Prioksko-Terrasny reserve, Polenovo and sights of Tula

The only reserve located in the Moscow region is Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve. It was opened in June 1945. Since 2015 the reserve has been named after M.A. Zabolotskyi, who founded a bison nursery here. The reserve is known for its "Road to the bison" route. You can also walk the ecological trail "Through the foliage", it runs at the level of the tree tops and is open on weekends. You can visit the reserve only as part of a tour. Excursion on the route "Road to the bison" is conducted only as a group. On weekdays the group gathers at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. On weekends - from 9 am every hour. You can sign up for an individual excursion on site.

V. Polenov Museum Reserve is located in a picturesque place on the bank of the Oka. Almost all buildings were designed by the artist himself. Each room in the Big House has its own name. The Big House can be accessed on a tour. You can also visit the Abbey, Admiralty, Fakhverk, Memorial Park, V. Polenov School and the Church of the Holy Trinity. Tickets for some of the buildings can be purchased in advance online. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday.

The first restaurant in Russia that uses products only from local farms. The menu offers both traditional and modern dishes of Russian cuisine. For dessert you can order Ankovsky cake - Leo Tolstoy's favorite dainty.

In 1507, by order of Vasily III, a wooden fortress appeared where the Tula Kremlin is now towering. In 1520 a stone fortress with 9 towers was erected in its place to guard the approaches to Moscow. The Tula Kremlin is beautifully preserved. On its territory are located Epiphany Cathedral, built in 1862, the Holy Assumption Cathedral, built in 1764 in the style of Russian Baroque, Cathedral Bell Tower in 1766, trading rows of the early XIX century, the building of the city power plant in 1900. The Tula Kremlin Museum presents archeological finds and a model of the Kremlin of the XVII century. Master classes and excursions are held. The last Wednesday of the month is a health day. Tuesday's the day off.

A cozy branch of the Museum of International Gingerbread is located right in the Tula Kremlin. It is both a museum, a souvenir shop and a gingerbread shop. The museum holds excursions and master classes on making a printed gingerbread with your own hands. If you wish, you can stay for tea drinking. You should make an appointment for an excursion or master class in advance on site or by phone: +7 (4872) 79-44-42.

Cozy pedestrian promenade in the city center, between the Kremlin and the Museum of Arms. The quay has become a modern and popular space quite recently, in 2018. It was then that sports and children's playgrounds, bicycle rental, cafes and walking areas appeared here. In summer you can visit the open-air cinema. In winter, an ice rink is poured and slides are built.

Fashionable space in the historical center of Tula with many cafes, restaurants and showrooms. In the evenings, many lights are lit on the Spark. Fairs, festive events, lectures, master classes and concerts are held here.

The restaurant is located on a historic street, among ancient mansions. Stylish interior, warm atmosphere. The restaurant is deservedly proud of its wine list and seafood menu. After dinner, take a walk down Metalistov Street, where the restaurant is located. Most buildings belonged to merchants of XVII-XIX centuries.

It's time to rest at the hotel after a busy day.