Voronezh
17 places
Admiralteyskaya Square
Воронеж, Адмиралтейская площадь
Admiralteyskaya Square in Voronezh opened on September 7, 1996 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy. The site features the Успенский Admiralty Church built in the 17th century and a memorial to shipbuilding with a rostral column and arch. Since 2014, there has been a museum ship "Goto Predestinatsiya" on the square. The square is located on Pyotrovskaya Embankment in the Central District of the city.
Alexeevo-Akatov Convent
Воронеж, ул. Освобождения Труда, 1В
Alekseevo-Akatov Convent is located in Voronezh on Osвобождения Truda Street. Founded in 1620 by citizens in gratitude for victory over Lithuanians and Cossacks. Today it is the only surviving convent within the city limits of four former monasteries. Named after Saint Alexius, Metropolitan of Moscow. Restored since 1990 after long neglect.
Blagoveshchensky Cathedral
Воронеж, проспект Революции, 14В
Blagoveschensky Cathedral is located in Voronezh on Prospekt Revolutsii, 14V. It is the largest Orthodox church in the city, built in the Russian-Byzantine style according to the project of architect V.P. Shevelev. The building's height reaches 85 meters, and the highest point of the bell tower - 97 meters. The cathedral was laid with the blessing of Patriarch of Moscow Alexius II and was built from 1998 to 2009. Today it serves as the main church of the Voronezh Metropolitan See of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Vоронеж State Academic Drama Theatre named after A.V. Koltsova
Воронеж, проспект Революции, 55
The Voronezh State Academic Drama Theatre named after A.V. Koltsov traces its history back to 1787 when the first theater was established on the grounds of General Governor Vasily Chertkov's residence. The current building was constructed in 1821 at the city's center. In 1959, the theatre was named after poet Aleksey Koltsov. During World War II, the building suffered significant damage from bombings and was subsequently restored.
Volkhovsky Puppet Theatre
Воронеж, проспект Революции, 50
The Volkhovsky State Puppet Theatre in Voronezh is located at Revolution Avenue, 50. The theatre has been housed in its own building since 1984, designed by architects N. Topoyev and A. Frolov with sculptors E. Pak and I. Dikunov; for which the collective received the Russian State Prize. On the third floor operates the Museum of Theatrical Marionettes named after A. A. Veselov. Valery Volkhovsky was the artistic director of the theatre from 1987 to 2003. The first performance of the Voronezh puppets took place in 1925.
Voronezh Chamber Theatre
Воронеж, ул. Карла Маркса, 55А
The Voronezh Chamber Theatre is located at: Voronezh, Karl Marx St., 55A. It has two stages: a large one with 180 seats and a black-box stage with 80 seats. The building opened in September 2014. The idea of establishing the theater belongs to Mikhail Vladimirovich Bychkov, who led the theater from its founding on March 30, 1993 until it moved into its own building. Before opening the new building, the theater operated in rented premises of the Railway Workers' Culture Palace.
Voronezh Regional Museum of Local Lore
Воронеж, ул. Плехановская, 29
The Voronezh Regional Museum of Local Lore is located at Plehanov Street, 29. Founded in 1894, it reflects the region's history from ancient times to space exploration, showcasing over 3000 items in 18 halls. Over its long history, the museum has accumulated a significant collection; by the start of World War II, there were about 100,000 items. At the time of its opening, approximately 2400 exhibits came from private collections.
Voronezh Oceanic Aquarium
Воронеж, пос. Солнечный, ул. Парковая, 3
The Voronezh Aquarium, opened in October 2011, is one of the largest in Russia. Its total water volume exceeds 1.5 million liters, and its main aquarium with a tunnel holds over 380 thousand liters. The aquarium features more than 50 different marine inhabitants, with an overall area exceeding 4,400 square meters. It became the third aquarium to open in Russia after Saint Pyotrsburg and Sochi.
