- Main attractions
- Where to go for free
- Entertainment for children
- Tula in winter and summer
Tula is associated with many things - samovars, gingerbread, gun shops, a shod flea, clay whistles. The city, which was probably named after the Tulitsa river, dates back to 1146.
From time immemorial, strong-minded people have lived here, who are accustomed to defending their freedom with weapons in their hands, to produce these weapons on their own, and to do it so efficiently that they knew about the Tula gunsmiths far beyond the borders of present-day Russia.
They say that the stone Kremlin, the heart of the city, was able to withstand the raids of the Crimean Tatars, and this will be the first place that the locals will remember when answering the question of where to go in Tula. However, there can be really a lot of recommendations.
Main attractions
Of greatest interest for tourists is the old part of Tula - the Kremlin and the neighborhoods around it, on the one hand bounded by Sovetskaya Street, and on the other - by the Upa River.
All the sights of Tula can be divided into three groups:
- Kremlin … The main local architectural treasure, built in the 16th century, rebuilt several times and now it is a perfectly preserved complex, surrounded by fortress walls with 9 towers that have their own names. On its territory there are two cathedrals - the Assumption and Epiphany and the shopping arcade. You can allocate 2-3 hours to inspect the Kremlin;
- temples … Walking two steps away from the Kremlin, you can see a lot of interesting things. At the intersection of Blagoveshchenskaya Street and Blagoveshchensky Lane there is a temple of the same name - the oldest in the city. It was built at the end of the 17th century. The recently restored Pokrovskaya Church is located a stone's throw from the Annunciation Church. Under the walls of the Kremlin you can find cathedrals that were once part of the now disappeared Assumption Monastery - the squat Spaso-Preobrazhensky and Assumption, reminiscent of a fairytale tower;
- museums … Tula is sometimes rightfully called the city of museums. Curious tourists draw up lists of places in Tula in advance. They include museums of gingerbread and samovars, an art museum, a museum of local lore, a motorcycle museum, a machine tool museum, the Kremlin weapons museum in the Epiphany Cathedral and an exhibition in the Spasskaya Tower, where instruments of torture are demonstrated, etc.
Sights of Tula on the map
Where to go for free
Walk around the territory Tula Kremlin can be free. The ticket, which costs 250 rubles, allows you to enter the halls of the exhibition complex, where religious objects are collected and a large model of the Kremlin is built.
Through the Kremlin's Water Gate, you can go to a two-level Kazan embankment 1 km long. Opposite, on the other bank of the Upa, the Arms Factory is located. The embankment is the place where you can spend a few hours pleasantly. There are footbridges from which tourists take gorgeous photographs of the Kremlin, playgrounds, and several cozy cafes.
At any time of the year, there are many tourists in park of culture and recreation named after P. P. Belousova … Here they go in for sports, playing tennis and volleyball, sitting on benches enjoying the clean air, leisurely strolling along wide paths, riding rented bicycles.
For a visit to Komsomolsk park they will not take payment either. This is a cozy space with exercise equipment, a football field and playgrounds.
Entertainment for children
V Tula Kremlin quests and excursions for schoolchildren are provided. So, you can feel like an archaeologist or imagine yourself living in an ancient fortress. All historical information is presented in a playful way and is well absorbed by children. The excursions last about 1-2 hours, so the guys do not have time to lose interest.
The best place for outdoor recreation with kids in Tula is park named after Belousov … There is a whole alley of attractions, a zoo corner, and a children's playground. In Komsomolsk Park you can also find fun slides and swings for children.
In general, Tula is a big city where children will be incredibly interesting. For example, it works here exotarium, where snakes, crocodiles and other "cute" creatures live, with whom it is better to communicate through thick glass. Opened on Zhavoronkova street Touching zoowhere all pets can be petted and photographed with them. You can entertain the little ones by purchasing tickets for a circus performance or a performance at the local Theater of the Young Spectator.
Tula in winter and summer
People come to Tula at any time of the year. But it is especially good here in summer, when, in addition to walking around the city, guests are also available comfortable beaches in the Belousov park and in the villages of Obidimo and Khomyakovo. The purest water will be in the quarries in the Tula Zaseki, which can only be reached by jeeps through the village of Suvorov.
In winter, a skating rink is flooded in Komsomolsky Park and various festive photo zones are installed, which are effectively illuminated in the evenings.
In Tula and its environs there are several ski resorts with good pistes, lifts and even schools with ski and snowboard instructors. One of these resorts is located within the city. This is the Valley X base. Another one called "Malakhovo" is separated from Tula by 11 kilometers.
