▷ What to see in Yekaterinburg in 1-2 days ◁

When you only have a couple of days to explore the city, you want to make the most of your time and see all the most interesting sights . Here, of course, everyone has different needs - some are interested in museums, while others are interested in unusual cafes.

We spent 2 days in Yekaterinburg and fell in love with the city at first sight! On the one hand, this is a city with a population of one million, that is, it is not so small, but on the other hand, it is very cozy, and it seems that you can walk everywhere.

So, what to see in Yekaterinburg in a couple of days?

Red line

This walking route to the main attractions of the city seemed like a great idea! And why aren’t there such people in all cities? The red line runs through the center and is intended for independent exploration of the city . The length of the route is 6.5 km, and it is circular - that is, it returns to the starting point, which is very convenient.

The most interesting sights are marked on the asphalt with numbers - there are 35 of them. And on the official website of the Red Line you can learn about the history of Yekaterinburg in Russian and English.

Stories, routes and tourist tips

When planning a trip to Yekaterinburg, we advise you to get acquainted with the stories of tourists who have already visited the city. Perhaps you will like their routes, or you will find something useful there that will come in handy on your travels.

We recommend watching:

Routes in the general Guide to Yekaterinburg.
Route along the “Red Line”: part 1, part 2.
Route along the Blue Line of Yekaterinburg.
Sightseeing two-day route from Maria Penina “Ekaterinburg - a city of contrasts.”

All reviews about the trip to Ekaterinburg on Turister.Ru

Don’t forget also that the site has a “Questions and Answers” , where you can, if necessary, check with experts for up-to-date information on city attractions or simply get advice on issues related to a trip to Yekaterinburg.

Lampshades on Lenin Avenue Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva

Sevastyanov's House

This building is impossible to miss; it stands out from the rest of the city's architecture. It’s hard to call this work of art a home, it’s more like a palace ! The handsome mansion has seen several generations of owners, but the building was first mentioned in 1817 and since then it has been changed, rebuilt and restored more than once.

When the collegiate assessor and owner of the house Nikolai Ivanovich Sevastyanov left Yekaterinburg, the house went to the treasury and until 1917 the Yekaterinburg District Court . During the revolutionary years, Sevastyanov’s house was heavily destroyed and looted, and then became the location of the trade union council . In 2008, the Sevastyanov House was restored and transferred to the residence of the President of the Russian Federation .

Very unusual facade color

Unusual estates and houses

House of the blacksmith Kirillov

Address: Sverdlovsk region, Kunara village How to get there: by car along the Serovsky tract to Nevyansk, then turn onto Kunara; by public transport (bus, minibus, train) along the route Yekaterinburg - Nevyansk, then along the route Nevyansk - Shaidurikha, get off at the Kunara stop.

The fairytale tower is located in the vicinity of Yekaterinburg, in the small village of Kunara. The author of this architectural miracle, which art historians classify as naive art, was the self-taught blacksmith Sergei Ivanovich Kirillov. It took him more than 15 years to build the house.

The colorful and slightly chaotic design of the house simultaneously combines Orthodox symbols, flowers, symbols of Soviet times and words from the song “Let there always be sunshine.”

After the death of the owner, the house began to deteriorate. The paint on the façade was peeling off, and a pioneer woman was knocked off the roof by a gust of wind. But by a happy accident, they learned about the miracle structure in the Yekaterinburg Museum of the Nevyansk Icon. Together, the house was repaired and returned to its original appearance.

Sevastyanov's House

Address: Lenin Avenue, 35

On the shore of the city pond stands one of the most beautiful old mansions in Yekaterinburg - the Sevastyanov House. Initially, this building was supposed to belong to the surveyor I. Polkov, but as fate would have it, the fabulous palace ended up in the possession of the official Sevastyanov, who, mysteriously to everyone, was able to make a considerable fortune.

N.I. Sevastyanov together with the architect A.I. Paducheva rebuilt the house and decorated it with complex Gothic decor with Baroque elements. In 1880, he sold the building to the city treasury, which gave it to the Circuit Court.

Under Soviet rule, the house housed the regional trade union council, which was located there until restoration in 2009.

The reconstruction of the building cost 1.2 billion rubles and affected both the exterior and interior decoration.

Currently, the former Sevastyanov house is a government residence. The architectural structure is classified as a monument of federal significance.

Houses of the Agafurov merchants

The famous merchant family Agafurov lived in Yekaterinburg before the revolutionary events of 1917. The founder of the dynasty, Khisametdin Agafurov, was engaged in the trade of fruits and tobacco. His children subsequently expanded the business by founding the Agafurov Brothers Trading House.

First house No. 24

Address: Sacco and Vanzetti, 24

The Agafurovs had several real estate properties in the city. One of them is a house now located at Sacco and Vanzetti, 24. It was built by the head of the family, Khisametdin Agafurov. Today, the representative office of the Republic of Tatarstan is located here.

Second house No. 28

Address: Sacco and Vanzetti, 28 Phone: Website: https://uole-museum.ru/museums/muzejnyj-klub-dom-agafurovyh/ Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri, 11 :00-18:00 Sat-Sun Cost: preschoolers, students - free, schoolchildren, pensioners - 50 rubles, adults - 100 rubles

The brothers built the second house near the family nest, on Sacco and Vanzetti Street, 28. Under the building, at their request, spacious underground structures were erected, which were used by merchants as storage facilities. Now this house houses a museum club, where you can get acquainted with the life of a merchant, take a quest, watch a performance, or just have a cup of tea.

