Venyov is an old town from the times of Tula Governorate. Around 500 years ago, it used to be a fortress of the Great Zasechnaya Cherta (Great Abatis Border), which earthen ramparts located just north of the modern town and exhibits of the local history museum reminds us of today. In the 19th century, Venyov was a major supplier of agricultural products to Moscow Governorate.
In the 1890s, a railroad track was laid through the town, and in 1903–1904, one of Venyov’s landmarks, the railway station was built. The creation of a developed transport infrastructure is due to the fact that the von Meck family lived in the vicinity of the town. They were considered the “railway kings” of the Russian Empire. Only the walls of their mansion remain today, but they are also able to tell tourists about the former greatness of the estate.
Nowadays, there is a small railway alley at the station with a copy of the Cherepanovs’ steam locomotive, the L-3645 locomotive, and other exhibits.
You will find churches in any Russian city. So, there are churches that have existed since the 17th century among the sights of Venyov. St. John the Baptist Church is known for the fact that services have been conducted in it continuously since 1773. The Assumption Church of the St. Nicholas Convent was built in 1696–1701. And the most interesting attraction of Venyov and Tula Region is undoubtedly the bell tower of the St. Nicholas Church. At about 78 meters tall, it is the tallest building in the region!
There are many attractions in the vicinity of Venyov: The Gothic von Meck estate, the mysterious Guryev caves, the Twelve Keys holy spring, etc. You can view the coordinates, addresses, photos and descriptions of the most interesting sites of the area in this section of the website.
