Where to go and what to see in Voronezh

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Voronezh is the cradle of the Russian fleet and the capital of the Black Earth Region. Now Voronezh is a large modern city with improved streets and interesting tourist attractions. Most tourists visit Voronezh for 1 day - on the way to the Krasnodar Territory or Crimea. But the capital of the Black Earth Region and its surroundings are worthy of a longer study. What to see in 2 days in Voronezh? You will board the legendary battleship Goto Predestination , see touching monuments to White Bim and kitten Vasya from Lizyukov Street , and walk along the bottom of the ancient ocean. A detailed route around Voronezh for 2 days is below.

Museum ship “Goto Predestination” Photo: © Sonic_off

Where to stay

Voronezh is divided by a reservoir into two parts. The right bank is considered central - all the main attractions are located here, and on the left - residential areas and factories.

Housing prices do not differ much in different areas, so it is better to live in the center - when searching, focus on Revolution Avenue. If you want peace, stay on quiet streets: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels or Ordzhonikidze. If you love the perpetual movement of the city, choose Revolution Avenue or Koltsovskaya. It is better not to rent an apartment on Donbasskaya and adjacent streets: they are located close to the center, but the houses are in poor condition, the lights do not work, so it will be scary to return in the evenings.

On Airbnb you can find an apartment with a view of the reservoir or with an atmospheric balcony. Prices for two people start from 1,450 rubles for a bright studio in the center. An apartment with panoramic windows and a view of the city costs 2,333 rubles. A stylish private house with a garden, a terrace and a view of the reservoir will cost 2,400 rubles.

The most budget option is to stay in a capsule hostel, where prices start from 350 rubles. A night in the cozy and bright Bon Son Hotel and Hostel will cost from 650 rubles. At Geek Hotel & Hostel with two-story rooms, prices start from 490 rubles per bed or from 1,490 rubles for a separate room.

If you prefer to live in a hotel, take a closer look at the designer “Bronze Boar” with a garden and terrace. The Marriott Hotel is located on Revolution Avenue, the rooms have panoramic windows overlooking the city. Prices start from 4,080 rubles. The Mercure and Hampton by Hilton chains have a minimalist, pleasant interior, unlike many other hotels in Voronezh. They charge from 3,700 rubles per night. Prices in budget hotels start from 1,500 rubles in Floris and from 1,700 rubles in Brno.

Religious sites

In Voronezh there are many churches made in the traditions of Russian architecture.

Assumption Admiralty Church

The Admiralty Assumption Church is the oldest city church in the classicist style, built in the 17th century. Throughout its existence, the building was periodically reconstructed and updated. Major restoration work of the sanctuary was carried out in 2000. The temple stands at 41 Leninsky Ave. and is open to visitors from 8.00 to 19.00.

Blagoveshchensky cathedral

The Annunciation Church is the cathedral of Voronezh and is decorated in the Russian-Byzantine style. The building was erected in 1998 over a period of 11 years. The structure has a height of 97 m and houses the relics of St. Mitrophanius.

At the present time, regular services are held in this holy place (every day from 7.00 to 19.00) and a Sunday school operates. The cathedral is located in the Pervomaisky Garden on Revolution Avenue, 18a.

Alekseevsko-Akatov Monastery

The monastery was founded in the 17th century. like a man's. After its revival at the end of the 20th century. nuns live on its territory. Built in the Russian-Byzantine style, the ensemble preserves the miraculous image of the “Life-Giving Spring” and the miraculous icon of the Great Martyr. Panteleimon.

The bell tower, preserved in its original form, is considered the oldest monument of Voronezh architecture.

Address of the monastery: st. Liberation of labor, 1st century. Divine services are held here daily, in the morning on weekdays from 7.30, on holidays from 6.30, and in the evening services begin at 16.00 in winter, and at 17.00 in summer.

What sights to see in Voronezh

Revolution Avenue

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It is better to start getting acquainted with Voronezh from the avenue, as from the main and most interesting part of the city. It is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, museums and attractions. Most of the buildings on the avenue were built in the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries, and almost all of them are included in the list of cultural heritage sites.

In summer, Voronezh turns into a bright green city with a southern mood. This is especially noticeable on the avenue, where crowds of people stroll lazily in the evenings, taking drinks from one of the many coffee shops. It is best to start the walk from Lenin Square and go straight, past Koltsovsky Square, the Proletary cinema, the Puppet Theater, the Bristol Hotel building, the Kramskoy Museum, and Petrovsky Square. On the way, it’s worth stopping by Ptichka for delicious coffee. Annunciation Cathedral is the end point of the route.

