Rostov-on-Don
45 places
State Bank Headquarters Ensemble
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 69
The building of the State Bank's office ensemble is situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 69 in Rostov-on-Don. It preserves its historical exterior with elements of original sculpture and interiors. The architectural project was developed by St. Pyotrsburg architect Mariian Peretyatkovich in 1910. The office has occupied this site since the 1860s and completes the pre-revolutionary architectural ensemble of Novobazar Square. Today, the building is used by a financial institution.
Architectural Sculpture Complex with Fountain Lions
Ростов-на-Дону, площадь Советов, со стороны проспекта Соколова
Architectural-sculptural complex "Lions" is situated on Sovetskaya Square in Rostov-on-Don. Created in 1916, it includes a fountain with balustrades and sculptures of two lions oriented towards the square. The composition is complemented by decorative benches with balls. The sculptural design was created by Yakob Veide. The complex is part of historical improvements to Novobazar Square and adorns the main entrance to the building of the State Bank's office.
Botanical Garden of the Southern Federal University
Rostov-on-Don, Botanicheskiy Spusk Ln, 7
The Botanical Garden of the Southern Federal University is situated in Rostov-on-Don. It serves as a scientific and educational base for SFU, where plants from the steppe zone of Lower Don and tropical regions are studied. A dendrarium with trees from various parts of Russia has also been created here. The garden actively engages in introducing and acclimating plants after restoring collections following World War II. The total area of the botanical garden exceeds 160 hectares.
Vorkosig Bridge
Rostov-on-Don, Voroshilovsky Bridge over the Don
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Brothers Martyn House
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 125/69
The House of Brothers Martyn is located on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street in Rostov-on-Don. After restoration from 2008 to 2014 it became part of the Mikhail Sholokhov Museum-Reserve. In 2015 "Sholokhov-Center" opened here. The building was reinforced using modern methods: strengthened foundation with bore-injection piles, reconstructed spires and facades. Originally owned by firm "John Martyn & Company", then brothers Vasily and Georgy Martyns.
Margaret Chernova House
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 27/47
Margaret Chernova Mansion built in 1899 stands on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street in Rostov-on-Don. The building is notable for its angular belvedere with a dome and two-story hall for receptions and musical evenings. In 1903, Feodor Chaliapin performed here. During World War II, the house was damaged but later restored and received regional cultural heritage status.
Don State Public Library
Rostov-on-Don, Pushkinskaya St, 175a
The Don State Public Library is situated in Rostov-on-Don on Pushkinskaya Street, 175A. Established with an initial collection of 3000 books, it now houses a modern complex covering 4909 sq.m. The building is clad with dark stone featuring relief images of world cultural figures. Designed by architect Alexander Dolzhikov, the library features a monolithic concrete storage facility and offers users 1118 seating places. It also operates the Don Electronic Library.
Kistov Income House
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 105/42
The rental house of G.Y. Kistov is situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 105/42 in Rostov-on-Don. Built in 1915 in the modern style, it stands out with its complex layout and serves as a typical example of architecture from that era. Currently, the building houses one of the main campuses of the Southern Federal University. The architectural design was developed by architects Arutyun Zakiyev and Grigory Vasilyev. The house has five floors and is used for educational and scientific purposes.
Income House M. V. Shirmann
Rostov-on-Don, Ave Voroshilovsky, 20
The income property of M.V. Shirmann is situated on Voroshilovsky Prospect, 20 in Rostov-on-Don. The building is notable because after the war its ground floor housed the city's puppet theater while upper floors served as the "South" hotel. Inside it has corridor-style layout. At different times there were the society "Spartak", association of proletarian writers and People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs. A commemorative plaque is installed on the facade honoring Vladimir Mayakovsky's performance in 1983. The project was designed by architect Arutyun Zakiyev.
City Hall Building
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 47
The Building of City Hall in Rostov-on-Don is situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 47. It was constructed in 1899 by architect A.N. Pomerantsev. Its facade is symmetrical with characteristic tiered division featuring rounded corners topped by domes. The first floor stands out due to rusticated masonry. The decor of the facade is done in baroque style. After restoration, original colors of the building were restored as depicted in old photographs from the late 19th century.
