Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg is a city in Russia, east of the Ural Mountains. It’s known for the golden-domed Church on the Blood, built in the early 21st century on the site of the 1918 Romanov executions. The Monument to the Founders stands by the banks of the Iset River. Exhibits at the nearby Sverdlovsk Regional Local Lore Museum include the Hall of the Romanovs, with personal items that belonged to the last royal family.
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Observation deck
1. Observation deck
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Observation deck
Sights & Landmarks
Open-air 610-ft.-high observation deck on 52nd floor of a business-center building for city views.
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The view is amazing, specially at night the city shine bright
Great view of the city of Yekaterinburg, but ticket price is costly 24.06.2019
Beautiful 360 degtee view of city.
Great view but a bit expensive for just the view. I recommend to go to the restaurant below the viewing point instead, you don't need a ticket for it.
Overlooks the entirety of Yekaterinburg. On a good day, you can even see the edge of the urban city. Astonishing views.
Excellent point to view the whole city. Wonderful city by the way
If you feel hot great place to cool down.
It was amazing! The whole city in front of you!
Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land
2. Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land
4.6
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Church
Sights & Landmarks
Late-20th-century Russian Orthodox church & museum constructed over the Romanovs' execution site.
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The Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land, Храм-на-Крови, was built between 2000 and 2003 on the orders of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian government. It was constructed to memorialize the Romanov family's tragic execution in 1918, with the Ipatiev House's remnants incorporated into its design. Since its consecration in 2003, it has served as a place of pilgrimage and remembrance for both Russians and visitors from around the world. Absolutely beautiful, mesmerizing interiors. Praised be the Lord
Interesting place to visit, enjoy the art on the walls and the history behind the church It could be improved if there will be more english versions to understand everything for non Russian speakers. However you can use google translator to get the idea. There is a lot to read to build a better picture and more knowledge
An absolute must to visit when in Ekaterinburg. It was build on a place where the last Russian royal family was killed. If possible take a tour to learn more about the history of this place.
Beautiful church, long history... Really long history is to listen to. You can enter and watch the ceremonies, look at the historical images and text on the walls, BUT NO ENGLISH, so bring a tour guide. Outside have some snack stores, next garden decor of fish. Next to it is another beautiful building for writers.
The church is dedicated to the last tsar family, whom were killed in Yekaterinburg. It's relatively new building, but still have some nice architecture. Make sure to check out the basement as well.
Amazing Architecture, both on the outside and inside. The interior is amazing, it has amazing paintings, a great monument to visit. Highly Recommend it!
Arrived here on 20 May 2023, and it was a beautiful, clear sunny day. Interesting place…
In Yekatarinaburg, the last Russian emperor Nicholas II and his family and four loyal servants, spent the last 78 days of their lives. In 1918 they were brutally executed in the basement of Impatiev's house. The house was demolished in 1977. A small wooden chapel (late 1900s) was replaced by this church. It is divided in two parts: upper level to honour All Saints and the lower "execution room". The red granite in the walls symbolises the blood. This is an important building in this tragic saga and the history of the City.
Yel'tsin Center
3. Yel'tsin Center
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Community center
Museums
Opened in 2015, this educational center features exhibits on Boris Yeltsin & Russian politics.
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This place is one of the best sites i have gone to in my visit to Yekaterinburg, the center has museum along with a shopping center and cafes. One of the best historical museums I've ever seen, it has just about everything, the museum is beautiful, very well maintained, the artifacts were displayed in the most creative way possible, the museum uses modern technology to display the artifacts in the most impressive way possible. The tickets are also very cheap, 200 Rubles, and 100 Rubles only if you're a student. Highly recommend anyone who's visiting Yekaterinburg to visit this place.
A real eye opener in to Russian politics and the first president in the "New" Russia. The museum is new and moden, and the exhibition is very well laid out to spend 2-3h of exploring this amazing country history. It's an good ide to take a guided tour if not native speaking Russian or bring Russian friend, as not all is explained in English.
Must visit place for everyone. It’s not only about the first president of Russia, but about the spit of the crazy epoch. And the freedom of course.The architecture is fascinating, the area around the museum is very spacious, and the content of the exhibition makes you wanna read it all. The tour itself will take 2-3 hours, but you can spend the whole days there. There is a cafe and a restaurant inside the museum.
