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Sights of Nizhny Tagil.
Nizhny Tagil is a large industrial city in the Urals. Since the 18th century, the Demidov family, large metallurgical industrialists of the country, had a hand in the development of the city. Nizhny Tagil has made a historical contribution throughout the world throughout its existence. It was here that the frame of the Statue of Liberty in America, T-34 tanks, Russia's first bicycle and the country's first steam locomotive were cast.

The industrial city and its surroundings have many attractions that will interest tourists. We will take a closer look at the names and descriptions of the main attractions of Nizhny Tagil below.

Architectural sights and monuments of Nizhny Tagil

The Cherepanov House is an architectural monument of Nizhny Tagil, where famous inventors once lived. Today this house houses a historical and technical museum, where the father and son Cherepanovs developed the first Russian steam locomotive.

The museum also displays the work of other inventors - astronomical clocks and other engineering innovations.

In the post-revolutionary years, the architectural monument was occupied by various city institutions. And only in 1984, the building was transferred to the Gornozavodskoy Ural Museum-Reserve.

The modern house of the Cherepanovs, after restoration, with a complete collection of works, has been open in Nizhny Tagil since 2004.

A two-story mansion, with openwork balconies, on the shore of a pond with an exciting excursion, will not leave either adults or small guests of the city indifferent.

The Demidovs' mansion was built on two floors, in a classical style with a garden plot where a park was laid out. Today, the restored mansion is the residence of the once manager of the Demidov factories - F.I. Shvetsova.

A museum is opened here in honor of the engineer, where the interior of his life is recreated. The walls of the museum are decorated with portraits of the Demidov family - benefactors of the engineering clan. Exhibitions, advertising shoots, and photo sessions are regularly held here. Local residents and guests of the city love to stroll through the park.

The Khudoyarovs' mansion once belonged to peasants who worked at the Demidovs' enterprise. The Khudoyarov family became famous in these parts for painting trays and kitchen utensils in their own style. The nobles appreciated the work of local artists, so their works were sold abroad.

Years later, local authorities decided to open a museum on the artisans' estate. Where the works of the Khudoyarov family and craftsmen from all over the region are presented.

The monument to metallurgists in Nizhny Tagil was erected in honor of the workers of the metallurgical plant. The monument is depicted in the form of a human biofield, symbolizing the work of metallurgists from the beginning to the present. The sculpture, installed on a pedestal, is made of granite and bronze and reaches a height of 14 meters.

Many tourists rush to take memorable photos with the monument in the background.

The monument to the Red Guards in Nizhny Tagil is symbolically placed in honor of the fierce fighting during the 1918 war. In those years, most of the Red Army soldiers died. And in honor of the memory of their heroism and exploits, a monument was erected in 1957.

The monument bears the inscription “Glory to the heroes of the Civil War.”

Mount Fox

Well, since we had a mountain day, we also didn’t look for any special attractions in the city itself, but immediately moved to Lisya .

Actually, this is the main recognizable symbol of the city. But why Lisya ? There are a couple of versions: according to one, foxes used to be found here in abundance (here the cap is rubbing his palms contentedly), according to another, the mountain received its name from the smoke of the nearby Demidov metallurgical plant, reminiscent of fox tails.

Another name for the mountain, Lysaya , is due to the fact that it was once covered with forest, which has now completely disappeared. And who would know, maybe someone just once heard not Lysaya , but Lisya , or forgot to finish writing the stick - here are the secrets of proper names.

At the top of Lisya there is a watchtower , once built of wood, and at the beginning of the 19th century replaced by a stone one. She also played the role of a fire tower. Although according to some versions it is also an observatory and even a lighthouse, in general, it is a building with expanded functionality.

From the Fox there is a view of Mordor - or I don’t know what else to call the somewhat eerie panorama of factory chimneys and black smoke. It looks impressive, but the word “at all” doesn’t make you want to breathe.

