The best attractions of Tambov with photos and descriptions

Tambov, famous thanks to the well-known Tambov wolf , actually has something else to charm tourists. The city is full of ancient attractions that have been perfectly preserved to this day - miraculously, all wars and fires bypassed the Old Center of Tambov.

Here you will find delightful temples, cozy and majestic mansions and the beautiful nature of the Tsna River valley. In this article we have collected for you information about the best attractions of Tambov with their photos and detailed descriptions.

City architecture

Tambov boasts many architectural attractions , of which several ancient temples stand out.

One of the most famous Tambov religious buildings is the Ascension Cathedral , located on the territory of the Ascension Monastery of the 17th century. The cathedral itself was built a little later - at the end of the 18th century. The temple is very unusual and colorful, its appearance a bit reminiscent of a fairytale tower, and its bright 70-meter bell tower attracts attention. By the way, the gilded dome on the bell tower appeared quite recently - in 2012.

You will find the bright multi-colored cathedral at st. Moskovskaya, 33.

No less popular among tourists is
the Holy Trinity Church , located on the street. K. Marx. In 1642, a wooden church was built on the site where the temple is now located. The building acquired its stone appearance in 1771. Unfortunately, the temple was later badly damaged in a fire, so in the 1840s. construction began again. The new stone temple turned out to be very beautiful, largely preserving the style of national architecture. The temple was decorated with five magnificent domes. Unfortunately, during the Soviet Union, the temple suffered a new misfortune - it, like many others, was closed and completely dismantled. And only in 2008, using historical records, they tried to recreate the temple.

Tambov – other architectural sights of the city:

• Gostiny Dvor (Sovetskaya St., 101);
• Church of John the Baptist (S. Rakhmaninov St., 2A);
• Ascension Convent (Moskovskaya St., 37);
• Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (Cathedral Square, 2);
• Kazan Mother of God Monastery (M. Gorky St., 3);

• Chapel of St. Luke (Gogol Street, on the hospital grounds);
• Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God (M. Gorky St., 3);
• Roman Catholic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Kronstadt St., 14);
• Nikiforovka railway station (Dmitrievka village);
• Cathedral Assumption Church (Kirsanov).

Ascension Convent

Once the monastery occupied the farthest edge of the city at the mouth of the Gavryushka and Studenets rivers, but now it is almost in the center. There are few visitors, despite the beauty of the multi-colored domes and the interesting architecture of the ancient temple. It was founded in 1690, burned down almost to the ground and was rebuilt. The monastery is in charge of a building for elderly nuns, a chapel, the Church of St. John of Kronstadt and the Icon of the Sorrowful Mother of God, and the Anthony building.

Museums of Tambov

One of the most educational museums in the city is the Kirsanovsky Museum of Local Lore , located in an unsightly 19th-century building. The museum was opened back in 1923 , and since then it has housed an extensive collection of photographs and historical exhibits telling about the rich history of the city.

The Aseev Estate museum complex is unusually beautiful . Being a branch of Peterhof, the estate shows the external and internal appearance of the ancient palace. Here you will see Aseev's office, reception room, formal dining room, white hall, antechamber, sofa room, boudoir and men's room. Wandering through the rooms and corridors of the museum is a real pleasure.

There are many more unique and fascinating museums in Tambov:

• Museum of the History of Medicine (6A Gogol St.);
• Room-Museum of Lodygin (Sovetskaya St., 51);
• Chicherin House-Museum (Sovetskaya St., 63);
• Museum of Sin (Sovetskaya St., 93);

• Art Gallery (Sovetskaya St., 97);
• Wolf Museum (Sovetskaya St., 106);
• Museum of the History of Tambov Post (Sovetskaya St., 114).

Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

The Gothic-style temple is recognized as a historical landmark of Tambov. The church was consecrated and opened at the end of the 19th century; during the war years it was re-equipped into a bearing factory. Such a transformation caused almost irreparable damage to the building; paintings and icons were lost, the façade was rebuilt beyond recognition, and the bell towers were demolished.

After the building was returned to its original purpose, lengthy restoration work followed. Some of the interior decoration was restored according to old descriptions and drawings, the rest had to be created anew. An interesting example of Polish architecture, the church deserves the attention of tourists.

Monuments of Tambov

Judging by the large number of different monuments, the local people respect both their history and outstanding people. Probably one of the most popular places for tourists in Tambov is the monument to the famous Tambov Wolf . There are now two such monuments in Tambov: one of them is located on Rasskazovskoye Highway at the entrance to the city, the second is on the territory of the “Hotel”. The Rasskazovsky wolf is made from the trunk of a huge oak tree, which is over 200 years old. His figure rises 3 meters and looks very harmonious against the background of the forest. An unknown saying “The Tambov wolf is your comrade” is carved into the wolf’s paws. The second monument expresses the good-natured nature of the city symbol. The wolf figure lying peacefully on the mountain exudes calm, good nature and hospitality. A phrase of a slightly different nature is cut out here: “When you give people joy, the Tambov wolf is your comrade!”