House of merchant Zheleznov

Address: st. Rosa Luxemburg, 56

At the address st. Rosa Luxemburg, 56 is the merchant house of Zheleznov, built at the end of the nineteenth century.

Its most famous owner, judging by the name, was the merchant of the second guild Zheleznov, who made his fortune trading dynamite and gunpowder, as well as gold mining. He purchased the house for his wife Maria and four children. However, family happiness did not last long; in 1914, while watching the ballet “Romeo and Juliet” at the local theater, Zheleznov’s wife dies. The merchant is very worried about the death of his beloved woman and decides never to marry again.

There is a legend that the spirit of the merchant's wife still wanders through the rooms of the estate, having never come to terms with her sudden death. Some add that the spirit is also looking for its loved ones who were forced to leave Yekaterinburg during the Civil War. Where the Zheleznov family went is still not known for certain. Their traces are lost somewhere in Omsk.

After the October Revolution, the house became a refuge for anarchists, then a boarding school for disabled children was set up here, and during the Great Patriotic War, the evacuated P. K. Sternberg Astronomical Institute was located in the estate.

Estate of merchant Tarasov

Address: st. Gorkogo, 21

Tarasov's estate is a unique example of classicism that has survived to this day.

The house belonged to the famous merchant Savva Tarasov, whose father and grandfather repeatedly held the position of mayor. Another prominent representative of this dynasty was the grandson of Savva Tarasov, Pyotr Ivanovich Tarasov, who was a major gold miner. His special passion was numismatics. Subsequently, Tarasov donated his unique collection to the museum of the Ural Society of Natural History Lovers, where the coins are still located.

After the revolution, the estate was empty. During the years of Soviet power, the building housed the Teacher's House, and since the late 1990s, the house has become the country estate of the governor of the Sverdlovsk region.

Square 1905 (Central Square of Yekaterinburg)

Speaking about what to see in Yekaterinburg, it is worth mentioning that it is most convenient to start seeing the city and its center from here. The square of 1905 was renamed more than once (Church and Cathedral, Trade, Main Trade), and initially consisted of two different squares. In 1905, the first rally and political demonstration took place here, which turned into a massacre.

Like every main square of the city, the central square of Yekaterinburg has seen a lot of events. took place here in 1917 , soldiers left the square for the front, people were buried right there, and since 1994 the metro station “Ploshchad 1905” .

Observation deck of the Vysotsky business center

A great way to see Yekaterinburg from a bird's eye , especially if you only have 1-2 days . The observation deck is located on the 52nd floor of the business center at an altitude of 186 meters! The site is located in the open air and is fenced with durable glass, so excellent photos . And for those who want to drink coffee or champagne on a skyscraper, there are small rooms with excellent views of the city .

The best view of Yekaterinburg!

What to see in Yekaterinburg in 1-2 days? Walking route

From time to time, fate and work take me to new places in our vastness. This is exactly what happened with Yekaterinburg - a short business trip and a busy work schedule, but I still managed to get to know the capital of the Urals a little. I really liked the city! I will be happy to share locations, attractions and restaurants where we were deliciously fed.

Spoiler: Yekaterinburg is a cool city for a weekend trip. Highly recommend!

Yekaterinburg is a young, dynamic, slightly daring city and is not at all like my Nizhny Novgorod. NiNo is a kind of grandpa with a story... unhurried and specific. And Ekat is fast, tasty, stylish. The mood is more like Moscow than St. Petersburg.

The Vysotsky skyscraper and the wooden houses next door in the very center of the city surprised at first, but then the eye got used to it. The capital of the Urals is completely eclectic in architecture. I couldn’t get away from the unusual signs on shops and cafes. Everything is done with some zest and enthusiasm.

When walking around Yekaterinburg, be sure to watch your step. Firstly, then definitely don’t miss the fashionable sewer manholes “Ekat-Erin-Burg” from the Made in Ural creative community. You will see this logo everywhere in the city and don’t be fooled by the fact that there are burger joints at every turn (I thought so at first). And secondly, in the capital of the Urals there is a pedestrian ring route through the historical center of the city. The red route lines are painted directly on the asphalt.

Temple on blood. Place where the Romanov royal family was executed. There is a museum nearby
Skyscraper "Vysotsky" with a 360-degree observation deck and the Vysotsky Museum on the 1st floor
Yeltsin Center
Sevastyanov's House
Dam and park nearby
Water tower with museum
Literary Quarter (near the Church on the Blood)
Monument to the Beatles and keyboard on the embankment of the Iset River
Vayner Street (local Arbat). I was not impressed, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is somehow nicer))
Modern Art Museum. There is a curious cast-iron pavilion there

My walk turned out to be spontaneous; I did not prepare for it at all and did not look for information about the sights of Yekaterinburg. If you only have 1.5-2 hours of time in the evening, take a closer look at my route. We start from the Greenwich shopping center through the Arboretum along the Iset River embankment and then follow the map (green marks).

The small arboretum park was especially picturesque in the fall. We pass through it towards Iset. If you bring some bread with you in advance, you can feed the ducks.

There is a bridge across the river, and right in front of us is the “Copper House” - the headquarters of the Russian Copper Company for 12 billion dollars)). This is the first building built in Russia by the famous architect Norman Foster. The office building has 15 floors and 184 modules, which were assembled separately and installed on site.

There's a whole article on The Village about the Copper House, google it if you're interested. I especially liked two facts: 1) the architects observed sunrises and sunsets in Yekaterinburg when they designed the edges of the building so that the facade would be golden brown at different times of the day; 2) for the external façade, a special shade of paint was selected, as similar as possible to copper. This is how I understand the approach to things!

