Interesting city venev. Sights Venev - Nikolskaya bell tower. Sad symbol of the city

Small provincial Venev town. First of all, it is worth noting that Venevsky district is the richest in the number of architectural and natural monuments in the whole Tula region. It is also interesting that Venev became the prototype for the fictional the city of Verevkin from a cycle of works by the Russian science fiction writer Kir Bulychev.

This city is located 60 kilometers from the center of the Tula region - Tula and 180 from Russian capital- Moscow. For the author of this material, this city is special, because. in fact, it was he who long ago became the first on the path of a novice traveler.

It is worth noting an interesting and informative site about Venev, the author of which is Denis Makhel, a man who has written a lot about the history of the city, famous people Venev and the sights of the Tula town. The author's project is constantly updated with new interesting articles, archival photographs, local history materials.

Another wonderful Internet project about Venev tells in sufficient detail and interestingly about the nearby settlements, villages and villages, in which little-known churches have been preserved, architectural buildings, monuments of nature.

HISTORY OF THE CITY OF VENEVA

If we talk about the history of the formation of Venev, then the first mention dates back to 1371. The name of the city, apparently, is associated with the river Veneva (now "Venevka"). In those days, the city was located 7 kilometers from modern Venev on the Osetr River (the village of Guryevo), and the noble boyar, adviser to Ivan the Terrible, Ivan Vasilyevich Sheremetyev, is considered the founder of modern Venev (on the Venevka River).

As a defensive frontier of the Russian state, Venev has undergone many trials: the city was repeatedly devastated during the Time of Troubles, but in the 17th century the city, having lost its defensive significance, became a trading center.

In 1777, Venev, by decree of Catherine II, the city received an official status. At that time, numerous relatives of A.S. Pushkin. The name of the amateur artist Nikolai Lunev, who embodied old urban landscapes in his paintings, is also associated with Venev. The best of his works are kept in the local museum and private collectors.

In the 19th century, more than 5 thousand people lived in Venev local population. The year 1901 was marked for Venev by the construction of the railway.

nearest federal highway- the highway - runs eight kilometers from the city.

MAIN SIGHTS OF THE CITY OF VENEVA

Venev- one of those cities in which many architectural monuments have been preserved, among which it is worth highlighting in the first place:

• stone chambers

Among the lost sights, the remains of which keep the former greatness of the city, it is necessary to highlight:

Old City Park in Venev

For visitors to the city and tourists, it will undoubtedly be interesting to the place where the old city park, located down by the river on the street. Pervomaiskaya. In Soviet times, the park was very popular with local residents: there were attractions in the park, a summer theater, etc.

Epiphany and Kazan churches were once part of Venevsky Epiphany Monastery However, after 1764, due to the "closure of the states", the monastery was abolished, and both churches received the status of parish churches.

1. 1. Kukuy village
   2. Village Grid
   3. Tulubyevo village
   4. Ozerenskaya Sloboda
   5. Belkovsky settlement
   6. Vasilyevsky settlement
   7. Settlement Gritsovskiy
   8. Settlement Metrostroevsky
   9. Mordves settlement
   10. Olenkovsky settlement
   11. Settlement Dawn
   12. Aksinino village
   13. Anishino village
   14. Gati village
   15. Dyakonovo village
   16. Kozlovka village
   17. Povetkino village
   18. The village of Prudishchi
   19. Studenets village
   20. Urusovo village