Puppet theater "Jester"

Address: Revolution Ave., 50.

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It’s worth not only looking at the beautiful theater building from the outside, but also going inside, and if you’re lucky, catching a performance. The theater also hosts performances for adults. The repertoire includes “King Lear” based on the play by William Shakespeare, “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, “Cinderella”, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Aladdin’s Magic Lamp” and others. And in the 60s, Dante’s “Divine Comedy” was even shown on the theater stage. All performances are subtle and ironic, and the puppets and decorations are tasteful.

On the second floor of the theater there is a puppet museum, where puppets from plays that are no longer staged are collected. Entrance costs a symbolic 10 rubles.

The theater is now closed and will most likely start operating in the new theater season in the fall. Details about performances and posters can be conveniently viewed on the theater’s website.

In front of the building there is a monument to Bim from the famous story by Gabriel Troepolsky “White Bim Black Ear” - the sad story of a dog that broke the hearts of Soviet children. Traditionally, stroke Bim's nose for good luck.

Square of victory

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Architecturally, it is not very different from squares in other cities, but it’s worth going there for the panoramic view of the Voronezh reservoir and the private sector. During the quarantine, renovation work was completed on Victory Square. Now it looks like a modern recreation area with benches, alleys and a fountain.

A stone bridge

Address: st. Karl Marx, 45.

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A place where you can feel the spirit of pre-revolutionary Voronezh. A small stone bridge was built Kamenny Bridge (Voronezh) - Wikipedia in 1826, since then it has not changed its appearance much. On weekends there are crowds of newlyweds: it is believed that for a happy marriage you need to come here on your wedding day, break a bottle of champagne on the bridge and hang locks with your names on it. Previously, they were latched onto metal railings, but during the latest reconstruction the bridge was returned to its original appearance, and all the locks were moved to a special metal tree.

Soviet square

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In the summer, Sovetskaya Square becomes the main attraction for city residents. A couple of years ago, it was restored according to the design of the Voronezh architect and Strelka Design Bureau - dry fountains, lawns for picnics and walking alleys were made. On summer evenings, skaters skate here, couples dance tango, elderly townspeople read newspapers on benches, and children frolic in dry fountains.

Admiralty Square and embankment

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“Voronezh is the cradle of the Navy” - this is what Voronezh residents often say with pride. It was here in the 17th century that Peter I began building ships that formed the Azov Fleet. Admiralty Square, or Admiralteyka, as the locals call it, has now been built on this site, and a rostral column and a triumphal arch have been installed in memory of the first fleet.

To the right of the square there is a sandy beach - you can take a blanket from home and have a picnic. On the left there is an embankment, which is worth a walk or ride on an electric scooter along the water. But keep in mind that there are no lanterns there, so in the evening only the moon will light your way.

Museum ship “Goto Predestination”

Address: Admiralteyskaya Square.

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“Goto Predestination” (“God’s Providence”) became the first Russian battleship; it was built according to the design of Peter I. Now a copy of it, recreated from surviving drawings and engravings of that time, is moored near Admiralty Square.

There is a museum inside the ship. The exhibition includes more than 700 household items of 18th-century sailors: coins, weapons, tableware, and a ship’s stove. Many cabins contain wax figures in ancient naval uniforms. Before visiting, you can take a virtual tour on the website of the local history museum.

Karl Marx Street

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The only at least partially pedestrian street in the city. It starts from Admiralty Square, then goes up the slope through a private sector with old wooden houses, then across the Stone Bridge, intersects with Revolution Avenue and after that it becomes a pedestrian street.

Many beautiful old buildings have been preserved on Karl Marx, most of which were built in the 18th–19th centuries. There is a fire department, a Lutheran church, a revolutionary’s house, a new Chamber Theater, and the house where Samuel Marshak lived. Take a close look at each building and you are sure to find something interesting.

House "Accordion"

Address: st. Karl Marx, 94.

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One building in particular stands out for Karl Marx - the “Accordion” house, which is really similar in shape to this musical instrument. UL began to build it. KARLA MARKS, 94 (“accordion”) in 1929 in the constructivist style designed by the architect Nikolai Troitsky - many significant houses in the city were made by him.

During the Great Patriotic War, 90% of the city was destroyed, and “Garmoshka” was also badly damaged. After the war, Troitsky began restoring the house, decided not to change the plan of the building, but added classicism decor from the 50s.

