Sights of Voronezh: monuments, caves, temples, libraries, museums, gardens, bridges. Where to go with the child

The city of Voronezh is the center of the Voronezh region, located on the southern tip of the central part of Russia. In the urban metropolitan area to date, there are more than one million people, most of whom do not even know about the great historical past that left a mark on the formation and development of the settlement.

Formation of the city

The excavations carried out on the territory of Voronezh showed that in ancient times in this place there were as many as 4 fortresses. The northern extremity of the city is known for its huge archaeological complex, called "Voronezh Vantitis". More than half a thousand burial mounds were discovered and investigated on its territory, evidence that settlements appeared very early in these places.

The appearance of mentions of the city dates back to the second half of the 16th century, when the construction of the Voronezh fortress was under the control of its first voivode, Saburov. Originally the design was wooden, therefore several times it was mercilessly burned out, having interrupted all local residents. After another fire, the walls of the fortress were built of stone. It turned out that the construction of new elements began in 1585, about which a written certificate was kept. This date is celebrated by the city's residents as the day of its foundation and is widely celebrated. A city with such a large history simply can not but have significant historical and cultural monuments, temples, libraries and museums. And indeed, the real wealth of Voronezh is its cultural heritage, which should be considered in more detail.

Monuments of Voronezh

There are a lot of them in this city. The entire cultural series, which represent the monuments of Voronezh, can be divided into two categories. The first is monuments to great personalities, objects and past events. The second is the animal world.

Monuments to famous personalities and objects

Among the most famous monuments of the city, from which, in fact, you need to start sightseeing, you can name the monument to Peter I, who stands at full height on the pedestal and shows a raised hand on the city, as if pointing it to the inhabitants of all the surrounding greatness. There is a monument in the square with the same name, popular with locals as the best place for walking.

Another not less famous monument is considered to be the model of the ship "Mercury" in full size. This ship took part in the defense of Cherkassk and the campaign on Kerch four centuries ago. The ship is securely moored to the concrete pier, and no longer will the sea wind or its absence be any more terrible.
A tourist who decided to see the sights of Voronezh, has no right to pass by the most famous among the students sculptural composition, installed in the courtyard of the Architectural University and called "Student and Professor". Looking at how serious and thoughtful the faces of the characters are, it is safe to assume that the sculptor captured them at the time of the exam. Everyone can visit the role of a student, sitting next to him on a bench.

Considering memorabilia and people engraved in bronze, one should not forget about the metal pine cone, which is installed on the avenue of the park "Scarlet Sails". It is created so naturally that only its large size gives out that it is not real.

Voronezh is so rich in memorable places and sculptures that you can start to study them directly from the main station, where a real locomotive with wagons that once transported coal was installed, and today it is decommissioned and took an honorable place on the pedestal.

For a city that did not seem to have anything in common with France, Voronezh has a lot of French, for example, a small copy of the Eiffel Tower, which is 3 meters by 24 centimeters high. The construction is designed as a gift to the Nikitin Gymnasium, whose students are studying French. Thanks to such an unusual and beautiful presentation, the residents of the city and its guests can feel for a moment the presence in France, in its capital.

In such a large city there simply can not be no monument to the great musician, a folklorist born and educated in Voronezh, Mitrofan Pyatnitsky. In the Revolution Lane in 1988, he opened a monument to him, which is a bust of a musician. It is installed on a high pedestal in the form of a column and is surrounded by a large marble semicircle. This place in the summer is a favorite for chess players, which are located just behind the pedestal.

Having set out to explore all the sights of Voronezh, it is worth mentioning the monument of science established on the street of Friedrich Engels. This sculpture is made in the form of a DNA molecule and nowhere in the world has no analogues, as well as a monument called "Abstract Woman", made in the style inherent except perhaps Picasso. The location of the unusual construction is Plekhanovskaya Street.

In the park "Dolphin" on the shore of the reservoir there is a water tower, painted by amateurs of graffiti. Now its wall is an image of a huge giant, so realistic that it seems very real, even the shivers run down your back, especially at dusk, when the image seems to come to life.

"Traditions of ancient times" are resurrected on the streets of the city together with Pushkin's poems. But the special meaning of the work of A.S. Pushkin is acquired when he looks at the monument to his fourth brother, a politician and philosopher Dmitry Venevitinov, who serves as an ornament to the historical museum in his honor. At the entrance to the local court building stood Femida, the goddess of justice, in all her punishing beauty. The peculiarity of this sculpture is that at the feet of the goddess the snake stood, on which the sculpture, in fact, stands.

In ancient times our ancestors were famous for their ability to create sculptures depicting people and animals. The goal they pursued at the same time was purely religious, as these sculptures were worshiped and performed at their footsteps with prayers, brought gifts. But those times have gone into the deep past, and now these sculptures can be seen only near the building of the museum of local lore. Exposed to the public view of stone women serve as a kind of visiting card attracting visitors.