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Rostov-on-Don, Stanislavskogo St, 58
Cathedral Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rostov-on-Don is situated on Stanislavskogo Street. The first wooden structure emerged in 1766, later replaced by a stone church in 1795. The current building was constructed in mid-XIX century according to architect K.P. Ton's project in the Russian-Byzantine style. After restoration in late XX — early XXI centuries, the cathedral has reopened for services.
One Sky Observation Wheel
Rostov-on-Don, Teatralnaya Sq, 3
Ferris wheel "One Sky" in Rostov-on-Don is situated on Theatre Square. Its height is 65 meters; from its top there is a view over city center and left bank of Don River. The attraction can simultaneously accommodate up to 180 people in 30 enclosed cabins designed for year-round operation. A full rotation takes about 12 minutes providing a panorama up to 25 kilometers around. It opened in 2016.
Smolya Balka Memorial Complex
Rostov-on-Don, Ul. Zmievskiy Dr, 1
Memorial Complex "Zmiyevskaya Balka" is situated in Rostov-on-Don. During World War II mass executions of civilians and prisoners of war took place here. The central element is the sculpture "Victims of Execution" created under the guidance of Nikolay Avedikov and brothers Lopko. Observation deck near the entrance allows to see the entire memorial panorama. The complex was designed by architects Nikolay Nersissyan and Ruben Muradyan. Most of the victims were Jews from the city.
Kumzhenskaya Grove Memorial Complex
Rostov-on-Don, Kumzhenskaya Grove
Memorial complex "Kumzhenskaya Grove" is situated in Rostov-on-Don. Its central element is monument "Storm": a sculpture with an 18-meter metal arrow indicating the direction of the main Soviet troops' attack. Memorials plaques list the parts involved in liberating the city. Sculptural group depicts actual participants of battles including commander Alexei Filippov and political officer Aleksandra Nozadze. Complex includes transferred brotherly burials from Nizhny Gnilovskaya.
North-Caucasus Railway Transportation Museum
Rostov-on-Don, Kazachiy Ln, 44b
The North-Caucasus Railways' Railway Technology Museum is located in Rostov-on-Don at Kazachy Pereulok, 44B. It opened on August 1, 2003 and includes over 50 exhibits including steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, electric trains, passenger and freight cars. A distinctive feature of the museum are historical exhibition tracks at Gnilovskaya Station and regular retro-train trips around the city. Among unique items is an ice wagon from 1914 and the oldest preserved railway car in Russia made by "Gloster" factory.
Russian-Armenian Friendship Museum
Rostov-on-Don, Svobody Sq, 14/2
The Museum of Russo-Armenian Friendship is located in the historical mansion of merchant M. Iskidarov, built in the late 19th century according to the project of architect S.K. Laskanov. The museum features exhibits reflecting the culture and byta Don Armenians, as well as the history of relations between Rostov and Nakhichevan-on-the-Don. Today, the exhibition is housed on the second floor of the building at the following address: Rostov-on-Don, Freedom Square, 14/2.
Don River Embankment
Rostov-on-Don, Beregovaya St
The Embankment of the Don River in Rostov-on-Don stretches along the right bank of the Don for two kilometers. Previously there was a river port here, but after the war the embankment was renovated for walks. Now it is decorated with alleys, flower beds, monuments and fountains. The main attractions include the sculpture "Rostovchanka" and the name given in honor of Admiral Feodor Ushakov.
N. E. Paramonov Mansion
Rostov-on-Don, Pushkinskaya St, 148
N.E.Paramonov Mansion is situated at Pushkinskaya Street, 148 in Rostov-on-Don. Built in 1914 by architect Leonid Eberg, it represents neoclassical architecture. Originally intended for the son of prominent Rostov businessman Nikolay Paramonov, since 1947 the mansion housed the regional scientific library of Southern Federal University, which is now part of it. Since 2006, the library has been directly integrated into the university structure. The main facade of the mansion faces Pushkinskaya Street.
1st Cavalry Army Tachanka-Rostovchanka Monument
Rostov-on-Don, Vostochnoe Hwy, 1
The monument to the 1st Cavalry Army "Tachanka-Rostovchanka" is situated on East Highway in Rostov-on-Don. It is a sculptural group symbolizing the city's liberation from White Guards in 1920. It depicts a galloping team of four horses with a machine gun tachanka. The author's collective includes sculptors V. Batay, A. Kosolapov, A. Sknarin and architect P. Ibalkov. The monument was unveiled in 1977 and stands on a high artificial hill greeting visitors from Bataisk side.
