Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, once visiting Tomsk, called this city boring, dull. The Russian classic was wrong. There are also architectural monuments and amusement parks. There is also a caricature monument to Chekhov in Tomsk. It is installed on the waterfront. So the locals took revenge on the writer for his hurtful words.
The following are parks and entertainment centers in Tomsk. There are many great places for families here.
Gambling
This is the name of one of the most popular amusement parks in Tomsk. This is a huge complex that includes a wide range of attractions, holiday agency, creative studios. In "Igromaniya" festive events are regularly held. Amusement park address: Tomsk, Lenina avenue, 174.
"Project X" and "City Park" are related to "Gambling". located at the same address. This is the most modern entertainment center for children in Tomsk.
Sunny City
This is another park with a huge selection of children's entertainment. Tomsk, Krasnoarmeyskaya street, house 120 - this is the address of the "Sunny Town". A playground is located between the Fakel entertainment center and the Tomsk Goods store.
Various city events are held in the "Sun City". However, the little residents of Tomsk love the amusement park primarily for the rides, of which there are about fifteen.
Ice City
As you know, the climate in Tomsk is harsh. Winters are cold and long. Summer is short. But the parks are mostly open during the warm season. In 2004, an ice town appeared here. There was nothing like this in Tomsk before.
Crystal attraction, and this is the name of this attraction, located near the Tomsk Goods shopping center. The figures that can be seen in the ice town are reminiscent of the main architectural monuments of Tomsk.
"Crystal attraction" delighted the locals. A year later, the first festival of ice sculptures was held here.
Emerald City
Other amusement parks in Tomsk are less popular. With children, many local residents spend their free time in the Emerald City shopping center. In addition to shops and cafes, there is a Kinderville playground and several attractions located on the third floor. The shopping and entertainment center is located at: Komsomolsky prospect, 13-b.
In addition to amusement parks, there are many attractions in Tomsk that are visited by bothlocal residents and visitors to the city. Below is a summary of each.
Camp Park
This square is located in the Kirovsky district. It originated in the 19th century and has nothing to do with the Stalinist camps. Previously, the summer camp of an infantry regiment was located on the site of the park. Today this square is one of the main attractions of Tomsk.
Novo-Sobornaya Square
This architectural ensemble is over 150 years old. The first building appeared in 1842. At the beginning of the 20th century, rallies of radical students were held here. In Soviet times, festive demonstrations.
Monument to Anton Chekhov
The sculpture is located along the embankment, in the most suitable place for the promenade. The authors of the monument are Leonty Usov and Maxim Petrov. The writer is depicted in a rather comical way, and on the pedestal there is an inscription, according to which a drunken local resident saw him exactly like that, lying in a ditch and reading "Kashtanka". It is worth saying that the author of "The Cherry Orchard" called Tomsk a city not only boring, but also drunk, which the sculptors probably remembered at the moment when they were visited by the muse.
Monument to the ruble
Guests of the city love to be photographed at this monument. The monument dedicated to the national currency was originally located on Novo-Sobornaya Square. However, among the inhabitants of the city there were vandals who mercilessly damaged the attraction. The monument had to be moved to the territory of the Museum of the History of Tomsk. HugeThe ruble is made from Siberian pine.
Monument to Happiness
On Shevchenko Street in 2005, a sculpture depicting the famous character from the Soviet cartoon "Once upon a time there was a dog" was installed. The wolf appears before passers-by in a state of complete bliss, which he achieved after a very hearty dinner.
NKVD remand prison
In the entertainment program of a family vacation, a visit to this museum, of course, should not be included. However, it will be useful for adults and teenagers to get acquainted with the exhibits presented in the memorial complex. The museum, dedicated to the dark page of Russian history, is located in the former NKVD investigative prison.
Wooden Architecture Square
And this attraction can be visited with young children. The square of wooden architecture appeared in Tomsk quite recently - in 2013. Here are the works of local masters.
House with a tent
Experts call this building a real architectural masterpiece. A house with a tent appeared here at the beginning of the 20th century. The attraction is a luxurious wooden mansion. The decor is very skillfully done. From a distance, it seems that the building is covered with a lace tablecloth.
Buff garden
The square was built in 1907. At the beginning of the 20th century, successful merchants and manufacturers spent their leisure time here. On the territory of the garden there was a cozy restaurant, which served Caucasian dishes. In Soviet times, the institution was closed. The square has been converted into an amusement park. In 2004, a large-scalereconstruction.
There are several other parks in Tomsk. Among them are the University grove, the city park of culture and recreation, Uchitelsky and Troitsky squares. The botanical garden is also worth a visit. In addition, there are many event agencies in Tomsk. "Entertainment Arena" is one of the companies providing services for organizing events.
