Yekaterinburg walking tour & city guide
The capital of the Urals, between Europe and Asia.
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Yekaterinburg, in the Ural Mountains, is Russia's fourth-largest city and sits close to the border between Europe and Asia. It is known for its industrial history, modern art scene and the story of the last tsar's family.
The center
The Church on the Blood stands where the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family were killed in 1918. The Yeltsin Center is a modern museum about the 1990s. The Iset River and its dam form the city's 'Plotinka', a lively square.
Around the city
A monument outside the city marks the boundary between Europe and Asia. The Vysotsky skyscraper has an observation deck.
Top sights in Yekaterinburg
- 1
Church on the Blood
A church on the site of the tsar's death.
- 2
Yeltsin Center
A museum of modern Russia.
- 3
Plotinka
A square by the city dam.
- 4
Vysotsky Tower
An observation deck.
- 5
Europe-Asia border monument
Stand in two continents.
Food markets & where to eat in Yekaterinburg
Weiner Street
A pedestrian street of cafés.
Plotinka
Restaurants by the river.
Central market
Ural produce.
Food to try in Yekaterinburg
Ural pelmeni
Dumplings, a regional favorite.
Shangi
Open-faced buns with potato.
Kvass
A fermented bread drink.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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