From the bridge there is a view of the Yekaterinburg Circus. Agree that the building with the air dome looks unusual. This is the whole of Yekaterinburg)). Curious and not at all pretentious.

And we move further along the Iset River along the embankment. Before us is the first art object - a monument to the keyboard. The most interesting thing is that I wasn’t specifically looking for a keyboard. I was looking on the Internet for options for attractions in Ekata before a business trip and my eyes caught an unusual art object. I understood that I would have little time, so I didn’t even hope to find her.

The creative monument introduced a certain cultural note into the appearance of the city. For example, the river is now jokingly called the I-net)). And some craftsmen use buttons as a souvenir. By the way, they are concrete and quite massive.

The second art object on my route is dedicated to the Beatles. You can see exactly where it is located on the map attached above.

This concludes my short evening walk route. The final point is Vysotsky. The 54-story skyscraper is the calling card of the city. Essentially it is a business center with offices, hotels and restaurants. Having an office in Vysotsky is very status-worthy)).

The open observation deck is located at an altitude of 186 meters. It's best to go up here at sunset. A gorgeous 360-degree panorama of the city and beautiful photographs are guaranteed.

The entrance ticket costs 400 rubles. There are discounts for schoolchildren, students, pensioners and other categories of citizens. More details at the link. Please note that only cash payment is possible. The price of the observation ticket includes free entry to the Vysotsky Museum. Be sure to check out the museum. Very worthy and interesting.

The museum has recreated the interiors of a Moscow apartment and a room in a hotel in Sverdlovsk, where Vladimir Semenovich lived. Many of Vysotsky’s personal belongings and movie props are on display as exhibits. The Mercedes and the green front door are especially eye-catching. Be sure to look through the peephole)).

If you have more free time, I suggest continuing the walk and reaching the famous Plotinka.

I had a clear goal - to visit the Yeltsin Center. I had heard too much about him, and my colleagues desperately advised me.

What is the Yeltsin Center? Externally, it is a building of an unusual shape with lighting that constantly changes color. Internally, there is a serious cultural component of the city.

The official website of the Yeltsin Center is https://yeltsin.ru. Before traveling to Yekaterinburg, check the poster in case some interesting event is planned for your dates.

I didn’t go to the Yeltsin Museum, but I spent a long time in the local souvenir shop. Perhaps the Yeltsin Center has one of the best souvenir shops I have ever seen. There are no banal magnets here, but there are T-shirts with funny inscriptions “I’m from the Urals,” dried pine cones, local chocolate, postcards and much more. In short, you can only buy souvenirs “from the Urals” here.

The Yeltsin Center is located on the banks of the City Pond, formed by the dam of the Iset River. Picturesque views and a pleasant walk are guaranteed if you decide to walk to Plotinka. It's only 15-20 minutes along the embankment. How beautiful autumn is in the capital of the Urals!

Don't miss the Sevastyanov House on Lenin Avenue 35. The exterior decor of the building is bright and original, you are unlikely to pass by, but suddenly))

The architectural monument and cultural heritage site is known as “the only example of neo-Gothic architecture that has no analogues in the Urals.” N.I. Sevastyanov acquired an already constructed building in the classical style and very boldly reconstructed it in 1866.

Well, before us is, perhaps, the most important attraction of Yekaterinburg - Plotinka. It was from here that the history of the city began in 1723.

The dam can be called a city-forming structure. It provided energy for the Yekaterinburg plant. Well, then a city grew around it. An interesting fact is that a unique type of larch was used to build the dam. When it came into contact with water, it did not deteriorate, but rather turned to stone.

I didn't have enough time to walk around the city. For example, I never went to the Church on the Blood. The topic of museums and theaters in Yekaterinburg also remained unsolved.

If you have little time for the capital of the Urals, look at the options for organized excursions. For example - Daily walk around Yekaterinburg. or Explore Yekaterinburg in 3 hours for only 520 rubles.

We lived in the Park Inn by Radisson 4* chain. A good hotel option in the city center with a clear level of service. The buffet breakfast was pleasant. Despite the pandemic and some restrictions, I have no questions about Park Inn.

Below is my selection of hotels with a good price-quality ratio:

Voznesensky Hotel 4* - the score of 9 points on Booking speaks for itself. Excellent location of the hotel, delicious breakfasts, cozy rooms from 4,000 rubles for two per night.

Central by USTA Hotels 3* is a hotel with a classic interior of rooms, convenient location for walking around the city. Almost 1000 reviews with a rating of 8.5. Room rates from 3,800 rubles.

I can’t pass by the Vysotsky Hotel. Damn expensive. From 7500 rubles per day per room. But the room price includes a luxurious breakfast and panoramic views 24/7. And you don’t have to pay to enter the observation deck))).

In the price segment of about 3,000 rubles per day, I suggest considering apartments.

Allen Park in Radius - in this option, a family studio room costs 2,800 rubles. Booking score 9.5 points!

Here is another stylish apartment in the very center of the city for 2,700 rubles per day - RADIUS Central House Apart-hotel. When we travel as a family, we most often choose apartments.

If you expand your search on the Booking map and look for accommodation not on the “red line”, you can book a decent hotel for 2-2.5 thousand rubles per day. And a stylish hostel generally costs 400-500 rubles. Look at what a great option - Roomy Hostel! I would love to live in something like this.

The city has a lot of decent cafes, restaurants and coffee shops for every taste and budget. Before your trip, look through restaurant reviews on Tripadvisor and add options to your offline maps.

