Yekaterinburg fortress, Yekaterinburg

#19 among attractions in Yekaterinburg

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Yekaterinburg fortress, romanized in English as Ekaterinburg fortress, was a historic fortress located in modern day Yekaterinburg, Russia. Built during the early 18th century, the fortress served as a defensive fortification in the early history of Yekaterinburg before gradually being dismantled. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°50'10"N, 60°36'20"E

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Yekaterinburg fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore, Merchant Pshenichnikov's house, Great Zlatoust Church.

~570 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, Yekaterinburg
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yekaterinburg, Russia, the Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts stands as a bastion of cultural heritage and artistic expression. This esteemed institution offers a window into the rich tapestry of Russian and international art, housing an...
~910 ftSW
Museum
Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore, Yekaterinburg
5 min walk • The Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore stands as a bastion of culture and history in the city of Yekaterinburg, Russia. This museum, founded in 1870, is a treasure trove of the Ural region's past, offering a detailed glimpse into the area's rich heritage...
~1740 ftNW
Memorial
Merchant Pshenichnikov's house, Yekaterinburg
9 min walk • Merchant Pshenichnikov's House is located in the historical center of Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast in Russia. The building was granted the status of federal significance on August 30, 1960. Its cultural heritage of regional significance object number is 661710759180005.
~1100 ftSW
Church
Great Zlatoust Church, Yekaterinburg
6 min walk • The Bolshoi Zlatoust is a 77-metre-high bell tower that used to dominate the skyline of Yekaterinburg before the Russian Revolution. It was the tallest building in the Urals region. It was destroyed in 1930 and rebuilt 80 years later. The name translates as "Great Chrysostom", a reference to the Orthodox church in the name of St.
~1380 ftS
Memorial
Keyboard monument, Yekaterinburg
7 min walk • Keyboard Monument is an outdoor sculpture featuring the QWERTY/ЙЦУКЕН keyboard. It is located in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg and is popular among tourists.
~1310 ftSE
Church
St. Anne's Church, Yekaterinburg
7 min walk • The St. Anne's Church It is a Catholic church located in Yekaterinburg, in the Diocese of Novosibirsk in Russia, suffragan of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God in Moscow. This church belongs to the group of parishes of the deanery of the Urals.
~1750 ftSW
Memorial
Monument to credit card, Yekaterinburg
9 min walk • The monument to a credit card was opened on August 5, 2011 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The monument was erected on the corner of Bankovski alley and Malyshev street and is a bas-relief of a hand that holds a credit card.
~1800 ftE
Entertainment
Vysotsky, Yekaterinburg
9 min walk • Vysotsky is the name of a skyscraper in Yekaterinburg. It is the third-tallest building in Russia outside of Moscow.
~1650 ftS
Museum
Hudozestvennyj Muzej Ernsta Neizvestnogo, Yekaterinburg
8 min walk • The Ernst Neizvestny Art Museum is a state museum in Yekaterinburg dedicated to the work of sculptor and artist Ernst Neizvestny, a native of the city. It is Neizvestny's first museum in Russia and was opened on his 88th birthday, April 9, 2013, at...
~430 ftN
56°50'14"N • 60°36'20"E
Museum of Nature, Yekaterinburg
3 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~80 ftS
56°50'9"N • 60°36'21"E
Muzej arhitektury i dizajna UGAHA, Yekaterinburg
1 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yekaterinburg fortress?

Nearby attractions include Muzej arhitektury i dizajna UGAHA, Yekaterinburg (1 min walk), Museum of Nature, Yekaterinburg (3 min walk), Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, Yekaterinburg (3 min walk), Pamatnik V.N. Tatisevu i de Genninu, Yekaterinburg (4 min walk).

How to get to Yekaterinburg fortress by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yekaterinburg fortress:

Bus

Горького • Lines: 070, 13, 13а, 14, 19, 2, 20, 25 (4 min walk)
Central'naya hotel • Lines: 056, 070, 14, 2, 24, 25, 61 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Горького • Lines: 15, 3, 7 (4 min walk)
Central'naya hotel • Lines: 3, 7 (6 min walk)

Metro

Ploshchad 1905 Goda • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Geologicheskaya • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)

Tram

The theater of musical comedy • Lines: 13, 15, 18, 2, 26, 27, 6, А (7 min walk)
Square of 1905 year • Lines: 13, 15, 18, 2, 26, 27, 6, А (10 min walk)

Train

Pervomayskaya (29 min walk)