Voronezh is probably not the first city that comes to mind when planning a mini-trip. But its attractions are worth not staying home on the weekend. Walk along the royal streets, visit the palace and underground cities. Voronezh will definitely delight you with many amazing places.
The cost of a round-trip air ticket Moscow – Voronezh starts from 3,000 rubles*.
A return train ticket from Moscow to Voronezh will cost from 2,000 rubles*. Travel time can vary from 6 hours 20 minutes to 13 hours. There are several departure options throughout the day.
The cost of renting a car for the weekend is from 5,760 rubles*. You can get from Moscow to Voronezh in 5.5 hours.
You can get there by plane from St. Petersburg for 4,900 rubles round trip*.
You can get from the airport to the city by taxi in just half an hour. Price – up to 500 rubles*.
We have selected several accommodation options near the center where you can stay:
Hotel Chalet – from 1,600 rubles per night for two*.
Hotel Mercure – from 2,880 rubles per night for two*.
Art Hotel – from 4,000 rubles per night for two*.
What to see in Voronezh and the surrounding area over the weekend?
Admiralteyskaya Square and embankment
Voronezh is called the cradle of the navy – it was here in the 17th century that Peter I began building his ships. In memory of this, three snow-white arches were installed here, from which rows of low columns extend in both directions. The center of the semicircular square is crowned by a rostral column. It is decorated with the bows of ships, and towards the bottom it turns into an elegant anchor.
Museum ship “Goto Predestination”
This is a historical copy of a Russian ship from the time of Peter I, but this does not make it any less mysterious. The ship was recreated based on surviving drawings and engravings. There is a museum inside. The exhibition is dedicated to the life and military campaigns of sailors of the 18th century. There are coins, weapons, cutlery, a ship’s stove and more. In the cabins there are wax figures in ancient naval uniforms.
Entrance ticket – 200 rubles*.
Puppet Theater “Jester”
The building resembles a fairytale castle. The heroes of the works are located on its columns. We recommend not limiting yourself to a walk around – the interior also looks like an enchanted palace. You might also like the museum – “retired” dolls are on display there.
Entrance to the museum – 20 rubles*.
Low
The city is built on a hill. Bottoms – an area located on a slope. Narrow streets and private houses, many monuments of wooden architecture – the atmosphere of royal Voronezh is created here. You can start your walk from Admiralteyskaya Square, Petrovskaya or Massalitinov embankments and climb up any narrow street.
Victory Square
The memorial was founded in the year of the 30th anniversary of the Great Victory. The front line passed through this place during the war. Lovers of history, original sculptures and majestic monuments will love this place. One way or another, it’s worth coming here for a panoramic view of the Voronezh reservoir and the private sector.
Oldenburg Palace
An hour’s drive from the city and you will find yourself in an elegant castle, which was built for the Russian branch of an aristocratic German family. Walking around and inside will take you back in time. A mood of comfort and medieval romance is created here. Entering the halls and corridors, visitors note their mystery. They say that whispers in one of the towers can be heard in all rooms.
Entrance ticket – from 1,277 rubles*.
Museum-reserve “Divnogorye”
Take a taxi or rent a car and go see the ruins of a medieval fortress, a 17th-century cave temple, underground cities and complexes carved into chalk rocks against the backdrop of picturesque canyons. In total, about 50 objects were found on the territory of the museum-reserve. The oldest of them date back to the Late Paleolithic era.
* Price valid at time of publication
