Yekaterinburg

White Tower

Yekaterinburg, ul. Bakinskih Komissarov, 2A lit1

The White Tower in Yekaterinburg located at ulitsa Bakinskih Komissarov, 2A lit1 is an outstanding example of constructivist architecture designed by architect Moisey Reiser between 1929 and 1931. It was originally a water tower for Uralmashzavod factory but now it is a significant federal-level cultural heritage site. The building is known for its characteristic white color and serves as an identifiable symbol of the Uralsmash district.

Great Zlatoust (Maximilian Cathedral-Bell Tower)

Yekaterinburg, 8 Marta / Ul. Malysheva St

Big Zlatoust — a church-tower dedicated to Saint Great Martyr Maximilian in Yekaterinburg. One of the tallest pre-revolutionary buildings in the city, reconstructed according to ancient drawings and photos. After reconstruction it became an active Orthodox parish again. Architectural dominanta of the district, symbol of restored lost churches of Yekaterinburg, Big Zlatoust annually attracts believers and architecture enthusiasts.

Water Tower on Plotinka

Yekaterinburg, Gorkogo St, 4v

Water tower on Plotinka in Yekaterinburg built no later than 1891 serves as a vivid example of XIX century industrial architecture. It became a city symbol and since 2018 includes museum exhibition telling about Plotinka history and the tower itself. Restored after 2017-2018 reconstruction today it houses guest center and cozy café.

Ascension Church

Yekaterinburg, Klary Tsetkin St, 11

The Voznesenskaya Church located at Klara Zetkin Street, 11 in Yekaterinburg combines elements of baroque, pseudo-Russian style and classicism. The building is situated in the historical district "Saint Quarter", near the Blood Altar Cathedral. After being closed in 1926, it was turned into a museum, which helped preserve the church until our days. Services were resumed in 1991, making it an active parish of the Yekaterinburg Diocese. The main relic of the church is a fragment of St. Simon of Verkhoturye's relics. The church stands on the Voznesenskaya Hill, one of the highest points in the central part of the city.

P.P. Bazhov Museum-Reserve

Yekaterinburg, Chapaeva St, 11

Paul Pyotrovich Bazhov's House-Museum is located in Yekaterinburg on Chapaeva Street, 11. It is part of the Literary Quarter of the city and belongs to the Combined Writers' Museum of the Urals. The museum recreates the writer's living environment from the beginning of the 20th century; there are tours and literary events. Visitors can see personal belongings, manuscripts and photos of the author of famous tales about the Mine Mountain Lady, included in the collection "The Malachite Casket". The garden near the house has been preserved as it was left by the writer.

Sevastyanov House

Yekaterinburg, Lenina Ave, 35

N.I. Sevastyanov House is located on Lenina Avenue in Yekaterinburg near the city pond. Built in the early 19th century, it was reconstructed in the 1860s by architect A.I. Paduchev and included in the list of federal cultural heritage objects. At different times various institutions were housed here, including the Yekaterinburg Regional Court. Today the building serves as the residence of the President of Russia and has hosted important international meetings such as SCO and BRICS summits. It is depicted on modern Russian banknotes worth 5000 rubles.

Yekaterinburg State Circus

Yekaterinburg, 8 Marta St, 43

Yekaterinburg State Circus located on 8 March Street is one of the main city attractions. It was opened on February 1, 1980 and named after People's Artist of USSR Valentin Filatov. Inside the building, Ural stones were used for interior decoration. The circus has two rings and can accommodate up to 2558 spectators simultaneously. The architecture and construction of the building are considered among the best in Europe.

Yekaterinburg Zoo

Yekaterinburg, Mamina-Sibiryaka St, 189

Yekaterinburg Zoo founded in 1930 located at Mamina-Sibiryaka Street, 189. Currently over 350 animal species inhabit on an area of 2.7 hectares. The zoo's collection significantly increased from its initial 60 individuals. It is a member of Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums and includes five pavilions for warm-blooded animals.

Ural Museum of Fine Arts

Yekaterinburg, Voevodina St, 5

The Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts is located in the historical center of Yekaterinburg; its main building is situated in a reconstructed hospital from the 18th century on the banks of the Isset River. The museum's collection includes works by famous Russian artists such as Savrasov, Shishkin, Kramskoy, Repin, Malevich and Kandinsky. A special place is occupied by the collection of naive art donated by Evgeniy Roizman. Among the exhibits stands out the Kasli cast-iron pavilion created for the Paris Exhibition of 1900. The museum annually participates in the city event "Museum Night".

Historical Grove (Plotinka)

Yekaterinburg, Lenina / Naberezhnaya Reki Iseti Ave

Historical Square "Plotinka" connects the banks of the Iset River and is a popular walking area. At the center of the square is the fountain "Stone Flower," built in 1960. Evenings feature festivals, fairs, and performances by street musicians. The square is also noted for being where Yekaterinburg's construction began in 1723 and retains remnants of eighteenth-century factory structures. It remains popular with locals and visitors thanks to its historical and cultural landmarks.

