Top sigths of Russia
The city of Saint Petersburg remains the cultural capital of Russia. Nearly every street in this city is an important historic and architectural place of interest. Travelers are recommended to visit Peterhof, a famous series of palaces and gardens, which is located not far away from the center of the city. Peterhof was built by initiative and under control of Russian tsar Peter the Great. Nowadays, the palace exhibits numerous historic documents, plans and drafts. The Smolny Cathedral is one more famous attraction of the city that is also recommended to visit. The beautiful cathedral is made in best traditions of baroque style. Its height is 94 metres; its halls and the facade are decorated with gilding, and blue walls of the cathedral feature skillfully made fretwork. Inner premises of the Smolny are no less beautiful and amaze visitors with stunning frescoes and carvings. … OpenChapters of the guide to Tula
Tula sightseeing
It should be noted that this stage was one of the most interesting and eventful in the city history. Those travelers who want to visit one of the most popular Tula museums can see the samples of old weapons made by the best Russian blacksmiths. The decline in the arms industry took place after the Patriotic War of 1812. In the middle of the 19th century, the main fields in Tula were the manufacturing of accordions … Open
Travel guide to Tula
One of the most popular culture centers in Tula is the Museum called Tula Gingerbread. It is dedicated to the most famous and most popular national sweet. The museum tells its visitors about the history of the famous Tula gingerbread. Its exhibits include old molds and confectionery tools used by local masters hundreds of years ago. The museum stores several special gingerbreads that were cooked for important … Open