In this article I will only tell you about those establishments where I have been personally and can recommend them.

“Forks and Spoons” - have an inexpensive lunch

This is a chain of fast food cafes throughout the Urals with very decent homemade food. Despite the distribution area “a la” canteen, the interior of the cafe is attractive, it’s clean inside and I didn’t see any marginalized people there))).

Cafe addresses, detailed menu and prices are on the website - https://vilka-lozhka.com

"Own company"

This is a whole chain of restaurants. In addition to Yekaterinburg, they are present in Ufa, Chelyabinsk, Barnaul and other cities. See the link below for addresses. My colleagues and I stopped by Our Company for lunch during a trip to Nizhny Tagil. I absolutely liked the food. The set lunch is varied (at least three options for soup, salad and main course), and is served quickly. To help you understand the prices and choice of dishes, I am attaching a collage from the menu.

Restaurant chain website - https://svoya-kompaniya.ru

"Ratatouille"

We had dinner at this restaurant. The atmosphere is pleasant and the food is delicious. Prices are average. I tried the Wood Grouse Nest salad, grilled vegetables (grilled salad) and chkmeruli (spicy), a glass of wine after a hard day and delicious tea)). I recommend Ratatouille with pleasure.

Address: 72 Vostochnaya Street. There is one entrance and one menu for two restaurants “Ratatouille” and “Badrijani”.

"Ojakh"

If you are a fan of barbecue, grilled dishes, and meat in any form in general, then check out Odzhakh. I only tasted lula kebab, with vegetables as a side dish. The restaurant has private areas and a large common room.

Address: st. Malysheva 12B.

My favorite aggregator Tripster has more than 45 excursions in the city and beyond. I’ll just give you a tip on the most interesting options:

Dungeons of Yekaterinburg (650 rubles) - not every city has catacombs suitable for a “walk”. Only adults are invited to this three-hour entertaining excursion.

Criminal Yoburg (4000 rubles) - children of the 90s, this excursion is for you)). In Yekaterinburg, even now, in some places you can feel the feeling of the cult TV series “Brigada”. Just look at the Uralmash region.

Mysterious Yekaterinburg: in the footsteps of traditions and legends (2600 rubles) - I love excursions with an element of some mystery.

Street art, gastronomic master classes, photo walks, immersion in architecture and culture - it seems to me that there are excursions in Yekaterinburg for every taste and budget. It’s also a great way to have fun and diversify your trip.

Until new meetings and impressions,

Oksana

On Instagram I'm @oxanazolot

Temple on blood

One of the main attractions to see in Yekaterinburg is the Church on the Blood. Nicholas II was shot along with his family and servants in 1918. The temple is two-level, with five domes, built in the Russian-Byzantine style. Orthodox pilgrims come here not only from Russia, but from abroad.

What to see in Yekaterinburg in 2 days: 9 best attractions

Neighborhoods of Yekaterinburg

Ganina Yama (monastery)

Address: Ganina Yama, 1 Telephone for booking excursions: 7 (953) 007-18-45 Website: https://ganinayama.ru Time: daily from 10:30 to 17:00 Cost: negotiable How to get there: by car 4 km along Serovsky tract to the sign “Monastery in the name of the Royal Passion-Bearers”. By bus No. 223 from the Mashinostroiteley Metro stop at 8:53, 11:28, 13:40, 15:50.

An abandoned mine shaft into which the bodies of the executed Romanov family were dumped, after which they were doused with acid and set on fire. Due to the fact that the bodies did not burn well, they were not left in the mine, but were transferred to the Koptyakovskaya road.

In 2000, after the canonization of each member of the royal family, a monastery with seven churches (according to the number of deceased royals) was erected near Ganina Yama. The seventh church, consecrated in the name of the long-suffering Job, stands right behind the mine. Around it, monks perform processions of the cross every day.

And on the night of remembrance from July 16 to 17, it merges with the religious procession from the Church on the Blood, which is attended by pilgrims from different countries.

Damn town

Address: Sverdlovsk region, Zheleznodorozhny district, st. Iset Cost: free How to get there: by train Ekaterinburg - Nizhny Tagil, get off at Iset station; by car along the Serovsky tract to the Iset station

In the vicinity of Yekaterinburg, six kilometers from the Iset station, there is the “Devil’s Settlement”, which is a rock massif. The stone “towers” resemble teeth; they are highest in the center of the wall, where they reach about 20 meters, and become lower towards the edges.

From the north, the fort is an impregnable wall; climbers can often be found here. In the south, on the contrary, the slope is gentle, so you can climb it over the rocks without insurance or special tools. At the top of the mountain a picturesque panorama opens.

There are many legends about this place. Local residents say that an evil spirit lives here, which confuses the tracks and leads astray from the intended path. It is also believed that shamans used to perform sacrifices in these places, and the spirits of the dead still roam the site.

“Devil's Settlement” has been visited by thousands of people every year for a century! Of course, mass visits negatively affect the appearance of the rock massif. Today, almost all the stones are written on; it is noteworthy that the first inscription dates back to the beginning of the twentieth century.

