Tula region is located in the center of the East European Plain. It was formed in 1937. Of course, the Battle of Kulikovo, which laid the foundation for the formation of the sights of the modern Tula region, is of crucial importance for the region. Kulikovo Field, the Tula Kremlin are preserved historical monuments that allow tourists to feel the atmosphere of that time. Everyone has heard that the Tula region attractions have interesting and significant.
It is unlikely that you will be able to get acquainted with all the monuments of architecture and art for a short tour. But every tourist is obliged to try the famous gingerbread and tea from the samovar.
The sights of Tula and the Tula region can be listed for a very long time. But the leading places in terms of tourist attendance are occupied by Kulikovo Field, the Tula Kremlin and the only exotarium in Russia. One of the tasks that the Tula region sets itself is to restore the sights and give them their original appearance. Kulikovo Field is an iconic museum-reserve, which every Russian should visit. For more than 10 years, work has been ongoing on its restoration and reconstruction. Specialists are trying to restore the landscape of the historical battlefield as accurately as possible, to return the forests and fields.
Sights of the Tula region take their roots from the distant past. In 1503, Prince Ivan Vasilievich took Tula into his possession, and the city became the property of the Moscow state. In order to make the road to Moscow safe, the ruler ordered the construction of an oak fortress in Tula. Seven years later, construction began on a
stone city inside this fortress, modeled on the Kremlin’s capital.
The Tula Kremlin became a shelter for False Dmitry, the boyars came here to swear allegiance to the impostor. He was called the "city in the city." Almost the entire population lived in it. The historical Tula region created the sights of its Kremlin for a long time. Bolshaya Kremlin Street, the first of all in Tula, was also in here.
Tula Kremlin consists of nine towers. Initially, they looked like a chess rook. Spasskaya Tower warned residents of impending alarm. At that time, a bell was placed on it, and stockpiles of gunpowder were stored under it. Odoevskaya tower opened the gate to the road to Odoev. Nikitskaya had a dungeon in which torture was carried out. The Ivanovo Tower led into the city garden. She also had an underground passage overlooking the river. Angular is located closer to the meat row. The Pyatnitsky Gate tower kept weapons and provisions in case of a siege. Water Gate missed the procession for Water. There are two cathedrals on the territory of the Tula Kremlin. One of them today has become a museum of weapons.
It has Tula region attractions and exotic nature that amaze guests. Here is the largest collection of unique animals and snakes, frogs and toads, lizards and turtles. In the exotarium, instances unknown to science can be observed. This attraction will not leave indifferent any visitor.