Tyumen is located on both banks of the Tura River. Once it served as the starting point from which the development of Siberia began. Today it is a large industrial center, the "oil and gas capital" of the country. The city is also attractive for tourists. In this article, we will get acquainted with interesting places in Tyumen that a traveler should visit.
History of the city
People have long chosen this area. Near the Andreevsky Lake, traces of settlements dating back to the Neolithic era were found. On the left bank of the river Tours in the Iron Age were inhabited by representatives of the Sargat culture. It is known that in the 13th-14th centuries, the settlement of Chingi-Tura, inhabited by Tatars, was located on the site of Tyumen. It was the capital of the Khanate of the same name when Yermak went to conquer Siberia.
In 1586, according to the chronicle, by decree of Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich, son of Ivan the Terrible, a fortification was ordered to be built here. Governors Sukin and Myasin became the foundersthe first Siberian city. Archers and Cossacks settled in it in order to protect the territories and protect the caravan road ("Tyumen portage"), which went from the Volga region to the lands of North Asia. Soon artisans appeared in the prison. They cast bells, made soap, worked leather.
The city experienced its first heyday after the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Temples, tanneries, schools, printing houses appeared in it. The second push was the discovery of oil and gas deposits in the 1960s. Today Tyumen is listed among the ten richest Russian cities.
Tourist attraction
This city has many attractions that rightfully bear the title of the first in Siberia. Tourists are attracted by such interesting places in Tyumen as the first temples, the first water pipe, telegraph, steamer and railway station. In this city, you can see merchants' houses, embroidered carpets are still made here, felt boots are made by hand, wooden figurines are carved and wicker is woven.
Also people who want to improve their he alth come here. There are unique thermal springs in the vicinity of Tyumen. Most of them are now landscaped, equipped with a variety of hydraulic installations, there is a children's area. The springs are especially popular in winter. The temperature in them is kept at the level of +40 °C even when there are thirty-degree frosts around.
Promenade
The first interesting place in Tyumen, which is worth visiting for a tourist, is the Tura embankment. Its length is 4 km. Embankmentconsists of four levels. The lowest one is made of granite and can be flooded during floods. The second tier is designed for leisurely walks, as well as cycling and roller skating. Above are viewing platforms that offer excellent views of the river.
Tiers are connected to each other by stairs, ramps and passages. The railings are wavy. In the evening, they are beautifully illuminated by lanterns. The embankment is decorated with flower beds, historical sculptures, a fountain. Sometimes costumed tours are held on it, telling about the history of the city.
Lovers' Bridge
Part of the embankment is a cable-stayed pedestrian bridge, opened for City Day in 2003, although it was built long before that, but had a different name. This is the most interesting place for dates in Tyumen. The bridge of lovers is a symbol of light feelings. Wedding corteges come here, young couples hang locks with their names, throwing the key into the water. This place offers a beautiful view of the city and Tura.
The best time to visit here is in the evening when the lights are on. Sparkling reflections play in the water surface, creating a romantic atmosphere. Lovers will be reminded of the time by the clock installed at the entrance.
Alley of newlyweds and Alexander Garden
Romantic couples are recommended to visit another interesting place in Tyumen. The alley of the newlyweds is known for its openwork arch, to which lovers tie ribbons. It is believed that it brings happiness. Lonely people canhold on to the arch and wholeheartedly want to meet your soul mate. Their dream will come true this year.
In addition to the arch, there are comfortable benches, sculptures of newlyweds, a beautiful fountain, a playground with a sandbox in the form of a ship.
Another romantic place in the city is the Alexander (Country) Garden, opened in the middle of the 19th century. This is a quiet well-groomed place where you can admire nature, a fountain and graceful sculptures. Among them, it should be noted the "Flower of Reconciliation", "Bench of Fidelity", a swan made of fresh flowers. Cast-iron ladies and hussars in the clothes of bygone times still walk in the oldest of the parks.
Tsvetnoy Boulevard
If newlyweds want to live a long and happy life, they should visit Lovers' Square. It has a sculpture of a naked girl called "Tenderness". A man and a woman touching her sides at the same time bring good luck to their side.
The square is located on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. This is a very interesting place for tourists. In Tyumen, it was built recently - in 2004, on the 60th anniversary of the region. The length of the boulevard is about 1 km. In addition to the Lovers' Square, here you can see Sportivnaya, Circus, Fountain Square and Arts Square. The place is very beautiful. There are attractions for children, a Ferris wheel is spinning. Along the pedestrian zone there are cafes, shops, as well as a cinema, a sports complex and a circus.
In addition to the sculpture "Tenderness",on the boulevard you can see famous clowns - Y. Nikulin, Karandash and O. Popov. Their figures are on the Circus Square. Another attraction was the "Four Seasons" fountain with four female figures. It is decorated with bronze, stone and colored glass, which is very beautifully illuminated at night.
You can make a wish under the entrance arch. Another "mystical" object of the boulevard was the zero kilometer, in the center of which a star is depicted. To make a dream come true, you need to hit the round center with a coin.
City Attractions
Let's talk about other interesting places in Tyumen. These include:
- Historical square where a stone was placed in honor of the founding of the city. It was on this spot that the Cossacks founded the first fortress at the end of the 16th century.