Kolyauda-theater

Yekaterinburg, Lenina Ave, 97

Kolyada-theater is located on Lenina Avenue in Yekaterinburg. Founded by well-known Russian playwright Nikolay Kolyada. Regularly hosts performances including works of the author and other recognized stage masters. The theater is known for its tours around Russia and abroad, as well as conducting literary and dramatic workshops. Its repertoire has received numerous nominations for the prestigious theater award "Golden Mask".

Literary Quarter

Yekaterinburg, Proletarskaya St, 18

Literary Quarter of Yekaterinburg is located at Proletarskaya Street, 18. It includes Camera Theatre and summer stage where concerts and poetry evenings are held. The quarter is famous for its unusual monuments including humorous "Pushkin-Wushu master". Square of the quarter is decorated with old lamps and benches creating cozy atmosphere. Regular cultural events take place here as well as six literary museums and "Country of Wonders" museums operate. Special attention attracts Pushkin's monument depicted barefoot in nightshirt.

Yekaterinburg History Museum

Yekaterinburg, Karla Libknekhta St, 26

The Yekaterinburg History Museum is located in a building of the 19th century at Karl Liebknecht Street, 26. It introduces visitors to the city's history from its foundation in 1723 by decree of Pyotr I up to contemporary urban life. The exhibition covers ancient customs, crafts, development of metallurgy and regional cultural traditions. The museum hosts educational programs, temporary exhibitions, lectures and creative meetings featuring documents, photographs and household items from various eras.

Museum of Lapidary and Jewelry Arts

Yekaterinburg, Lenina Ave, 37

The Museum of History of Lapidary and Jewelry Arts in Yekaterinburg is located at Lenina Avenue, 37. It houses a unique collection of minerals and rocks from the Urals, showcasing the development of lapidary craftsmanship from the 18th century to the present day. Visitors can view works by famous masters, see famous Ural semiprecious stones such as malachite and jasper, and attend workshops on stone carving and jewelry making.

Vladimir-High-rise

Yekaterinburg, Malysheva St, 51

The "Vysotsky" skyscraper in Yekaterinburg stands out among city buildings due to its height—186 meters. Its observation deck is on the 52nd floor and offers panoramic views of the city up to 25 kilometers around. It is one of the main places for observing the beauty of the Ural capital from above. The business center address is Malyshova Street, 51.

ComputerKeyboardMonument

Yekaterinburg, Gorkogo St, Reki Iseti Emb

A monument to a computer keyboard was installed on the bank of the Isset River in Yekaterinburg by artist Anatoly Vyatkin. It is a large-scale concrete copy (30:1) of a keyboard, with each key represented as an individual sculpture on a grass-covered surface. The total area of the monument is approximately 16 square meters. It has become a popular photo spot for tourists and city residents, included in the route "Red Line" of the pedestrian tourist route.

Statue of Gray Urals

Yekaterinburg, Oborony Sq

The "Sedoy Ural" Monument is located on Yekaterinburg's Pervaya Privokzalnaya Square and serves as a city calling card for arriving train passengers. The monument is a sculpture of a powerful warrior with a sword symbolizing the strength and resilience of the Urals worker and defender of the Motherland. Regularly held here are memorial events and ceremonies of flower laying. The monument is included in the list of Yekaterinburg's main attractions and is an important symbol of patriotism and pride in the region.

Tatischev and de Gennin Monument

Yekaterinburg, Historical Square, Plotinka

The monument to V.N. Tatishchev and V.I. de Gennin stands in Yekaterinburg on Historical Square, at the heart of the park where the city commenced. It honors the founders of the first Russian Ural metallurgical center founded by Tsar Pyotr I's decree in 1723. Adjacent is the renowned fountain "Stone Flower" and remnants of old industrial structures. From this vantage point, one can view the Iset River and the pedestrian tourist trail "Red Route."

B.N. Yeltsin Presidential Center (Yeltsin Center)

Yekaterinburg, Borisa Eltsina St, 3

Boris N. Yeltsin Presidential Center located at ulitsa Borisya Yeltsina, 3 in Yekaterinburg includes gallery, bookstore, educational center and cinema lecture hall. Annually it hosts festivals, concerts and contemporary art exhibitions. The complex features "Herb Garden" with swings near futuristic facade and an exhibition consisting of nine thematic halls culminating in "Hall of Freedom". Entrance is adorned by presidential "Chayka".

Sverdlovsk Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy

Yekaterinburg, Lenina Ave, 47

Sverdlovsk Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy in Yekaterinburg is situated at Lenina Avenue, 47. It is one of Russia's oldest musical theaters with a rich history of participation in significant national theatrical festivals. The theater delights audiences of all ages with its diverse repertoire combining operetta, musicals and children's performances. Its building adorns Lenina Avenue while the troupe actively tours cities across Russia setting high artistic standards and serving as an acting school.

