The history of Taganrog is filled with significant historical events. He managed to visit a Greek settlement, an Italian port, and the first base of the Russian fleet. Moreover, famous and outstanding cultural figures were born in the city - writer A.P. Chekhov and actress F.P. Ranevskaya. Many sights are associated with these extraordinary people. A large commercial port has been operating in Taganrog since the 17th century.
Today Taganrog is more perceived as an industrial center, although it undoubtedly has untapped tourism potential. There are many architectural monuments, museums with valuable exhibits, historical monuments, parks, and simply picturesque and pleasant places to walk here.
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What to see and where to go in Taganrog?
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Stone staircase
The staircase was built at the expense of the merchant and philanthropist GF Depaldo in 1823. The structure is 113 meters long, up to 7 meters wide and consists of more than 140 steps and 13 platforms. In the 1870s, trees were planted at the edges, in the 1930s, as a result of reconstruction, statues in the antique style were added, and a square with fountains was laid out at the base. The last restoration of the landmark was carried out in 2006.
Taganrog Commercial Sea Port
A harbor on the Sea of Azov, founded by Peter I as the first naval base of the state. By the 18th-19th centuries, it turned into a large seaport, through which trade in grain, furs, iron, flax, caviar and other goods was carried out. The harbor was reborn in the 1990s, when, after a long hiatus, it was reconstructed and opened to foreign ships.
Alferaki Palace
The building is in the Greek style, richly decorated with decorative stucco molding in the Baroque style. The building was erected in the middle of the 19th century for a wealthy city dweller ND Alferaki according to the project of the St. Petersburg architect A.I.Shtakenshneider. Already at the end of the century, with the assistance of A. Chekhov, a local history exposition was organized on its territory, which continues to work to this day. The museum presents the most valuable archaeological collections, finds from the 11th-13th centuries, as well as interior items of noble estates.
Taganrog Art Museum
The collection is housed in a historic building from 1870, where the mayor lived in the 19th century. The museum was founded in 1898 with the participation of A. Chekhov and I. E. Repin. Today, the funds store more than 7 thousand exhibits, but small exhibition areas do not allow showing even a small part of such a rich collection. Among the masterpieces are the works of Aivazovsky, Surikov, Levitan, Repin, Korovin.
Drama Theater named after A. Chekhov
The theater stage was established in 1827, in 1866 it moved to a building erected by N.V. Trusov and K. Londeron. In the 19th century, the theater also hosted an opera troupe, consisting mainly of Italian actors. In the XX century, the institution continued to develop even despite the events of the Second World War. Today the theater is an important cultural center of the city and the entire region.
Museum of Urban Planning and Life
The only museum in Russia that reveals the theme of urban planning and everyday life. The collection is housed in a 1912 Art Nouveau mansion. The exposition was founded in 1981. It is dedicated to the change in the appearance of Taganrog since its inception. The exhibits include photographs, drawings, paintings and plans, as well as pieces of furniture and decor.
A. Chekhov Literary Museum
The museum is located in the building of the former men's gymnasium, where Anton Pavlovich studied at one time. The building was erected in the style of Russian classicism according to the project of F.K.Boffo. The museum was founded in 1935, although most of the complex's exhibitions were opened in the 1980s. Permanent collections are dedicated to the life and work of A. Chekhov. Also, temporary exhibitions are regularly held on the territory.
"Chekhov's House"
A museum that occupies a small wing where A. Chekhov was born. The building was erected in the middle of the 19th century from adobe bricks on the adjacent territory, which belonged to the merchant A. Gnutov (the outbuilding was rented out). The museum exposition was launched in the 1920s, a couple of years after the opening of the exhibition, a cherry orchard was planted around the building.
"Chekhov's shop"
Another Chekhov place in Taganrog - the shop is located on the territory of a brick building of the 1840s. In this place, the writer's father organized trade, as it was located at a busy intersection with a large traffic of buyers. On the first floor there were retail premises, rooms and a kitchen with a dining room, on the second - the main living area in which the Chekhov family lived. Today, the shop has recreated the original furnishings.
Faina Ranevskaya Museum
In 1987, Innokenty Smoktunovsky started the talk about opening a museum in the house where one of the most prominent Russian actresses of the 20th century was born and raised. Unofficially, the exposition was organized by Professor N. Zagray, who took up the preservation of the interiors of the apartment of the Feldman family. He hung a portrait of Faina Ranevskaya at the front staircase and placed a memorial plaque on the facade. The museum still exists in this form.
Freken Bock cafe
Art cafe, created in 2009 near the house of Faina Ranevskaya in a brick mansion of the 19th century. The main concept of the establishment is based on the work "Kid and Carlson", the walls are decorated with photographs of the actress. On the territory of the cafe, literary evenings and art exhibitions are held, as well as theatrical performances. Since 2011, it has been one of the venues for the Chekhov Book Festival.
A. A. Durov Museum
A. Durov is a representative of the Russian circus dynasty, who during a tour in the 1920s acquired two estates in Taganrog, where he settled with all the animals of his booth. In 1987, an exposition dedicated to the artist's life was opened in one of the houses. The building itself is an architectural monument of the early XX century, erected in the Art Nouveau style. The collection contains documents, letters, contracts and belongings of A. Durov.
