Yekaterinburg travel guide
Yekaterinburg travel guide
Yekaterinburg travel guide
Yekaterinburg travel guide
Welcome to Yekaterinburg
Capital of the Urals and one of Russia’s principal cities, Yekaterinburg offers a diverse mix of the ancient and modern, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia.
With plenty to explore and discover, Yekaterinburg is a fascinating city break destination.
Top things to see and do in Yekaterinburg
- Use your best haggling skills at the bazaar on the Lenin Boulevard, and pick yourself up a local Yekaterinburg memento.
- Get a bird’s eye view of the city from the Antei Tower lookout.
- Don’t miss the old wooden buildings and quaint theatres of the literary quarter, complete with a grand statue of Pushkin.
- Explore the contemporary architecture and art in the town including the Keyboard Monument in the Yekaterinburg city centre.
- Sample the finest Russian black caviar from local sturgeon at Yekaterinburg’s top restaurants.
Tips for travellers
Just a few minutes out of town you can have a foot in both Europe and Asia a not-to-be-missed photo opportunity.
You can get around Yekaterinburg by metro, bus, trolleybus, tram, minibus or car hire. The public transportation system in Yekaterinburg is generally reliable and covers large areas within the city. Buses are the main mode of transportation with more than 40 routes connecting the city. Bear in mind that during peak hours, the city's transportation system can get very crowded. You can take a "marshrutka" or minibus to various parts of Yekaterinburg on set routes. These are relatively inexpensive and are a quick way to get around. You can also hire a car from one of several car hire agencies available at the airport and in the city.
You can get around Yekaterinburg by metro, bus, trolleybus, tram, minibus or car hire. The public transportation system in Yekaterinburg is generally reliable and covers large areas within the city. Buses are the main mode of transportation with more than 40 routes connecting the city. Bear in mind that during peak hours, the city's transportation system can get very crowded. You can take a "marshrutka" or minibus to various parts of Yekaterinburg on set routes. These are relatively inexpensive and are a quick way to get around. You can also hire a car from one of several car hire agencies available at the airport and in the city.
Airport information
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