A huge role in the Moscow city transport system is played by the metro. It has many stations, including the Tulskaya metro station. Consider its features, architecture, design and attractions located in close proximity. How is it remarkable and what streets can you get off at this station?
Station history
Tula metro station was opened in 1983, on November 6. She became part of the first section of the Serpukhov line "Serpukhovskaya" - "South". According to the initial draft, it was planned to name the station “Danilovskaya”, then, in 1991-1992, it was proposed to name it “Danilovsky Monastery”, but as it was called “Tula”, it did not change its name later.
Description
Currently, this station is part of the Serpukhov-Timiryazevskaya line. It is surrounded by such stations as Serpukhovskaya and Nagatinskaya. Metro Tula is a single-vault station, which has a shallow location. Its depth is only 9.5 meters. It was built according to the project developed by famous architects V.P. Kachurinits, N.G. Petukhova and N.I. Shumakov. A monolithic reinforced concrete structure was used as the main material. According to similar projects, several other stations were built located near the Tulskaya station. It has only one platform and two vestibules underground, which are located between Kholodilny Lane and Bolshaya Tula Street. It is the last shallowest station on the south side.
The lobby is dedicated to the armourers of Tula. Its track walls are covered with white marble, and the floor with gray granite. The main decoration is the original lamps in the shape of a rhombus and a carved ornament. They are installed at the junction of the arch and track walls. In addition, the edge of the vault is decorated with a peculiar ornament on concrete, consisting of geometric shapes. Along the center of the platform are benches with pointers located on them. This is a station without track development.
Exit to the city
The Tulskaya metro station has no ground lobbies, so in order to get to its platform, you must go through the underpass. From the northern lobby you can go to Bolshaya Tula Street, to Serpukhov Val and Danilovsky Val Streets. From the southern lobby you can exit onto the ZIL platform of the Paveletsky direction of the Moscow Railway. The famous Yerevan Plaza shopping center and ground transportation stops are also located here. The rise to the surface is carried out using escalators.
Ground infrastructure
Near the station there are a number of restaurants and cafes, including the Arena Sport sports bar with Mexican cuisine, and the Rake cafe, which serves dishes of Russian and European cuisine. Here you can have breakfast on the terrace and enjoy the scenery of the morning city. In the estate of Count Orlov along Mikhailovsky Avenue there is an excellent restaurant with Uzbek cuisine. It is visited not only by local residents, but also by many guests of the city. There are many other restaurants, bars and pubs where you can spend your free time and relax while walking around Moscow.
The Tulskaya metro area has many other entertainment venues, including the Almaz-Cinema-Almaz cinema located on Shabolovka Street. Here you can not just relax, but enjoy watching the movie. Nearby is the equally popular cinema "Karo-film on Sevastopol". Cinema “Cinema-Star Yerevan Plaza” is located on Bolshaya Tulskaya street.
In addition to cinemas, next to the station there is a night club WIN-CLUB, swing club "Adam and Eve" and Z-Club. The doors of these establishments are always open for lovers of nightlife.
For applicants who came to receive higher education in a city such as Moscow, the Tulskaya metro station will be an outlet to the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia and the Moscow Finance and Law Academy. ” And in the shopping malls “Roll Hall” and “Yerevan Plaza” not only children, but also adults will find classes for themselves.
Religious buildings near the station
Metro Tula may be one of the exits for pilgrims and other guests of the city. In its area there are many places of worship that are not only of religious interest, but also attract connoisseurs of magnificent architectural structures. So, in the Danilov settlement, the Church of the Resurrection of the Word rises, nearby - the Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit. Its beauty attracts guests of the city of Trinity Cathedral. In the area of the Tula station there is also the Temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov.
Schedule
Tulskaya metro station opens its doors to visitors at 5:45, and ends its work at 1:00. Not so long ago, she worked only until midnight, but by popular demand, the working time was extended by 1 hour, which is very convenient for those who work on the second shift, since there is no need to spend money on a taxi.