Other monuments of Tambov:

• "Tambov collective farmer";
• Monument to Heroes of the Soviet Union;
• Monument of Glory;
• Monument to Derzhavin;
• Monument to Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya;
• Monument to Saint Pitirim;
• Monument to the feat of doctors of the Great Patriotic War;
• Monument to St. Peter and Fevronia of Murom ;

• Lenin monument ;
• Monument to Rachmaninoff;
• Monument to the Russian peasant;
• Milepost;
• "Moose Family";
• Monument to the Noble Maiden;
• Veteran's Monument;
• "Eternal student";
• Monument to Saint Luke.

Top 5 places suitable for holidays with children

Recently, a children's play complex “At Lukomorye” has opened in “Auchan” (Sovetskaya St., 194B). This establishment is a high-quality new art space for the city.

Here you can spend a good holiday with your family, attend exciting master classes, organize a holiday on any topic, or just have a good time. The cost of visiting is 150-600 rubles.

The play complex is equipped with four play areas, each of which is suitable for children of certain ages:

• baby zone (children under 1 year);
• labyrinth (children aged 3-12 years);
• ninja quest and rope park (both for children over 5 years old).

In the building of house No. 57A on the street. Gastello, which is located in the west of the city, recently opened a pizzeria “Colibri”. Its menu mainly consists of pizza.

There is a huge range of this product, as well as:

• beverages;
• first and second courses;
• Dessert.

Near the cash register there is a counter where you can buy freshly prepared cakes and other baked goods. Visitors will grab this establishment for its cleanliness, pleasant interior, top-level service, convenient location, and good, memorable atmosphere. All this goes well with democratic prices.

The pizzeria is often used as a place for children's parties, family dinners, master classes, and also for a quick snack. The atmosphere is improved by the friendly attitude of the staff and light, unobtrusive music.

The average bill for visiting a pizzeria is 400 rubles. On weekdays it is possible to order a business lunch, which will cost 170 rubles.

A fundamentally new direction for children's entertainment in Tambov is intellectual games. They are held in Quiz, please! Teens is a cozy establishment that is used for these purposes. It is located at: st. Sovetskaya, 189b. There has never been an analogue to such a format for organizing children's leisure in Tambov.

Participants in the games can be children aged 8-16 years old, who gather in teams of 2-9 participants. Fascinating questions await them, in which they need to be smart and develop erudition. This is perfect for celebrating children's birthdays.

Tambov, whose sights are also interesting for children, is interesting because in the shopping center “Akvarel” (Studentskaya embankment, 20a) children and their parents can visit a manual zoo. This is the only zoo in the city that is located here permanently. Animals are allowed to stroke, feed, take photos together and even visit their pens.

The inhabitants of the zoo are clean, not sick and good-natured. On weekdays an adult ticket costs 300 rubles, and on weekends – 350 rubles. For children from 3 to 14 years old it costs 250 and 300 rubles, respectively.

Children under 3 years old are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The purchased ticket is valid throughout the day, i.e. You can purchase a ticket, go about your business, and then return to the zoo and visit it using the ticket.

Tambov has the only modern swimming pool in the city, “Jamaika,” where you can exercise with children aged from 2 months to 7 years. It is located in house No. 60a on Ryleeva Street. A child visiting this pool will be able to master the swimming skills that it initially has, as well as master new ones, strengthen the immune system, and set the basis for the development of strong health and character.

Classes are held separately, only the child and the trainer are in the pool. The program is selected based on the age and skills of the child. Children under one year old are given classes in aqua gymnastics, breath holding, and diving techniques. In Jamaica they conduct classes with special children.

The trainers are very qualified, most of them have specialized education in the field of adaptive physical education. A trial lesson costs 350 rubles; subsequent visits will cost visitors 700 rubles. There is a subscription system for 4-8 visits. A subscription for 4 visits to the pool costs 2,680 rubles.

Natural attractions of Tambov

• Tambov is located in the picturesque valley of the river. Prices. Tambov embankment , which has long become one of the main symbols of the city, is a very beautiful and ancient place. Now it extends for 3.5 km and is almost entirely a pedestrian zone. Here you will see many fountains, monuments, beaches, playgrounds and cafes, as well as the famous “Lover's Bridge” . The embankment is a wonderful place for walks both in winter and summer.

Did you know? Its construction began for the first time in the 11th century.

• Also in Tambov you can take a walk in the City Park of Culture and Recreation . This is a wonderful green corner located in the city center, which houses a lot of fun attractions, a dance floor, summer stages and entertainment venues.
• Another important natural site of the Tambov region is the Voroninsky Nature Reserve , located in the forest-steppe of the Voronskaya Valley. It is famous not only for its unusually beautiful nature, but also for “Bald Mountain”, on which the village is located. Inzhavino.
• Another important attraction of the reserve is Lake Ramza , which plays a huge ecological role, becoming a haven for hundreds of bird species in winter. You can also see many picturesque springs here.
• 15 km from Tambov there is another beautiful lake - Chistoe , located surrounded by beautiful forests and oak groves.