The central square of Voronezh is decorated with a monument dedicated to the bird's nest. It itself is created from the remains of automobile parts, eggs are also metallic, painted in yellow and white colors, the size of the composition is considerable. Looking at the sights of Voronezh, you should pay attention to such an object of creative thought.

Many famous writers and poets left their mark on the roadways of Voronezh, for which grateful residents immortalized them in busts, statues and pedestals. Thus, monuments were erected to Sergei Yesenin, Alexei Koltsov, Andrei Platonov, Osip Mandelstam, Ivan Bunin and Nikitin Ivan Savich. They erected Voronezhs and a monument to Vysotsky, who also made a significant contribution to art.

Perhaps the most romantic place in the city can be considered a sculpture exhibition called "Stranger", located in the center of the city. Its appearance is as follows: a beautiful girl is sitting on a chair, next to her there is an empty chair, on whose shoulders a jacket is tossed. It is quite clear that the girl is not alone, it's just that her chevalier went somewhere, as if giving up her place for the time being to everyone who wants to get acquainted with the beauty, crouching next to each other.

Sculptural compositions dedicated to animals

All the children of the world, who love animals and admire their loyalty and devotion, will undoubtedly immediately recognize in the sculpture located on the Revolution Square, the true friend of all the guys - White Bima Black Ear. The sculpture was cast in 1998 and since then has turned into an object of worship of children.

This monument is not the only one that is dedicated to animals. There is also a statue of a cat, more precisely a kitten, who played the main role in the cartoon "Kitten from the street Lizyukova."

You can see this miracle on the street, which is exactly the same name. A monument was erected in 2005 and represents a scene that took place between a kitten and a crow in a tree.

But a dog and a cat are not the only friends of a person who deserve to be imprinted in sculpture. Because the hotel "Yar" curious tourist can contemplate the monument to the horse. This is a very beautiful and unusual sculptural specimen, as the animal holds the rails in its teeth.

Another monument to the horse is located in the Pervomaisky park and is called "Bathing a black horse", as it depicts a scene in which a rider-boy drives a horse into the river to a watering hole.

It so happened that people establish monuments not only real, but also mythical animals, such as griffins and sphinxes. You can see the sculptures of these creatures only by looking closely at the roof ridge of the Voronezh Philharmonic. The building has been in existence for more than a century, it survived all wars and all governments, it was restored many times, and only the sphinxes and griffons remained in their original place.

Voronezh, a city far from the exotic forests of the rainforest, still boasts an unusual for Russia sculpture - a monument to an elephant, or rather two elephants, set at the entrance to the art gallery "Neft" along Koltsevaya Street. Another such sculpture, but already frozen on the eve of a panther jump, is at the corner of Kardashov Street.

Continuing to consider the art of creating animal images in marble and stone, one should also tell about its more modern direction - graffiti, because it was with it that a bird of hummingbirds was created on one of the walls of the "Search". Unlike most drawings made in this style, this one is a true cultural masterpiece.

Caves of the Voronezh region

Having inspected the city monuments, each person will undoubtedly wonder how rich and beautiful the city is, how beautifully it is to be born and live there, and will also think for sure that on this tour can not be completed. And it will be absolutely right, because in the vicinity there are a large number of caves, grottoes, as well as other natural and man-made beauties. But the most beautiful sights of Voronezh are caves, most of which are man-made and created as places of worship for believers and for the residence of monks.

The most ancient caves are those that were carved into the Great Divas in the 10th century. Cave Kalach, which appeared three centuries later, is no less famous. Many of them have access directly to the rivers Don, Silent Pine and Bityugu, because they are hollowed out by hermits right on steep cliffs to make it difficult for outsiders to access them. Today there are dozens of such caves known, and they are all very interesting for study and research. But it is not necessary to set off on its own, because the banks have become insufficiently strong, landslides and landslides are possible. Vaults of some caves can crumble with the first movement, so they do not have much time to pay. It is best to spend it on studying other equally important places.

Temple complexes of Voronezh

The temples of Voronezh attract with their delightful beauty and antiquity. For a long time they have been keeping sacred orthodox relics, which pilgrims from all over Russia go to worship.

The most venerated church of the city recognized the Intercession Cathedral, the construction of which began before the Revolution, and ended only towards the end of the XX century. The church dedicated to the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary is consecrated and today it is one of the most beautiful.

Going on a trip to the temples, you can not miss the Annunciation Cathedral, whose construction was completed only by 2009. It is famous for its height, which reaches 97 meters. This relates the Annunciation Cathedral to one of the highest Orthodox buildings.

There are also temples of older buildings in the city. Thus, the Epiphany Cathedral, closed at the present time for restoration, was founded in 1647. Originally it was a small wooden church, and only then it became a stone church.

In addition to Orthodox churches, there are places of worship in Voronezh for believers who profess a different religion. So, in 1901 in Voronezh, the first synagogue appeared, the doors of which are open to those who wish to visit it at any time of the year. Undoubtedly, all the churches in Voronezh require more thorough study and examination, because there is nothing better than seeing everything with your own eyes.

