Voronezhskaya oblast: sights and cities

Modern Voronezh is the capital of the Black Earth Region, a major industrial city and the center of cultural life in the region. Moderate climate, diversity of nature and rich historical heritage - this is what attracts tourists Voronezh region. The sights of some of its districts are known not only in the country, but also abroad. Because of them, this region is considered the pearl of the central strip of Russia. Convenient location, good road conditions allow for a few days to explore many interesting places. All lovers of nature, the historical past and active leisure will necessarily be interested in the Voronezh region.

Sights of the region

More than one hundred interesting objects can be identified on the territory of the Voronezh region. It is the castle of the princess of Oldenburg, chalk mountains and cave temples, the Voronezh Biosphere Reserve, the Khrenov stud farm, the museum in Kostenki, the Divnogorye reserve, the Venevitinov estate and many others. All of them can be divided into several groups:

1. Evidence of a rich historical past. On the territory of the Voronezh region people lived during the Paleolithic times, in the 3rd century BC. E. Here lived Scythians, then the region was part of the Chernigov principality. Especially many notable events occurred during the time of Peter the Great. The Voronezh region became the birthplace of the Russian combat fleet. These and many other events are reflected in the monuments of history and architecture. History lovers should visit Kostenki, Divnogorie, Ramon and some other places.
   
2. Natural attractions. In the Voronezh region there are many beautiful landscapes and unusual natural objects. The rivers are rich in fish, in the forests there is an abundance of mushrooms and berries. Cretaceous rocks with caves cut in them are interesting, remains, also called "divas", Shatrishche mountain, Voronezh biosphere reserve, the cleanest river Khoper and much more.
   
   
3. In the Voronezh region, many notable places associated with the names of IA Bunin, AV Koltsov, AP Platonov, GR Troepolsky and others.
   
   
4. Believers should definitely visit Kostomarovo, cave temples in Divnogorje and look at several rare wooden churches.
   
   
5. The Voronezh region is a suitable place for active recreation and for recreation. There are several rest houses and sanatoriums with healing mineral waters and life-giving coniferous air, two ski slopes and many streams ideal for water tourism.

The village of Kostenki

This small village in recent years has become known throughout the world. Recent researches of scientists found out that people of the modern type lived there 45 thousand years ago. In the vicinity of the village were excavated 60 ancient sites. Findings of arms and ornaments indicate that at that time a man owned tools of labor and mastered the sense of beauty.

This place is unique not only in Russia, but also in Europe. Scientists tend to believe that this is the most ancient place of human existence. At the parking lot found a lot of sculptures, one of them, depicting a pregnant woman, became known throughout the world. Kostenki now called "the pearl of the Russian Paleolithic." And for many years there is a museum built over the house of bones and mammoth skins.

Museum-Reserve "Divnogorie"

This is another place, because of which the Voronezh region became famous. The sights of this area are so unusual that it is popular with tourists.

In a picturesque place, where the Tikhaya Pine River flows into the Don, an amazing landscape emerged. Snow-white chalk cliffs and green meadows, whimsical remnants - chalky pillars, rising to a height of up to 8 meters, a wide variety of plants, many of which are relict and very rare. A museum-reserve has been created here to preserve this unique corner of nature. It is also interesting to visit the cave temple carved into the thick of the Cretaceous mountain, and the ruins of the Mayatsky hillfort of the 10th century.

The village of Ramon (Voronezh region)

Attractions of this area belong to a later time. In the village itself is worth seeing the castle of the Princess of Oldenburg, enveloped in many legends. This monument of architecture has been unable to restore from inside for many years, but from the outside it still looks majestic and beautiful. The castle was built in the 18th century in just 3 years according to the design of the mistress herself. In the building a lot of unusual: the brick itself, which still does not collapse, and a huge staircase made of stained oak, made without a single nail, and a twisted gate, and fences of balconies. Heated a huge lock from one oven, the device which scientists can not figure out. If you want to see the preserved situation of a noble manor of the 19th century, visit the house of Venevitinov, which is located near Ramony, in the village of Novozhivotnoe.

Cave temples

Along the river Don, on the steep right bank in the Cretaceous mountains, many caves have been cut down. In some of them, temples were created in the past. The most famous caves are the Belogorsk caves. Their length used to be more than two kilometers. Now about 800 meters of underground tunnels have been preserved. There is also a cave monastery of the 2nd century in Belogorie, which goes to 5 storeys under the ground. Many believers also know the village of Kostomarovo (Voronezh region). The sights of this region are considered sacred and called "New Jerusalem". The Savior's holy abode consists of 8 caves cut in the Cretaceous mountains, and it is the largest of the cave temples.

What made other places in the Voronezh Region famous?

1. Novokhopersk is one of the oldest cities in the region. It stands on a clean and transparent river Hoper. The picturesque nature makes it attractive for tourists. The Khoper Biosphere Reserve has the world's richest collection of flora. It was created to preserve an endangered species - muskrat.
   
2. Borisoglebsk of the Voronezh Region. The sights of this city rarely attract tourists, although it is included in the list of historical cities of Russia. It was here that Peter the First harvested wood for the construction of the fleet. In this small, cozy town there are many old buildings, but there are also more modern sights, for example, a memorial complex dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
   
   
3. The city of Pavlovsk (Voronezh region). Its attractions are known only to the residents of the area. The city appeared on the site of the fortress Osered. Now it is one of the most comfortable cities. Nearby is the protected forest Shipova Dubrava, famous for its ship pines.

Not only these places are famous for the Voronezh region. Attractions are located in almost every district. And the nature of the region is picturesque and rich.