It is a nice modern history museum. Plenty of interactive spots and creative interiors. The ticket price is more than affordable, thanks for that.
I can only recommend this place at summer, there is so much to look at in the Yeltsin center and the arear around.. In general I like the city, special the centrum. Iv been spending 4month there, the last 1,5 year. And hope to be back next year if thy allow me a visa..
A good architectonic option to visit in Yekaterinburg, it has a nice restaurant with a view of the river, some museum and some interesting and cultural services as languages or arts schools.
The staffs are quite helpful, welcome and fun, even I didn't speak much Russian. The staff Alexander offered some interpretations for better understanding, which I'm grateful for. I was also invited for a survey, asked in Russian first then switched to English. It takes about 2 hours to finish the whole museum. Nice place to spend afternoon in. Ural people are truly nice :)
This is one of the best contemporary history museums in the country combined with an art gallery, children’s development centre, cinema, concert space, numerous lecture rooms, a car park, a hotel, a bookstore, an ice slide in winter and several restaurants thrown in for a good measure.
Reka Iset'
4. Reka Iset'
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River
Nature & Parks
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(Translated by Google) A dam was built on the Iek and Iset in Yekaterinburg, there is a pond on one side of the platinum on the other. This is a very beautiful place (Original) На иеке и Исеть в Екатеринбурге построина плотина там по одну сторону платины пруд по другую река . Это очень красивое место
(Translated by Google) A dirty river in which you can even catch a crocodile! (Original) Грязная речка,в которой походу даже и крокодила можно поймать!
(Translated by Google) Without defeats, there are no victories🚬⚔️🇺🇲🩹 (Original) Без поражений, не бывает побед🚬⚔️🇺🇲🩹
(Translated by Google) There are many scenic spots, even in the city! Even on Visa (Original) Есть много живописных мест, даже в городе! Даже на Визе
(Translated by Google) Picturesque (Original) Живописно
Ganina Yama
5. Ganina Yama
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Association / Organization
Sights & Landmarks
Tsar Nicholas II & his family were buried in secret at this site that now houses 7 chapels.
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Great, this place is incredible!
A tranquil and peaceful place to be while enjoying the lovely flowers and beautiful trees, here. The history of the place is indeed tragic, whereby here is where the last royal Russian family were buried, after being murdered at the basement of their house in the city of Ekaterinburg. A monastery is built here, in remembrance of the assassinated last royal family, ie the Romanovs. We came here on 20th May 2023, which is late spring/ early summer, and the flowers were blooming beautifully.
Historical place!
(Translated by Google) After about 30 minutes by taxi you will reach Ganina Yama. Entry was free. The facility is very well maintained. Many local pilgrims come here. The pit where the remains of the Tsar's family were burned has been converted into a flower meadow. The churches that were built in honor of the Tsar's family are also very beautiful. A memorable place. (Original) Nach etwa 30 Minuten Taxifahrt erreicht man Ganina Yama. Eintritt war gratis. Anlage ist sehr gepflegt. Viele einheimische Pilger kommen hierher. Die Grube, wo die Überreste der Zaren Familie verbrannt wurde ist zu einem Blumenwiese umgewandelt. Auch die Kirchen, die zu Ehren der Zaren Familie errichtet wurden sind sehr schön. Ein denkwürdiger Ort.
(Translated by Google) This is my second time visiting this place. It’s very beautiful, cozy, I really like it on the territory of the monastery. The territory is looked after very well, roses bloom, apple trees bear fruit. The forest is wonderful and bewitching, the smell is wonderful. The log buildings are impressive! (Original) Посещаю это место во второй раз. Очень красиво, уютно, мне очень нравится на территории монастыря. Ухаживают за территорией очень хорошо, цветут розы, плодоносят яблони. Лес чудесный и завораживающий, запах прекрасный. Постройки из сруба впечатляют!
(Translated by Google) Silence, peace, tranquility, if not for a terrible tragedy. Interesting museum. The bus takes a long time to get to Yekaterinburg through the town of Vernyaya Pyshma, but we were pleasantly surprised by the museum of military equipment. (Original) Тишина, покой, умиротворение, если бы не страшная трагедия. Интересный музей. Долго идет автобус до Екатеринбурга через г.Верняя Пышма, но были приятно удивлены музеем боевой техники.
