Tula Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the center of European Russia
About Tula
Older than Moscow, primarily the city was a major outpost of nomads. In 1503, when it became a part of the Grand Duchy of Muscovy and its southern fort, a brick-walled kremlin was built. In 1552, the city withstood the 30,000-people-strong siege of Khan Devlet Geray. In the beginning of the 16th century, it was an epicenter of the Time of Troubles. In 1712, Peter the Great ordered the establishment of a modern weapons factory, spurring development of a great industrial ironworking center, which is still Tula's main fame. Its local-made weapons, machine tools, samovars, accordions andpryaniki(gingerbread cakes) are reputed as of the highest quality.
Top Attractions in Tula
Explore the best things to see and do in Tula:
- ★Administration of Tula and Tulskaya oblast
- ★Bell Tower of the Cathedral of the Assumption
- ★Cathedral of the Assumption
- ★Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- ★Circus
- ★City Garden of Kremlin
- ★Gladiator's Cup Tournament
- ★Ivanovskaya tower
Where to Stay in Tula
- 🏨Grumant
- 🏨History Hotel
- 🏨Inshinka Spa
- 🏨Moskva Hotel
Tula Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: