Everyone who has been to Tver describes this city as calm and interesting. This is a city of contrasts, the main feature is the small houses in the city center - they are not behind the fence, but level with it. Of course, it’s worth visiting Trekhsvyatskaya Street: there are an abundance of cafes, shops, bars, musicians are always playing, in a word, it’s very cozy and there’s always something to see. The embankments of Stepan Razin and Afanasy Nikitin are simply endless! But this is not all that is worth seeing in Tver. If you are going on an excursion to this city, be sure to remember the places from our list - delight is guaranteed!
City Garden
This place is popular among both locals and tourists. The garden was founded in 1931, and currently fits well into modern realities. There are fenced tennis alleys, benches where you can sit down to rest, as well as landscape areas. In warm weather there are attractions, so there is something to do with children.
Tornado Fountain
This is the first real fountain-attraction in Russia (also musical and dancing) with a diameter of as much as 14 meters. The jets, which can rise up to 15 meters in height, move to the beat of the music. Daytime and nighttime shows always attract crowds of spectators. At night, when the lights turn on, the spectacle becomes especially enchanting and mesmerizing.
Tornado Fountain
- Address: Komsomolskaya Square.
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day during the season.
- Cost of visiting: free.
Tver Imperial Travel Palace
This luxurious mansion was built in the 18th century on the territory where the St. Petersburg Highway passed. The palace was rebuilt several times and its style was changed. The interior of the building is amazing: there are fireplaces and marble columns, luxurious chandeliers and expensive furniture. At the moment, the imperial palace is an art gallery.
Starovolzhsky Bridge
There are several bridges in the city, but this one is the most famous. It is a symbol of Tver and, they say, is just like the Freedom Bridge in Budapest. Tver is usually associated with the Starovolzhsky Bridge. It was built at the end of the last century by a Czech engineer. The length of the bridge is 215 m. At the end of the 20th century, it was reconstructed to save it from destruction.
Starovolzhsky Bridge
The bridge offers stunning views of the Volga and Nikitin embankment. The Traveling Palace is also visible from here. Evening illumination makes the bridge spectacular and mysterious. Walking along it at dusk is a pleasure.
- Address: Volzhsky Prospekt.
- Visiting hours: 24 hours a day.
Botanical Garden
Lovers of peace and beauty can recommend the botanical garden, located on Shevchenko Street, 16. It is a 10-minute walk from the Rechnoy Vokzal stop, its doors are open to guests every day. The garden is divided into several sectors: a regular park, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a pond and a forest. Beautiful benches, flowerpots and even buffets are placed throughout the garden - a delight to the eye!
Drama Theater
Where to relax your soul in Russia? Of course, in one of the drama theaters, where amazing performances are staged in a wide variety of styles: from classic to modern. This is the Tver Drama Theater, located not far from the city garden. Its history goes back almost 3 centuries. The 273rd theater season is now in full swing. A highly professional troupe consisting of actors from different generations is known far beyond the city.
Tver Drama Theater
- Address: Sovetskaya street, 16.
- Opening hours: the theater box office is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00. You can also view the poster here.
- Ticket price: from 200 rubles.
Stepan Razin Embankment
Be sure to charge your phone and free up memory on it, because... you'll want to take a lot of photos on the Stepan Razin embankment! The embankment, as you already understood, is named after the famous Don Cossack and is a favorite place for walks for local residents and tourists. In the warm season it is so pleasant here - you want to sit on a bench, look at the river and relax with your thoughts.
Excursions
Despite the fact that Tver is a regional center with a long history and vibrant sights, it does not have a tourist flow like in Sochi or St. Petersburg. Excursions around Tver are most often organized individually - just for you or your group.
In addition to exploring the city itself, trips to interesting places in the region are possible. For example, to the city of Kimry, located 100 km from the regional center. The provincial town on the banks of the Volga was once prosperous and famous throughout the country. It is more interesting to get acquainted with the Art Nouveau houses and the history of the shoemaking craft that flourished here in the past while listening to the story of the guide.