Sverdlovsk State Academic Drama Theatre

Yekaterinburg, Oktyabrskaya Sq, 2

Sverdlovsk State Academic Drama Theatre is located on October Square in Yekaterinburg near the Iset River and Yeltsin Center. Founded in 1930, it is renowned for its strong actors and high-quality performances of Russian and world literature works. A picturesque garden with fountains stretches out before the theater, popular among locals and tourists. The architecture of the building stands out against the square and attracts attention with its grandeur.

Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore named after O.E. Kler

Yekaterinburg, Malysheva St, 46

Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore named after O.E. Kler is situated in Yekaterinburg on Malyshova Street, 46. It is the largest museum in the region with branches in ten cities within the area. Unique archaeological finds, exhibits related to ethnography, natural science and Ural history can be found here. The main attraction is the ancient wooden idol Shigir, discovered in peat bogs near Yekaterinburg. The museum building consists of two houses previously owned by businessmen and city council. Exhibits include wax figures of famous personalities and restoration workshops.

Holy-Trinity Cathedraal

Yekaterinburg, Rozy Lyuksemburg St, 57

The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is located in the center of Yekaterinburg at Roza Luxemburg Street, 57. The cathedral was founded in 1818 and construction continued from 1838 thanks to donations from merchant Ryazanov. After being closed in the 1930s and unused for a long time, services resumed in the 1990s. Today, the cathedral serves as a place for regular worship and holidays, functioning as an active cathedral of the Yekaterinburg diocese. The building of the cathedral is executed in the classical style of the XIX century.

Vayner Street

Yekaterinburg, Vaynera St

Vayner Street is one of the oldest streets in Yekaterinburg, stretching 1314 meters through Leninsky and Verkh-Isetsky districts. In Soviet times it was named after Bolshevik L.I. Vayner, before the revolution it was called Uspenskaya. Today its most famous section between Lenin Avenue and Kuibyshev Street is a pedestrian zone informally known as "Ural Arbat."

Rastorguev and Kharitonov Mansion

Yekaterinburg, Karla Libknekhta St, 44

Rastorguyevs-Haritonovs Manor located at Karl Liebknecht Street, 44 in Yekaterinburg is a valuable federal architectural monument. It is a typical urban manor of the first third of the XIX century designed in classicism style. Construction of the complex began in late XVIII century together with the foundation of Voznesenskaya Church and was completed by 1824 under architect M.P. Malahov's supervision. The original design of the manor is attributed to Italian architect Tommaso Adami. Later, a park garden was laid out near the manor.

Haritonovsky Garden

Yekaterinburg, Karla Libknekhta St, 44

Haritonsky Garden was laid out in 1826 at the estate of Rastorguyevs-Kharitonovs, built in the first half of the XIX century in classicist style. Located on a hilltop, the park is popular among city residents and tourists due to its picturesque walking routes and views of Yekaterinburg. Legends connect the estate with the existence of underground passages used by Old Believers for shelter. Today, the garden is part of the pedestrian tourist route "Red Line."

Holy-Savior-on-the-Blood Cathedral

Yekaterinburg, Tsarskaya St, 10

The Blood-House Temple, built in Yekaterinburg on the site of the royal family's murder, stands at 60 meters and is adorned with five golden domes and 14 bells. The architectural style of the building combines Russian-Byzantine tradition. Inside the temple there is a memorial museum telling about the history of the last days of Nikolay II and his relatives. A unique feature of the structure is the possibility to see through the iconostasis the tragic place of the killing. This is an important pilgrimage site for believers from different countries.

V.V.Mayakovsky Park of Culture and Rest

Yekaterinburg, Michurina St, 230

V.V. Mayakovsky Central Park of Culture and Rest is located in Yekaterinburg and covers an area of 97 hectares, most of which is a forest park with pine groves and squirrels. There are popular attractions here: Ferris wheel, roller coasters, trampolines and rope park. A sculpture of Vladimir Mayakovsky was installed in the park in 1957. It operates 24/7 all year round, admission is free. In winter, ice rink and ski trails are organized.

Shartash Stone Tents

Ekaterinburg, intersection of ul. Vysotskogo and ul. Syromolotova

Shartash Stone Tents - granite monoliths near Shartash Lake in Yekaterinburg. Their height ranges from 5 to 18 meters, with a rock exposure length of up to 80 meters. This place is an important archaeological site where fragments of ceramics, tools and arrowheads of ancient people were found. The age of the rocks is about 300 million years old, their relative altitude above sea level is 299 meters.

Екатеринбургский государственный академический театр оперы и балета (Урал Опера Балет)

Yekaterinburg, Lenina Ave, 46a