In the distant 16th century, on the site of Tyumen, there was the capital of the Siberian Khanate, Chingi-Tura. Today there is a modern and developed city - one of the industrial and cultural centers of the region. In Tyumen, districts and dilapidated buildings, consisting of dilapidated houses, are not striking, although they, of course, are here. On the contrary, the city gives the impression of being just built, as if it has descended from an exemplary picture.
Historical sights will not disappoint either - several cathedrals of the 17th-18th centuries, monasteries and estates form the legacy of a bygone era. A true pearl of the city landscape is the embankment, where every tourist first goes for a walk to admire the unusual architectural solutions.
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Tura river embankment
The embankment improvement was carried out as part of the reconstruction project and has become one of the most ambitious projects in recent years. Dozens of sculptors, architects and artists worked on the appearance of the main walking area of the city. As a result, they created a 4-level space, connected by stairs, ramps and passages, which has no analogues in Russia. The total length of the embankment is about 4 km, the height is 24 meters.
"Lovers' Bridge"
Pedestrian bridge over the Tura River, built in 1987 on the site of an old wooden structure that collapsed due to dilapidation. In 2003, a competition for the longest kiss was organized here. After him, the city authorities were offered to rename the place to "Lovers' Bridge". After a major overhaul in 2016–2017, the transition began to look even more modern, being equipped with new lighting equipment.
Tsvetnoy Boulevard
Pedestrian promenade 800 meters long, located between Ordzhonikidze and Pervomayskaya streets. In summer, it is always crowded here - residents come for walks, take part in holidays and watch concerts, in winter an ice town is organized on the territory of the boulevard. Along the street there are cafes, shopping centers, a cinema, a sports complex and a circus. On one of the squares there is the Four Seasons fountain with a picturesque stained glass dome.
Siberian Cats Square
Until 2008, the square was an ordinary nameless alley, until many cast-iron figures of cats were installed here, which took a fancy to stone curbstones and lanterns. They decided to perpetuate the fluffy animals in the people's memory - during the blockade of Leningrad, about 5 thousand tailed rats were sent to the besieged city to catch rats spoiling the grain reserves. More than 230 cats have left Tyumen for the northern capital.
Central square
The square arose in the 19th century, when the authorities decided to transfer trade here from all city markets. Initially, it was named Bazaar. A little later, private houses began to be erected along the perimeter, a circus and a chapel (demolished in Soviet times) were also built. In the XX century, the area of the square was expanded and several more objects were erected on it as part of the program to create the central part of Tyumen.
Museum-Estate of the Kolokolnikovs
The only surviving merchant estate in Tyumen, built in the first half of the 19th century. The first floor of the building, which decently settled over time, according to the tradition of that era, was built of stone, the second - of wood. Carved platbands appeared somewhat later, when the building was acquired by the merchant Kolokolnikov. In 1837, the future emperor Alexander II stayed on the territory of the house.
Museum "Masharov's House"
The museum is located on the territory of a neoclassical mansion of the beginning of the last century, which until 1917 belonged to the Tyumen industrialist ND Masharov. After nationalization, up to 1991, there was a children's institution in the house. After the building was handed over to the local history museum, an exhibition hall for temporary exhibitions and a small permanent collection "Family Album" dedicated to the urban life of the 19th century were organized in the mansion.
Church of the Savior
The first mention of the temple dates back to the 17th century - at that time a wooden church stood on the site of a modern stone church. The building combines elements of the Siberian Baroque style and pseudo-Russian style, which stood out in appearance after several reconstructions. The Church of the Savior is one of the most significant architectural monuments in Siberia. At the moment, the temple is not functioning; the funds of one of the city museums are kept on its territory.
Holy Trinity Monastery
A functioning Orthodox monastery, one of the oldest in Siberia. The year of foundation is considered to be 1616, when the monk Nifont settled here. The first wooden church was built six years later, but in 1705 it burned down, after which it was rebuilt from stone. In Soviet times, due to the fact that the ensemble was declared an architectural monument, it managed to avoid complete destruction - two churches have survived to this day.
