Ishutinsky settlement, Blue Lake and Bobrinsky Palace

In Tula region in the XX century there was an active coal mining. The blue lake is the lucky moment when something beautiful appeared during mining. After the underground mining was completed, the mines were flooded and unique lakes with turquoise water appeared in their place. The local scenery is a bit like Martian. With unusual mountains and quarries. You can take many beautiful pictures here. Even in winter these places don't lose their charm.

Ishutinskoe hill fort is located by the river Beautiful Sword. Landscapes fully justify the name, the locals love to call these places "Tula Switzerland". A long time ago there was a settlement here, but no reliable sources have been preserved. Even the name has not reached our days. It is said that the locals, time after time, as by magic, disappeared, hiding from the raids of the Tatar-Mongol troops. And then they came back again. Once upon a time in the central part of the river Beautiful Sword began a part of the way "from Vikings to Greeks". And it was in the Beautiful Sword, according to legend, drowned the remains of Mamaia's troops pursued by Dmitry Donskoy.

Nice restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere in Efremov. The menu includes steaks, fish, soups, salads.

The Bobrinsky Palace Museum is located in the heart of the small town of Bogoroditsk. Five central streets of the city are fanned out from the palace. The palace and park ensemble was erected in 1783 for Empress Catherine II. After her death it passed to her illegitimate son, Count Alexei Bobrinsky. The Bogoroditsky Palace Museum regularly holds exhibitions, master classes and literary and musical meetings. Monday's the day off. The last Thursday of the month is a health day.

Two meters in diameter, the monument of sweet delicacy, the symbol of Tula, was opened in 2014. It is located in the heart of the city, on Lenin Square. The monument shows the date of the first mentioning of the gingerbread in the book of scribes - 1685.

A cozy cafe in the center of Tula. The main menu includes sandwiches, salads, fettuccini, delicious desserts. Good menu of drinks, including seasonal ones. We recommend you to try the signature dessert - pudding "Tula Gingerbread".

After dinner, it is a pleasure to walk around "Iskra", a modern space in the historical centre. There are many cafes, showrooms and restaurants open. There are master classes, thematic events and lectures.

It's time to go back to the hotel and look forward to an interesting new day.