Cultural attractions of Nizhny Tagil

The Nizhny Tagil History Museum was opened in 1963, in an ancient factory building. Taking a tour of the museum, you will see 3 workshops that were the first to produce metal in the entire union. The workshops have been operating in the city since 1725.

Important! It is worth remembering that museum buildings should only be visited accompanied by a professional guide! Self-guided tours can be dangerous! Therefore, it is worth contacting local guides.

The Nizhny Tagil Museum of History and Local Lore was built in 1833; in 1841, N.P. Demidov opened the “Museum of Natural History and Antiquities” here. In the post-revolutionary period, the building was occupied by the city administration, but since 1924 the building was returned to the city museum.

The main exhibitions of the museum are the interior decoration, floor slabs and a cast iron staircase. The museum introduces its visitors to the history of mining ore and the development of industry, from its opening to the present day.

The Nizhny Tagil Nature Museum presents collections of remains and skeletons of ancient animals, including mammoths. There are also collections from local attractions: malachite, rock crystal, jasper, gold, platinum.

Thousands of exhibits of flora and fauna of the local region await tourists and city guests.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Nizhny Tagil has been open since 1944, in an ancient building of a merchant's house and warehouses. Today, about 10,000 exhibits of Russian and foreign artists are presented here.

They also regularly hold exhibitions of local artists, children's art, and sculptors. The first works of local sculptors appeared in the city in 1806, from the time of the art school, which was opened by Demidov. Every tourist and guest of the city can see the works of the local region.

The Museum of Everyday Life presents in its exhibitions household items, household utensils, tools, and agricultural items. The museum staff will give you a tour of traditional rituals and the culture of the Tagil region.

The Mamin-Sibiryak Drama Theater is the first theater in the city, opened in 1862. The theater is distinguished by its diverse repertoire. Dramatic plays and comedies await all art lovers. And the luxurious foyer, marble staircases, stucco moldings and paintings, along with 250 lamps illuminating the hall, will not leave any viewer indifferent.

Entertainment

Entertainment in Nizhny Tagil

It's no secret that Nizhny Tagil is a city of labor glory and a center of heavy industry. But those who work well rest well! Therefore, there are many entertainments in Nizhny Tagil
that do not allow local residents to get bored. The city's Tourism Development Center has created its own classification of the city's entertainment centers, which are always happy to welcome Tagil residents and out-of-town guests.

So, let's start with the cinema in Nizhny Tagil

. This niche is occupied by three cinemas equipped with modern equipment and hosting thousands of cinema lovers every month. Some cinemas play only new domestic and foreign films, but also old films that belong to the category of elite cinema.

Zoos in Nizhny Tagil

– a fairly new form of entertainment for the city.
The fact is that zoos appeared relatively recently, but that is precisely why the popularity of these institutions is incredibly popular. The fact is that until recently the city was visited only by traveling animal exhibitions. In addition, a new trend has already reached the city - contact zoos in Nizhny Tagil
. These are centers where you can not only look at animals, but also pet them, feed them, or even hold them in your arms. Children are ready to visit such places literally every day.

By the way, if we are talking about what to do with children in their free time, then it is necessary to mention children's centers in Nizhny Tagil

. There, kids will be invited to play in various state-of-the-art complexes, experienced teachers will work with them, and they will also be matched with a group of peers. And the themed evenings and activities held there will make your holiday there even more eventful and interesting.

What other entertainment centers are there in Nizhny Tagil?

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Undoubtedly, the interest of citizens and city guests in active recreation centers is always very high. For example, you can play paintball in Nizhny Tagil
in several specialized establishments at once.
No less popular among fans of extreme recreation are karting parlors, as well as laser tag centers in Nizhny Tagil
. Here you can not only hold corporate events, but also relax with friends. In addition, organizing this type of leisure is a great idea for hen parties, stag parties or birthdays.

Fans of nightlife will be interested in the section “ Nightclubs of Nizhny Tagil”

" Among them are both large establishments and small clubs that hold theme parties, events such as “apartment parties” and author’s concerts.

Quests in Nizhny Tagil are an increasingly popular form of entertainment everywhere.

