Industry and amazing places for tourism coexist in the Sverdlovsk region. The region is famous for its health resorts, natural features and modern leisure destinations. At the same time, it is not as centralized as its neighbors: Yekaterinburg occupies a prominent place in the tourism industry, but it is far from leading in terms of the number of beauties, they are evenly distributed throughout the territory.
In addition to lakes, reserves and settlements, the history of the Decembrist movement is exploited in a good sense. Travelers are attracted by the local architecture, as well as museums of various kinds. By and large, none of the types of recreation is deprived of attention, there are opportunities for sports and active recreation, as well as places for leisurely walks and sightseeing tours.
The most interesting and beautiful places in the region
List, photos with names and descriptions of popular attractions in the region!
Leaning tower of Nevyansk
Built in the 20s of the 18th century. Located in the center of the city of the same name. Its height is more than 57 meters, and the deviation from the vertical at its peak is 1.85 meters. There are several explanations for this situation. It is not completely clear whether the slope was the designer's idea or was the result of a calculation error. The interiors are quite cramped and the stair railings are not installed.
Nizhnesinyachikhinsky Museum-Reserve
Founded in 1978. On an impressive territory for such a complex, there are buildings of various types, characteristic of different periods of the development of the Urals. Here are collected houses, churches, household buildings and more. The oldest are dated to the 17th century, and there are much more modern ones. Inside, they tried to recreate the life of that time. Some of the exhibits are truly unique.
Ganina Yama
Built in the early 2000s on the site of the tract of the same name. It bears the official name "The Monastery of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers". The remains of the emperor and his family were dumped here after the execution. Subsequently, they became saints. The monastery complex, opened in their honor, includes seven temples. There are also three monuments installed on the territory: to Nicholas II, his wife and separately to their children.
Verkhoturye
Founded in 2000. It was opened on the basis of the local history museum, which ceased to exist in the 30s of the last century. The collection of the museum-reserve includes a lot of exhibition materials. The complex includes architectural monuments of different years. This includes buildings dating from the 18th century and later periods: the Kremlin on Trinity Stone, the governor's house, the temple, the treasury, and so on.
Museum-reserve "Gornozavodskaya Ural"
Founded in 1841. Consists of several departments, each of which oversees a separate type of museum activity. In addition to a whole list of museums, from local history museums to those covering the activities of individual organizations, this includes archives, libraries, collections of valuables that have not yet been assigned to specific expositions. The activities of the reserve include educational work.
Observation deck of the business center "Vysotsky"
A skyscraper in the center of Yekaterinburg was built in 2011. One of the northernmost in the world. Its observation deck is located on the 52nd floor. Moreover, its height above the ground is 186 meters. From here, a panoramic view of the entire city opens up. You can see almost all the sights, albeit from afar. One floor below is the rooms, one floor above is the spa, and on the roof there is a helipad.
Deer streams
Date of foundation - 1999. The area is about 127 square kilometers. The natural park consists of two landscape zones: forest-steppe and mountain taiga. On this territory, traces of the sites of ancient people were found. The name is largely derived from the symbol - a deer - a drawing made more than three thousand years ago on one of the rocks. Representatives of flora and fauna are characteristic of the area. There are natural attractions.
Bazhov places
Foundation date - 2007. The area is forty thousand hectares. The natural park includes many attractions, both large and small. Talkov stone is a lake and a rock bearing the same name. The height is almost 300 meters, the depth is 32 meters. Scuba divers practice here and there are still traces of an old mine. A little further there is Markov Kamen - a year covered with forest and more than 400 meters high.
Chusovaya river
It is a left tributary of the Kama. Length - almost six hundred kilometers. It flows through the territory of three regions, both in the European and Asian parts of the country. The crossing of mountain ranges is a distinctive feature of Chusovaya. Here you can see rocks of different heights on both sides. It flows into the bay of the Kama reservoir, and its source is the lake of the same name.
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Obelisk border Europe - Asia
For the first time, a memorial pillar at the meeting point of the two parts of the world was installed back in 1837. A few decades later, it was replaced by a more solid structure - a marble obelisk, standing on a pedestal made of stone. Its top was crowned with a double-headed eagle. The modern look resembles its predecessor. A wide staircase leads to it, and on both sides the words "Europe" and "Asia" are inscribed in large letters.
"Seven Brothers and One Sister"
They are located on the top of the Semibratskaya mountain. They are called so because of their position relative to each other and refer to the old rocks. Their highest point is thirty-two meters from the foot. The terrain is ideal for rock climbing. Moreover, both beginners and professionals can train here. Rare representatives of flora grow in the district. Opens an overview view from some points.
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Quarry "Old lens" (Shabrovsky quarry)
An abandoned quarry where talc-magnesite was previously mined. Mothballed in 1974. All the water was pumped out to prevent the “Old lens” from turning into a lake, following the example of neighboring depleted deposits. However, in 2017 it was completely flooded. Since some of the ancillary structures remain in place, as well as the mining equipment, the quarry attracts fans to explore everything unusual.
Konzhakovsky Stone
The absolute height of the mountain is 1569 meters. A picturesque place where there are several types of slope cover: from coniferous forests to stones and tundra. Records of the conquest of the peak appeared in 1771. In 2014, a wooden cross with a height of more than three meters was installed here. Several tourist routes have been developed in the district, both in summer and winter. They take into account the difficulty of the climbs and other details.
National Park "Pripyshminskie Bory"
Founded in 1993. Covered with mixed forests: birch and pine. The area of the territory exceeds forty-nine hectares. Only ten percent of the area is occupied by pastures, reservoirs, arable land, etc., the rest is forest. Most of the species of fauna are of the taiga type. The fauna is not very diverse and heterogeneous: some parts of the park are sparsely populated, in others the animals are more noticeable.