Historical outline

Venev it was first mentioned in written sources in 1394-1396, but it was founded much earlier, apparently on the Osetr River, in the area of ​​​​the current village of Guryevo. Being on the way of nomads from the southern steppes to Moscow, the city was often ruined, burned to the ground and rebuilt again. During the Time of Troubles, it was also subjected to devastation. In the 17th century near Venev, earthen fortifications of the Zasechnaya line arose, the remains of which have survived to this day. From the end of the 17th century, when the defensive line of the Russian state shifted to the south, Venev lost its defensive significance, but gradually acquired the status of an important trading center. In 1777, together with the county, it was included in the Tula province, previously it was part of the Tula province.
The development of the city and the surrounding area was influenced by construction work on the Ivano-Ozeretsky Canal, carried out at the beginning of the 18th century. in order to connect through Upa and Shat Volga with the Don. The first sail factory and workshops for the production of ropes appeared in Venev. Artels of coal burners worked for Tula factories. Manufactory production was provided with supplies of wool.
In the 19th century the grain trade flourished. The industry and trade of Venev was represented by distilleries, a sugar factory, a tannery, a tanning establishment, mint factories, butter churns, grain mills, water and windmills, forges, etc. Railroads and highways were built. At the same time, the industrial development of minerals began. Limestone was mined for construction needs, and bricks were made from local clay.
In the 30s. 20th century the railway line Moscow - Donbass was laid, the branch Venev - Nodal appeared. Development began at the Guryev quarry, then at Ozerensky and Byakovsky, which supplied rubble and the famous Venevsky white stone for railway construction, municipal construction in Moscow and the center of Russia. In the early 50s. The Gryzlovskaya mine was put into operation. In the mid 60s. open-cast coal mining began. After 20 years, the Venevsky district became the main coal-mining zone of the Moscow Basin. In its southern part, the mining village of Gritsovsky arose.
With the development of the coal industry, the face of ancient Venev changed: a new residential microdistrict Yuzhny appeared, and the network of cultural institutions expanded.
Until now, the Venevsky district remains the most saturated historical monuments edge in the Tula region. Venev is one of 115 cities in Russia with valuable urban planning ensembles and complexes - monuments of history and architecture.
Archaeological monuments. The remains of the annalistic city of Kornik, which is considered one of the centers of the land of the Vyatichi (XII-XIII centuries), the settlement of Makhrinka (I century BC), the Sviridovsko-Zvoysky complex.

Attractions

12 keys- a holy spring located northwest of Venev, four kilometers along the Venevka River. The water of this source is considered healing (it meets all sanitary standards according to the conclusion of the SES) and is very tasty. A legend tells about the history of this source: grandfather Svirid lived in a village near the Venevka River, and he had 12 sons. From childhood, they were very fond of running along the high slopes at the confluence of the Osetretsa River with the Venevka. When Mamai went to Rus', all 12 sons were in the militia. And none of them returned home after this terrible battle. Grandfather Svirid went to the field and found all his sons lying nearby. He grieved, collected the bodies and brought them home, where he buried them under the cherished oak near the Osetrets, which had dried up from the mountain. In the morning, a wonderful spring spouted twelve jets from under the mountain. Since then, people have been coming to him for heroic strength. Grateful descendants named the village near the spring Sviridov, in honor of Svirid's grandfather. At this source there is a font with life-giving water in which you can plunge.

