A sightseeing tour around Tula is a visit to the Tula Kremlin and its temples. Tula is famous not only for its samovars and gingerbread, which are well known throughout the world. The Russian city is rich in historical and cultural attractions. Thus, the Assumption Cathedral of the Tula Kremlin is famous for its magnificent decorations in the Russian Baroque style. Here you can visit the samovar museums, the Tula Gingerbread Museum and the Beloborodov Museum. Sloboda, the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh, and the memorials to Demidov, Peter I, and Rudnev are especially popular.
During the excursion around Tula you will get acquainted with the history of Millionnaya Street, which appeared in the late 17th - early 18th centuries, as well as Pyatnitskaya and Kievskaya Streets. You will see places associated with Tolstoy: the Tula Provincial Council, the District Court, the residence of the Noble Assembly, and a monument to Tolstoy. Yasnaya Polyana is the estate of L. N. Tolstoy, where he lived for most of his life. To get acquainted with all the sights of the city, it is worth staying in the town for a few days. This will help hotel in Tula, which will provide everything a visiting traveler needs.
The Tula region is a silent witness of centuries-old burial mounds and ancient settlements. The Vyatichi lived here. They cultivated the soil, were engaged in crafts and trade. In the 1146th-XNUMXth centuries, Tula was already one of the fortified settlements of a proud and independent tribe. The first specific date confirming the existence of Tula dates back to the XNUMXth century. The description of military events in XNUMX in the chronicle says that Prince Svyatoslav of Chernigov goes to Ryazan, visiting several cities with Tula together. The name Tula itself is obviously closely related to the Tulitsa River. V.I.Dal, a famous linguist and writer of the XNUMXth century, explained the word "Tulsky" as "A hidden and inaccessible place created for defense."
In 1712, Tsar Peter I established the first state arms factory in Tula. In 1724, weapons samples were manufactured in the Tula factory, which were distinguished by their impeccability. By order of Catherine II, a factory museum was founded in 1775.
All guests of Tula are recommended to visit the Tula Exotarium. It is one of the 20 best in the country. The zoo boasts the largest collection of reptiles in the world. There is a playground, which is very popular with young visitors. You can touch the animals with your hand and even feed them with specially designed food.