Paramonovsky Granaries
Rostov-on-Don, Beregovaya St, 47a
Paramonovsky Depots in Rostov-on-Don are an 19th century complex featuring grain storage facilities built using unique spring water cooling system. The site is a federal cultural heritage monument. Buildings feature bricks from Levanidov brothers' factory; last structures were constructed late 1890s. A distinguishing feature was gravity-fed grain loading due to street-level elevation difference with piers. Post-war years saw the spaces utilized as construction materials warehouses.
Maxim Gorky Culture and Rest Park
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 45
Maxim Gorky Park of Culture And Rest - the oldest park in Rostov-on-Don founded in 1813, situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street. Features rotunda, seven fountains ("Eastern", "Grotto", "Western", "Goldfish", "Lighthouse", "Neptune" and "Herons") and sculptural composition "Peddler". Total area of the park is 11 hectares. In 1932 it was renamed after writer Maxim Gorky.
Levyoberezhny Amusement Park
Rostov-on-Don, Levoberezhnaya St, 3
Lebezhennyy Park of Culture and Rest in Rostov-on-Don stretches along "Rostov-Arena" stadium. It was opened on May 1, 2018 on the site of the former central city beach. The total area of green plantations exceeds 7,000 square meters, including 502 trees, 2,922 shrubs and 1,999 perennials. For active recreation there are bike paths covering 4,400 sq. m, children's playgrounds - 4,600 sq. m and sports zones - 13,600 sq. m.
Soviet Square
Rostov-on-Don, Sovetov Sq
The Square of Soviets in Rostov-on-Don emerged on the city's outskirts. Originally there stood a temporary church which was later replaced by a stone cathedral demolished in the 1930s. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the square has been an important trading area with a large market. Today only one building from the pre-revolutionary ensemble remains - the bank's office. In the 1950s modern administrative structures were added.
Pokrovsky Square
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 36
Pokrovsky Sqare is situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street in Rostov-on-Don. Its main attraction is Pokrovsky Church, whose history is linked to Saint Anna Fortress founded in 1735. A monument to Empress Elizabeth Pyotrovna has been installed there; previously there was a monument to Sergey Kirov. Modern construction includes the new Staro-Pokrovsky Church forming with the square an integral architectural ensemble. The place is named after the historical Pokrovskaya church which used to be located here.
Rostov Oblast Philharmonic
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 170
The Rostov Oblast Philharmonic is situated at Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 170 in Rostov-on-Don. Founded in 1935, it became home to the first ensemble — Rostov Symphony Orchestra. Here the Don Cossack Choir was born and the festival "Don Musical Spring" takes place. Since 1963, the philharmonic has been housed in this historical building on the street. Among its creative groups is the "Cossack Circle" song and dance troupe. In 2023, it represented the city at the international exhibition "Russia" in Moscow.
Maxim Gorky Academic Drama Theatre, Rostov
Rostov-on-Don, Teatralnaya Sq, 1
The Rostov Academic Drama Theatre named after Maxim Gorky is situated on the Theatre Square in Rostov-on-Don. The building of the theatre, constructed in 1935, features unique decor: marble from quarries opened by the theatre itself in Crimea and the Urals was used for its creation. The theatre is renowned for major awards such as the prize from the Fourth International Festival of Theatre Arts in 1937. The stage area exceeded 1100 sq. m while the orchestra pit could accommodate up to 100 musicians. Initially called Asmolovsky Theatre, it was renamed after the revolution to honor Anatoly Lunacharsky.
Rostov State Musical Theatre
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 134
The Rostov State Music Theatre is situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street. Its building is designed as a white piano with an open lid, becoming a symbol of the city. The theatre opened in 1999 and is a state cultural institution of the region. Its repertoire includes opera, ballet, operetta and musicals. There are a symphony orchestra, choir and ballet troupe operating within the theatre. It continues the traditions of Rostov's Musical Comedy Theatre founded in 1931.
V. S. Bylkov Rostov State Puppet Theatre
Rostov-on-Don, Universitetskiy Ln, 46
The Rostov State Puppet Theatre named after V.S. Bylkov is situated at University Alley, 46. Founded in 1935, it is led by director Vladimir Bylkov who oversaw the theatre for over thirty years. Performances are intended both for children and adult audiences. The theater has toured within the region and participated in national and international festivals, earning professional awards. The history of the theater began in the 1920s with work by Rostov puppet-makers with children.