Mount Kachkanar
Located near the border between the parts of the world. The Is river flows nearby. Height above sea level - 887 meters. Camel Rock is part of the mountain system. She got this name because of the shape. In 1995, a Buddhist monastery complex was founded here. All buildings related to the datsan do not disturb ecosystems and are harmoniously integrated into the landscape. If mining begins nearby, the monastery will have to be demolished.
Berezovsky sands
This desert, unusual for the local latitudes, is located near the capital of the region - Yekaterinburg.It has a technogenic origin. Waste rock from three gold mines became sand and covered everything around. You cannot swim in the reservoir, which is also nearby, due to the high copper content. But the views from here are beautiful, hardly distinguishable from the resort ones.
Dyatlov pass tract
A mountainous area located east of the Main Ural Range. Its history began with tragic events - the death of a tourist group in 1959. Since the circumstances of their disappearance have not yet been revealed, the incident has become overgrown with many legends and rumors. The pass itself has turned into a cult place attracting both hiking enthusiasts and fans of everything mystical.
Didinsky tunnel
Built in 1918. Belongs to the territory of the Didino railway section, named after the nearby village. The tunnel was used for quite a long time and actively, especially during the period of the civil war. However, groundwater began to undermine the structure, and the first signs of a possible collapse appeared. In 1995 it was decided to close the tunnel.
Beloyarsk reservoir
Created artificially on the Pyshma river. Its appearance is associated with the construction of the nuclear power plant of the same name. The water from here serves to cool the reactors. The deepest point is twenty-four meters from the surface. The height above sea level is over two hundred meters. The reservoir attracts fishing enthusiasts. Bream, perch, roach, pike and other species are found in abundance here.
Devil's settlement
Located in the vicinity of Yekaterinburg. The highest point is 347 meters. The first ascent is dated 1861. The rocks of the mountain have such a structure that they are ideal for rock climbing. Especially extreme lovers are attracted by the northern slopes. The southern side has a comfortable slope, which helps beginners get used to this challenging type of outdoor activity.
Palkin stone tents
Located in the vicinity of Yekaterinburg. Outlier rocks are up to fifteen meters high. There are many petroglyphs, both modern and quite old. The slopes are covered with forests and the peaks are like ridges. The view of the surroundings is difficult due to vegetation. On one of the rocks there is a hollowed-out sacrificial bowl, which became its name. A cleft nearby has already been given a favorite place for tourists.
Lake Shartash
Located on the outskirts of Yekaterinburg. Since the lake is one of the ancient ones, there are many sediments at its bottom. The basin area exceeds seven km². The maximum depth is about five meters. Old Believers used to live nearby. It is considered a "fishy" place. It is part of a popular tourist route. Fifty small springs prevent the lake from drying out.
Lake Tavatui
Located on the slopes of the Ural Mountains. The area is over twenty one square kilometers. The average depth is five meters. The coast is densely populated, there are also children's camps and recreational recreation areas. It is a natural monument of federal significance. There are many fish and crustaceans here. A forest area of almost four thousand hectares is "attached" to it.
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Berezovsky Gold Museum
Opened in 1970. Located in the city of Berezovsky. The main part of the collection is minerals from a nearby deposit, items used in mines, and all kinds of documentary evidence. Some of the exhibits are currently not used in work, the more interesting it is for visitors to see them. The funds of the museum also touch upon the history of the entire region.
Turin Museum of the Decembrists
Dedicated to the movement of the Decembrists and the consequences of their activities for the country. In November 2018, it is planned to open after a full-scale renovation and renovation of the exposition. Previously, it included various things - evidence of the era, and now it will be supplemented with rarities from all over the country. This applies to documents, personal items of participants in the events, archival images and others.
United Museum of Ural Writers
Located in Yekaterinburg. This is not one building, but a whole block. It has no analogues in Russia. Houses and exhibitions illuminate the life and work of writers: Mamin-Sibiryak, Reshetnikov, Bazhov and others. They collected their belongings, the first editions of books, photographs and paintings, recreated the furnishings of their offices, drew parallels in their works, and so on. For lovers of literature, the museum immediately became a must-see.
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Museum of armored vehicles in Nizhny Tagil
Year of foundation - 1986. Refers to Uralvagonzavod and was opened in honor of its anniversary. More than a thousand exhibits - this is the exposition of the museum. Tanks are the main decoration of the collection. They are in perfect condition and most are available for detailed inspection. In addition, various devices and parts of military equipment can be seen on the stands and showcases.
Novo-Tikhvin monastery
Founded in 1809. After the revolution it was closed, although it continued to attract Orthodox Christians. Became an active nunnery since 1994. The restoration has affected all the buildings of the complex. On its territory there is a workshop where icons are painted and restored. The monastery has two courtyards. It includes several temples, a cathedral, a church. The shrines of the monastery are the icons and relics of the martyrs.
Fox mountain
Located in Nizhny Tagil. The first complete description was received in 1910. The highest point is 265.1 meters. There is a watchtower here. Previously, it was covered with forests, now they are gone, hence the second name - Lysaya. The appearance of the original name has two versions: either from the foxes that were found in the area, or from the smoke from the factories, reminiscent of fox tails.
Reindeer farm in Visim
Opened in 2008. The nursery is intended for raising deer and red deer. Gradually, the number of species of living creatures increased: pigs of rare breeds, Yakut horses, rabbits, hairy goats, ostriches and others were added. The animals can be fed under the supervision of the farm workers. Also in the vicinity there are picnic areas, tables and barbecues. So you can arrange a full-fledged outdoor recreation.
