Yekaterinburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
4th largest city in Russia, administrative center of Ural Federal District
About Yekaterinburg
The city was founded in 1723 by the order of Peter the Great as a metallurgical factory. It was named after the wife of Peter the Great, Yekaterina. In 1918, the last tsar's family was imprisoned, and later executed, in a house in Yekaterinburg, which was demolished in 1997. The Church on the Blood was built on the former site of the house in 2003. During World War II, the city grew rapidly as industries and people were relocated east to escape the war. Between 1924 and 1991, the city was known asSverdlovsk(Свердловск), named after Communist Party leader Yakov Sverdlov and signs with this name still abound, particularly at the train station. The city retains its metallurgical roots and the metal industry is the largest contributor to the economy. The city is next to the Ural Mountains, whi
Top Attractions in Yekaterinburg
Explore the best things to see and do in Yekaterinburg:
- ★Aquapark Limpopo
- ★Arboretum
- ★Black Tulip War Memorial
- ★Building of the HQ of Mining plants
- ★Building of the Sverdlovsk Region Railways
- ★Central Military District
- ★Church on the Blood
- ★Circus
Where to Eat in Yekaterinburg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Il Patio/Friday's/Planeta Sushi
- 🍴La Cucina
- 🍴Noble House
- 🍴Pizza Mia
- 🍴Si!
- 🍴Troyekurov
Where to Stay in Yekaterinburg
- 🏨Atrium Palace Hotel
- 🏨Four Elements Hotel Ekaterinburg
- 🏨Green Park Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Onegin
- 🏨Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg
- 🏨Moskovskaya Gorka Hotel
Yekaterinburg Travel Guide Sections
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