(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place. Well-groomed territory of the monastery. Enjoy being there. A place of sorrow. Not far from the city. If you are in Yekaterinburg, you should definitely go. At least for cultural and spiritual enrichment. (Original) Очень красивое место. Ухоженная территория мужского монастыря. Приятного находиться там. Место скорби. Недалеко от города. Если находишься в Екатеринбурге, съездить нужно обязательно. Как минимум для культурного и духовного обогащения.
(Translated by Google) Ganina Pit - a place of sorrow In the mid-19th century, a contractor, whose name is only known as Gabriel, bought a plot of land near the village of Koptyaki. The villagers called him Ganya, hence the name Ganina Yama. Ganya had hopes of finding and mining gold. Just then, the first Russian gold was found in the Urals. There was no precious metal here, but until the beginning of the 20th century, iron ore was mined and coal burned for the Verkh-Isetsky plant at the Isetsky mine - this is the “official” name of Ganina Yama. Then the mine was depleted and the place was abandoned. Ganina Pit was overgrown with grass and filled with rainwater. It was here that after the execution the remains of the last Emperor Nicholas II, his family and 4 loyal entourage were dumped. Then they picked up the bodies, doused them with sulfuric acid and tried to burn them. Failed. They took us to Porosyonkin Log (a cattle burial ground). They didn't deliver. They hid the remains under the sleepers at the crossing. We had to run, the “whites” were close. Here they are, or rather, investigator Sokolov carried out investigative actions into the blasphemy committed. I wrote a book in immigration about how the reprisal against the royal family may have taken place. In 2000, a men’s monastery of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers was founded next to Ganina’s pit. There is an advanced interactive museum about the Romanovs. There is a wonderful hotel and a refectory nearby for visiting tourists and pilgrims I didn't want to leave here. The soul did not want to go into the car. This place touches to the core. (Original) Ганина яма - место скорби В середине XIX века подрядчик, о котором известно только, что звали его Гавриил, купил участок земли неподалёку от деревни Коптяки. Жители деревни называли его Ганей, отсюда и пошло — Ганина Яма. Ганя питал надежду найти и добывать золото. Как раз тогда на Урале нашли первое российское золото. Драгоценного металла здесь не оказалось, затодо начала XX века на Исетском руднике — это «официальное» название Ганиной Ямы — добывали железную руду и жгли уголь для Верх-Исетского завода. Потом рудник истощился, и место забросили. Ганина Яма заросла травой, заполнилась дождевой водой. Именно сюда после расстрела были сброшены останки последнего императора Николая II, его семьи и 4х верных приближённых. .Потом тела подняли, облили серной кислотой и пытались сжечь. Не удалось. Повезли в Поросёнкин Лог(могильник скотины). Не довезли. Спрятали останки под шпалами на переезде. Надо было бежать, "белые" были близко. Вот они , а точнее следователь Соколов и провёл следственные действия по совершённому кощунству. Написал в иммиграции книгу о том, как , возможно, происходила расправа с царской семьёй. В 2000 году рядом с Ганиной ямой основали мужскую обитель Святых Царственных Страстотерпцев. Здесь находится продвинутый интерактивный музей про Романовых. Здесь неподалёку прекрасный отель и трапезная для приезжающих туристов и паломников Я не хотела отсюда уезжать. Душа не хотела идти в машину. Это место трогает до глубины души.
Yekaterinburg
6. Yekaterinburg
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Yekaterinburg is a city in Russia, east of the Ural Mountains. It’s known for the golden-domed Church on the Blood, built in the early 21st century on the site of the 1918 Romanov executions. The Monument to the Founders stands by the banks of the Iset River. Exhibits at the nearby Sverdlovsk Regional Local Lore Museum include the Hall of the Romanovs, with personal items that belonged to the last royal family.
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Yekaterinburgskiy Gosudarstvennyy Akademicheskiy Teatr Opery I Baleta
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Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land
Church
Sights & Landmarks
Late-20th-century Russian Orthodox church & museum constructed over the Romanovs' execution site.
Yekaterinburgskiy Zoopark
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Zoo keeping more than 380 species, including native tigers & snow leopards, plus aviary & aquarium.
Observation deck
Observation deck
Sights & Landmarks
Open-air 610-ft.-high observation deck on 52nd floor of a business-center building for city views.
Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
Art gallery
Large art museum founded in 1936 featuring temporary & permanent exhibits, plus events for all ages.

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