Hello, dear subscribers! Now is the time to plan your weekend trip. I am sure that you have already visited all the popular places, so I will tell you about a not very popular city - Voronezh.
Today you will learn how to come to a not very popular city for just one day and take with you more than a hundred photographs. I have selected beautiful places in Voronezh for you. Very good for walks and photo shoots.
City `s history
Voronezh was founded in 1586, first as a fortress and village. Already by the 17th century it was an important city on the route from Europe to the Caucasus, where travelers rested, replenished provisions and recruited guards. This is how the city was before Peter I.
The construction of the Russian fleet for Peter's campaigns was carried out in Voronezh. This city is the cradle of the Russian fleet. Now you can go on an excursion to the ship, which is an exact replica of Peter’s ship. Then the city lived like other cities in Russia: there were fires, a change of government, the destruction and construction of buildings.
Today Voronezh is an unusual and very interesting city to visit. There were no high-profile historical events here, but the original atmosphere has been preserved here, which cannot be confused with anything else.
Atmosphere of the city
I was surprised when I found out that Voronezh is a city of over a million people, that is, there are more than a million inhabitants. This is not felt at all in the city.
Voronezh was built on the river of the same name, and a reservoir was created for the life of the city. On the left side of the river there are modern buildings, high-rise buildings and business life. And on the right is history. On the right bank, a few houses are higher than 6 floors, and the private sector exceeds all apartment buildings in area.
Just look at this street, in what other city of a million will you find this? The historical center resembles St. Petersburg, and there are no traffic jams even during rush hour. But let's go through the places using the photos.
Monuments of people
If you like to take pictures against the backdrop of monuments, then this section is for you. Voronezh was on the front line during World War II, so many streets here are named in honor of War Heroes, monuments were erected to them and people remember their exploits.
Here is a list of names that have been honored with a monument in Voronezh:
- Vysotsky. The singer himself was not in Voronezh, it was just necessary to erect a monument in this place to replace the destroyed group of statues of gymnasts.
- Mandelstam. But Osip really lived for a couple of years in Voronezh and created the “Voronezh Notebook”.
- Platonov. The writer Andrei Platonov was born and lived part of his life in Voronezh, and the monument was opened on the centenary of his birth.
- Bunin. The Russian writer also comes from Voronezh, as the monument and the square of the same name remind us of.
- Peter I. The cradle of the Russian fleet and without a monument to the Tsar? It couldn't be!
- Lenin – Which Soviet city does not have a monument to Lenin?
- Pyatnitsky. A Soviet musician, creator of the Russian choir and collector of folk songs, Voronezh for him is his small homeland.
- Nikitin. The monument to the poet was opened on the 50th anniversary of his death, because it was in Voronezh that he created most of his work, opened a bookstore, and then died of tuberculosis.
- Yesenin. Yesenin has never been to Voronezh, but the memory of him is in all cities of Russia.
- Koltsov. Poet who lived in the 19th century. The bust itself is not very remarkable, but the pedestal is historical, and the square is very interesting to visit.
- Pushkin. Again, what kind of city could there be without Pushkin?
- Marshak. The famous translator and writer lived in Voronezh for a long time, as the monument indicates.
- Chernyakhovsky. The Soviet military leader did not live just a couple of months before the Victory.
- Vaitsekhovsky was a military leader of the Soviet army, participated in the Civil War and died during World War II.
- Mitrofan of Voronezh is the first bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church in Voronezh.
Each of these people played an important role in the history of the city in one way or another. I don't really like photos with monuments, so I'm just attaching a couple of photos for my report. Most of the monuments are within walking distance from the train station.
What to see in Voronezh in 1 day
During the entire existence of the city, many events occurred that were significant not only for itself, but also for the entire country. Now the main attractions of Voronezh from the list below remind us of them.
