Tver
Tver is a city and the administrative centre of Tver Oblast, Russia.
It is situated at the confluence of the Volga and Tvertsa rivers. Tver is located 180 kilometres (110 mi) northwest of Moscow. Population: 416,216 (2021 census).
Getting to Tver
Tver is 175 km (109 mi) northwest from Moscow on the railway and highway which connect Moscow and St. Petersburg. Tver was one of the first Russian cities where the railroad was built. In the 1850 railroad from Moscow to Saint Petersburg passed through the city. Now it is an important railway hub. Almost every train from Moscow to St. Petersburg stops here.
Worth seeing
- 01Resurrection Cathedral
Built in 1913-1916, it is a fine example of Russian Revival style.
Things to do
Tver is an old Russian city, but most of its architecture didn't survive the war and economic crisis of the 1990s. The city center is completely rebuilt, first by Catherine the Great in the 18th century, then after WWII in 1945. The remnants of old Tver begins from the northern end of Tryokhsvyatskaya street. Tryokhsvyatskaya street is a local version of Moscow's Arbat.
Where to eat
There are several international fast food chains in the city: Vkusno i Tochka (formerly McDonalds), Burger King, Rostic's (formerly KFC) and Subway. Most of them in the main shopping malls' food courts. There is also Russian fast food chain called Chicken House (near the bus and railway stations) and a lot of other local cafes, canteens (called stolovaya in Russian) and restaurants.
- 01La Piazza Sport
European-style eatery with pizza, burgers, beer, and billiard tables.
Getting around Tver the local way
- Get aroundCity transport is represented by the tram line, trolleybus, buses and marshrutkas(mini buses).
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