Do you know where the city of Tarusa is located?Its attractions, by the way, are interesting for tourists who like a quiet, relaxing holiday. There is this city on the river Oka. It is quiet, low-rise, there are no skyscrapers, skyscrapers, industrial enterprises and highways.
Despite the fact that the city has a very richhistory, there is little evidence of this. Sights of Tarusa include few ancient buildings. But most of the buildings here are wooden one-story houses. The center of the city is Lenin Square, as well as the streets adjacent to it. This area is well-equipped. Just here, and stop numerous tourists who came to Tarusa to admire the delightful scenery.
Nature
Attractions Tarusa - it's wonderfulplaces that amaze with its beauty. One such is the Valley of Dreams. It is a long ravine, its slopes are strewn with wildflowers of various shades. By the way, ufologists recognize this place as the so-called anomalous zone. The nature of the city is magnificent. If you look at it from the high bank of the Oka River, there is a feeling that you are in a fairy tale. Tarusa is also famous for places that were captured many years ago in the paintings of the great Russian painters.
Architectural monuments
Attractions Tarusa - is not onlynature, but also majestic architectural monuments. One of them is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It was built in the 17th century on the site of a wooden church, later destroyed. Over the centuries, his appearance has been constantly changing. And only since 1988, when the church was again transferred to the parish, its real revival began.
Do not forget about the Cathedral of Peter and Paul.The date of its erection is 1789. This cathedral impresses with its majestic view: it is crowned with an octagonal dome, decorated with arched windows, order pilasters, a bell tower.
Tarusa also has two chapels.Near one of them (in honor of the Bogolyubsky icon of the Mother of God) is a holy spring. It was from him once began the processions, before he gave drinking water to the whole city. And in 2008 a bathhouse was built here, in which believers are plunged into a great feast.
Museum lovers will appreciate the sightsTarusa. Among such institutions is the Tarusa Museum of Local Lore. His exposition will definitely entice you. And lovers of painting simply have to visit the art gallery, which is located next to the Cathedral of Peter and Paul. And why only go to the house-museum Tsvetaevyh! It is here that you can hear a fascinating story about how the family lived Tsvetaeva, what was the life of that time. There is also a monument of federal significance in Tarusa - the house of Paustovsky.
Map of Tarusa with sights can bebought by you without any problems. And if you love cities that are literally soaked with antiquity, then you are simply obliged to visit it. However, in order to touch history, it is not necessary to visit museums and churches. It's enough just to stroll through the streets, breathe clean air, look around and get real pleasure.