Znamensky Cathedral
The stone building of the cathedral was built in 1801, before that two wooden churches burned down in its place. During the 19th century, it was repaired and rebuilt several times; in Soviet times, after the confiscation of property, a gymnastics club was first placed on the territory, and then a prison for exiles and a tractor station. The cathedral was returned to believers in 1945.
Tyumen Drama Theatre
The Tyumen Drama Stage was founded in the middle of the 19th century and today it is the largest in Russia. The modern building was built in 2008 in a monumental classical style: the facade was decorated with columns and a portico, statues and stucco moldings, trying to give the structure as much as possible the features of a Belle Epoque. Performances are held in two halls - a large and a small one. The repertoire includes performances for children.
Tyumen Philharmonic
The concert hall appeared in Tyumen in 1958. For dozens of years, the musicians not only performed at their home venues, but also actively conducted educational activities, visiting regional cities, educational institutions and factories. The building was erected in 1967, after which groups known throughout the country began to come to the Philharmonic. During the reconstruction of the 2000s, the interior space was significantly expanded, increasing the capacity of the auditorium.
Tyumen Puppet Theater
The puppet theater arose thanks to the initiative of the dramatic actress E.S.Stevina in 1945. Since the 1960s, the collective has taken part in international festivals. The modern building was erected in the 1970s in a typical Soviet style - only functionality, nothing superfluous, and even more so "useless" decorative elements. The theater's repertoire includes puppet shows for adults and children.
Art Museum
The Tyumen Art Gallery has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most significant collections of the Russian province thanks to its valuable collection of paintings and objects of applied art belonging to the time period of the 17th – 20th centuries. The museum has paintings by famous Russian artists (Aivazovsky, Repin, Serebryakov) and works by Western European masters. The collection is complemented by icons and products of the Imperial Porcelain Factory.
Museum of Local Lore "City Duma"
The museum collection is located on the territory of a classic building of the second half of the 19th century, which is a striking example of provincial town planning. The permanent exhibition "Window to Nature" deserves attention, where all the diversity of flora and fauna of the Tyumen region is presented.Here you can see whole skeletons of mammoth, bison, cave bear and woolly rhinoceros.
Tyumen circus
In the 19th century, street gymnasts began to perform in Tyumen - they can be considered the first circus artists. The improvised areas were located in temporary tents, as befits a real tent. The first permanent premises appeared in 1897, thanks to which the performances began to be held in the winter. The modern building was built in the 2000s to replace an old structure from the 1930s.
The building of the state agricultural academy
Previously, the building of the agricultural academy housed the Aleksandrovskoe real school, where they taught practical and demanded professions. The two-storey estate was erected at the end of the 19th century according to the project of an architect invited from St. Petersburg. It is a classic mansion with a highlighted main facade and outbuildings, decorated with stucco decorative elements.
Historic square
The square is located next to the very place where the settlers built the first wooden fortress. Its architectural appearance has changed several times; it acquired its modern look in 1960-80s. Today, the main objects of the square can be considered a monument in honor of those killed in the Great Patriotic War, made in the form of a 28-meter stele, and the Eternal Flame. In 1992, a memorial cross was erected here in honor of the conqueror of Siberia Ermak.
Alexandrovsky (Countryside) Garden
City park, founded in 1851 at the expense of the merchant I. Ikonnikov. It was named after Tsarevich Alexander, who honored the city with his visit in 1837. The future emperor planted one of the trees with his own hands, the second (cedar) was planted by his son a little later, but they have not survived to this day. Between 1917 and 1948, the garden was abandoned, but workers rebuilt it. The second period of desolation lasted until the 2000s. In 2007, the territory was revived, having reduced by about 10 times.
Thermal springs
In the vicinity of Tyumen there are several thermal springs, the closest one - at a distance of 10 km from the city on the territory of the recreation center "Verkhniy Bor". All bathing areas are landscaped and equipped. It is quite unusual to observe when, in the bitter Siberian frost, among the snowdrifts, locals and visitors splash in hot waters with temperatures up to 45 ° C. The water in the Tyumen springs contains many substances useful for the body.
