Tyumen is the first city in Siberia that belonged to the Russian Empire and was founded in 1586. Located at the intersection of trade routes between Europe and Asia, therefore, it was of strategic importance. The total occupied area is 698.48 square kilometers, the city is divided into 4 districts and lives in it a little more than 700 thousand people. Today, Tyumen is a scientific center of the country, more than 20 research organizations work here, there are several higher educational institutions. However, not only Tyumen boasts a scientific base - there are a huge number of attractions in the city (about 200), they can surprise even the most sophisticated tourist.
Excursion programs
The rich history of the city made it possible to form multiple excursion routes, each of which will allow you to get acquainted with different periods of the settlement.
The most popular walking tour with a tour of the wooden architecture of the city, which this year will be 432 years old. There are many holy places, with old and new temples and churches. The mansions of the merchants of the past and the year before last are interesting, they are famous for their exquisite decoration and carved facade, which even the artist Glazunov Ilya admired. In addition, most of the mansions belonged to famous people of Russia.
One can not help but mention the well-known carpets that are admired by contemporary designers to this day. According to various written testimonies, carpets in Tyumen appeared around the 16th century, and for some 20-30 years, the county became the center of carpet weaving.
Historic and religious buildings
As a rule, sightseeing in Tyumen necessarily begins with the promenade (Tura River). By the way, it is in Tyumen that the embankment is a four-level construction, which is not found in any other city in Russia. Be sure to visit the pedestrian bridge of Lovers. Walking along the promenade, you can see many interesting buildings in the district.
Holy Trinity Monastery
It is located on Kommunisticheskaya street, 10, on the high Zatyumensky cape. This is one of the oldest sights of Tyumen. The monastery was founded in 1616, and until 1715 it was called the Transfiguration of the Savior.
The architectural complex consists of three buildings that are completely characteristic of the period when the monastery was built. The ensemble includes:
- Trinity Cathedral
- Church of Peter and Paul.
- A bell-shaped bell tower.
- Seminary (3-story building).
- Construction for craftsmen, shops and outbuildings.
- The fence (392 meters) and the central gate.
Women's Mother of God Monastery
The first mention of this landmark of the city of Tyumen is present in the annals of 1568. Then the construction of the Elias Church began, and already in 1620, a female monastic community was founded under it. Over the long years of existence, this holy place has changed its name several times. To date, there are 15 nuns and abbess in the monastery. They, as in the old days, get up at 6 in the morning, then there is a morning prayer, a meal and so on. There is a children's boarding house at the monastery, where they teach theology and Christian traditions, and theatrical Orthodox productions are staged.
Former Commercial School
At the end of the 19th century, in the Zatyumenki district, the merchant Zheleznov erected hotels. Already in 1900, the merchants Kolokolnikovs bought this building (also the second - the Kuznetsovs tea packing company) and opened a commercial school in them. True, not a single student was released: at first the revolution prevented, then the Civil War. With the arrival of the Bolsheviks, the buildings were privatized and, at certain intervals, various administrative and training institutions were located here.
Therefore, the question of what sights are present in Tyumen is rather naive. Even this building is part of the historical appearance of the central part of the village, built in the neoclassical style.
Gastronomic tour: description
The sight of Tyumen called the restaurant-museum "Chum" in no case should not be missed. All tourists are invited to undergo a tasting of local cuisine, because this restaurant is a unique catering establishment with dishes of northern peoples. It is here that you can taste "Sagudai" with the addition of slightly salted muksun and venison with arugula.
On the opening day of the complex (July 15, 2007), even a Khanty-Mansiysk shaman was present, therefore the institution is considered magical: if you make a wish in the place where the sorcerer stood, it will certainly come true.
Thermal springs and their names
In Tyumen, sights are not only architectural and monumental, but also natural. Since ancient times, water keys have been revered in the city and are a visiting card of the village. In the sources you can swim year-round, because the temperature of the water in them does not drop below + 36 degrees.
Title | Location | Short description |
"Yar" | Yar village, 6, Istochnik street, building 1 | This is the first source open to visitors by locals and tourists. Prices start at 150 rubles per day. There are additional services and places to stay. |
Avan | Kamenka village, Mira street, 4/2 | Today it is already a whole country club, with a developed infrastructure, honed for leisure for any category of the population. Here, in addition to the source, there is a pool, an ice rink, which is flooded for the winter, a playground and a hotel. |
"Pinery" | Vinzili village, 6 | This is not just a sanatorium, but a whole complex with a zoo, baths and an amusement park. |
"Upper Forest" | Salair tract, 11 km | The complex consists of several pools with hot springs. There is a recreation center, the ability to ski in the winter, go to the zoo and gather with friends for a picnic. |
Wild or Far Source | Salair tract, 35 km | The place is far from the bustle of the city, and you can settle in any corner you like, in your own tent or rent a trailer. |
Monumental art
What else can you see in the winter in Tyumen? In fact, there are a lot of attractions in the city; monumental art can be singled out in a separate line . This is a large sector of plastic art, whose works are mainly selected for the architectural style of buildings.
Monument fountain
The composition is located on the square of the Fighters of the revolution. This sculpture was created in the form of a map of the Tyumen region. The monument was opened in 2014, and it is popularly called "strange", as in the literal sense it does not resemble a fountain. This is a 6-meter stele, along the meridians of which thin streams of water flow down.
Sculptural composition of the tree of Happiness
Few tourists come without a photo of the sights of Tyumen - the tree of Happiness. It is located on the same square of the Fighters of the Revolution and is an object of modern art. This tree is small in size, with hearts on branches attached to places where leaves should be. The tree is surrounded by a marble arch encrusted with images of pigeons. Not only tourists and lovers come here, but also couples who have just signed in the registry office.
Other monuments
Title | Location | Description |
Monument to the Janitor | At the intersection of Profsoyuznaya and Volodarsky streets | Established in honor of people who monitor not only cleanliness on the street, but can also take birth |
Sculptural composition "Trio" | Tsvetnoy Boulevard | Depicts three great comedians: Pencil, Nikulin Yu. And Oleg Popov |
Monument to Tektuev | Republic street | This is a Tyumen merchant who has done a lot of good for his hometown. |
Monument to students who did not return from the war | Republic street | As is clear from the name of the monument, it is dedicated to those young people who, without even finishing school, donned their overcoats and went to the front |
Monument to the Postman | 8 March street | The sculpture of the girl is set opposite the General Post Office. Nearby is a mailbox where you can drop a letter, but it will be sent exclusively to the future. |
This list of Tyumen attractions does not end there. Nature and nature lovers should visit the City Duma Museum and the Archaeological Museum-Reserve on Lake St. Andrew, where they will tell about the history of the city, its flora and fauna. In winter, the city hosts many sports and entertainment events in various disciplines: from all-around to winter swimming and hockey.