the history of Voronezh, the navy, the battle at the Chizhovsky bridgehead.
Architectural landmarks of Voronezh
The city has interesting monuments of architecture and urban planning. These are historical houses and buildings, famous squares.
House of Soviets and Lenin Square
The architectural ensemble of the city's main square, founded in the 18th century, was built in the 1950s. It includes about 15 interesting objects - a philharmonic society, an opera and ballet theater, a wedding palace, two squares, monuments to Lenin and Koltsov. The building of the House of Soviets has a monumental and imposing appearance. Its appearance is similar to the Moscow Stalinist skyscrapers. The most splendid is the main entrance, made in the form of a high portal.
A stone bridge
"Humpbacked" bridge, built in 1826 by the architect Blitsin. The bridge is short - no more than 10 meters. The descent to the embankment begins under the arch of the bridge. Among the newlyweds of Voronezh, there is a tradition to come to the bridge on their wedding day and hang a castle with their names on the railing. It is believed that such a ritual will make the marriage strong. Because of this belief, the Stone Bridge has a second name among the people - the Bridge of Lovers.
The building of the hotel "Bristol"
The four-storey building of the hotel has an unusual architecture in the Art Nouveau style, the facade is decorated with fanciful details. It looks great next to the houses of the Big Noble Ensemble in the Empire and Classicism styles. The building was erected in 1910 by the Moscow architect Furmanov. During the construction of the hotel, innovative technologies for that time were used, for example, a passenger and freight elevator was installed.
Chernavsky bridge
The pedestrian and road bridge is 354 meters long. The 1909 concrete bridge, replacing the old wooden bridge from 1768, was destroyed in 1942 during the war.It was restored in 1959 and since then it has been one of the symbols of the city. After reconstruction, the renovated Chernavsky Bridge has 6 lanes for traffic. In the dark, the arches of the bridge over the water are beautifully illuminated by illumination.
House of the Tulinovs
Monument of architecture and history. The magnificent building in the Empire style was erected at the beginning of the 18th century. Project architect - Kondratyev. The facade of the building is decorated with stucco and pilasters, the pediment rests on two pairs of columns. The estate had a large territory, on which, in addition to the main house, there were greenhouses, stables, and glaciers. At the beginning of the 19th century, Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II and the poet Zhukovsky lived in the Tulinovs' house.
The best gardens and parks of Voronezh
The city has quiet and peaceful places where you can take a break from the bustle of the city. These are parks and squares - natural monuments and a large forested area.
Park "Scarlet Sails"
Pine park with an area of 6.2 hectares is located on the shores of the Voronezh reservoir. This beautiful natural place is visited by both residents and guests of the city, because it offers a beautiful view of the Charnavsky bridge dam. In 2011, the park underwent a large-scale reconstruction. The landscaping work was supervised by the French specialist Olivier Dome. An artificially bred variety of roses "Voronezh" is growing on the flower beds of the park.
Koltsovsky square
Natural monument. A picturesque corner of Lenin Square. On the main alley of the park there is a monument to Koltsov, made of white marble. It was made by the Italian sculptor Agostino Triscorni and installed in 1868. There is a light and music fountain in the center of the square. It was installed in 1977 and became one of the first fountains in the country, where the streams of water and lights were synchronized depending on the rhythm of the music.
Petrovsky square
A cozy and beautiful square is located in the city center and is one of the favorite places for walking among young people and couples in love. It has a small area - 0.5 hectares, while it has pedestrian and bicycle paths, flower beds are laid out. There is an art object in the form of a sundial and a fountain. In 1860, a monument to Emperor Peter I was erected in the park, which is a symbol of the city according to a survey of 80,000 people.
Victory Park
Landscaped park suitable for all categories of visitors. There are walking paths with benches, children's areas for families with children, bike paths for young people. In the park, there is a monument to the First Landing Force, to which schoolchildren are brought on an excursion and which always has flowers. The Arena amusement zone is a special place for entertainment. It has a chain carousel, a rope park, an upside-down house.
