Ekaterinburg is one of the most significant cities in the Urals region. It is not only a major industrial, but also a cultural center of Russia, where you can see many interesting sights. By the way, for their inspection you will need several days. So, we will talk about the beautiful places in Yekaterinburg.
The Church of the Savior on Blood
Speaking about the historical places of Yekaterinburg, you should immediately specify the Church of the Savior on the Blood. It was built in 2003 on the site of the execution by the Bolsheviks of the royal family in 1918. This is the largest temple in the city: a majestic building of 60 m high has 5 domes. In the lower level of the temple there is a museum.
House of Sevastyanov
One of the most beautiful places in Yekaterinburg is on the shores of the City Pond: the elegant and luxurious house of collegiate assessor Sevastyanov. This unique in its beauty building in a classical style with an angled rotunda on the facade has no analogues in the entire Urals .
Trinity Cathedral
A special simplicity and, along with this majesty, is struck by the Trinity Cathedral, the construction of which was conducted since 1818. The building in the classical style refers to the holy places of Yekaterinburg, pilgrimage trips from all Russian cities are arranged here.
Ganina Yama
To the interesting places of Ekaterinburg and the surrounding area should be attributed and Ganin Yam. This abandoned mine is notorious for the fact that the remains of the royal family were brought here after the execution in the Ipatiev house. Now the Ganina Yama is a place of pilgrimage, the Cross is established here and temples and a monastery are being built.
Weiner Street
Weiner pedestrian street is considered to be one of the best places in Yekaterinburg. On the local Arbat you can spend a leisurely walk, passing by numerous cafes, modern shopping centers, buildings representing different architectural styles. Here and there there are unusual sculptures of cast iron - the inventor of a bicycle, a couple in love, a banker, a peddler and others.
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