The May holidays in Tula promise to be busy for citizens and tourists. Spring Tula will immerse you in a cultural program: You will be able to get to know the architecture of the city better, create masterpieces at master classes, visit a theater show and historically significant places. The time to walk, relax, recharge with positive emotions and new impressions is already close. Our selection contains all the most interesting things: from free events to exciting excursions outside the city. Spoiler alert - it definitely won't be boring!
1."The world. Labour. Dobroday": a celebration with an exclusive program and artisan traditions
Address: Tula, 9th of May, 1A, B. The beginning of the holiday is at 12 o'clock. The duration is 3 hours. There are no age restrictions.
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2.Tula is hospitable — we sing, we eat, we walk
You can get acquainted with the monument of Russian defense architecture, be inspired by the elegance of merchant and noble houses of the 18th and 19th centuries, see the monuments and learn their history, taste dishes based on ancient recipes — all this on a sightseeing walking tour. You will immerse yourself in the urban environment, and you will notice interesting details that cannot be seen from the transport window. A walk will allow you to fall in love with the city, feel its character and get unforgettable impressions that will last a lifetime. You will also enjoy an exciting interactive program at the Harmony Museum.
Date: May 2 at 11.00. Meeting place with the guide: Tula, Mendeleevskaya str., 8 (next to the entrance to the samovar museum). The program will end in the city center.
3.Master class "Magic of the potter's wheel"
Address - ul. Sovetskaya, 4. Beginning - May 2, 18.15.
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4.Performance "Lev and Sophia"
The play "Lev and Sophia" is for those who prefer to enrich themselves emotionally. This is an opportunity to experience the emotions of the great writer Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy and his wife, to live a full range of feelings - from joy to deep emotions. The play is based on the diaries and letters of Leo and Sofia Tolstoy.
The premiere will take place at the Tula Chamber Drama Theater on May 2 at 19:00.
5.Kulikovo Field — one-day bus tour
The excursion program includes visits to historically significant places: Kulikovo Field, the village of Monastyrshchino, the memorial on the Red Hill. Large-scale medieval battles between Russian troops and the Golden Horde of Mamai unfolded here. You will see the monument to Donskoy, the alley of glory to the cities participating in the battle, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Assumption Cathedral and much more. The guide will tell you about the history of the great battle, the life of the peasants, and the feat of Dmitry Donskoy. The tour will allow you to better understand the events of the past and their significance for the present.
Meeting with the guide - May 3 at 9:00. The bus will depart from the tourist information center "Reception Center of the Tula region" (1A/1 Demonstration Street). The duration of the tour is 11 hours.
6.Bus sightseeing tour of Tula
A bus tour will introduce you to Tula. From the majestic Kremlin and Victory Square to the cozy embankment and the historic city center, you will get a complete picture of the city's past and present, and see it in 2.5 hours in all its glory. You will feel the atmosphere of Tula and immerse yourself in a journey through the pages of history: stroll through the Kremlin, Kazanskaya Embankment, Metallistov Street, visit the Zarechensky district. Upon completion, you will be able to purchase gingerbread and souvenirs.
Date - May 3, time - 12:00. Meeting place with the guide and departure - 1A/1 Demonstration Street.
7. Gingerbread making workshop and sightseeing tour of Tula
After attending the master class, you will be able to make gingerbread with your own hands, and then taste the delicacy. Here you will learn about the secrets of the production of Tula's main sweet, its history. After the tea party, the tourists will have a walking tour of the historical center. You can see ancient buildings, an ancient 17th-century church, a monument to Lefty, Nikita Demidov and other attractions.
The master class will be held on May 3 at 12.50 p.m. at 8 Mendeleevskaya St.
8.Gastronomic adventures in the Titulart restaurant
Among the birch alleys, bends of the Osetr River and picturesque landscapes, there is a new cozy Titulart restaurant, where nature and gastronomy merge together, creating a unique atmosphere of peace and harmony. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy the authentic atmosphere of the establishment with the interior of an old Russian manor house and experience new gastronomic sensations — what you need for lovers of spiritual relaxation.
The restaurant is located in the Tula region. Address: P. Osetrovskoe Lesnichestvo, Zelenaya str., 37.