Park "Eaglet"
Children's park, which is open only during the warm season. Has been working since 1954. From that time, a beautiful gateway at the entrance to the park in the form of a portal with a colonnade has been preserved. In honor of the name of the park, a sculpture of the Boy-Eaglet is installed on its territory. The main entertainment for children in the park is a large playground with attractions. Since 2019, a large-scale reconstruction has been carried out in the park, taking into account modern architectural trends.
Forest Park "Olympic"
A large green area within the city, where the sports complex is located. The structure of the park includes a ski base with slopes of different lengths, a football field, a basketball court, a paintball area, snowboard, roller and go-kart tracks. The forest area has access to the shore, which is used by fishermen. There is an ecological path for walking in the fresh air, where you can meet squirrels.
Children's attractions in Voronezh
There are places in the city that you can visit if you are vacationing with children. Among them are an interesting oceanarium and a small zoo.
Voronezh Oceanarium
Located on the first floor of the city park Grad, 3 km from the city. The total area of the oceanarium is 4400 m². It houses 4 exhibition zones - Polar waters, Seas and oceans, Forests and steppes, Jungles. They are home to over 3000 fish and animals from all over the world. There are rare species of fish - tiger sharks, Japanese moray eels, electric eels. From exotic animals - sloth, kangaroo, noses, monkeys. Shark feeding shows are held for visitors.
Voronezh Zoo named after A. Popov
It was opened in 1994 and in a short time there were 7 halls with animals, reptiles, birds, aquariums, a stable, a winter garden. Predators, primates, ungulates live in outdoor enclosures. In terrariums - crocodiles, iguanas, newts. In total, the zoo is home to 170 species of animals. The zoo is justly proud of its collection of exotic plants - feijoa, coffee tree, pomegranate. The zoo offers rides and pony rides.
Attractions near Voronezh
In the vicinity of the city there are famous places where you can go on interesting excursions, or see everything on your own.
Zoo nursery "Chervlyoniy Yar"
The territory of the zoo nursery with an area of 20 hectares is located 15 km from the city. It grows plants of a natural natural landscape, as well as artificially planted rare plants and trees. The nursery was created to preserve and increase ungulates. An eco-trail has been laid for tourists, walking along which you can get acquainted with the natural zone and its inhabitants - reindeer, mouflons, roe deer, yaks, llamas.
Oldenburgsky Palace
An architectural monument of the 19th century is located in the village of Ramon, about 35 km from the city. It was created in Old English style and is an unusual example of a noble nest located in the provinces. The walls of the palace are one meter thick for laying a heating system in them. The palace and park complex is popular with tourists. Festivals and exhibitions are often held on its territory. You can visit the palace on your own or with a guided tour.
Museum-reserve "Kostenki"
An archaeological reserve on the site of the Kostenkovo Stone Age sites, which is 20,000 years old. The protective zones of the museum contain about 60 monuments from the Upper Paleolithic period. A unique exhibit is a dwelling made of mammoth bones, made by primitive man. In summer, the museum staff organize excursions directly to the excavation sites, and master classes in Stone Age painting are held for children. Located 50 km from the city.
Voronezh reserve
Approximately 40 km from the city, created in 1923 to protect beavers, which at that time were practically exterminated in the European part of Russia. The reserve has preserved the unique ecosystem of the Usmansky pine forest, for a close acquaintance with which several ecological paths have been laid - "Zapovednaya Skazka" and "Cherepakhinskaya". Visitors will be interested in visiting the museum of nature, the museum of fires, Bobrovy town. There is a rope park "Yezhkiny paths".
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Museum-Estate of D. Venevitinov
In the 17th-20th centuries it belonged to an old noble family. The main house was built at the end of the 18th century, located 27 km from the city. The stone building with a mezzanine was rebuilt in the 19th century, and the interior layout was repeatedly changed under Soviet rule. The estate includes an outbuilding from 1887, a gate from the 18th century. At the beginning of the XXI century, the park area, a rotunda gazebo, and a balustrade were restored. Within the walls of the estate there is a monument to the poet Dmitry Venevitinov.