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White Trinity Church
The White Trinity Church is one of the main attractions of Tver. It is located on Troitskaya Street, 38, not far from the Gavan hostel. This temple is also called the Life-Giving Trinity. The church is the oldest stone building surviving in Tver. It was built in 1564. Initially, the temple had 3 domes, but in the 17th century it was slightly rebuilt and it had 7 domes, and now there are 6.
What to visit in the area
In the vicinity of Tver, you can continue to discover interesting corners, admire the winter landscapes, and engage in active recreation. Tver land is rich in cultural attractions - ancient estates and churches, original museums and all the relics that are hidden inside them. Some interesting places are located near the city, others a little further. The largest cities nearby are worth a separate visit: Torzhok, Staritsa, Kimry.
Active winter holidays
Let's note a few places where the whole family can go, combining a cultural and educational program in Tver and relaxation. 11 km south of the city, in the village of Grishkino Bolshoye, on a slope near a forest, there is an active recreation park "Grishkino" . Guests have the opportunity to ski or skate, and test their accuracy at the shooting complex. You can go down the mountain on cheesecakes or ride a winter banana at the Russian Hills active recreation park , in the neighboring village of Alekseevsky. Another place for those who are partial to such fun is the Yar ski complex , which is located behind the village of Chupriyanovka and also to the south of the city.
Roller coasters in the Russian Coaster complex Photo: © Official website of the Russian Coaster park
Fun with kids
Little travelers don't mind interacting with animals. In the vicinity of Tver there are several farms with the cutest inhabitants. On the same side as the winter complexes mentioned above, the Berezino eco-farm . Preference is given to farm animals, the products of which can be purchased, but there are also wild ones. The Ivanovka farm to rabbits, goats, ducks, chickens, raccoons and other small animals. The farm offers many interactive programs for the development of village life, special ones are held on New Year and Maslenitsa. Eco Land "Chukavino" , located on the way to Staritsa, contains a wide variety of ungulates - horses, donkeys, ponies, deer and even a camel. Those who wish can ride in a sled dog or reindeer team.
In addition, there are dozens of non-trivial museums in the vicinity of Tver; they are perfect for a family visit. If you are coming from Yaroslavl, do not miss the Porridge Museum in Kashin. It will tell you about customs, methods of preparing porridge and suitable utensils - it just seems that there is nothing special in the process. But to the Museum of Russian Stove you need to go to Staritsa. Where else can you lie on the stove and learn about ancient cast iron pots, grips, samovars and irons? The Potter's House in Torzhok invites you to make your own pot
Potter's house in Torzhok Photo: © Lyudmila_Klyopova
Not only ancient Russian traditions live in the Tver region, but also fairy-tale heroes. In Kalyazin, for example, there is a residence house of Baba Yaga , and all the evil spirits are collected in the Museum of Reptiles not far from Kimry. The excursion, which will truly become an immersion in a fairy tale, must be booked in advance.
Domotkanovo Estate
Domotkanovo is a noble estate, now located in a small village 17 km from Tver. Before the Revolution of 1917, the estate was held by Vladimir Derviz, and his friend and brother-in-law Valentin Serov was a frequent guest. Inspired by the places, Serov painted many paintings here, including “Overgrown Pond. Domotkanovo" and "October. Domotkanovo".
Today the manor house and the manor park are a branch of the Tver Art Gallery. The house has exhibitions dedicated to the painter and his work. Another exhibition tells the history of the estate and its residents. Every year the quiet and measured life of the estate is interrupted by the noisy fun of “Broad Maslenitsa in Domotkanovo”.
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Domotkanovo Estate Photo: © Sergey Vasilets
In the prime of summer, autumn, and winter, the small ancient towns of the Tver region are picturesque. White stone temples, rising above low buildings, are especially harmonious in combination with white snow. But the places are interesting not only for them.
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Staritsa is a very small town lying on two banks of the Volga. On both sides of the river there are domes of churches. On the left bank behind a white stone wall stands the Staritsky Assumption Monastery . It was founded in the 12th century, but the temples were built later. The monastery is well maintained and functional. On the other side of the river are several abandoned churches. More recently, the exterior of the Cathedral of Boris and Gleb . It is also worth seeing the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, amazing in architecture and color, in the village of Krasnoye, Staritsky district.