Nevyansk Tower

Address: Sverdlovsk region, Nevyansk, st. Demidov Square, 3a Phone: 8 (34356) 4-45-09 Website: https://museum-nev.ru Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 Tue-Sun, 09:00-20:00 Wed (by prior arrangement), Mon. — day off Cost: up to 350 rubles How to get there: by bus or minibus from the Northern Station along the Yekaterinburg-Nizhny Tagil route to the Nevyansk station; by train Ekaterinburg - Nizhny Tagil to the Nevyansk station, by car along the Serovsky tract (60-70 km from Ekaterinburg) to Nevyansk

The famous Nevyansk Tower, located on the banks of the Neiva River, became a forced analogue of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tower became inclined not according to the design of the architect and sponsor A. Demidov, but due to an unpleasant accident. The foundation of the tower sank under the influence of groundwater, and the builders had to resort to ingenuity, completing the construction at an angle.

On the upper tier of the tower there is a clock that was brought from the country of Foggy Albion for five thousand rubles in gold.

Once in this amazing place, be sure to:

Visit the basement where archaeologists discovered human skeletons and instruments of torture
Take a look into the “hearing” room, where the former owner eavesdropped on uncooperative auditors
Mint your own Demidov coin

Natural Park "Oleniy Ruchi"

Address: Sverdlovsk region, Nizhneserginsky district, Bazhukovo village, st. Stationnaya, 1. Phone: 8 (904) 17-255-65 Website: https://www.olen.ur.ru Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 Mon-Sun. Cost: entrance ticket: children under 7 years old and disabled people - free, children under 16 years old and preferential categories of citizens - 60 rubles, adults - 180 rubles; excursion program from 3000 rubles How to get there: by bus from the South Station along the route Ekaterinburg-Mikhailovsk, Ekaterinburg-Arti to the stop “Turn to Oleni Ruchi”; by car along the Moscow Highway, then turn in the direction of Nizhniye Sergi and move until the turn to Oleniy Ruchi Park, by train along the route Druzhinino-Mikhailovsky Plant

The Olenyi Ruchi Natural Park is the most interesting place in the Sverdlovsk region. Pure virgin Ural forests and the Serga River, numerous picturesque rocks, caves and grottoes - all this allows visitors to the reserve to forget about the bustling city world, at least for the weekend. In addition, there are many interesting places and attractions in the park:

Karst cave "Friendship"

Large sinkhole
Mitkiny Lakes
Rock "Drowned"
"Angel of One Hope"

Vayner Street

Walking around Yekaterinburg, it is impossible not to notice the “Ural Arbat” . An atmospheric and very cozy street, where it’s nice to take a walk with a coffee or just sit on a bench and watch the rhythm of the city. Weiner Street is one of the oldest streets in the city, the first mention of which dates back to the 18th century.

It attracts attention with its quirky sculptures, numerous shops and interesting buildings. The street has retained its commercial significance to this day - if you are looking for souvenirs from Yekaterinburg , then come here!

Cozy Vayner street in the center of Yekaterinburg

Dam

Plotinka is a favorite meeting place for Yekaterinburg residents . It is always full of young people, skaters, roller skaters, and street musicians give concerts. Many people like to sit here with coffee or have a picnic, and newlyweds come to take photos. Historically, this is a real dam on the Iset River , which began construction in 1721 and became the beginning of the construction of the entire city of Yekaterinburg.

At first glance, the dam simply resembles a bridge dividing a river from a pond. In summer you can go boating or catamaraning . Around the pond there are gardens with lawn and trees, where you can hide from the heat. You won’t have to look for the dam for long; you will definitely notice it as soon as you go for a walk around the city!

View of the dam in the early morning

Opera and Ballet Theatre

If you are a lover of cultural leisure , but don’t know what to see in Yekaterinburg, then you should set aside an evening to visit this theater. The building is very beautiful both outside and inside. The theater was founded in 1912 and quickly gained fame as one of the best in the country. In Soviet times, it was called the “laboratory of Soviet opera,” and the playbill often included the inscription “the right of first production belongs to the theater.”

Currently, the Opera House has cultural ties with Italy, England, Germany, and famous artists perform on its stage. In any case, even if you are not an opera connoisseur, it is worth at least walking to the theater and looking at it from the outside.

The theater is especially beautiful with evening lighting

Where to go with children

Wonderland Park "Galileo"

The favorite vacation spot of Ekaterinburg children consists of the Labyrinth of Illusions and the IQ zone. In the park you can put into practice the knowledge gained in physics lessons. Without them, it is impossible to pass the IQ zone. There are numerous physical and optical effects. More complex is the Labyrinth of Illusions, in which there is not enough school knowledge. Resourcefulness and ingenuity are needed. Visitors to the park of wonders are guaranteed a lot of emotions and delight.

Entertainment complex Galileo

Yekaterinburg Zoo

The zoo has been operating in the city since 1930. At the time of opening there were approximately 60 animals. Now the Yekaterinburg Zoo has about 400 inhabitants. Among them are 70 rare animals listed in the Red Book. For comfortable living of animals, 5 pavilions are equipped.

In your free time, you can visit the zoo with your child

Yekaterinburg Circus

The circus is named after Valentin Filatov, a famous trainer and honored artist. One of the most unusual buildings on the western bank of the river. Structurally, it is made in the shape of a dome with an overhanging ball. This architectural solution is recognized as one of the most successful and original in all of Europe. The circus has been operating since 1980. True, he is not the first in the city. In 1883, townspeople had the opportunity to attend circus performances. Wood Square was used for the stage. Up to 900 people could watch the circus performers at the same time. The modern version of the circus has approximately 2,500 seats.

Modern Circus of Yekaterinburg

Theater for Young Spectators

Not far from the Rastorguev-Kharitonov estate is the building of the Yekaterinburg Youth Theater, one of the most interesting Russian theaters. You should definitely attend his performance. The team is highly professional. The troupe has repeatedly won awards at prestigious theater festivals. The Ekaterinburg Youth Theater was awarded the “Golden Mask”, the National Russian Theater Award.