- Bronze monument to the missionary Philotheus Leshchinsky, who initiates the local natives into the Christian faith. The latter are represented by figures of Voguls and Ostyaks in national costumes.
- The building of the Noble Assembly, where an elite club was located in the 19th century. During the day, merchants and industrialists held business meetings there, and in the evenings it was the turn of balls.
- "Memory Square", where you can see stones with the names of soldiers who died in the war carved on them, the Eternal Flame, the "Candle of Memory" stele and samples of armored vehicles.
- Sculptural composition of 12 cast-iron chairs on the street. Herzen. Each chair, if you sit on it, brings good luck in a certain area of \u200b\u200blife, as indicated by the corresponding inscriptions.
Most sights are concentrated in the central part of Tyumen. An interesting place for photo shoots is the square in honor of Siberian cats. It is located on Pervomaiskaya Street in memory of five thousand animals sent from Irkutsk, Tyumen and Omsk to post-war Leningrad. Cats saved the northern capital from hordes of mice, for which they were immortalized in cast iron covered with brilliant gold.
Orthodox Tyumen
People of different faiths live in the city. There is a synagogue here (Kirov St.), several mosques. But Orthodox shrines are most of all in the city. Interesting places in Tyumen are:
- White-stone Cathedral of the Sign (XVII century) on the street. Semakova, generously decorated with ornaments. In it you can see the revered icon of the Mother of God "The Sign".
- Holy Trinity Monastery, founded in 1616. It is active, the relics of Metropolitan Philotheus and the "Jerusalem" icon of the Mother of God are kept on its territory.
- The most beautiful Church of the Savior crowned with 13 crosses. It was built on the site of a wooden church in 1794-1819. In her youth, the future Emperor of Russia Alexander II visited her with his famous mentor A. V. Zhukovsky.
- Colorful Church of All Saints in the shape of a puck topped with a dome. The building was consecrated in 1838 and has no architectural analogues in Siberia or the Urals.
Cultural program
If you are tired of walking around the city, you can look into museums or theaters. Tourists consider interesting places in Tyumen:
- Museum in the old building of the City Duma. Here you can get acquainted with the nature, culture, history of the region. The attention of visitors is attracted by exhibitions of old books and clocks (XIV century), a large collection of insects. The pride of the museum is the skeletons of a woolly rhinoceros, a mammoth and a cave bear.
- Museum of Fine Arts, where you can see paintings by Repin, Vasnetsov, Bryullov, Aivazovsky, Konchalovsky. Decorative porcelain and ceramic products are also very interesting.
- The estate of the merchants Kolokolnikovs (Respublika st.) and the mansion of the industrialist Masharov (Lenin st.), which recreate the life of we althy families of the 19th century.
- Drama theater with both classical and contemporary repertoire.
Interesting places for young people
In Tyumen you will find not only museums, but also nightclubs with a comfortable dance floor. In them, young people can fruitfully spend their free time dancing to incendiary melodies and enjoying delicious dishes. Popular places are:
- "Artek" (Volodarsky St., 11). This is an interesting nightclub where you can dance, participate in an entertainment program, sing karaoke. For those who want to retire, bungalows are set up. There is a beer bar where you can take a break with a mug of foamy drink or smoke a hookah.
- "Mirage" (Permyakova st., 52/1). This is one of the oldest clubs where theme parties with different musical content are held. A competitive program is being prepared over the weekend,stars and local bands perform on the big stage.
- "Gorky" (M. Gorky St., 44/3). Creative youth flock here. Often there are live concerts, ballet and dance shows, meetings with famous DJs, atmospheric parties.
Where to go with the child?
Not only big but also small travelers can have a good time in the city. For adults and children, interesting places in Tyumen will be:
- A circus with trained animals, funny clowns, magicians and acrobats.
- Puppet theater where you can watch performances based on Russian and foreign fairy tales.
- Aqua gallery containing more than 40 aquariums, a pond, a waterfall, an underwater tunnel. Exotic fish, turtles, rays, sharks, moray eels live here.
- City park on Tsvetnoy Boulevard with 30 rides.
Tyumen suburbs
There are several interesting places near the city. Tyumen and the region are famous for their thermal springs, where you can have a great rest with the whole family. A well-developed infrastructure gradually formed around them, offering entertainment for every taste. Tourists can visit the following places:
- Source "Avan" in the village of Kamenka. Even in winter, the water temperature in it does not fall below +5 С°.
- Country "Kuliga-Park" (35 km from the city), where you can swim in the thermal pool, visit the water park, ride a children's train and othersattractions. In summer, there is a rope park, all conditions for sports are created. In winter, ski slopes, a skating rink, and cheesecake rental are open.
- Base "Sosnovy Bor", on the territory of which there are thermal pools and a zoo. It contains about 40 species of various birds and animals.
- Base "Verkhny Bor". Here you can swim in the thermal springs, visit the baths or the spa. Active people can go in for sports, ride a horse or ATV, shoot from a bow and crossbow. The kids will love the mini zoo.
- Archaeological reserve on Andreevsky lake. Here you can see models of ancient dwellings, burial grounds and real objects found during excavations.
So the list of the most interesting places in Tyumen has come to an end. However, it is not complete. Perhaps, while traveling around the city, you will make your own discoveries. Tyumen has many faces, and everyone will find an adventure to their liking here.
