What to see in Voronezh, if suddenly a person has to be in this cradle of the navy? Surprisingly, given that this city is not a seaport. It is located on the banks of the Voronezh River, not far from the place where it flows into the Don.
Predestination
As early as one thousand seven hundred years, on the orders of Peter I, the first battleship was launched here. Therefore, sightseeing should start with monuments dedicated to the Navy. The battleship mentioned earlier is called “Goto Predestination”, which means “God's foresight” in Latin. Since the vessel was intended for sailing in the shallow waters of the Sea of Azov, its draft, respectively, was less.
The Russian emperor made changes to the drawing. Thus, a unique vessel was obtained that prevented leakage in the event of a stranded impact. In 2010, the leadership of Voronezh decided to recreate the Goto Predestination ship according to the drawings, which was done in 2014. For the ship, they determined a permanent parking place on the pier near Admiralteyskaya Square in order for it to become a museum. The exposition of this amazing museum ship has many items that tell about the eighteenth century sailors and their campaigns.
Admiralteyskaya Square
Admiralty Square, where the amazing museum is located, is also a memorial. It is located on Petrovskaya Embankment. Its decoration is the Rostral column, which was erected in 1996 in honor of the centenary of the Russian fleet. In the same year, the triumphal arch was erected, which is the entrance to the square. Here is the oldest building - the Assumption Admiralty Church. The first wooden structure was built back in 1660. Buildings made of stone appeared in the late seventeenth - early eighteenth century. For a long time a monastery existed here, but Peter transferred it, and at this place there remained a church, where all the solemn ceremonies of the descent of ships and services were held.
The streets of the town
Now let's look at the famous streets of Voronezh, which are named after local heroes.
- Street Malinowski. Located in the Zheleznodorozhny district. Named after the Marshal of the Soviet Union, twice Hero of the Soviet Union.
- Liza Chaykina Street. Located in the same area as Malinowski. Named after the partisan. Elizabeth Chaikina organized a whole partisan detachment, is a Hero of the Soviet Union.
- Street Zoe Kosmodemyanskoy. Located in the Zheleznodorozhny district. Zoya Anatolyevna is a partisan of the Great Patriotic War.
- Street M. Raskova. Named in honor of the Soviet pilot navigator.
- Street Polina Osipenko. Located on Leninsky Prospekt, in the Left Bank region. The street is named after the Soviet aviator.
Pokrovsky and Annunciation Cathedrals
Another temple of the city, preserved from the beginning of the eighteenth century, is the Intercession Cathedral, which has long been considered a model of classicism. Only from the mid-thirties to the end of the forties of the XX century the church was closed to believers, but from the post-war years it became re-operating.
Voronezh also has a modern religious center - the Annunciation Cathedral. It is the third largest in all of Russia in size. It is located in the May Day Garden - this is the very center of the city. This Orthodox church was opened and consecrated in 2011. In the courtyard, a monument was erected to St. Metrophanes, the first bishop in Voronezh.
May Day Garden and other squares
Remembering the May Day Garden, one cannot help but recall its history. This is what he is called now, but earlier he was simply called - City Garden. For the first time this beautiful place was planted with trees and declared urban in the mid-nineteenth century. This is where you can relax in Voronezh, slowly walking and enjoying nature. Despite the fact that the garden now belongs to the diocese, the entrance is open to all comers. Fans of fresh air, leisurely walks in nature, jogging in the morning will also like other parks and squares of Voronezh.
Among these can be called the Northern Forest, an arboretum where people can feed the squirrel, collect cones and other natural material for crafts. Koltsovsky Square will delight its visitors with a beautiful illuminated fountain, many benches for relaxing and the presence of Wi-Fi, as it is located in the city center.
The apple orchard attracts lovers of both walks and photo shoots on the background of blooming or winter apple trees. Petrovsky Square is primarily interesting in that it was here that the monument to Peter I was once moved. The park is equipped with interesting benches, there is a fountain. Park "Eaglet" is another interesting place. There is a beautiful fountain, children's bright attractions, lanterns with a design in the style of the 50s of the last century, a street library for bookcrossing.