The building of the Yekaterinburg Youth Theater

Waterpark Limpopo

The complex opened in 2005. Limpopo is a true oasis of warmth. The water park provides a constant temperature from +28 to + 30 degrees. An excellent place for active recreation on the water and a variety of entertainment. The Ekaterinburg water park has a developed modern infrastructure. There are plenty of water slides of varying degrees of difficulty and swimming pools. Parents can leave their kids in a comfortable children's area and spend time in the spa complex. There is also a corner in “Limpopo” where a comfortable, secluded rest is provided.

It's always summer at Limpopo Waterpark

There are cafes and bars in the food court of the water park. In them, visitors have the opportunity to have both a light snack and a full lunch.

The aqua zone is sufficiently provided with corners for relaxation. There are comfortable sun loungers and tropical plants pleasing to the eye. The walls are decorated with photo wallpapers depicting colorful beach landscapes.

Arboretum

To get to the dendrological park, you need to visit the Kirovsky district of the city. The distance is short from the central part of Yekaterinburg. The arboretum is located in a kind of rectangle formed by Akademicheskaya, Sofya Kovalevskaya, Mira and Pervomaiskaya streets.

Visiting the arboretum on Pervomaiskaya is free and available from 8:00. Citizens and guests of Yekaterinburg can stay there until 22:00. An ideal place for lovers to meet, for romantic walks, and for families to relax. In the arboretum it is easy to meet people of any age, from children to retirees. Here you can not only relax, but also play sports and improve your physical fitness. In summer, cycling is popular, as are Nordic walking and running. In winter, there are a lot of people skiing in the park.

Alley of the dendrological park

A distinctive feature of the arboretum is the attention to detail in all elements of its landscape. High-quality landscape style was created by real professionals. There are a large number and variety of flowering plants, trees, and shrubs here. The rosary is made up of collection varieties. There is an abundance of ducks in the reservoir, feeding which is one of the favorite pastimes of visitors.

The arboretum is magnificent regardless of the time of year. In spring and summer, flowering plants are fragrant here. The park becomes full of bright colors and enchanting aromas. It is comfortable to walk here during the hot summer months. The spreading crowns of the trees create a pleasant coolness.

Autumn in the arboretum is not a “dull time.” The leaves on the tree branches change color. The park is filled with a variety of colors.

In winter, not only walks are available in the park. There is an opportunity for skiing. In winter, the coniferous trees here are especially charming, creating a unique landscape.

It is impossible to see all the sights of the city within 2–3 days. However, this is an excellent reason to visit Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Urals, again!

Author of the article: Nikitin Anatoly

Rastorguev-Kharitonov estate

The huge estate complex, which is located in the city center, is one of the main attractions of Yekaterinburg . Like many important mansions, especially of this size, it is surrounded by various stories and legends. They say that Rastorguev organized prayer houses for Old Believers in the dungeons of the house. There were also rumors that one of the underground passages led to the park pond, but since it was walled up, no one knew the truth.

Currently the estate is not in the best condition

Museums of Ekaterinburg

The city is famous for its museums, of which there are about 60, and art galleries that can satisfy the needs of even the most sophisticated aesthetes.

Museum of the History of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art

There is an abundance of precious and semi-precious stones in the Ural Mountains. Mineral mining has been going on here for centuries. In its historical development, Yekaterinburg, like the entire region, is inextricably linked with jewelry. Local stone-cutters also contributed to the development of the Urals.

Exhibition of the Museum of Stone-Cutting Art

The area of the museum is not very large. It is limited to eight exhibition halls. The situation is similar with most museums in Yekaterinburg. Previously, this building was the Mountain Pharmacy. The structure appeared in the 20s of the 19th century through the efforts of the architect M.P. Malakhov. Despite the small size of the premises, there are magnificent collections here. They make a particularly strong impression on the fair sex. It is difficult to take your eyes off the unique jewelry created in different decades by the best craftsmen of the Urals.

In the Emerald Room of the Museum

If you are interested in the jewelry wealth and diversity of the region, you should definitely visit the “ Emerald Room”

" It contains approximately 400 exhibits, the real pride of the museum fund. Emeralds are striking in their uniqueness; the type of stones called “Zvezdar” and “New Year’s” is especially impressive. Also in the collection are alexandrites, phenactites, aquamarines, and beryls. There are several precious stones discovered at the Malyshevskoye deposit. They differ in cut characteristics and degree of purity. The real masterpieces are the products created by the joint-stock company “Jewelers of the Urals”. There are works that A.S. worked on. Panfilov, L.F. Ustyantsev, glorious masters of the Ural jewelry school. The exhibition includes jewelry from the famous factory I.P. Khlebnikov (Moscow).

Yeltsin Center

One of the newest attractions in the city. The birthplace of Boris Nikolaevich is Butka, a village in the Talitsky district. However, for certain reasons, Yekaterinburg was chosen for the construction of the Presidential Center. Yeltsin had sympathy for Western traditions. The architectural complex arose by analogy with the centers organized by US presidents.

Yeltsin Center building

The building is designed in a modern style. The shore of the pond, one of the best places in Yekaterinburg, was chosen for its construction. The lighting of the façade, covering an area of over 2000 square meters,

. LED strips were used, the total length of which is 28 kilometers. The lighting project was carried out by Stefan Hoffmann, a German lighting designer. It is no coincidence that the building is incredibly beautiful in the evening.

