Tver is an ancient city, spread on the banks of the Volga River, between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Once he had a chance to become the capital. The era of the glorious Tver princes has long gone down in history, but in this city, despite its rich history, many old historical buildings have survived today. However, lovers of everything modern will love Tver. Rest in one of the most beautiful Russian cities will be discussed in today's article.
Excursions
Travel agencies offer many routes in Tver and the Tver region. Holidays on one of the islands of the Moscow Sea will appeal to lovers of peace and tranquility. Walking in the historical center will be appreciated by connoisseurs of history. There is something to see in this beautiful city and lovers of Russian architecture.
The rest program in Tver can be made independently based on the information presented below. For those who wish to use the services of professional guides, the most popular excursions are also listed here.
Tourist routes:
- City Staritsa: past and present.
- Torzhok is an ancient and forever young city.
- Pushkin ring of the Upper Volga.
- Merchant Rzhev.
- Tour of the temples of Tver.
- Glorious pages of the history of Tver.
- Staritsa: visiting the caves.
As you can see, most of the popular tourist routes include visiting the cities of the Tver region. In these small settlements, the spirit of antiquity reigns. There really is something to see here. In Tver, unlike Staritsa and Rzhev, there are still many places that will appeal not only to history buffs.
sights
What to see in Tver? A walk around the city should start from Trekhsvyatskaya Street, which both locals and tourists call the Arbat. This is a great place to board. In addition, it really resembles the legendary metropolitan street. There are many souvenir shops, cafes. In the summer, street musicians often perform at Trekhsvyatskaya.
Holidays in Tver will be useful and informative if you visit at least two or three attractions from the following:
- Embankment Athanasius Nikitina.
- Embankment of Stepan Razin.
- River Station.
- Palace Palace.
- Yard of the Proletarian.
- White Trinity Church.
- Church of the Three Confessors.
- Christ Nativity Monastery.
- St. Catherine’s Convent.
- Saltykov-Shchedrin Museum.
- Museum of Tver Life.
Places for a family holiday in Tver are parks and squares. In this city there are about twenty.
A sightseeing tour in Tver includes a visit to the River Station, the New Bridge, the Assumption Cathedral, Sovetskaya Square, on which there is a monument to Mikhail Tversky, the architectural ensemble of Lenin Square, Cathedral Square of the Imperial Palace, House of Governor, Old Bridge, Zavolzhsky Square.
Trehsvyatskaya street
"Tverskoy Arbat" runs perpendicular to the Volga, starts from the embankment of Stepan Razin and adjoins Tversky Prospekt. There are many historical monuments. Trekhsvyatskaya street is one of the oldest. She appeared in this city in the middle of the XVIII century. Once in Tver there was a Trekhsvyatsky monastery, a road led to it, on the site of which a pedestrian street was built. Hence the name.
Embankment Athanasius Nikitina
The street is named after the traveler, writer and local merchant who lived in the 15th century. The embankment stretches along the left bank of the Volga River. This is a great place for a summer vacation. There are cozy restaurants with verandas, sculptures depicting historical figures. Nearby is an amusement park.
Embankment Stepan Razin
On this street are buildings dating back to the 18th century. The embankment itself is located on the right bank of the Volga, in the very center of the city. It starts at Volny Novgorod Street and ends at Smolensky Lane. The objects located on the embankment of Stepan Razin are the Zvezda Cinema, the Voroshilov Riflemen House.
River Station
The port facility is located at Afanasiya Nikitina Embankment, Building 3. This building has been in disrepair for a long time. In August 2017, the roof collapsed. Today, the River Station has been restored.
The station was built back in 1938 on the site of the Assumption Monastery destroyed by the Bolsheviks. From here you can go on a voyage to Rzhev or Uglich.
Palace Palace
The architectural monument is located between the Starovolzhsky bridge and Sovetskaya street. The palace was built in the XVII century for members of the imperial family. Named the route, because it is on the way from Moscow to St. Petersburg. In 1767, Catherine the Great visited it for the first time. At the beginning of the 19th century, the building was rebuilt under the direction of architect Carl Rossi.
Bridges
There are more than thirty bridges in Tver. At the same time, according to experts, such structures are not enough here. Five bridges connect the left bank of the Volga with the right. These structures can be attributed to the main attractions of Tver. The best places to relax are on the promenades, connected by massive structures. The largest Tver bridges are Railway, Novovolzhsky, Starovolzhsky, East.
Monasteries and Temples
In the first half of the 20th century, most of the churches were destroyed in Tver. Nevertheless, today this large settlement can be called one of the most beautiful Orthodox Russian cities. There are four cathedrals in Tver. The most famous temple is the White Trinity, built in the XVI century. Over its long history, of course, it has undergone reconstruction more than once. Ascension Cathedral appeared in Tver in about 1750.
There are two convents in the city - St. Catherine and the Nativity of Christ. In total there are about thirty religious buildings. In the vicinity of the city - even more. Those who have visited more than once in the Tver region recommend visiting the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, located in Konakovsky district. This is a small temple, but with a very interesting history. Built at the end of the XIII century and is the oldest in the Tver region.
Parks and squares
This city is a great place for an inexpensive vacation. In Tver, you can spend time with children in one of the parks, which occupy a tenth of the total area. The city garden was formed in the 30s of the last century, is included in the conservation area. Near the City Garden is the Travel Palace.
Children's Park is located near the Palace of Creativity. This is a favorite place for young Tverians. For children, various events are held here every weekend. Exhibitions are organized in the pavilions.
The Tver Botanical Garden presents an exposition of steppe plants. It is located near the confluence of the Tvertsa River into the Volga. Originally belonged to the monastery, destroyed in the 30s of the XX century. At the end of the 19th century, a private garden was laid in its place. In 1938, the Botanical Garden was opened to the public.
Other parks and squares of the city - South Park, Victory Park, Apple Orchard, Chernobyl Heroes Square, Bobachevskaya Grove, Pervomaiskaya Grove, Square for the memory of victims of repression.
Recreation centers in Tver
Many residents of the north-west of the capital spend their days off not in the suburbs, but on the banks of the Ivankovo reservoir. Wildlife, extraordinary air, clean water - and low prices are worth adding to all this. One of the best recreation centers in the Tver region is Electron, located in the Kimrsky district, on the island A. To services of tourists - boat rental, fishing, boat trip, football and volleyball court, playground, billiards, tennis table.
Recreation facilities in the Tver region - "Stork", "Alexander's pier", "Athanasius", "Barskaya estate", "Barsukovo", "Coast of dreams", "Bobrovets" and others.