. Quests are most often carried out by a small group, when they have to solve some problem or solve some mystery in a limited period of time. In this case, you need to look for clues, solve complex puzzles and solve puzzles.

Traditionally, karaoke is considered a popular entertainment in Nizhny Tagil

, when everyone can feel like a pop star. Usually karaoke is accompanied by a point system for evaluating the work being performed and the enthusiastic support of friends.

There are games that are interesting for both children and adults to participate in. Perhaps one of the best options for a family holiday or children's birthday is bowling in Nizhny Tagil

. This sports team entertainment will not leave anyone indifferent and will attract everyone with its excitement. It is especially interesting to split into two teams and determine the winner.

Shrines of Nizhny Tagil

The Holy Trinity Cathedral was built of stone in 1872, on the site of a wooden church. With the advent of Soviet power, the temple was closed, and its building was used as a warehouse, workshop, and garage.

Since 1991, the temple was returned to believers, and a long reconstruction began. After reconstruction, the temple acquired a new look, and the doors of the shrine are open to all believing parishioners.

The Alexander Nevsky Temple was erected in 1877 in honor of the abolition of serfdom. Thus, local residents tried to thank Tsar Alexander 2. The shrine was erected over the course of 16 long years.

The temple is located on Veresovaya Mountain, offering an incredible view of the city. The majestic and harmonious temple is the pride of local residents, which all tourists and guests of the city are in a hurry to visit.

The Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God has been consecrated in Nizhny Tagil since 1872. This is the only temple in the city that continued services during Soviet rule. Since then, the cathedral has added a couple of thrones, and its shrines have been replenished with particles of the relics of John Chrysostom, Gregory the Theologian, St. George the Victorious, etc. Thousands of tourists come to lean against them every year.

Natural objects

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Natural objects

Nature of Nizhny Tagil

Nature of Nizhny Tagil

, like the nature of the entire Ural region, is extremely rich and multifaceted. Coniferous and deciduous forests, mountains and rocks, rivers, lakes, ponds and numerous streams - all this is incredibly pleasing to the eye. Unlike the sparse southern steppes, the Ural nature is very diverse.

It is the richness of Tagil’s nature

attracts here many landscape artists of the city and country, who have repeatedly captured the beauty of Tagil on their canvases.
It is no coincidence that the outskirts of the city have been the venue for the All-Russian plein air festival “Art-Chusovaya” for many years in a row. It is here, on the banks of this beautiful river in Nizhny Tagil ,
that creative people are saturated with energy for the whole next year.

Every year, the river banks become objects of annual recreation for thousands of Russians: they set up campsites, go rafting, and organize water bungee rides. In general, they are having a blast! The most famous river Tagila

(which, by the way, flows through the territory of 3 regions at once - the Sverdlovsk Chelyabinsk region and the Perm Territory) - Chusovaya, in the summer is also a destination for tourists from all over the country.

Mountains of Nizhny Tagil

- This is generally an inexhaustible source of stories and legends.
The history of Tagil is connected with the mountains (Mount Vysokaya became the site of copper and iron ore mining), and in general the territory is called the city on seven hills. Interesting is Dolgaya Mountain
, which is located within the city and has gentle (or long) slopes.
And Mount Belaya
got its name for its gray, or white, slopes in winter - because of snow, and in summer - because of thick fogs. By the way, snow cover on this mountain sometimes remains until summer.

Some mountains in the Urals are also called stones. So, many stones of Nizhny Tagil

are located both within and outside the city.
Districts of the city are named after some stones (Red Stone), and some are favorite places for country hikes. For example, Bear Stone on the Tagil River
is a permanent “parking lot” for schoolchildren, tourists and corporate weekends.

Mountainous terrain and small rivers are not all the features of the Tagil terrain. The lakes of Nizhny Tagil are worthy of special mention. Some of them were formed on the site of abandoned quarries and workings, others are of natural origin. Many lakes in Tagil

have crystal clear water, and due to the green vitriol color of the copper rock, the water acquires a wonderful emerald hue.