The White Tower private guided tour from Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg, Russia
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English, Russian
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Discover the history and stories behind Yekaterinburg's White Tower on this half-day private guided tour at your own pace.Starting from meeting your guide at your accommodation in Yekaterinburg, you'll travel back in time to the late 1920s in the North of Sverdlovsk. Hear how the construction of the Ural heavy machinery plant and its residential area led to the need to build a water tower for constant water supply. Next, learn how in 1928, the architectural Director of Mashinstroy I. Lobachevsky proposed to build a water tower on an individual project and then won the "reisher sketch". Lastly, it's time to see with your own eyes the differences between the plans and the present reality of the avant-garde architectural tower.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please leave accommodation address details at check out
  • The tour is available in English and Russian
included
What's included
included-item
Local guide. Transport. A bottle of water
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Highlights

See an example of avant-garde architecture. Learn the history behind a tower that was opened in 1929. Marvel at a project which combines function, design and form. Make the most of gaining expert information from your private local guide

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 5 days in advance
Provider
TUI Russia
Meeting Point

You will indicate your pickup location within the city of Yekaterinburg at checkout.