In May, opposite the house, Voronezh artists created an art object - they painted an adjustable wrench in memory of the industrialist Wilhelm Stoll. Using the QR code, you can find a mask on Instagram, point it at the key and see how its 3D model grows out of the ground.

Central Park

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Since the 80s, the park has been abandoned: mostly teenagers looking for adventure walked through it. But in 2014, a complete reconstruction began according to a project developed by the French landscape architect Olivier Dame and Moscow. Now it is a modern park with playgrounds, sports areas with a ropes course, and a pond with fish and ducks. The park has the Green Theater, an open-air venue where concerts and performances take place in the summer. The schedule is on the park website.

Master classes for children

A great way to keep your child busy with something exciting is to take him to a master class. In such classes, the child develops, tries new things, and finds friends. Interesting master classes for children in Voronezh are organized by the Literary Museum named after. Nikitina. During the classes, children learn the basics of calligraphy, create books and decorations for shadow theater, write letters to each other, as people did in the 19th century, etc.

Thematic classes are held for schoolchildren at the Art Museum. Kramskoy and Voronezh Regional Children's Library . The Leonardo hobby hypermarket organizes master classes in painting, batik, and clay modeling. Children will learn to paint with acrylic and oil paints, create soft toys, decorate and much more.

Master class from the Miracle Ceramics studio

During hand-sculpting lessons at the Miracle Ceramics studio, children will be able to make an angel, an elephant, an owl or a cat from clay. Master classes are not intended for preschoolers. If the class is devoted to complex hand-sculpting techniques, then the organizers set age restrictions.

Many master classes on a variety of topics are held in the anti-cafe “City of Angels”. Programs such as creating slime, Christmas tree decorations and Christmas wreaths, clay modeling, cold batik painting or fluid art are suitable for children.

In Voronezh, it is not a problem to find a cooking master class suitable for a child. For example, in the Sladkoezhkino caramel workshop they are always happy to teach children how to make sweets, and in the Anderson Family Cafe they are always happy to teach them how to make dumplings, cook cookies and prepare pancake rolls. At the Anderson Cafe, master classes are held both on weekdays and on weekends. The theme is not always culinary; there are also creative activities in painting, origami, appliqué, etc. The minimum age of children is 3 years. The current poster is always posted on the cafe’s website.

Exciting culinary master classes led by chefs are periodically organized for children in the Horreca Hall showroom, and free master classes are held every weekend at the Armadka children's club.

Where else to go in Voronezh

Central Market

Address: st. Pushkinskaya, 8.

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Indoor market with farm products and its own production. On the ground floor they sell traditional market vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and fresh fish. But you can skip this part and immediately go up to the second floor, where they sell goods produced by the Central Market. Among them are goat milk cheeses, sausages, puffed marshmallows and marshmallows, chocolate and candies. The process of creating products can be observed through the windows.

Synagogue

Address: st. Stankevicha, 6.

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The townspeople have formed many myths about the synagogue: for example, that the Masons hold their meetings there, so ordinary people are not allowed inside. In fact, you can get into the synagogue on any day except Saturday - you just need to negotiate with the security guard at the entrance.

It was designed in the Moorish style, in which synagogues were built in Berlin, Budapest, Kyiv, St. Petersburg and Kharkov. Just a few years after construction, the authorities began to put pressure on the Jewish community, and in 1939 the synagogue was closed. History of the Voronezh Jewish Community. After nationalization, they wanted to set up a club in the synagogue, but the war began and the building was practically destroyed. In the early 2000s, the building was restored.

Periodically, the rabbi conducts tours of the synagogue, where he talks about its history and the difficult fate of Voronezh Jews. Announcements of events are published in the community group.

Speakeasy bars

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“Voronezh is a city of courage,” locals often say. Therefore, it’s simply impossible to come here and not raid the bars. A few years ago, speakeasy bars appeared in the city - semi-secret establishments without signs, which only “insiders” know about. There are currently three such bars: Eight, Boulevardier and Mizuwari. For visitors, this is an excellent option to get to know the city, but before visiting such a bar you need to write on your Instagram account and warn that you are coming - they will explain to you how to find the establishment.

Bottoms

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Voronezh is built on a hill, so in the city center there are many steep ascents and descents that you have to climb. Nizami is the name given to an area on a slope with narrow streets and private houses leading from the city center to the reservoir. Many monuments of wooden architecture have been preserved there and the atmosphere of royal Voronezh is created. You can start your walk from Admiralteyskaya Square, Petrovskaya or Massalitinov embankments and climb up any narrow street.

