The Tobolsk Kremlin
g. TobolskAn amazing history and beauty complex of the oldest buildings rises on the Troitsky cape under the shadow of the cedars trembling on the severe north wind. The Tobolsk Kremlin is not only the only stone Kremlin in Siberia, it is a unique complex of historical monuments.
Abalak
Tyumen Region, p. AbalakThere is a tiny village near Tobolsk. It is located in the Tyumen region, and all are familiar due to two interesting facts: the Abalaksky monastery, in which miracles took place, and a small tourist complex at it.
The Polish church of Tobolsk
Tobolsk, ul. R.Lyuksemburg, 11The Polish diaspora appeared in Tobolsk in the 19th century. For those who are interested in exactly how a part of the Poles ended up in Russia, it happened in 1830. Then the most famous insurgents migrated to Siberia, to places of exile. It was in Tobolsk that it was decided what to do with the prisoners.
Рентерея
Tobolsk, пл. Krasnaya, d. 1Renteria is a building that was built by the governor-general of the captured Swedes. The construction was conducted under the leadership of the Swede, and the author of the project was then appointed the Tobolsk architect. Renterey was built for about three years, the work ended in 1717.
Tobolsk Prison Castle
Tobolsk, pl. Krasnaya, etc. 5Prison Castle in Tobolsk is also known under the name of Tobolsk Central. This is a former prison, which, ironically, was located near the Tobolsk Kremlin. The very place of the conclusions has been known since the end of the 19th century.
Art Museum of Tobolsk
Tobolsk, pl. Krasnaya, etc. 5It's almost impossible to pass by this building in Tobolsk: a beautiful amber color of the wall with an intricate creamy appearance - add to this the characteristic storehouse for Siberia. More than two or three floors at that time were not built because of frosts.
If we talk about the sights of Tobolsk, then this Siberian city can surprise: there are monasteries in which miracles were performed, you can walk around Tobolsk mley and see interesting architecture - they were created by exiles . By miracles the famous Abalak leads, you can go see a unique settlement made in the style of Ancient Rus . The prison castle is notorious in Soviet times as the place of execution of prisoners . And those who wonder where the Polish diaspora came from in Tobolsk, we recommend to look at the Polish church, whose unique architecture can not leave anyone indifferent .
There is also an art museum in the city where you can find the richest collection dedicated to the Siberian tribes . Tobolsk is rightfully considered one of the oldest Siberian cities, the date of its foundation is the following year after Tyumen (1587) . Interestingly, it was in this city that the author of the "Evening Bell" - A . A . Alyabiev, and Tobolsk itself was often called "the gateway to Asia" . was based. The city was founded as a prison, but subsequently expanded, settled - including through exile . Interestingly, in the views of many foreign authors - both writers and later directors - Tobolsk appeared to be a wild village, and in the film "Big Race" it was mistakenly called "the city of the polar night" . Tobolsk is mentioned even in the novel " Dracula »by Bram Stoker: exactly here one of the heroes was pursued by wolves .