Original architecture and traditional Urals crafts

Park next to the main attraction of Nevyansk - the leaning tower. It was built in 1721-1725 by order of Akinfy Demidov, the founder of the mining industry in the Urals.
So why is the tower leaning sideways, like the Pisa legend? Experts are still in doubts: whether it is a specific idea of the architect, or a mistake during construction. Or groundwater is to blame.
Once upon a time, the 57-meter high structure served as a bell tower, a factory archive, a laboratory, and even a prison. On the tower is still a working clock, bought in England for the fabulous 5 thousand gold rubles.
Please note, the tower is open Tuesday through Sunday.
You can order a tour by phone: +7 (34356) 4-45-09.

Small and cozy Nevyansk is a great example of careful attitude to the historical heritage. The majestic cathedral, the leaning tower, the museum, the monuments to Peter and Demidov - everything is in excellent condition and ready to welcome visitors!

It's time for lunch! Let's go to the sushi bar "Zhishi Sushi", which will please you with a good range of dishes at adequate prices.

The next destination is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the village of Byngi. The church itself is very beautiful, and with curious peculiarities. Not only for the Urals, but for Russia as a whole, it is very rare for a church bell tower to have chimes. The clock is not running now, but they say that the clock mechanism is in good working order.

Tavolozhsky region is famous for ceramics production. The Russian folk craft has flourished in these parts since the end of the seventeenth century, when deposits of red clay were presented in these places.
"Pottery" tours and workshops are by appointment only. The tour includes a story about pottery and life of old believers, as well as master classes: working on the potter's wheel, making the famous Tavolozhskaya whistle, casting products in a plaster mold or mastering Tavolozhskaya engobe painting.
To find out the cost of the tour and to find the phone number of the administration you can here.

We return to Nevyansk to visit one last important attraction - the Museum "House of Nevyansk Icons". The private museum, which has been in existence for more than 20 years, features more than 700 icons from the 18th-20th centuries. Among them there are not so many of the Nevyansk Old Believers' creations.
The fact is that Old Believer icon painters had a difficult life: during the persecution, they had to write in secret. So each icon is considered a precious treasure.
Nevyansk icons are geographical: the masters were not afraid to paint real architecture and real landscapes. "Nevyansk hills - you can't confuse them with anything else," says museum founder Evgeny Roizman.
You can order a tour and get all the necessary information by phone +7 (34356) 4-29-00.

Finish your trip at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel restaurant. Choose your favorite dish of Russian or European cuisine, or a seasonal offering from the dinner menu.