The collection of impressions will be complemented by a visit to the Museum of the Russian Stove and the Staritsky Museum of Local Lore , which, according to tradition, will tell about different aspects of the life and history of the city. For lovers of natural attractions, the Ice Cave - a site of the old Staritsky quarries , where limestone was mined. At the end of winter, if it was cold, ice stalagmites form in the cave. For safety reasons, it is worth visiting with an experienced local guide.
On the territory of the Staritsky Assumption Monastery Photo: © Sergey Vasilets
Torzhok
Torzhok is a larger city in the Tver region. It is considered one of the oldest in Russia. It was once an important trading point on the map. Today Torzhok is developing industry, but guests are interested in history. For it, go to the Museum Rows , the Ethnographic Center , the House of Russia and the Hospice House - branches of the All-Russian Historical and Ethnographic Museum.
Among other exhibitions, notable are the Pushkin Museum , where the Sovereign's road from St. Petersburg to Moscow is presented with the poet's notes, and the Museum of Gold Embroidery with ancient sewing tools and embroidery samples. A direct part of the history of Torzhok will be the Boris and Gleb Monastery . Mention of its foundation was made in the 11th century. One of the walls of the monastery includes the most beautiful Candle Tower , on the top of which there is an observation deck.
What to see in Torzhok in 1 day
Torzhok Photo: © Sergey Vasilets
Kimry
Kimry is a city with an unusual name, the appearance of which has more than one version. It stands on the Volga, downstream from Tver. In the 19th century Shoemaking was actively developing here. Thanks to him, the residents bought themselves from the owner. The Kimry Museum of Local Lore will introduce the traveler to an extensive collection of ancient shoes .
The views of Kimry leave tourists with different impressions. Some see devastation and despondency, others find interesting examples of wooden modernism , popular at the beginning of the 20th century. A prominent landmark is the restored Transfiguration Cathedral . It was also staged at the beginning of the 20th century, and in the place where A. Fadeev, the author of The Young Guard, was born.
Local History Museum in Kimry Photo: © Lyudmila_Klyopova
Afanasy Nikitin Embankment
You certainly won’t get bored on the Afanasy Nikitin embankment. And what amazing views here! The embankments in Tver are simply endless. There is a very large square, there are several cafes and restaurants (so you can easily satisfy your hunger!), a river station and a pier, and behind the old bridge there is a large sandy beach.
River Station
This place is wonderful in every way, and you will understand it yourself when you find yourself here. The River Station is a traditional Tver place that shows the history of the city. Such places are of interest to creative people: artists, writers, photographers. It’s unlikely that you will be inspired by a building that is gradually collapsing, but you will definitely enjoy walking around the grounds and taking photos of the area!
Lenin Square
Since 1935, the octagonal square has been renamed Lenin Square, and it is located in the historical center of the city. The unusual shape of the square. It is built in the form of an octagon, on the sides of which there are several similar buildings, forming a beautiful ensemble. Lenin Square is one of the most beautiful places in Tver, be sure to visit it!
Where to walk in Tver in winter
Regardless of the winter weather, guests of Tver take a walk around the city. To see all the most interesting things, you should find the city embankment, Sovetskaya and Trekhsvyatskaya streets on the map.
Sovetskaya Street
Sovetskaya, a 2 km long street, runs through the center of Tver, the historical axis of the city, one of the main streets today. It is pleasant to walk along it, looking at the architecture of past centuries. In winter, it becomes more attractive in the evening, when the lights of the garlands light up over the roadway, and a festive New Year's tree appears on Lenin Square, which lies on its way.
Lenin Square Photo: © Larisa Kiseleva
The Soviet one owes its appearance to Catherine II, therefore it was Catherine’s, and also Millionnaya - in terms of the amount for construction. As before, today it houses the main city institutions. Thus, the Tver Drama Theater occupies an elaborate columned building, painted pink. The Ascension and Transfiguration Cathedrals rise above it , and the Catholic Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord . The Cathedral Mosque stands out noticeably with its striped façade .
Sovetskaya Street runs through several large squares, each more unique than the other. Lenin Square is an octagonal ensemble of buildings with a monument to V.I. Lenin in the center. On (Sovetskaya) Square, On it stands an equestrian monument to Prince Mikhail Tverskoy . The monument-stele “City of Military Glory” is the main element of the semicircular Pushkin Square .
