Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Tambov (Russia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Tambov Cathedral, Monastery of Our Lady of Kazan, and Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Also, be sure to include Usadba Aseevyh in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Tambov (Tambov).
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Tambov Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Saviour's Transfiguration is the main church of Tambov, Russia. It has been the seat of the Tambov Eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church almost since its inception.
The original wooden church honoring the Feast of the Transfiguration was built in 1636 — the same year when the town of Tambov was founded.
The eparchy was established in 1682 as part of a string of new bishoprics that were meant to promote Christianity in the sparsely populated steppe region formerly known as the Wild Field. The first bishops decided to replace the wooden church with a bigger stone building patterned after a new Baroque cathedral in Ryazan.
Construction works started in 1694 at the instigation of Bishop Pitirim and, due to a lack of funds, took 90 years to complete. The five-domed cathedral — the first brick church in the city — was decorated in the late Baroque style and was consecrated in 1783.
The church contained the tombs of St. Pitirim and other local bishops. It boasted several precious icons, some of them painted by Pitirim. Between 1929 and 1991, the church was closed to worship and used as a regional museum.
The free-standing Neoclassical belltower was constructed in the 1810s. It was pulled down by the Bolsheviks in 1931, only to be rebuilt 80 years later. At 42.5 meters, it used to be the tallest building in the Governorate of Tambov.
The statue of Bishop Pitirim in front of the campanile was designed by Alexander Rukavishnikov, a well-known sculptor from Moscow. It was unveiled in 2014.[1]
Monastery of Our Lady of Kazan
Also known as: Казанский монастырь
Monastery in Tambov, Russia. The Monastery of Our Lady of Kazan is a Russian Orthodox monastery in Tambov, Russia. It is dedicated to the Theotokos of Kazan.
The monastery was founded in 1670. In 1758 it was declared the main residence of local bishops. The monastery was closed in 1918 after the Russian Revolution. In 1992 the monastery reopened and underwent renovation. The renovation was completed in 2007.
The main church was consecrated in 1796. A small chapel commemorating the victims of the Tambov Rebellion was unveiled by Alexios II in 1993.
The monastery has the tallest belltower in Central Russia, rising to a height of 107 meters. This Neoclassical campanile was built between 2009 and 2014 to replace a smaller structure demolished by the Communists.[2]
Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Also known as: Церковь Воздвижения Святого Креста
Catholic church in Tambov, Russia. The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church is a Catholic church, and a protected historical monument in the city of Tambov, Russia. It is in the Diocese of San Clemente at Saratov, and located at Kranstadtskaya 14. The church was begun in 1898 and was operating in 1903, although the finishing works continued for several more years. The church itself was built in the Gothic style, made of red brick, and richly decorated. Along with the church, a stone two-story house was built in which the Catholic charitable society, the library, and the abbot's quarters were located.[3]
Usadba Aseevyh
The Aseevs' Estate is a museum complex located in the city of Tambov, on the embankment of the Tsna River. It is a branch of the museum-reserve "Peterhof". The manor includes the main building, fountain and park.
Tambovskaa oblastnaa universalnaa naucnaa biblioteka im. A. S. Puskina
Library
Address: Интернациональная ул., д. 17, Tambov
Tambov State University
Also known as: Тамбовский государственный университет
University in Tambov, Russia. Tambov State University named after G. R. Derzhavin is a state university in Tambov, Russia.[4]