Rostov State Circus
Rostov-on-Don, Budyonnovskiy Ave, 45
The Rostov State Circus is situated on Budennovskiy Avenue, 45. Its first performance in the current building took place with Igor Kio participating in 1957. The circus history of the city began earlier; the original circus stood where the present-day "Intourist" hotel is now. Famous artist dynasties perform there, and the dome has a reinforced concrete structure. The building is a typical example of Soviet architecture from the mid-20th century.
Rostov Zoo
Rostov-on-Don, Zoologicheskaya St, 3
Rostov Zoo is situated in Rostov-on-Don city on Zoologicheskaya Street. Its territory covers 56.97 hectares and includes exhibits of over 7,500 animals representing 509 species from all continents. Among them are fourteen rare fauna representatives listed in the Red Book of the Rostov Region. There are also preserved valuable trees of regional historical significance. The zoo's history dates back to 1923 when it was organized as a nature lovers' circle at one of the city's schools. Today, the zoo offers visitors ten year-round exhibitions and serves as an important regional conservation site.
Rostov Space Museum
Rostov-on-Don, Ave Stastki, 231/2
The Rostov Space Museum is situated in Rostov-on-Don on Stakhanov Prospect. It showcases a collection of personal belongings of cosmonauts, flight simulation trainers, samples of space technology and documents chronicling the history of space exploration. A special highlight is the first tour led by Yuri Usachev, a native of the region. Visitors can view the couch used during launches and landings of spacecraft. The exhibition emphasizes the contribution of local experts to the development of Russian space science.
Rostov-on-Don Academic Youth Theatre
Rostov-on-Don, Svobody Sq, 3
Rostov-on-Don Academic Youth Theatre is located at Freedom Square, 3. The building, constructed in 1899, is historical and an object of cultural heritage. The theatre features a modern repertoire including performances for different age groups. Since 1997 it has held academic status. Initially, the building served as Nakhichevan City Theatre, and its current name was received in 2001.
Rostov Oblast Museum of Fine Arts
Rostov-on-Don, Pushkinskaya St, 115
The Rostov Regional Museum of Fine Arts is situated at Pushkinskaya Street, 115. The collection is linked to the history of the Rostov-Nakhichevan Society of Fine Arts from the early 20th century. Artistic collections were formed through donations from the Tretyakov Gallery and works from private collections of local benefactors after the revolution. The museum has been operating since 1938 but starting in May 2025, all exhibits moved to a new location on Chekhov Avenue, 60. A distinctive feature of the collection is Old Russian art represented by icons from the Moscow school of the 16th-17th centuries.
Rostov Oblast Regional Museum of Local Studies
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 79
The Rostov Regional Museum of Local Lore is situated at Bolshaya Sadovaya, 79 in Rostov-on-Don. Founded in 1910. Over 365,000 exhibits are kept in its collections, depicting the history of the Don from ancient times to the present day. Special attention is given to ethnography: costumes from the Russian-Ukrainian borderland, cherkess suits of Nekrasovka women, Armenian headgear "poshi," festive coats of Don Cossack women. There is also a large photofile and documentary materials.
Iver Monastery
Rostov-on-Don, Neklinovskaya St, 4
The Holy-Iver Convent for Women is situated in Rostov-on-Don on Neklinovskaya Street. The community was founded in 1903 as the Trinity-Alexeievsk Female Community within the Holy-Trinity Church. After being revived in 1991 under the name Holy-Iver Monastery, services resumed in the ruined church of Bishop Dimitry of Rostov. The consecration of the upper church dedicated to the Iver Icon of the Mother of God took place in 1996. The convent is located in picturesque surroundings near the Temerik River.
Rostov Arena Stadium
Rostov-on-Don, Levoberezhnaya St, 2b
"Rostov Arena Stadium" is situated on the left bank of the Don River in Rostov-on-Don. Construction began in 2012; installation of the supporting structures for the roof was completed in 2016, and the arena entered operation in 2018. It is the home stadium of football club "Rostov" and a UEFA Category 4 stadium. Work on the pile field commenced as early as 2015.
