Dating back to the 12th century, the historic city of Tver features wide tree-lined boulevards dotted with elegant townhouses and churches. Relax in elegant gardens, tour a spectacular palace and uncover Russia’s oldest traditions and rich history in Tver’s many museums.

Things to do

Explore the City Garden, a beautifully landscaped park set on the original grounds of Tever’s ruined kremlin. See the sculpture of Yevgeny Antonov, ride on the Ferris wheel and stroll along the promenade of the Volga River, where you can hop on scenic river cruises in summer.

Visit the Museum of Tver Life and gain a deeper understanding of early Russian folklore. See traditional embroidery, furniture and clothing in a reconstructed wealthy merchants home before exploring a typical rural wooden farmhouse to learn about the history of Russian Samovars and tea.

Tour the architecturally acclaimed Putevoy Dvorets palace, built in 1775 for Catherine the Great. Explore the magnificent tangerine palace with its a classicism facade and landscaped gardens. See decorated rooms filled with exquisitely carved furniture, decadent carpets and crystal chandeliers, before admiring Soviet-era paintings and sculptures.

Venture into the charming neighborhood of Bragina to encounter Tver’s oldest-surviving building, the Church of the White Trinity. Set amid dozens of wooden gingerbread houses, the stone church dates back to 1564. Admire its fairytale-like spire and six cupolas before appreciating the fine details of the golden iconostasis.

Getting around

Tver is located 175 kilometers north-west of Moscow and is well-connected by both road and rail. You can fly into Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow and take a three-hour train or five-hour bus into Tver. Trams, buses and taxis service Tver.