Gallery H.L.A.M.

Address: st. Deputatskaya, 1.

Photo: HLAMgallery Facebook page

Voronezh is one of the main centers of contemporary art in Russia, and the gallery H.L.A.M. became one of its first centers in the city. It usually hosts exhibitions and performances by artists from all over Russia. Last year Pakhom showed his works at the gallery, and before that there was an exhibition of the controversial artist Polina Muzyka. In 2018, a festival dedicated to the work of the famous Russian theater and film director Boris Yukhananov was held here. TRASH. represents Voronezh artists at the main Russian contemporary art fair Cosmoscow, and in 2016 the exhibition “In the Glorious City of Voronezh” was held at Winzavod.

There are currently no exhibitions in the gallery and it is closed to visitors. It is convenient to follow announcements in a group on the social network VKontakte.

Prydachenskaya Dam

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A small island formed after the creation of the Voronezh reservoir. It has a cozy walking alley, a kayaking base, and sports grounds. You can come in the evening and watch the athletes train and swim on SUP boards. The island offers views of both shores at once.

Karting for children

There are several karting centers with open and closed tracks in Voronezh. At fun rides, children get a lot of emotions and an adrenaline rush. If a child is interested in auto racing, then perhaps karting school will be the start of his future racing career. Karting schools accept applicants from 5 years old, and children from 6 years old are allowed to participate in free races.

Children will be able to test themselves on the racing track of the Adrenaline karting club using special children's karts. There are also double karts available for rental; you can ride in tandem with your parent. The 1 km long outdoor track is open from May to October, the rest of the time there is a 400 m long indoor track.

The Kart Master karting school trains novice racers in Voronezh . Children are introduced to the technical structure of karts and taught the basics of behavior on a racing track. All students take part in competitions and single races. In winter, you can race a studded go-kart on an ice track.

A great mood and vivid impressions are guaranteed after racing at the Energy Club racing track. The length of the circle is 470 meters.

If a child plans to connect his future life with motorsport, then pay attention to the Children's Automotive School in the White Well sports complex .

What to bring from Voronezh

Stickers with district logos

Voronezh designer Mark Boldyrev came up with daring logos for unofficial areas of the city, where it is considered dangerous to walk in the dark, and made stickers with them. You can also order a T-shirt from him with the names of these areas.

Marshmallows and chocolate from the Central Market

An unobvious but pleasant souvenir is the products of the Central Market. Take marshmallows, chocolates and handmade candies. You can choose sets in beautiful gift packaging.

Magazine about Voronezh

“Words” is a glossy magazine about city life. In it you can read interviews with Voronezh residents, stories about the city and residents, find a selection of the best establishments and a section with discoveries of the month. The magazine can be borrowed for free in coffee shops, flower shops and beauty salons. The full list of places is in the group on the social network VKontakte.

Zines of Voronezh comic book authors

The comics publishing house "Grotesk" produces zines (amateur small-circulation publications) and postcards related to Voronezh. For example, their authors created a series of parody zines about anthropomorphic crows who save the city from Peter I, collect semcoins (from the word “bitcoins”) and lead a riotous life on the streets of Voronezh. This year, the publishing house released a zine about Yura Khoy from the Gaza Strip: the musician lived in Voronezh, in one of the disadvantaged areas. Another great souvenir is “Grotesque” postcards from the “Memory” series with Voronezh monuments, including Bim.

You can purchase zines and postcards from the publisher directly or buy them at your local comics shop.

Antiques

For those who love unique antiques, but don’t want to rummage through a flea market, we recommend bringing a souvenir from the Zanovo project. Soviet posters, music boxes, vases, Primus stoves and other household items are sold here. And if you are not afraid of the size of souvenirs, you can even take restored shell chairs, a table or a sofa.

Stories, routes and tips from tourists with photos

You can find out about entertainment in Voronezh for the weekend from the reviews of tourists. Travelers describe interesting and unusual tourist places, city museums and leisure facilities. In the reviews you can find recommendations for organizing a weekend in Voronezh literally hour by hour, as well as advice on what is definitely worth visiting and what you don’t need to waste time on. Photos of tourists from Voronezh will help you get inspired for a trip to the capital of the Black Earth Region.

The story “Wide are your spaces, wide is your soul! Voronezh region" from Svetlana.
Photo album “Beautiful Voronezh” from miljkovic14.
The story “Escape to Voronezh. City Day" from Shish_ka.
The story “Divnogorsk Journey” from Marina.

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