City Park of Culture and Recreation

Museum and Exhibition Center of the Tambov Region

The branch of the Tambov Museum of Local Lore was opened relatively recently. The first exhibition was dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Victory over fascism and was called “For the Glory of the Motherland.” It included more than 3.5 thousand exhibits, including:

• military awards;
• documentation;
• paintings and sculptural compositions of battle scenes;
• personal belongings of the defenders of the Motherland.

Separate pages are dedicated to the work of those who remained in the rear, worked in factories, created a network of airfields, and a hospital base. Thanks to the professional arrangement of the exhibits, stories about the personal courage and dedication of the residents of the Tambov region during the war and in the post-war years come to life before the eyes of visitors.

What can you see in Tambov in 1 day?

If you find yourself in Tambov, but don’t know what you can see in the city, we offer you a list of routes for exploring local attractions, designed for one day.

1. If you arrived by train, we suggest you start your journey directly from the railway station , which loudly and melodiously greets visitors with the “Slavyanka March”.
2. From here along Internationalnaya Street we go out to the main street of the city - Sovetskaya. On Internatsionalnaya, pay attention to the Gudovich estate and the monument to Derzhavin ; if you wish, you can visit the Museum of Local Lore .
3. Next we move along Sovetskaya Street to the left and cross Studenets. Soon you will see the famous “Tambov collective farmer” .
4. Then along Moskovskaya Street we suggest going to the Ascension Convent .
5. Nearby is the beautiful Transfiguration Cathedral .
6. If you wish, you can take a walk in the City Park adjacent to the cathedral. After passing through the park, you will again find yourself on the street. Sovetskaya near the Art Gallery, which is worth a visit.
7. Then we suggest moving along the street. Communal and soon you will come to the Alley of Outstanding Residents of the City . There are many good cafes in this area where you can have a tasty snack.
8. We return to Sovetskaya Street again and move towards the river. Tsne .
9. Soon you will come out to the street. Rachmaninov, where you will see the monument of the same name . If you wish, you can visit the Kazan Monastery of the Virgin Mary , located nearby.
10. Be sure to take a walk along the Tambov Embankment .

Also in Tambov we recommend seeing:

• Roman Catholic Church;
• Chicherin House-Museum;
• House of merchant Aseev.

Tambov Regional Art Gallery

Our list of Tambov attractions is completed by an art gallery. The building for the Open Readings Society was built at the request of D. Naryshkin. It was erected in record time, in just a year and a half, equipped with water supply, sewerage, and electricity. Historians find it difficult to say definitely which style it belongs to, but they agree that the façade is of interest as an example of the skill of bricklaying.

The building has several rooms for a book depository and a large hall for public meetings, accommodating up to 600 people. Adjacent to the main building is a wing with apartments for a caretaker and a librarian. At first, only the reading room was open, but later books began to be issued at home.

In 1918, a museum opened on the basis of the library, did not last long and was closed. In 1983, an art gallery was opened in the building, displaying works by masters of modern times and past centuries. A separate exhibition is dedicated to the works of artists from the Tambov region.

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Where can you go in Tambov with children?

Tambov has prepared a lot of pleasant attractions for children and their parents:

• The whole family can visit the Tambov Hippodrome ;
• Animal lovers will certainly enjoy the Tambov State University Zoo ;
• to the Tambov Planetarium will be exciting ;
• Wonderful performances are performed by the Puppet Theater in Tambov ;
• You can also please your children with attractions in the City Park ;
• If you wish, you can visit several children's play and family entertainment centers : “Jumanji”, “Giraffe” .
• Those interested in painting might like Ebrulandia , a center dedicated to conducting master classes in traditional Turkish Ebru painting.

We hope your visit to Tambov will be pleasant and memorable. And if you have already visited Tambov and seen its sights, perhaps your comments with impressions about the city and what else you can see here will be useful for those who are just planning a trip.

Excursion routes

The “Tambov Art Nouveau” excursion is widely popular among residents and guests of the city. Tambov, which is famous for its buildings, is known for its modern style buildings. It is considered the most attractive in architecture.

Using the example of old bank buildings, houses, and schools, one can clearly trace the entire process of development and spread of this architectural trend. The well-known guide in Tambov, O. Karnaukhov, is responsible for this. He is a native of Tambov, and is the author of many articles on the Art Nouveau style in the city.

In 2022, through his efforts, the “World Art Nouveau Day in Tambov” bicycle excursion was successfully held. This bike ride turned out to be a costume ride in retro style. The cost of a walking tour is 1000 rubles for a separate group excursion for 500 visitors. The duration of the excursion usually varies from 3 to 5 hours.

Another popular excursion in the city, conducted by Karnaukhov, is called “The Lamplighter from the City of Tambov.” Its main feature is that it is carried out at night. In the dark, the city opens up from an unexpected side: the facades of the buildings are illuminated, the mascaron faces acquire mystery, the pilasters and blades become accentuated.

Crosses and church spiers are painted a bright blood red. A Tambov lamplighter guides tourists along cast-iron fences, under lighting masts, pillars, and awnings. At the same time, places from which you can take beautiful photos will be shown.

The cost of the walk for each person is 1000 rubles. As the collective excursion progresses, new people may join it. The walk starts every day in the evening and lasts approximately 1-3 hours.