Monument to the kitten Vasily
Local residents will be happy to tell you what their city is famous for. Any tourist will be immediately sent to one of the streets of Voronezh, where an unusual composition is located: a kitten holding out its paw to a crow. These are the characters from the animated film “Kitten from Lizyukov Street”, located on the same street. The monument was the first dedicated to cartoon characters. An urban legend says that if you hold a cat's paw and make a wish, it will come true.
Buses: 13n, 16v, 58v, 5a, 79, 81, 84, 90, stop “Mir Cinema”.
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Address: st. General Lizyukov, 4.
Monument to White Bim
Sculpture in honor of the hero of G. N. Troepolsky’s story “White Bim, Black Ear.” Located near the Shut puppet theater. The monument is made of stainless steel, and the ear and paw are cast from bronze. Opened in 1998. One of the popular attractions of Voronezh.
Buses No. 9, 13n, 20a, 52, 24a, 52a, 41, 44n, 79, 90 (to the puppet theater).
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Address: Revolution Avenue, 52.
"Therapeutic chair No. 0001"
Located in the park near the Regional Government House. An unusual landmark made of bronze 1.3 meters high. According to the inscription, it heals such “illnesses” as greed and callousness. The composition is complemented by the image of two palms on a seat, one leg has the shape of a human leg. Included in the list of memorable places.
Buses 366a, 80, 5a, 69t, 27a, 64, 23k, 33k, 93, 90; trolleybuses No. 7, 8; VSU stop.
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Address: Platonova street, 1.
Monument to S. Ya. Marshak
The famous children's poet lived in Voronezh for a long time. The monument, two and a half meters high, installed in 2015, is located opposite the house where Samuil Yakovlevich lived. Like other famous places, it is popular among city guests.
Buses 8, 68, 76, 52, 9ka, 41, 79, trolleybus routes 7, 8 to the street. K. Marx.
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Address: Karl Marx street, 72.
Monument to V. S. Vysotsky
The sculpture in honor of the Soviet-era bard is located near the Institute of Physical Education. Vysotsky is depicted sitting on a chair with a guitar in his hand. Every year on January 25, people gather here to pay tribute to him by singing his songs.
Buses 8, 68, 76, 52, 9ka, 41, 79, trolleybus routes 7, 8 to the street. K. Marx.
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Address: st. Karl Marx, 59.
Monument "Rotunda"
Previously, a four-story clinical hospital was located on this site. It was built in the 1930s and destroyed during the Great Patriotic War. Due to a lack of funds for restoration, two decades later they wanted to make a monument instead, but the idea remained only at the design stage.
To this day, all that remains of the spherical building, which is one of the most significant historical places, are columns, part of the dome, and interfloor ceilings. It is considered a popular historical monument and is one of the top attractions that you must visit in Voronezh.
Buses 62, 96, minibuses 5, 108a, 49m, 75, 18, 3v, 27k, stop. "Levanevsky".
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Address: st. Transportnaya, 69.
Model of the ship "Mercury"
It is a model of a sailing ship from the late 17th – early 18th centuries. One of the most famous monuments. Located in the middle of the water on the Voronezh reservoir. Monument to the Petrovsky shipyards, built in Voronezh at the end of the 17th century. "Mercury" is one of the sailing ships created at these shipyards. In summer you can approach it by excursion boat, in winter you can approach it on the ice. This is a must-see landmark of the city.
You need to get to the Voronezh Reservoir by buses 26n, 122, 87, 29ns, 26a, 11, 91, 65a, 16v, 59a, 65, 39, 29n, 14v or by minibus (49, 366a, 25a, 1), stop. "Lebedeva".
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South Eastern Railway Administration Building
Architectural landmark of Voronezh, years of construction – 1920-1930; architect - N.V. Troitsky. The largest public building of that time. It was damaged during the war. After restoration, the building ceased to be an example of constructivism, acquiring the features of the Stalinist Empire style. If you don't know where to go, be sure to check out this attraction.