I. Vasilenko Museum
I. Vasilenko is a Soviet writer who lived a significant part of his life in Taganrog. In 1988, a memorial museum was created on the territory of his house. The exposition is an illustration of the life and creative path of Vasilenko, emphasizes the importance of his contribution to the development of literature. It will be interesting to look at the office where he worked on his works, as well as at the writer's personal belongings.
Tchaikovsky House
Brick mansion of the late 19th century, where Ippolit Tchaikovsky, the brother of the famous composer, lived in the period 1883–94. Pyotr Ilyich visited the estate several times, as evidenced by a memorial plaque attached to the wall. After the Revolution, the building alternately housed a hospital, a library and a concert hall. A separate museum room was organized in the 1970s. It works as part of a concert and exhibition complex.
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Orthodox church, founded in the 18th century at the request of Rear Admiral F. Klokachev, the commander of the Azov flotilla. The temple was built by the forces of sailors, who in the future became its main parishioners. Part of the structure was made of wood, the other part was made of stone. All wooden structures were destroyed during the Second World War, and in 1957 the upper tiers of the bell tower were blown up. The building was restored in the 1990s.
Cell of St. Paul of Taganrog
St.Pavel Taganrog is a person revered in the Orthodox tradition. It is believed that as a gift from God he received the ability to heal people. Blessed was born in the Chernigov province, but the ways of the Lord led him to Taganrog. The house in Turgenevsky Lane, where the elder spent his last years of his life, is now called the cell of St. Pavel Taganrog. Today this modest little hut is a popular pilgrimage site.
Monument to Peter I
The monument in honor of the first Russian emperor was erected in 1903. It represents the figure of Peter in ceremonial vestments with the famous cocked hat on his head, mounted on a granite pedestal. The composition stands in the middle of a flower bed. The project of the sculpture was created by the Petersburg master M.M. Antokolsky, the statue was cast in Paris. The monument is located at the entrance to Komsomolsky Square.
Monument to Alexander I
The monument was erected in 1831. The original sculpture was of an emperor dressed in a general's uniform, trampling a snake with his foot. The monument did not have a chance to survive in Soviet times - at first it was dismantled, and then it was poured and the metal was used for production needs. The monument was restored in 1998 at the expense of the bank "Russian Credit", removing some details of the original image - the snake and cupids.
Monument to A. Chekhov
The monument in honor of the writer graced the city streets in 1960. It was made by the sculptor I.M.Rukavishnikov. Together with the pedestal, the statue reaches a height of 6 meters. The idea to immortalize the image of A. Chekhov came to the minds of the authorities during the tsar's time, but the idea was never implemented, and then, against the background of the change of power, wars and the building of communism, it was not at all up to this.
Sundial
The sundial was installed in 1833 on one of the city streets. They represent a structure on a stone pedestal. The main element of the chronometer is a metal rod, whose shadow indicates the time depending on the position of the luminary. Taganrog watches are the oldest mechanism of this type in Russia. Its last renovation was carried out in 2007.
Gorky Park of Culture and Rest
A city park with 200 years of history, founded at the very beginning of the 19th century as a Pharmacy Garden. In addition to medicinal plants, vineyards, fruit and ornamental crops were planted on its territory. In 1909, the plantings were completely cut down, in fact, creating the garden anew. In Soviet times, the green zone was awarded the title of the best park of culture and recreation several times.
Pushkinskaya embankment
The city embankment is a landscaped section of the Azov Sea coastline. On the plans of the city, it existed since 1808, but systematic work on its construction began almost 30 years later. In the middle of the 20th century, a major overhaul was carried out, as a result of which the sidewalks were asphalted, the boulevard was redesigned, lanterns and benches were installed for rest. On the eve of the 300th anniversary of Taganrog, the embankment was reconstructed again.
Seaside park
A city park formed in the 1960s on the site of an abandoned quarry of a brick factory. It was created by the workers of urban enterprises. After 10 years, about 3 thousand trees and several thousand shrubs grew on the territory. The park prided itself on its collection of roses and other decorative flowers. The zone is located on the seashore, a stone staircase leads to the equipped beach, which is very convenient for visitors.
Pavlovsk fortress
A defensive structure of the early 18th century, which is an example of military engineering construction. The fortress was a rectangular structure, surrounded by a fortified earthen rampart, designed to house a garrison of 500 soldiers. The building was partially destroyed in pursuance of the Prut Peace Treaty. Today tourists can see the remains of the fort located near the village of Gaevka.
Memorial of Glory at the Sambek Heights
Memorial complex dedicated to the soldiers of the 130th and 416th rifle divisions, which are also known as "Taganrog". In 1943, these units stopped the enemy offensive on the Sambek Heights. The monument is made in the form of walls, on which figures of soldiers are carved. It is installed on a wide platform, where an alley laid with slabs leads. The Eternal Flame is part of the architectural ensemble.