When visiting the Yeltsin Center, be sure to visit the local museum, one of the most professional cultural institutions of this type in the entire country. The life and professional path of the first Russian President is presented in nine halls. In the format of seven episodes, the most important days in life and political activity, the exhibition organizers managed to depict Boris Yeltsin’s tenure as head of state. It's also worth visiting the bookstore. There is a large assortment of historical, journalistic, and fiction literature. There are also shops in the Center where you can buy souvenirs.

Car of the first president of Russia

A few hours of excursion will definitely work up an appetite. You can quench your thirst and hunger in the establishments of the Yeltsin Center. Visits to the buffet and cafe are available for children and adults. Gourmets can visit the local restaurant, which is huge, but almost always half empty, with free tables. Only visitors to the Yeltsin Center have the opportunity to experience the special taste of bird cherry cake or curd cookies. Naina Yeltsin, the wife of the first President of the Russian Federation, knows how to cook these pastries masterfully.

Vysotsky Museum

The opening of the memorial museum took place in 2012. It is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the birth of the legendary actor, singer, poet, and composer. To get acquainted with the exhibits, you need to visit the second and third floors of the skyscraper called “Vysotsky”. By the way, this high-rise building in Yekaterinburg is the northernmost building of this type on the planet. "Vysotsky" is taller than all skyscrapers in the Russian Federation, with the exception of those built in Moscow.

Vysotsky Memorial Museum

The creation of the museum became possible thanks to the active participation of Andrei Gavrilovsky, who was fascinated by the work of Vladimir Vysotsky from an early age. He invested not only finances, but part of his soul into a noble cause. This is easy for all museum visitors to see. Some exhibits appeared thanks to the capital's Vysotsky Museum, where they were previously housed, before being transferred to Yekaterinburg.

Some of Vysotsky’s personal belongings were donated to the Yekaterinburg museum by Nikita, Vladimir Semenovich’s own son. He also contributed to Gavrilovsky’s acquaintance with Vasily Bogachev, an artist who subsequently provided significant assistance in the design of the museum. Ordinary residents of Yekaterinburg also contributed to the replenishment of the exhibitions. These items also found a place in the Vysotsky Museum.

Ganina pit

Ganina Yama is an abandoned Isetsky mine , which is located near the Four Brothers tract. This place is not located in the city of Yekaterinburg itself, but is a famous landmark, since the bodies of Nicholas II and his family were destroyed . Now on the site of the mine there is a functioning Orthodox men's Monastery of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers , built in the 2000s. It consists of 7 wooden temples, erected in memory of each member of the royal family. This monastery is also called “Tsarsky”, and it is the second center of veneration for the family of Nicholas II .

Monastery

Where to go for a walk in Yekaterinburg

Kharitonovsky Park

The oldest and richest in legends of Ekaterinburg park. It is located a short distance from the Church on the Blood. The appearance of the park was facilitated by the Kharitonov-Rastorguev merchants, gold miners who lived in an estate on the hill. Thanks to their efforts, the first trees appeared in 1826. With the advent of Soviet power in the city, the merchants' real estate was subject to nationalization. The estate became the Palace of Pioneers for many years. At present, clubs and sections of the Palace of Creativity for Children and Youth are organized here.

Kharitonovsky garden in English style

The park is not very large, but it is a pleasant stay, especially on summer days. A man-made pond, the banks of which are abundantly covered with sedge, is pleasing to the eye. Weeping willows are trying to reach the water surface with their branches. There is a small island in the central part of the pond. There is a gazebo on it. Locals call the structure a rotunda. Getting to the gazebo is not difficult; there is a short bridge for this purpose. There are many ducks in the pond. Small boats also appear here from time to time. The park is riddled with paths in different directions. Along one of them you can get to the grotto. Many years ago, merchants used this place to store wine. The servant used a special device to lift the bottles. According to legends, the Rastorguevs used secret passages laid under the territory of the park. However, stories about tunnels have no practical evidence. These “secret passages” have not yet been discovered.

Embankment of the city pond

A quiet and cozy corner of the city, located behind Plotinka. On the other side of the embankment is Lenin Avenue. There is a sense of calm, regularity and silence everywhere here. A completely different Yekaterinburg, without the bustle, rush and noise typical of all modern business and actively developing metropolises. The quarter is replete with old houses, neat paths, and trees. Walking along the embankment, you can see the Dynamo building in a typical constructivist style and the Cosmos cinema. The Isetsky Pond is magnificent, on the opposite bank of which is the Yeltsin Center and the regional administration building. The best time to be on the embankment is early sunrise and late sunset.

Walking along the embankment of the city pond

Historical park “Russia is my history”

The organization of historical parks is a good tradition that covers most regions of the state. Thanks to the large-scale project, knowledge of the history of the Motherland is deepening, and awareness of its contribution to the processes taking place both on the continent and throughout the world is being achieved. Exhibitions operate constantly in Yekaterinburg Park. They are dedicated to important historical events. The exhibitions cover a centuries-old period of time, from ancient Rus' to the present day. Visitors show particular interest in representatives of the Romanov family and the events of the Great Patriotic War. The park also hosts temporary exhibitions, hosts other events, and organizes exciting quests.

Arrow of the pond at Dynamo

The construction of the Dynamo stadium and water station was completed in the 30s of the last century. A 50-meter-long swimming pool was built directly in the river, next to the sports complex. It became a place for regular swimming competitions. Currently, the water in Iset is polluted. Doctors strictly do not recommend swimming in the river.

