I really believe that there are no settlements on the planet that would not have something to see, admire and fall in love with for life.
For example, a small village may not have museums, ornate architecture, or national parks. However, some kind of such a river necessarily flows there or such a view opens up that the landscape seen can forever be imprinted in our memory. We will remember him even after we, say, visit the observation deck of the Statue of Liberty in the USA, visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris and ride a camel in the African desert.
Perhaps, the Western Siberian city of Tomsk should also be referred to such memorable places. This administrative center is located on the picturesque bank of the Tom River. In Russia, it has the status of the oldest scientific and educational center, which is famous for its universities, educational and innovative bases.
Although this is not what many tourists come here for. The sights of Tomsk are so amazing and original,that you want to return to this green town again and again. Well, let's start in order.
Tomsk. Attractions related to the location
From the point of view of urban planning, its location is very unusual - just on the border of the West Siberian Plain, which means that if you go north from the city, you can very soon find yourself among impenetrable forests and swamps, but, following to the south, the traveler is sure to find himself in the forest and forest-steppe zone.
The sights of Tomsk, represented by groves, squares, parks and gardens, are quite numerous, but this in no way detracts from the importance and popularity of each individual zone.
Most of the territories are concentrated in the part built south of the local river Ushaika. Both tourists and locals enjoy visiting the Buff Garden, the City and Camp Gardens, the City Square, the Siberian Botanical Garden and the University Grove.
And what a pleasure it is to walk along the shady alleys of Mikhailovskaya grove or among thin, white, almost transparent, birch trees on Kashtak! And the Solnechnaya grove, located on the outskirts, in turn, daily attracts hundreds of visitors of different ages to cozy benches.
Sights of Tomsk. Architecture, monuments and sculptures
The most common architectural styles
and in the city are modern, manifested primarily in wood and stone, Russianarchitecture, classicism, and Siberian baroque.
However, unfortunately, at the moment, many works of art are in danger of extinction. For example, the Ascension Church, located on the mountain of the same name, was included in the list of disappearing Russian sights by Forbes magazine. Gradually destroyed and built in the style of classicism - the main building of TSU.
Not to mention the buildings of the District Court and the Science Library. Increased interest among connoisseurs of architecture is the House of Science. P. I. Makushina, University "Red building", Exchange building, a building belonging to the city pawnshop, houses of commandant T. T. de Villeneuve and the governor.
Tourists are also happy to visit the house with a tent and the house with dragons, which were built in pre-revolutionary times, and take pictures against their background.
Unusual sights of Tomsk
The city is evolving with the times. People, buildings and, accordingly, monuments are changing. For example, here are a few that deserve special attention:
- "Family Ties". Two hugging figures, male and female, with a heart in the middle.
- Monument to the fan. The prototype of the sculpture was a real photo of a Tomsk fan from the 1950s holding the Football-Hockey newspaper in his hand.
- Located on Novosobornaya Square "Wooden ruble". The sculptural coin is about 100 times larger than its prototype and weighs about 250 kg.
- Monument to the lover. Plotarchitectural structure is quite simple, but at the same time amusing and original. A well-fed ladies' man in oversized family shorts clings tightly to a ledge in his beloved's house… Hangs and doesn't give up!
- Monument to a pregnant woman. Quite a complicated design. The architects wanted the image to be as authentic as possible, so they had to consult with obstetricians to “lay” the baby inside the monument. And expectant mothers of Tomsk have a sign - if you stroke the belly of the sculpture, then the birth will go well.
As you can see, the sights of Tomsk will appeal to everyone, even the most experienced traveler, because here, in a relatively small area, it was possible to place shady parks and sun-drenched alleys, majestic buildings and modest buildings of the century before last, historical buildings and modern monuments architecture.