Trolleybus 8, buses 90, 52, 41, 23k, 101, 79, 6m, 8, 6, 60b, 93, 42, 68, 76.
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Address: Revolution Avenue, 18.
Monument "Chizhovsky Bridgehead"
It is considered the main attraction of Voronezh. Installed on the site of the battles of 1942, which ended in victory for the Soviet army. There is a mass grave at this place; the names of the fallen soldiers are recorded in the Hall of Memory.
Buses 7c, 26a, 59a, 62, 93, 105, go to the Chizhovsky bridgehead.
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Address: 20th Anniversary of October Street, 37D.
Palace complex of the Oldenburgs (Ramon)
An architectural monument of the late 19th century, located near Voronezh. The estate belonged to the princes of Oldenburg, relatives of the Romanovs. The palace is an example of a brick neo-Gothic style. Completely restored and protected by the state as a historical value. It is one of the popular places that receives special attention from city guests.
Address: Oldenburg Palace Complex, Mosina Street, Ramon Village. You can get there by trains 6639, 6355, 6361.
Days off: Monday, Tuesday.
Opening hours: Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 11:00-20:00.
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Alekseevo-Akatov Monastery
One of the many places worth visiting. The monastery has been known since the 17th century. At first it was a men's monastery, but in the 20th century it was revived and transferred to nuns. The attraction was built in the Russian-Byzantine style; during restoration work, they tried to recreate it in its original form. The monastery is home to the miraculous icon “Life-Giving Spring” and the healing image of the Great Martyr Panteleimon.
Address: st. Liberation of Labor, 1B.
Buses: 58v, 90, 92.8, 41, 6; trolleybus 8. Stop “ul. Liberation of Labor".
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Assumption Admiralty Church
The oldest religious building in the city. The first mention of the attraction dates back to 1594. It was originally made of wood and burned several times. Later a stone church was built, which was modified several times. As a result, the appearance of the building combines a variety of architectural styles. An architectural monument of the 17th century and a functioning temple. You can attend services on weekends and holidays.
You can get there by buses 6, 8, 41, 52, 62, 90, trolleybus 8, stop. "Chernavsky Bridge".
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Address: st. Sofia Perovskaya, 9.
Resurrection Church
The stone monument of church architecture dates back to 1768. Before it, the Kosmodemyanskaya Church was located here, which burned down in a fire. Under Soviet rule, before the Great Patriotic War, there was a warehouse there. The building was heavily damaged by artillery shells: only the lower tier remained. The temple was restored to its original form. Now it is famous for its floral paintings and stained glass windows. It has a museum that tells about important events in its history.
Opening hours: daily 07:00-19:00.
Address: st. Ordzhonikidze, 19B. Bus routes 8, 68, 76, 52, 9ka, 41, 79, trolleybus routes 7, 8, “st. K. Marx."
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Kazan Church
It owes its name to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God kept here, painted by Athonite icon painters. The architectural structure of the pseudo-Russian style dates back to the beginning of the last century. A century later, the church paintings were restored. The style features are reflected in the white decor, cornices, arches, pilasters and hip roof. The marble decoration and carved three-tier iconostasis are impressive.
Address: st. Suvorova, 79. Opening hours: daily, 07:00-18:30.
Trolleybuses 8, 10, buses 122, 90, 52, 10a, 11, 14v, 52av, 60b, 91, 43, 79, 66.
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Cool monuments
It’s much more interesting to take pictures with unusual monuments, don’t you think? Sit on a bronze chair, shake Matroskin’s hand and everything in that regard. In Voronezh, of course, there is someone to shake hands with and a place to sit.
DNA monument.
The monument is located in the middle of a roundabout for cars, so it’s impossible to get close. Maybe early in the morning or at night, but still be careful. And from afar you can take a selfie to the glory of Soviet scientists and science in general.
healing chair
Sit for a while on a bronze chair to recharge yourself with goodness and lose your “redneck nature” - that’s what the inscription on this healing chair says. It’s a pity that in cool weather the redneck nature will remain in you, because sitting on metal is dangerous.