Museums and Libraries of Voronezh

Looking at the sights of Voronezh and the region, special attention should be paid to a large number of museums and libraries. This allows you to rank the city to one of the cultural capitals of Russia. Arriving to see Voronezh and its memorable places, every traveler will find something that he will like to taste, as the subjects of museums and their filling, architecture and history are completely different. For convenience, they are best divided into the following categories:

1. Local history.
2. Historical museums dedicated to the memorable events of Russian history.
3. House museums.
4. Buildings of historical value.

Let's consider each of these categories in more detail.

Local history museums

The only one of its kind is the regional museum of local lore, opened for a visit in 1894 in the building of the City Duma. By the beginning of the 40-ies of the last century in the museum's funds there were more than 100 thousand exhibits, which, unfortunately, were badly damaged during the Great Patriotic War. After the victory, the museum was evacuated for some time, and then returned to Voronezh, where in 1959 it was opened for a visit in a new building along Plekhanovskaya Street, where it still stands today. Employees of the institution are ready to tell the tourist and everyone who wants about the whole history of the region, from the antiquity to the present state of the city.

Historical museums dedicated to the memorable events of Russian history

To objects that illuminate historical events, in Voronezh, you can include the museum "Arsenal", dedicated to the history of the Great Patriotic War. It presents weapons, clothing, documents and other memorable evidence of the past. It is a branch of the Regional Museum of Local Lore. In the city itself is also a lot of monuments dedicated to the heroes of the Second World War.

House-museums

In Voronezh lived and worked many famous personalities, which is confirmed in the number of houses-museums, created here. So, the most notable is the building where Samuel Yakovlevich Marshak, a favorite children's writer, lived in 1915-1916. Here are collected some of his works, personal belongings and all that he so loved during his lifetime.

The house-museum became the estate of Venevitinovyh, where memorabilia belonged to the prince and his family, as well as many fine works of art.

Fans of creative works, of course, will want to visit the museum's house-museum of Nikolai Ge, who lived in Voronezh, but after the revolution he emigrated to France.
It was turned into a museum and a house where in 1870 the writer and poet Ivan Bunin was born.

Buildings of historical value

The buildings of the agricultural institute, the old "red" building of the University, the old building of the distillery, the premises of the former Central Hotel, the mayor's house, the Smolensky regiment barracks, the houses of Vartanov, Romensky, Zemskov, Stempel, Kligman , As well as the hotel building Bristol. All these buildings have a fairly long history, and only surprisingly successfully chosen location of their location has preserved them to our days.

In a special category can be identified literary museum named after IS. Nikitin, located in the already mentioned house-museum of this man. It was founded in 1922. It should also be mentioned about the Regional Art Museum named after I.N. Kramskoy. This building itself is also ranked among historical values, since it was built in the Baroque style as far back as the end of the 18th century.

Libraries

The most important from the point of view of science and culture in Voronezh is the Voronezh Scientific Library named after IS. Nikitin, open to readers in 1864. During the war, the invaders destroyed the entire library fund, which by that time numbered 600,000 books. The opening of the new library took place only in the 60s, after the necessary number of publications was collected. At present, thousands of handwritten, electronic and audiovisual sources are stored here. Visitors will receive any information they need.

Places to walk

Enjoying the study of monuments and museums, visiting the library, the theater building and other important objects, you can go to the garden or take a walk along the picturesque bridges. Voronezh's gardens are not as numerous as parks and squares, but, for example, Botanical, founded by Peter the Great, now pleases visitors with countless rare and beautiful plants. Just as beautiful and Pervomaysky, whose trees have a century-long history.

The city is divided into several parts, so the major role is played by the structures that unite them. The bridges of Voronezh are very extensive and picturesque. The most important are three such buildings: Chernavskiy, Vogresovsky and Severny. But they do not attract the attention of travelers, and the stone bridge located at the intersection of Karl Marx and Chernyshevsky streets perfectly complements the surrounding architectural ensemble.

Vacation with children

Surprisingly, among all this cumbersome and harsh history there was a place for children, which can be reduced to hundreds of interesting places. It is worth starting, of course, with the house of Baba Yaga, then offer to inspect the house-accordion, as well as visit the children's theater. Near the building of the latter is a fountain, in the center of which is a small figurine of a fairy. Kids will be delighted. Also with children you can visit the aquarium of Voronezh, which, no doubt, will amaze with its size and abundance of aquatic inhabitants. On holidays, you can get to the magnificent fair. The Voronezh fairs are famous for their variety of products and all kinds of entertainment that will not leave indifferent any, even the most capricious child.

So, Voronezh is one of the amazing cities of Russia, which has become famous for a large number of memorable and historical places. To list them at once is simply impossible, as well as to visit for one day. Arriving on it will not last even a week. Therefore, you need to prepare in advance and select the most interesting sights of the city of Voronezh, photos of which will decorate your family photo album.