Arapovskiye caves. These are quarry caves, in which stone was mined for the construction of Venev, Tula and the surrounding villages. Peasants worked in the quarries. Now they are a network of branched passages, which have collapsed in places. There is evidence that in the Moscow region of the Venevsky district there was an underground monastery carved in sandstone - Arapovskie caves, the village of Gremyachey. Currently, the monastery is partially covered and collapsed, is now being restored. The history of the Arapovskiye caves is unclear and mysterious; there are many legends around it. It is possible that this place was the settlement of the ancient people of the Venev region. Researchers suggest that the Gremyachenskaya cave was important for strengthening the southern borders of the Muscovite state. According to another source, the Arapovskie caves arose in the 19th century. They were dug up by the peasant Yakov and his comrades after his long journey to holy places. Over time, people began to gather in the caves for prayers, which caused disapproval of the church authorities. It was ordered to destroy the caves, to stop their further digging. All entrances were covered. Later, the forest above the caves was cut down, which caused a change in the soil and caves, the Venevka river changed its course, which destroyed and covered the caves. Today, the length of the underground passages is about 200 meters, quite large spaces for prayers and several small cells have been preserved.
Graboron Gate- a monument of Russian defense structures of the XII century.
stone chambers are located on the Red Square of the city of Venev. They occupy an area of ​​296 m2. Their origin dates back to the end of the 17th - beginning of the 18th centuries. Now in their place is local history museum.
Church of the Epiphany on Red Square is the most interesting example of tiered churches on the territory of the Tula Territory at the turn of the 17th-18th centuries. In fact, the exact date of the construction of the church has not been established. However, there are written documents from 1688, which indicate that by that time the church already existed and operated. More than early year we can conclude that the early Church of the Epiphany was burned down, and after 1633 a new one was built, which has survived to this day. In the 17th century the church belonged to the monastery. Currently, the church is under reconstruction, nevertheless it is operational, services are regularly held in it, a parish has been formed.
Kazan church built in 1764 and even then was assigned to the Venevsky Epiphany Monastery, located on Red Square next to the Church of the Epiphany. At the end of the 19th century, the Kazan Church was a separate warm chapel of the Epiphany Church for the winter service. By the end of the 20th century, the church was preserved in a dilapidated form; there is no preserved dome.
John the Baptist Church was built in 1773. The bell tower of the church was built later in 1795 a few meters east of the church itself. In 1857, the church was connected to the bell tower, as a result of which a warm refectory was formed between them. Since that time, the church has acquired its final form, in which it remains to this day. However, the interior of the church has undergone various changes, a chapel was arranged in the name Mother of God, a few years later - a chapel in the name of the Apostles Peter and Paul. In the second half of the 19th century, the main iconostasis was replaced in the church. This church is the only one in the region that has not been closed for a single day since its construction until our time. At the beginning of the 21st century, the dilapidated gilded domes and crosses on the temple and bell tower were replaced. One of the crosses is kept in the Venevsky Museum of Local Lore. Many miraculous and revered icons have been preserved in the church.
Nicholas Church(bell tower) began to be built in 1800. The architect of the temple was K.S. Sokolnikov (he once participated in the construction of the All Saints Cathedral in Tula). The tallest and most beautiful temple in the entire Tula province was designed, and even the inhabitants of the capital admired its magnificence. Moscow millionaires sponsored the construction of the temple. The construction of such a grandiose building was accompanied by grandiose preparations. According to the old-timers, the forests needed for construction reached immense proportions. The construction of the church lasted about 50 years. During the construction, the people who started it died. The church survived a fire that burned all of its wooden parts. The flames engulfed the whole church, up to the dome. Strong wind he tore off burning gorges from the bell tower and carried them far away, as a result of which the Streltsy Sloboda burned down. Three years after the fire, the future Tsar Alexander II, while in Venev, expressed his displeasure about the Nikolskaya bell tower, since it still towered over the city in the same form after the fire. There was no spire or cross on the bell tower. Probably, after the fire, they tried to put the bell tower in order and left the old oak cross, upholstered with copper and gilding, damaged by fire, which still stands to this day. In this form, the building stood for another 22 years. They say that during the Great Patriotic War they shot at the Nikolsky Cross, and traces of bullets are really visible on the bell tower. St. Nicholas Church was destroyed in the middle of the 20th century, 100 years after its construction, but the bell tower still stands and attracts attention from afar with its grandeur. Its height is 75 meters. There are several versions on the topic of why it was not destroyed. According to one of them, the bell tower serves as an excellent reference point for pilots during flights; water tower, according to the fourth - they began to destroy it, but they incorrectly calculated the amount of the required charge. Currently, the Nikolskaya bell tower is a symbol of the city of Venev, it can be seen from afar, images of the bell tower can be found on all booklets, photographed against its background. Unfortunately, despite all this, there are still no funds for its restoration.

Resurrection Cathedral included integral part in the architectural ensemble of Red Square. The Resurrection Church was built in 1752 on the site of the first church of Venev - Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, which was burned by the Crimean Tatars in 1633. The original church was made of stone. At the beginning of the 19th century, a refectory was first attached to the church, and then the entire old building was dismantled and a new one was built in the classical style, which has survived to this day. In the 19th century, a parochial and Sunday school operated at the cathedral, located in a separate wooden house. At the beginning of the 20th century, an almshouse was located at the cathedral. From the beginning of the 19th century, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior was attached to it. In 1837, the future emperor Alexander II visited the Resurrection Church with his tutor, the famous poet V.A. Zhukovsky. In the 1930s, the cathedral was closed, it was used for various warehouses. During the days of the German occupation, wounded Red Army soldiers were kept in this unheated building. Until the 1970s, the building was ownerless, in 1969 it was registered as a monument, inside there was a collection point for glass containers of the Venevsky Gorkomkhoz. By the 1990s, the walls and dome of the temple were preserved. The bell tower was completely destroyed. Under the leadership of Father Pavel, with the help of some organizations and ordinary citizens, restoration work was started, a cross was erected, a fence and an arch were erected at the entrance. The church began to operate, services are held regularly.
Church of the Intercession was built in 1737. It is also located on Red Square. At first, the church was called Nikolaevskaya, but after the construction of a new Nikolaevsky temple in 1862, the church was consecrated in the name of Intercession Holy Mother of God. It is known that in the second half of the 20th century there was a consumer society warehouse in the temple, and during the war years - an ammunition depot. Many locals claim that there is an underground passage from the church to the Resurrection Cathedral and to the river.

