Ekaterinburg
The Central square
The central square of the city was originally called the Church Square. And, of course, at first merchants gathered here. After some time first stone buildings appeared around the square. In one of them was located the Mountain Chancellery. In the XX century, the square was transformed: it was paved with stones, which has survived to nowadays. In the thirties the church received the status of a cathedral, in honor of which the square was renamed. Thus, by the beginning of the 20 century, the square was tightly surround by buildings. The first political demonstrations and rallies took place here in 1905. In honor of these events, fourteen years later, the square received its current name. In the years of Soviet power, the square was the center of many events. Today there are popular shopping centers — Passage, Uspensky, and Europe are situated near the square. Different restaurants and cafes are located within walking distance. Concerts are held here on holidays.
Address
1905 Square, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
You can get to 1905 Square and the Ekaterinburg administration building on foot in 22 minutes.
Also you can take one metro stop to the 1905 Square station.
The Sevastyanov House
The Sevastyanov House in Ekaterinburg is a mansion built in the first quarter of the XIX century on the bank of the Iset River. The house of the Ural businessman Nikolai Sevastyanov is an example of eclecticism, combining Gothic and Moorish architectural styles in the
After Sevastyanov received a promotion in St. Petersburg, the building was acquired by the treasury. From 1874 to 1917, the house based the Ekaterinburg District Court, then the country’s first Ural Commissariat of Labor. The architectural style of the building influenced the appearance of
Address
Lenina Avenue, 35, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
The «House of
Rastorguyev-Kharitonov Palace
The palace and park ensemble of the
The manor complex is a typical example of urban estates of the first third of the XIX century in the classicism style. The manor park is located behind the house and has an artificial lake with a picturesque rotunda on the island. The main park avenues form a
Address
Karla Liebknekhta str., 44, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
You can reach the
The literary quarter
The literary quarter of Ekaterinburg is a large museum complex that unites the names of several Urals writers who lived here once. The decision to create this museum complex was made in 1980. It includes the
Address
Literary quarter, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
You can get to the Literary Quarter on foot in 10 minutes.
The Dam on the Iset river
The Dam on the Iset river was built in 1723 for the needs of plant, to which Ekaterinburg owes its birth. As a result, the City Pond appeared. The Historical Square is situated on both banks of the Iset river, in front of the dam,. On its territory there are a number of interesting monuments. A monument to the founders of the city Vasily Tatishev and Georg Wilhelm de Gennin, a garden with samples of Urals rocks, a monument to the Urals storyteller Bazhov and even a monument to keyboard.
The dam, or as it is affectionately called шт Ekaterinburg, — Plotinka, is the heart of modern сшен, the central venue for all city holidays and festivities.
On the right bank of the Iset River stands the main building of the Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, the former building of the plant hospital. The main exponent of the museum is the Kasli cast iron pavilion, the world famous work from the iron casting, a masterpiece of world art, the world’s only building made of cast iron. It was created for the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900 by the project of the architect from St. Petersburg Evgeny Baumgarten. The pavilion was awarded the Grand Prix of the exhibition in the category «metal products».
Address
City Damb and Historical Square, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
You can walk to the Literary Quarter on foot in 19 minutes.
Or you can take one metro stop to the 1905 Square station.
The Eltsin Center
The Eltsin Center is a museum of the first president of Russia. In addition, it opens unique opportunities for citizens and guests of Ekaternburg, offering them modern cultural and educational projects.
Visitors of the Yeltsin Museum can immerse themselves in the era of the early 90s. The exposition includes nine rooms. The first of them is called «Labyrinth» and tells about the Yeltsin family, his youth and coming to power. They are followed by a complex of halls, united by the name «Seven Days that Changed Russia». They tell how the first president of Russia built a new life in a new country. The last hall — the «Hall of Freedom» — collects thoughts about freedom of different people — from political figures of the former USSR to famous actors.
Address
Boris Yeltsin str., 1a, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
You can walk to Ekaterinburg City and Yeltsin Center in 17 minutes.
The Chekist town
The Chekist town is a residential complex, a monument of Soviet constructivism and one of the most controversial places in the Ural capital. Apartments without kitchens and bathrooms, wiretapping in ventilation and
In terms of constructivism, Ekaterinburg is incredibly lucky. The fact is that in the
Address
«Chekist town» and monuments of constructivism, Lenina prospect, 69/1, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
Monuments of constructivism are situated in 15–25 minutes walking distance.
Or you can take one metro stop to the Ploschad 1905 Goda station. After stopping «College named after. Polzunova» get to the stop «Opera Theater»
Border between Europe and Asia
Geographical border passed between Europe and Asia in 17 km from Ekaterinburg. It is the most favorite place of tourists thanks to the opportunity to move from Europe to Asia in
Two stones laid at the base of the obelisk, which symbolized the synthesis of civilizations: one brought from the extreme point of Europe — the Roka Cape, the other — from the edge of the Asian continent — the Dezhnev Cape. Professional artists entertain the guests here. Sled dogs are organized in winter. The Urals blacksmith will help you to forge a commemorative coin with the symbols of Ekaterinburg, and then give a souvenir — the «The border breaker» certificate.
Every year this amazing place becomes the epicenter of serious passions —
Address
Border of Europe and Asia, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
You can get to the «Border of Europe and Asia» by car in 25 minutes.
Or walk to the stop «Road Administration», take bus 043, and ask to stop at the Tourist Site «Border of Europe and Asia». (Request stop). Total travel time ~ 1 hour 15 minutes
Church on the Blood
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Address
Orthodox church; Tsarskaya st., 10, Ekaterinburg, Russia
How to get there
«Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land» is situated in 10 minutes from hotel on foot.
The monastery on Ganina Yama
A visit to the Church on the Blood is part of a popular pilgrimage route. The monastery is located near Ekaterinburg on Ganina Yama in 12 km from the city. The monastery arose on the site of a mine where the remains of murdered members of the Romanov family were dumped. It is a unique complex of wooden churches in the silence of a pine forest.
Address
Ganina Yama, a monastery in the name of the Holy Royal
How to get there
You can get to «Ganina Yama, a monastery in the name of the Holy Royal
Or take the metro to the «Prospect Kosmonavtov» stop, take bus 223 (suburban), and get to the «Monastyr Ganina Yama» stop. Total travel time ~ 2 hours 25 minutes