Victory Park is very well maintained. There are many children's attractions, summer cafes. Here they spend birthdays for children, holidays. In this place it is very good to have an active holiday. Voronezh still has many wonderful squares and parks. They have many monuments dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. Of course, this is not surprising. After all, during the war years the city was under German occupation, and the locals themselves experienced what it is.
Victory Square and the Glory Monument
What to see in Voronezh for those who are going to pay tribute to the soldiers who defended our Motherland during the Great Patriotic War? First of all, it would be worth a visit to Victory Square. A monument was erected here, which was dedicated to the defenders of the Voronezh land. An obelisk consisting of two stelae also draws attention to itself. The most impressive is the sculptural group, which depicts soldiers of all groups of troops who stand shoulder to shoulder, and with them workers, Komsomol members, civilians, a mother with a baby in her arms.
This monument makes you think about how cohesively the whole people defended our homeland. Next to visit you can choose the monument of Glory. He was placed on the mass grave of soldiers who died during the war.
A park
You should definitely visit the Patriots Park. It installed military equipment of both the Great Patriotic War, and modern. It is not surprising that such a park appeared, because Voronezh is also called the birthplace of the Russian airborne troops. In the center of the park, the Eternal Flame is blazing in memory of the dead Voronezh. In addition, a stele is still installed here, reminiscent of the fact that Voronezh is called the city of military glory.
Mass grave and Chizhov bridgehead
Near the Polytechnic Institute, a stele to the Heroes of the War was located. And in the park "Eaglet" - a mass grave, which is a necropolis. Heroes of different wars are buried in it, starting from 1919 to 1942. Another monument is the Chizhov bridgehead. Here visitors see the mass grave, above which are three soldiers. It is very interesting to see the memory hall. On the walls of it are stamped the names of those who defended the city.
The streets of Voronezh, if you walk along them slowly, remind residents and tourists of the glorious moments of history with their houses, plaques, monuments. Moving on, you can find something that fans of theatrical art will enjoy.
Theaters
What to see in Voronezh? There are theaters in this city that work in completely different genres. Many of them are interesting not only as cultural institutions, but also as architectural attractions. The oldest is the Alexei Koltsov Drama Theater. It was once the first public theater. He appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century.
The next oldest theater, which was opened in the twenties of the last century, is the Puppet Theater "Jester".
The building in which it is now located previously belonged to the male gymnasium, then to the Third Labor Private Gymnasium. After the building became a student club and the House of Culture of Trade Unions.
Monument to Beam
A monument to the hero of the famous novel by G. N. Troepolsky, a monument to White Bim, is erected in front of the building of the "Jester" theater. Voronezh is proud of this monument. It is made of bronze. On the dog’s collar, who is truly waiting for his master, his name is engraved. This monument in 2009 was put forward for the competitive choice of the title of an unofficial symbol of the city. The monument took third place.
There is also a musical theater in Voronezh. There are even several of them - this is the Opera and Ballet Theater, and the Chamber, and the young spectator.
Museums
Voronezh has many museums that are worth a visit. We briefly describe the popular ones.
- Museum of Local Lore. Very popular with tourists. More than 170 thousand exhibits. You can see the collections of porcelain, ceramics, weapons, rare books, etc.
- The house-museum of A. L. Durov. This is the department of the Voronezh local history.
- Museum of fires. Expositions are dedicated to forest fires. There are several rooms, each of which is decorated in its own style.
- Museum of the book. Opened in 1982. A large number of exhibits are presented, among them the publications of L. Tolstoy, A. Pushkin and others.
- Museum of Sports. Its exposition is located on two floors. Cups, medals, sports attributes and more are presented.
Conclusion
Now it’s clear what to see in Voronezh. There may not be as many historical monuments in this metropolis as in ancient cities, but tourists will not get bored here. When planning a trip to Voronezh, be sure to visit the center of this wonderful place. There are many attractions. In addition, this part of the city is very beautiful.