Historic estates

IN Urusovo survived huge ruins two-story pre-revolutionary building (not far from today's school), the remains of the "Campanari Palace". In fairness, it is worth noting that Campanari is only its last owners. The palace was built under Beloselsky A.M. at the end of the 18th century (not earlier than 1785). The palace is built in classical style. Remnants of the plaster are still visible. A rich collection of paintings was kept here. It was probably the most significant manor complex in the county, one of the best in the province. In front of the palace building there was big pond separating the estate from the village itself. To the right of the palace there was a tower - a belvedere, from the top floor of which it was possible to view the surroundings. Behind the palace were outbuildings.

Aksinino now almost forgotten. Aksin'in's location away from big cities and roads, on the outskirts of the Tula hinterland, does not contribute to the fame of the buildings preserved there. The estate is usually remembered only in connection with the work of the brilliant portrait painter O.A. Kiprensky, who stayed here in 1809 and left graphic images of the owners. The manor house of the Davydovs, relatives of the poet, war hero of 1812 DV Davydov, existed until 1900, when it was dismantled. And yet there remained a fairly coherent architectural complex. It included a nearby church, a bell tower, paired obelisks at the entrance, and a family mausoleum. All buildings belonged to the turn of the 18-19th century. and belonged to classicism.

Only one of the entrance pyramids has survived from the estate. The church was more fortunate, the building survived almost completely. Two lower tiers remained from the bell tower. It was possible to find out that one of the bells was removed only in the mid-1970s by the inhabitants of Venev as a souvenir. Still preserved spiral staircase, along which you can climb to the second floor of the bell tower.

Manor in Guryevo Unfortunately, it has not been preserved, but thanks to written evidence, it can be argued that it was one of the best country estates in the Venevsky district. The main source is an illustrated article in the magazine "Old Years", published in October 1915. The author of the article is Count E.P. Bennigsen said that the main building of the estate, in the style of classicism with colonnades, was built just before the war of 1812.

Khruslovka. Near the village, the ruins of the estate of Maximilian Karlovich von Mecca (01/17/1869-1950) have been preserved. The noble family of barons von Meck descended from the Silesian Chancellor Friedrich von Meck (1493). His grandson Jacob moved to Livonia and was a Riga kashtelian (1569, a kashtelyan - a military commander who was in charge of the rear and supply of the army).

The palace was saved from looting, and after nationalization in 1918, all the property was transferred to the Museum of Noble Life in Moscow, where it was partially sold at auction. The "State economy" was located in the estate, sugar beet was grown here, cattle were bred. Praskovya Nikolaevna Chernosvitova managed the household. Since 1923 in former estate The Khruslov Orphanage named after Fomin was opened for orphans who arrived from the Volga. It was closed in 1984, and the building was transferred to one of the Novomoskovsky enterprises for the organization of a boarding house, which was never opened.

The time of organizing the orphanage coincided with the liquidation of the folk museum in the palace of the village of Urusovo, Venevsky district. Thanks to the participation of the director of the orphanage F.F. Filin, several paintings were transferred to the Khruslov Palace: "Portrait of Princess Urusova" by artist G. Canevari, "Portrait of an Unknown Woman" by artist A.K. Grigorieva, "Portrait of an unknown woman" by an unknown artist of the 1840s, "Portrait of Princess Urusova with her daughter" and other works. In the 1930s, these paintings were transferred to Tula and entered the collection of the Tula Museum fine arts, created in 1939. Currently, the estate is gradually being destroyed. The remains of outbuildings can still be found on the edge of the park near the Sturgeon River.

Venev is a small but very interesting town in the Tula region. Tourists come here to visit ancient temples and estates. Today we will get acquainted with the main attractions of Venev, Tula region.

Historical reference

The first written mention of the city and the photo of which we are considering date back to the 14th century, but there is every reason to believe that the city was founded much earlier, near the Sturgeon River. Due to the fact that nomads went through the city to Moscow from the southern steppes, it was often ruined, and several times it was completely burned to the ground. In the 17th century, earthen fortifications appeared near Venev, the remains of which have survived to this day. Soon the city lost its defensive significance and began to develop as shopping mall. In 1777, together with the county, it was included in the Tula province. With the development of industry, the city began to grow and develop dramatically. Today, the Venevsky region is considered the most rich in historical monuments area of ​​the Tula region. About the sights of Venev will be discussed below.