Voronezh Central Park
Воронеж, ул. Ленина, 10
Voronezh Central Park is the largest urban green area of about 100 hectares in the center of Voronezh. Since 1998, it has been protected as a regional nature monument. The park underwent a major reconstruction of the first phase in 2015-2016. Here is located memorial complex "Brother's Grave No. 13", commemorating the memory of city defenders whose remains are buried here (165 people).
Goto Predistatsiya Museum Ship
Воронеж, Адмиралтейская площадь
"Goto Predestinatsiya" is a unique museum exhibit, being an exact replica of Russia's first military line ship built upon Pyotr I's orders in Voronezh. The ship was laid down on November 19, 1698 and constructed under the supervision of Russian masters Fedosai Sklyayev and Lukyan Vereshchagin. It is a significant historical site reflecting the beginnings of Russian naval development.
White-Bim-Memorial
Воронеж, проспект Революции, 50
The White Billy Black Ear with One Hearing Aid statue is located on Revolution Avenue in Voronezh. The dog is depicted life-size without a pedestal on a low elevation. It was unveiled on September 5, 1998. The sculptors are I.P. Dikunov and E.N. Pak. The monument is made of stainless steel with bronze details: the right ear and paw. The memorial is dedicated to a dog from the story by Voronezh writer G.N. Troepolsky.
KittenMonumentonLizyukovStreet
Воронеж, ул. Генерала Лизюкова, сквер «Мирный»
In Peace Square on General Liziukova Street in Voronezh, there is a monument to the only Russian cartoon kitten from the eponymous cartoon. It was opened on December 5, 2003 by initiative of the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Molodoy Kommunar" Valery Maltev. The monument symbolizes the hero of a well-known Soviet cartoon.
Patriots Park
Воронеж, Ленинский проспект, 94В
Patriots Park in Voronezh - a large park in the Levoberezhny district of the city. In its center is Eternal Flame and granite stele "Voronezh - City of Military Glory". There is also an open-air exhibition of military equipment and Center for Military-Patriotic Education "Museum-Diorama". In 2016, Heroes Alley with busts of heroes of the USSR and holders of the Order of Glory was opened.
Victory Park
Воронеж, бульвар Победы, 23Д
Victory Park in Voronezh, established in 1975, covers an area of about 40 hectares and is a significant recreational zone for city residents. It features memory alleys planted over the years, and annually hosts solemn events commemorating Victory Day. The park's distinctive feature is the Airborne Troops Museum where one can learn more about the military history of the country. The park's grounds are adorned with green plantations creating a cozy atmosphere for walks and relaxation.
Pyotrovsky Sq.
Воронеж, проспект Революции, 21В
Pyotrovsky Square is located in Voronezh on Revolution Avenue, its area is only 0.5 hectares. It was founded in 1830 and named after Pyotr I who established the first regular Russian naval fleet here. In the center of the square there is a monument to the emperor installed in 1860.
Покровский собор
Воронеж, ул. Бехтерева, 36А
The Покровский Cathedral in Voronezh is located at Bektsera Street, 36A. It was consecrated in 1841 by Archbishop Anthony (Smirnitsky). From 1948 to 2009 it was the cathedral of the Voronezh Eparchy. The building was constructed from 1833 to 1841 by architect I.A. Blitsyn in the style of Russian classicism. The history of the temple begins with its first mention in documents from 1615.
Uspensky Admiralty Temple
Воронеж, ул. Софьи Перовской, 9
Uspensky Admiralteysky sobor v Voronezhe — odni iz starieishih i bolie izvestnyh soborov goroda. Ego starieischa chast' sdelana v traditsiiah drevnerusskoj arkhitektury, tada kak trapeznaya i troe-yasurnaja kolokolnya prinadleжат stilu klassicizma. Obshchaya vysota sooruzheniya doshestv 34,5 metra, pri etom vysota samogo sobora sostavljaet 13,1 metrova, a kolokolni — 21,4 metrova. Sobor bil vozveden na styke XVII–XVIII stoletij i segodnia jest pamjatnikom arkhitektury Voronezhskoj oblasti.
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