If you intend to visit the city of Voronezh, in any case, do not give up your plans! After all, this is a place where such familiar historical monuments perfectly blend with the works of contemporary art, which have recently appeared more and more. We will not depart from the topic and tell you what you can see in Voronezh.
Acquaintance with any city usually begins with a demonstration of architectural pearls, for example, from churches and cathedrals. Voronezh, incidentally, is rich in interesting buildings, which should be looked at.
Pokrovsky Cathedral of Voronezh
This building is one of the main sights of Voronezh. Located on a hill, the Cathedral is dedicated to the feast of the Protection of the Holy Virgin, and was built in several receptions. Before the Revolution, its building was classed as classicism and consisted of a refectory, a bell tower. A little later, the temple part was attached, which gives a majestic appearance.
The Annunciation Cathedral in Voronezh
This is one of the significant architectural monuments of Voronezh, the construction of which was conducted until 2009. The cathedral is the third largest, and is also ranked among the highest Orthodox churches, because its highest point reaches 97 m. The Cathedral houses the relics of the first Voronezh Bishop Mitrophania , which, by the way, covered the first ships of the Russian fleet.
Voronezh Regional Museum of Local Lore
Today the museum is located in the former building of the provincial school for blind children, which in itself is an architectural monument. There are expositions in which visitors can get acquainted with archeology, the history of Voronezh and its region, as well as with the flora and fauna of the region.
Admiralteiskaya embankment of Voronezh
Voronezh was elected Peter I for the construction of the first Russian ships. On the site of a modern embankment there was a shipyard. Now the Admiralty embankment is a semi-circular platform decorated with white arches, which symbolizes the formation of the navy of the Russian state and its access to the sea. Here usually walk the townspeople, and young couples leave the symbol of inviolability of marriage - locks on a stone fence.
Petrovsky Square and a monument to Peter I of Voronezh
Continuing to talk about what is interesting to see in Voronezh, one can not help but mention the favorite place for walks of citizens - Petrovsky Square, which is located in the historic center of the city. It also houses a monument to the great reform autocrat, which is surrounded by cast-iron cannons, a fountain and lawns with flowers. Behind the monument is a modern building of the shopping and entertainment center "Petrovsky Passage".
Model of the ship Mercury in Voronezh
In the Voronezh shipyards, at the end of the 16th century a cannon ship "Mercury" was built, which already participated in the Kerch campaign, in the defense of Cherkassk. Now his layout is located on a concrete support above the waters of the Voronezh reservoir as a reminder of the former naval successes of the fleet.
Monument to White Bim in Voronezh
It is unlikely that any of us in our childhood have not heard of the touching and sad history written by Voronezh writer G.N. Troepolsky, about the White Bima Black Ear. In 1998, a monument was erected to the faithful dog on the Prospect of the Revolution. One of the most popular sights of Voronezh, this monument does not have a pedestal, it is executed in full size from stainless metal, and the right ear and one of the paws of the figure are cast from bronze.
Monument to the kitten from the street Lizyukova in Voronezh
Interesting places in Voronezh include a monument dedicated to the hero of the Soviet cartoon "Kitten from the street Lizyukova." It is located in the Northern district of the city on the street. Lizyukova and was installed in 2005.
Monument of DNA in Voronezh
At the crossroads of Engels, Mira and Feoktistov streets, the only DNA monument in the world was installed, which was transported to Voronezh from Zelenograd more than 40 years ago.
We hope, our review of what to see in Voronezh, it will be useful to you in planning a tourist itinerary. We also recommend you to visit other major regional centers of Russia, rich in sights: Perm , Pskov , Rostov-on-Don and others.