Kitten from Lizyukov Street
Hero of a popular cartoon. One of the few monuments well located from the city center. If you love Soviet animation and want a selfie with a kitten, you’re welcome.
Bim
White Bim Black Ear – who doesn’t know him? The monument is located on the square near the puppet theater, which itself can serve as an excellent backdrop for photos. You can pet Bima, hug him and take pictures, just like with a living dog.
Seller and buyer
This monument is located near the Cathedral Market, quite far from the center. But you can buy useful things. I think these monuments are worth searching. If you just walk around the city, you can find a dozen more monuments, for example, a wild boar.
Suspension bridge in Strelitz
The suspension bridge over the Devitsa River in the village of Strelitsa, Semiluksky district, is called by locals the younger brother of the bridge across the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco. In 2021, when few people dare to travel long distances, this atmospheric place has become especially popular among Voronezh residents. The length of the bridge is about 250 meters. Previously, the bridge was entirely wooden, but not so long ago the crossbars were replaced with metal ones. The design has become more reliable, but no less attractive and romantic. You can get to the suspension bridge at coordinates 51.603850, 38.914413. You can instantly share successful photos with your loved ones - Tele2’s mobile Internet works perfectly throughout the entire region, it catches in this remote place at the same speed as in Voronezh, so you can instantly share pictures in the best quality on social networks or even post a video in the format HD.
Memorable places
In addition to local monuments, there are entire memorial complexes that would be unwise to divide.
Victory Memorial
Right in the center of the city there is a large memorial complex dedicated to the Victory. In addition to the monuments, there is a beautiful view of the coast and the reservoir.
At the northern end of the square there is a monument to the Defenders of Voronezh and an eternal flame in front of them.
At the southern end of the square there is a memorial stele with the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree.
Between them is a bronze map of military operations in the city, the names of military units and other memorial signs. This is a very strong square, you can feel the heroism of the people there. From the northern exit there is a monument to a front-line postman.
Admiralty Square and Goto Predestination
The second place, located near the center, is Admiralty Square. It is located just perfectly - it’s about a kilometer and a half walk directly from the center, but down (and back up, respectively) along not very well-equipped streets. There is no public transport there, and the way around will be a long detour.
There is a rostral column and a neat square around it.
Triumphal Arch:
Goto-Predestination is a replica of a ship built during the time of Peter I. There are excursions here, and it just looks interesting.
There is also the Assumption Admiralty Church on the square, but more about it below.
Churches
Blagoveshchensky cathedral.
The largest and most modern temple in the city, it is located in the center and you definitely won’t miss it. In front of it stands a monument to the first bishop.
Uspensky Admiralty temple.
The oldest temple in the city, the construction dates back to the 17th century.
Museums
If you like museum holidays, then Voronezh is not very suitable for you. But there are a couple of museums here, although I avoided them.
Museum of Local Lore
If you want to study the history of the city in detail.
Arsenal
The museum is dedicated to the Second World War.
Museum of Forgotten Music
Musical instruments, compositions and simply the history of music.
Interiors
If the building you like is equally beautiful inside and out, you can conduct two mini-wedding photo shoots in one. It’s most convenient to do this at the off-site registration location or where the wedding banquet is taking place - this way you’ll save a lot of time and definitely won’t depend on weather conditions.
- Theater/gallery. The best option for photographs if the newlyweds are art lovers. Just imagine what compositions can be created with columns and portals (arches), on stairs, against the background of paintings and mirrors.
- Temple. Why not have a photo shoot immediately after the wedding? It is especially successful when the ceremony takes place in a large, beautiful cathedral. You can take unusual shots in the bell tower or film the traditional throwing of tame pigeons into the air.
- An old manor. The working estate-museum is ideal for a classic formal wedding, and the abandoned ruins will create a special atmosphere for an unusual photo shoot.