12 keys

The holy spring is located in the northwest of Venev. It is believed that its water has healing properties and gives vitality to all who drink it. For maximum effect, you can swim in an equipped font here.

Arapovskiye caves

The quarries, from which the peasants extracted the stone needed for the construction of Venev, Tula and neighboring villages, are an interesting place for tourists. Today they represent a large network of branched passages. There are many mysterious legends around the history of the Arapovskiye caves. One of them says that there was an ancient settlement in this place.

Graboron Gate

This is a Russian defensive structure of the 12th century. Graboron gates are located near the source of "12 keys".

stone chambers

In the center of the city, on Red Square, there are the Stone Chambers built at the end of the 17th century. Now the building houses the local history museum.

Church of the Epiphany

Considering the sights of Venev, Tula region, one should not miss the Church of the Epiphany, located on the Red Square of the city. It is one of the most interesting examples of tiered churches of the 17th-18th centuries in the region. Currently, the church is undergoing reconstruction, but it is open to visitors.

Kazan church

This attraction was built in 1764. It is located on Red Square, not far from the Church of the Epiphany. At the end of the 19th century, the Kazan Church was a separate warm chapel of the Epiphany, in which winter services were held. By the end of the last century, the building was preserved in a dilapidated form.

John the Baptist Church

The construction of this church dates back to 1773, but it acquired its final appearance in 1857. The interior decoration has undergone changes more than once, and in the second half of the 19th century the iconostasis was replaced. The temple is the only one in the region that has not been closed since the day of its construction until our time. It contains many revered and miraculous icons.

Nicholas Church (bell tower)

The beginning of the construction of the church began in 1800 under the guidance of the architect K.S. Sokolnikov. He designed the tallest and most beautiful temple in the Tula province. The splendor of the church was admired even by the inhabitants of the capital, the most prosperous of which sponsored its construction. Due to the complexity and scale of construction, it lasted about 50 years. In the middle of the 20th century, the church was destroyed, but the 75-meter bell tower still towers over the city. Unfortunately, even despite the fact that it is one of the main attractions of Venev in the Tula region, the tower has not been reconstructed.

Resurrection Cathedral

The city of Venev (Tula region), the addresses and sights of which we are considering, is quite small, so the main tourist places here are concentrated in the center. Resurrection Cathedral is part of architectural ensemble Red Square. The cathedral was built on the site of the first church in the city - Paraskeva Pyatnitsa - in 1752. At the beginning of the 19th century, the old building was replaced by a new one, made in the classical style. In 1837, Alexander II visited the Resurrection Church, which operates at the cathedral. In the 1930s, the cathedral was closed and until the 1990s it was used as a utility room. Later, charitable organizations began to restore it.

Church of the Intercession

The building of this temple was built in 1737, also on Red Square. In the second half of the last century, the building was used for warehouses. According to the locals, an underground passage leads from this church to the Resurrection Cathedral and the river.

Now consider the sights of the county. Venev in the Tula region would not be so interesting without them.

Campanari Palace

In the village of Urusovo, not far from the town of Veneva, are the remains of the Campanari Palace. The building was built at the end of the 18th century in the classical style. On the walls, traces of plaster from those times can still be seen. Once in the palace there was a large collection of paintings. It probably was main estate throughout the county. In fairness, we note that the Campanari family was only the last owners of the building.

Manor house of the Davydovs

The village of Aksinino is now almost forgotten, and the manor house of the Davydovs, which is located in it, is remembered only in connection with O.A. Kiprensky - a brilliant portrait painter who stayed there in 1809. In 1900, the architectural complex was destroyed, but the church and one of the entrance pyramids survived. To this day, a spiral staircase has been preserved, with the help of which you can climb to the second floor of the bell tower.

Manor of Maximilian von Mecca

The palace is located near the village of Khruslovka. After nationalization, it was transferred to the Moscow Museum of Noble Life and partially sold. At first, cattle were bred and beets were grown on the estate, and in 1925 an orphanage was opened here. In 1984, it was closed, and the building was transferred to the organization of a boarding house, which never took place. Currently, the palace is gradually being destroyed. Traces of outbuildings can be found along the edges of the park, located near the Osetr River, on which, by the way, the city of Venev, Tula Region, was built.