Staro-Pokrovsky Church
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 113b
The Old-Pokrovsky Church is situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street in Rostov-on-Don. The church building constructed in 2007 reflects traditions of Russian church architecture. The original wooden Pokrovskii Presvyatoi Bogoroditsy church was moved here from the fortress of St. Dimitry of Rostov in 1761. Nearby the church there is a monument to Empress Elizabeth Pyotrovna.
Student Park DGTU named after L. V. Krasnichenko
Rostov-on-Don, Gagarina Sq, 1
Student Park of DGTU named after L.V. Krasnichenko is situated on Gagarin Square in Rostov-on-Don. It is a green area founded by city students in 1910. University events and commemorative actions take place here. The park bears the name of Leonid Krasnichenko who for a long time headed Rostov Engineering Institute. Adjacent to the park is the main building of Don State Technical University. The park's territory includes a memorial to students and staff members of the university who died during World War II as well as monuments reflecting the historical heritage of the educational institution.
Theater Square
Rostov-on-Don, Teatralnaya Sq
Theater Square is the main square of Rostov-on-Don, situated between the historical parts of the city. It features Maxim Gorky Drama Theater, North-Caucasus Railway Administration, and memorial complex "Stele" with Nike goddess. The square was named after the Revolution, previously bearing this title until the first half of the 1930s. The central element of the complex is a stele 72 meters high, unveiled in 1985 to mark the 40th anniversary of Victory Day. Also on the square there are fountains and nearby lies October Revolution Park.
Trading House G.G. Pustovoytova
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 46
The trading house G.G. Pustovoytova is situated on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 46 in Rostov-on-Don. Initially its premises were rented to various retail enterprises and hotels. The building was among the tallest in the city upon construction. After restoration by 1950, the appearance of the building changed. During World War II, the trading house suffered significant damage from destruction. Previously there operated a jewelry store and Central Hotel, as well as the Rostov branch of Russo-French factories.
Gench-Ogloueva Trading House
Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya St, 68
Gench-Oglueva Trading House is situated at Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 68 in Rostov-on-Don. The building constructed from 1880 to 1883 is an early major work by architect Pomerezts. The ground floor is intended for commercial spaces, the second floor features vaulted rectangular openings, while the third floor has narrow decorative windows. The facades are adorned with baroque motifs. The plan of the building has a P-shaped configuration. The client was Rostov merchant Stepan Gench-Ogluev.
Pushkinskaya Street
Rostov-on-Don, Pushkinskaya St
Pushkin Street in Rostov-on-Don is known for its monument to Alexander Pushkin installed in 1959 by sculptor G. Shulz; it also features "Pushkin's balls" by A.A. Sknarin. A XIX-century mansion adds to the street's unique charm. In early XX century it was considered one of the city's major arteries. The street houses the Rostov Oblast Museum of Fine Arts. Most of the street is designed as an ukhozhennyy boulevard crossing the central city avenues.
Seraphim of Sarov Monastery
Rostov-on-Don, Portovaya St, 72
The Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov is located in Rostov-on-Don on Portova Street, 72. The church building was restored in the 1990s after a long period of neglect and partial destruction. Dedicated to Saint Seraphim of Sarov, it belongs to the Rostov-on-Don diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. A parish arose at the church in the early 20th century in the workers' settlement of Gnilovsky, but it was closed in the 1930s.
Feast of Pentecost Prepoloveni Cathedral
Rostov-on-Don, Vsesoyuznaya St, 165
The Church of the Preparation of Pentecost in Rostov-on-Don is situated on Vseossobnoy Street, 165. Built in the first half of the XIX century in the traditions of Russian classicism. Before the revolution it had three altars and was the center of Gnilovskaya stanitsa. After the closure of the church the building was used as a cinema and film rental warehouse. The altar of the church is dedicated to the Feast of the Preparation of Pentecost.
Saint Cross Church
Rostov-on-Don, Bagramyana St, 1
Surb Khach Church is situated on the bank of North Donets Reservoir in Rostov-on-Don. It is famous for the fact that nearby lie the graves of renowned Armenian poets Aharon Almandaryan and Raphael Patkanian. There was an Armenian seminary functioning within the monastery. The monastery was founded by Armenians resettled from Crimea. Under the church hill there flows a spring filling the Temer River whose name means "Holy Cross". The project of the temple is attributed to architect I. Stavrov.
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