Sovetskaya street. Ascension Cathedral
Trekhsvyatskaya Street
Trekhsvyatskaya Street runs across Sovetskaya through Lenin Square. It is almost all pedestrian. This is the local Tverskoy Arbat, where both locals and guests love to walk. Along it there are low buildings of the 19th century, neat trees and stylish tiled houses - stalls of the festive city fair. In winter, it is abundantly decorated with lighting.
Radishcheva Boulevard runs through Trekhsvyatskaya. At their intersection there is a City Clock , and a little further away there is a monument to Mikhail Krug . On winter evenings, the boulevard is second to none in beauty: its trees are entirely shrouded in lights.
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Fair on Trekhsvyatskaya Street Photo: © Larisa Kiseleva
Volga embankments
Tver stands on the banks of the Volga, and even in winter it is impossible not to visit such a famous river. In winter, the river views are silent, deserted, but beautiful under the snow and in the evening light.
The Mikhail Yaroslavich and Stepan Razin embankments run along the right bank. They are separated by the New Volzhsky and Old Volzhsky Bridge . The second always attracts attention with its openwork trusses, complemented by forged lanterns and promenade fences. A.S. Pushkin will keep you company on your walk , albeit in the form of an original monument. A monument to A. Dementyev , a Soviet-Russian poet and native of Tver, was erected on Stepan Razin As you head towards it, take a look at the buildings nearby: houses from the 18th century. combined into one façade.
Starovolzhsky Bridge Photo: © Larisa Kiseleva
The Afanasy Nikitin embankment stretches along the left bank along the Zavolzhsky Park . You can go there over the bridge. Its central symbol is a monument to A. Nikitin , a traveler back in the 15th century. who traveled from Tver to India. For the New Year, a decorated fir tree and luminous figures appear the Church of the Three Confessors
Meshchanskaya Sloboda
Meshchanskaya Sloboda is a dozen blocks of ancient Tver. It is located near the central avenues and lies within the boundaries of Pushkinskaya, Serebryanaya, Smolensky Lane, Starororobyovskaya, Zhelyabov and A. Dementyev streets. This is the place to go if you are interested in old low-rise architecture. Carved wooden houses, a reflection of the city's past, are rapidly disappearing, crowded by new brick mansions.
Meshchanskaya settlement. End of Radishcheva Boulevard
Not far from the settlement there are several other architectural monuments. On the street Saltykov-Shchedrina, 27 there is a Romanov school , built before the 1917 Revolution in the Art Nouveau style. Next to it on the corner from the street. Krylova - Avaev's almshouse , a corner building with a large square tower and miniature turrets. Immediately behind it on Krylova, 18 there is a low brick building, the former school named after. A. F. Karpova .
Within the boundaries of the settlement there is the House of Poetry of Andrei Dementyev and the Plyushkin Museum . In the House of Poetry you can get acquainted with the work of contemporary writers, in the museum - with books and numerous symbols of the Soviet period, see and test objects that have become relics - toys, equipment.
Avaev Almshouse Photo: © Marina Dvoryashina
Morozovsky town
Morozovsky town, also known as Proletarka's Yard, is a unique architectural ensemble in the Proletarsky district of Tver. We can say that this is the first example of a residential area in Russia in a single style. It developed during the second half of the 19th - early 19th centuries. and was intended for workers of the Tver paper factory. It included residential buildings, a hospital, a library and other public places. It is named Morozovsky after its owners, the Morozovs, descendants of the famous Russian philanthropist Savva Morozov.
The houses are made of red brick, but not of simple construction: many have elements of Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic. The most famous building is the five-story Paris barracks with slanting windows. They got their name after an exhibition in the capital of France and the recognition of the workers' town as the best. Today people also live in the apartments of the complex.
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House in Morozovsky town Photo: © Lyudmila_Klyopova
Tver State United Museum
The museum, founded in 1866, consists of several branches. The main building is located on Sovetskaya Street and is an architectural monument. In the halls of the museum you can see the development of the city's industry, features of folk crafts, and thematic exhibitions. It's very beautiful outside - you'll probably want to take photos.