"Chinese Village"

The sights of ancient times are not the only thing that attracts tourists to this city. Among modern interesting places it is worth noting " Chinese village” - this is how the local hotel “Golden City” is called here. The hotel and the surrounding area is made in traditional Chinese style. Main building with a picturesque carved tower, it resembles a palace of the Ming era. There are tea rooms in the three-level tower. The area adjacent to the hotel welcomes visitors with colorful gazebos, fountains, bridges, as well as interesting landscape design.

Any tourist, going on a trip, prepares for himself a list of attractions in Venev that you should definitely visit. Some plan individual itineraries to get to know the city, while others order various sightseeing tour programs. Usually they allow you to visit the main sights of Venev and give an idea of ​​the historical and cultural development of the city.

Art lovers always mark sculptural sights on the map of Venev. On central squares cities most often you can see the traditional sculptural compositions against which guests of the city pose. But in popular parks you can visit exhibitions of cutting-edge sculptures and installations. They can be made from the most unconventional materials and come in all sorts of different shapes that you'll have to think about.

Among the main attractions of Venev, objects play a special role. religious significance. They are an integral part of the look. Russian city, some of them have interesting and mysterious story. In Venev and beyond, you can visit the famous monasteries, marvel at the beauty of the iconic Orthodox cathedrals, or peek into the modest and small chapels so popular with the city's residents.

Traveling around the area, you can also see interesting religious sites. These can be national religious buildings, centuries-old places of worship, or even mystical places conducting ceremonies.

Pedestrian promenades along Venev are very romantic. You have a choice: buy a map of Venev with sights and routes in advance, or just go in any direction. So it will be even more exciting. Let yourself get lost in the old lanes or spend time in the parks. And if you get tired, you can have a bite to eat or taste coffee in some nice cafe. By the way, in Venev there are a couple of places of worship that every guest of the city wants to visit.

If you want to thoroughly study the historical past and modern life of the city, go to the museums of Venev. They contain extensive expositions on ethnography, art, handicrafts, archaeological sites. Traditionally, these attractions are located in the center.

Wherein thematic museums under open sky you can often visit outside the city. They offer visitors to see interesting exhibitions that tell about national traditions and folk art. It can also be installations of ancient cities or military forts. These sights of Venev will be very educational for children.

For tourists traveling with a family, the question always arises: where to go with children. The most popular option is to go to one of the Venev aqua complexes. Often discounted rates are offered when purchasing a family day pass.

If you are going to rest in the winter or spring season, we advise you to consider for a holiday ski resorts Venice. Here big variety activities for children and adults: a variety of ski and snowboard slopes, cheesecake rides, interesting fun parks for pros. Often such resorts are located at a not very long distance from the city, for example: Malakhovo (ski resort), Borovskoye Kurgan, ski resort Kvan, Alpatyevo, Chulkovo ski resort. In this regard, it is more comfortable to get there by your own car or rent a car.

An excellent idea for a family weekend is active nature tourism. Natural attractions are located near Venev. It can be lakes, gorges, popular reserved places. The choice of location is always up to you: Arapovsky underground monastery. These natural attractions can be reached both on your own and by public transport. Learn routes ahead of time fixed-route taxis departing from the bus stations of the city in the direction you need. On such a trip, you will get a lot of vivid impressions from communicating with nature, put in order the state of mind and body.

If you are visiting the city on business matters, then on long excursions you don't have free time. In such circumstances, it would be a good idea to buy a concise guide to Venev attractions with photos and descriptions.

Such a guide can certainly be found upon arrival in the city at the railway stations or at the airport terminal. This guide provides an index the best places, where to go in Venev, with names and photos of attractions. Agree, this greatly simplifies the task of what to see in Venev, especially if you have a tight time limit.

However, if the guide presents the most popular places Venev, then on the Internet you can see a list of unfamiliar, but no less interesting sights with reviews of tourists who have been there. Abandoned adits, mysterious quarries, old narrow-gauge railways, bridges - such attractions attract adventure lovers.

When planning a trip to Venev, we advise you to get information not only about the sights, but also about other objects of the city's infrastructure. For the convenience of moving around the city, it is important to understand the routes of public transport, the localization of bus, railway or maritime stations, metro stations. Nevertheless, these important Venev transport hubs can become objects of tourist interest. Often it is they who evoke the first associations and emotions associated with the city in the tourist.

Venev - small town near Tula. Tula - regional center, the capital of samovars, gingerbread and weapons, the abode of the great Tolstoy - has never been deprived of the attention of tourists, which cannot be said about its neighbors. It is worth correcting this omission, because in addition to natural beauties, there is something to see for those who are interested in their native history and culture. You can start your acquaintance with the southern outskirts of the former Muscovite Rus' from Venev.