Sports complex Dynamo

The building of the Dynamo sports complex is a typical and striking example of the constructivist style. Its shape evokes associations with a ship. At the Dynamo metro station you can visit the spacious stadium. There is also a small but cozy park, available for walking at any time. Thanks to the conveniently equipped embankment, this place is preferred by couples in love, mothers with children in strollers, and cycling enthusiasts. In several places there are convenient descents to the reservoir. It is possible to get close to the water to feed the ducks.

Dungeons of Yekaterinburg

The capital of the Urals has many secrets, and one of them is the labyrinths and secret passages dug under the metropolis. If you are looking for unusual routes to see in Yekaterinburg, then you should go on a tour of the dungeons . Still, not every city will be able to see this!

Yekaterinburg is a wonderful city that you can have time to see even if you only have a couple of days . It is imbued not only with an interesting history, but also with a completely unique atmosphere. On the one hand, this is a city with a population of one million, and on the other, everything here seems to flow slowly and measuredly. When you get to Yekaterinburg, you quickly get used to its rhythm and just want to walk around the city, leisurely drinking coffee!

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Unusual sights

Keyboard Monument

One of the most original monuments not only of the city, but of the entire country. The placement of massive concrete keys exactly matches the layout of a computer keyboard. The slabs are installed in the middle of the grass, being an additional “highlight” of the slope of the Iset embankment

. By jumping on the keys, you can “type” your name or compose a short text.

Keyboard Monument

The huge keyboard has been here since 2005. She appeared as part of “Long Stories of Yekaterinburg”, and immediately attracted the attention of all festival participants. An unusual “keyboard” project was implemented by Anatoly Vyatkin. The concrete keyboard attracts Yekaterinburg residents and city guests. True, regular maintenance of concrete slabs is required. In the spring, cleanup days are organized here. Activists are cleaning and painting the slabs. From time to time, IT specialists organize exciting computer mouse throwing competitions here.

The Beatles Monument

The originality of the monument to the Liverpool Quartet will be appreciated by fans of the legendary group. It is not difficult to find in Yekaterinburg. From the business center you should move towards Iset. Next you need to walk along the river bank. A brick wall with silhouettes of musicians in the background will catch your eye. This is the first monument to The Beatles in Russia.

Monument to the Fab Four

After admiring the Beatles, you should also pay attention to the graffiti. The phone booth from Doctor Who is impressive. The following picture shows Chester Bennington, the former lead singer of Linkin Park, who passed away in 2022.

White Tower

This industrial facility has a well-deserved status as a symbol of Uralmash. The need for a water tower has long ceased. Its functioning has ceased. The White Tower is actively visited by tourists interested in avant-garde architecture.

Constructivism of Yekaterinburg in the form of the White Tower

The price of visiting as part of a group of tourists is 250 rubles. The cost of ordering an individual tour is 3 thousand rubles. The excursions are conducted by specialists who are committed to preserving the White Tower and returning it “to the life of the city.”

Externally, the structure is not particularly attractive. The peeling plaster evokes melancholy. Rocks are visible in many places. The former bright whiteness is long gone. The tower is now gray. There is a lot of various graffiti on the concrete walls inside. The floor is covered abundantly with crumbled sand. The broken staircase is not in the best condition. However, a visit to this industrial monument should be included in the program of exploring Yekaterinburg.

Hotel "Iset"

The building, which appeared in Yekaterinburg in the 30s of the last century, is distinguished by its unusual architectural forms. The spirit of constructivism is felt. Initially, it was a dormitory for OGPU employees. Later the building became the NKVD Housing Complex. The name exactly corresponds to the specifics of the life of the residents. A common factory-kitchen was intended for their food. Shower rooms were located on the floors for washing. Only decades later a hotel appeared here.

Chekistov town

“Iset” is part of a single architectural complex called the Chekist Town. Local houses were not originally equipped with kitchens and bathrooms. There are many legends associated with the hotel, as with the entire Town. True, many of them are fiction that has no confirmation. For years there were rumors that the construction of the Town was planned in the shape of a hammer and sickle, the state symbols of the USSR. For certain reasons, only part of the buildings that formed the crescent were built. Circumstances did not allow the construction of the hammer-shaped buildings to be completed. The stories are not true. There are many horror stories about torture, for which the extensive basement rooms under the complex were used. Access to the dungeon is still open. You can get there if you use the door in the “Sleeping Dog”, a bar located at 40 Pervomaiskaya.

The hotel is currently not operational. Only restaurants located on the ground floor of the building are accessible to visitors. A few years earlier, Iset became the venue for the Ural Industrial Biennale of Contemporary Art. It was assumed that the event would attract attention to the premises and the hotel would have a new owner. Alas, hopes were not met.

Shartash stone tents

Unlike most of the attractions of Yekaterinburg, the “tents” are not man-made, they are of natural origin. The peculiarity of mountain relief forms is the accumulation of flat boulders. Since the stones are located next to the lake, from a distance they really look like tourist tents. This corner of Yekaterinburg is a natural and cultural heritage and is included in the list of protected sites. The age of the “tents”, over 18 meters high, is approximately 300 million years.

"Tents" made of stones - a natural attraction

The attraction is located on Vysotsky Street. The distance from here to the central part of the city is approximately 2 kilometers. In the 19th century, the heritage was under threat of destruction. Only thanks to the Ural Society of Natural History Lovers have the “tents” survived to this day. Not far from the complex during the Great Patriotic War there was a prison building. Also at that time, active construction of residential buildings began. As a result, the “tents” became an actual part of the city.