- Hotel. A practical and beautiful solution. You can shoot in the celebration hall, in the attic, in the hall, or in a romantically decorated bridal suite.
- Themed cafe. In every more or less large city there is a venue for an unusual wedding: in ethnic style, vintage, based on a book or movie.
- Studio. If you want to get a predictable result without surprises, renting a studio is the most logical solution. Choose a ready-made beautiful interior and forget about problems with lighting, decorations, weather changes, and searching for a good shot
Places for photo sessions
We took pictures with monuments, museums, churches... Where else could we get about 60 photos? Well, to get a hundred.
A stone bridge
Just look at him. He is beautiful in his own right.
There is also a church nearby, picturesque stone walls, and a descent to the embankment. In general, you can spend a couple of productive hours here with a camera.
Rotunda
The place is slightly away from the center. There was a hospital here, but for the needs of the city the building was dismantled for its foundation. The base turned out to be a skeleton made of metal and concrete, against which you can also take a hundred atmospheric photos.
Koltsovsky Square
In fact, it's just a small patch of greenery in the city. But rare varieties of apples, pears, as well as chestnuts and other trees that bloom incredibly beautifully are planted here.
I recommend visiting this place in the mood for photos sometime in May. And in the summer you can dance with the fountains - they dance to music here.
Petrovsky Square
Square with a monument to Peter. Everything here is as sleek as possible, as if from a design magazine. But the photos will turn out interesting.
Central Park
An analogue of Gorky Park in Moscow. There are green spaces, playgrounds, and cafes. Seasonally there are exhibitions, holidays and sports performances. I think that more than 100 photographs can be taken here, both with the symbols of the city, and simply beautiful and atmospheric ones.
Nature
One of the best options for a wedding photo shoot. It does not require decor, expensive room rental, or coming up with unusual compositions - and it will be beautiful. Due to the abundance of natural light, photographs taken outdoors do not require extensive retouching. It’s not scary to entrust such a photo shoot even to a beginner.
In the summer, the azure sky and cheerful greenery will be a beautiful backdrop for a portrait of the newlyweds; in the fall, a noble palette of red and gold shades will appear. In mid-spring, you get romantic photos among flowering trees, and snowy winter gives the atmosphere of a northern fairy tale. Moreover, in every city (or in its immediate vicinity) you can find a place that is ideal for your scenario.
However, do not forget that sometimes the weather brings surprises: sudden rain, snowfall or strong wind can ruin your plans. In this case, the photo shoot will have to be postponed to another date and, perhaps, another photographer will be invited.
- Shore of a river/lake/sea. In this location you will get a lot of subject photos: a barefoot walk, a boat ride, wreaths on the water, a kiss against the sunset, a carefree relaxation on the pier. Simple and brilliant. In Voronezh, a place near the water can be, for example, a sandy beach near a reservoir or a pier in the fishing village.
- Forest. For such a photo shoot, it is best to find a nice edge surrounded by a wall of tall trees. In the morning, the photographer will use the play of the sun's rays in the crowns, and in the evening he will create a magical atmosphere with the help of lamps and garlands.
- Field. Open areas produce the brightest and most contrasting photographs. Both a lush meadow and a sea of golden wheat under the open sky will look advantageous. The main thing is to choose the right weather.
- Mountains. You don't have to travel far to capture such a landscape. In the Voronezh and Lipetsk regions there are very beautiful places: stunning chalk mountains (Divnogorye, Kostomarovo) and picturesque rocky terrain (White Well, Galichya Mountain, Dongor GC, Vorgolsky Rocks, Kurapovsky Rocks).
- Safari Park. A compromise between nature and man-made, usually with an interesting landscape. In the Lipetsk region, an example of such a location is the Kudykina Gora miracle park, and in Voronezh - the Chervlyony Yar zoo nursery.
- Hippodrome. Many stud farms and private stables provide horse riding services, during which you can conduct a photo session.
