Tyumen is the first Russian city in Siberia, which has preserved a unique heritage of different eras. Founded in 1586, Tyumen combines merchant mansions, modern architecture and rich cultural life. A map of museums and attractions will be your guide to this amazing city where history meets modernity.
Tyumen offers a variety of museums, each of which is unique. The City Duma Museum tells about the history of the city, and the Museum of Fine Arts will delight with a collection of paintings. The local history museum "Tsarskaya Wharf" is dedicated to the development of Siberia, and the Kolokolnikov estate museum introduces merchant life. Interactive Museum "City Duma" and Museum of the history of the house of the XIX century reveal different facets of Tyumen life. The map will help you find all these cultural treasures.
The main attractions of Tyumen include the embankment of the Tura River, the Bridge of Lovers, the Square of Siberian Cats and Lenin Square. The historical center with merchant mansions, Holy Trinity Monastery and Znamensky Cathedral are mandatory items of the program. The sculptures Fiddler on the Roof and Postman add a special charm to the city. The map will help to make a route to the most important places in the city.
An excellent route for exploring Tyumen begins from Tsvetnoy Boulevard - a modern center of urban life. From here you can go to the Historical Square with a monument to the founders of the city, then to the embankment of Tura with picturesque views. Further, the path leads to the Holy Trinity Monastery and merchant mansions along Republic Street. This route with a length of about 3 km will take 2-3 hours of leisurely walk.
You can explore Tyumen on your own using a map, marking interesting places, or join a tour with a local guide. Professional tour guides will reveal the secrets of the city, show hidden courtyards and tell amazing stories. Plan your itineraries ahead of time using a map to discover all facets of this Siberian city with a rich history.