A bit of history

The oldest cities appeared in the central part of Russia not earlier than the 9th century, and even those are few. So any locality older than the 17th century, and Venev - much older, is considered ancient. The village on the banks of the tributary of the Osetr River - Venevka dates back to the 14th century, and the status of the city was received only in the 18th. Once it was the border between Russia and the Steppe, constantly subjected to raids. It was here that the Small Zasechnaya line passed - a line of fortifications that protected from attacks. Few people know that the dense forests that stretch around Venev, full of mushrooms and berries, are artificially planted to protect against enemies. The settlement, originally located on the front line of Rus', experienced many upheavals and changed a lot over the years. However, the city managed to preserve its historical appearance and special style.

How to get to Venev

• On a train following the Moscow - Donbass railway route, a ticket costs from 815 RUB, travel time is about 4 hours. Prices on the page are for September 2018.

• The bus Moscow - Venev, departing from the Krasnogvardeiskaya metro station of the Paveletsky railway station, will cost a tourist 400 RUB or more. Also, minibuses run from Krasnogvardeiskaya to Venev.

• By car, you need to go along the M4 Moscow - Don or P132 Kaluga - Tula highway, both of them pass through Venev.

Veneva Hotels

There are few accommodation options in the city, but there are quite decent ones. Hotels "Zarya" (Venev, Volodarskogo St., 19) and "Truffle" (Venev, microdistrict Yuzhny, 84) are located in the center, almost all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, there is Wi-Fi; room rates - from 1500 RUB. If you need to stay on the highway, you can use the Veneva motel, which is located on the M4 highway, but not all rooms here are equipped with a private bathroom. A complete list of hotels can be found on the city portal Venev (official site).

Cafes and restaurants in Venev

Most Venev establishments are located on the central street. L. Tolstoy. It is very convenient for tourists, since the main attractions of the city are also located here. The Randevu leisure center serves Russian and European cuisine; sports bar "Pizzeria" occupies the building old tavern and offers a wide variety of inexpensive meals. Those wishing to have a bite to eat quickly and inexpensively can recommend "Bistro" on the street. Bandurin. Old-timers, however, warn that the institution is popular among local residents, so there is a risk of running into a cheerful company.

What to see

One of the main attractions of the city - bell tower of the former St. Nicholas Church, the only structure left of it. This is an example of baroque architecture with light arched ceilings on each tier. Alas, today it is being destroyed, the restoration is still only on paper. So you need to hurry to see the monument while there is such an opportunity. The bell tower is the highest in the Tula region, unfortunately, you can’t climb it - it’s not safe.

Worth a visit and Epiphany Monastery, more precisely, a complex of two churches - Epiphany and Kazan, which has survived to this day. The Church of the Epiphany was rebuilt, so it is an original combination of classicism and late baroque, while the building seems quite harmonious, which rarely happens with eclectic buildings.

City Museum of Local Lore occupies a mansion of the 17th century and is an excellent example of provincial Russian architecture of this era. Then the difference in the way of life of different classes was not so great, therefore, a small structure of rather strict forms painted white does not quite correspond to our ideas about mansions and estates. The more interesting it is to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a typical county town N, as if descended from the pages of the works of Russian classics. The number of exhibits is quite impressive - more than 5,000 items. Ticket price - 50 RUB for an adult, preferential - 20 RUB, children and students free of charge. Official museum website.

Venev is indeed described in literary works, however, much later. The classic of modern children's fiction, Kir Bulychev, brought it out in his books as the city of Verevkin.

You should definitely go to the Nikolo-Venevsky Monastery - the oldest in the region, founded in the 14th century, apparently, by one of the disciples of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Fate, however, did not spare the ancient walls; only the beautiful Baroque Nikolo-Assumption Church (1687-1702) was truly well preserved. But he is also worthy of attention.

Nearby, literally two kilometers from the monastery, there are rock formations - picturesque outcrops of stone rocks to the surface. In them - a large number of caves that once served as cells for monks. In Soviet times, away from sin, the entrances to the caves fell asleep, but the ubiquitous lovers of underground travel unearthed one of them. However, use it inexperienced tourists Not recommended.

Another interesting place- the source of the Twelve Keys, located near the city. The spring is loved by both believers and those who just love to drink clean water, it is being transported from here in canisters.