Photogallery of Lipetsk, Russia

In Lipetsk, fans of excursions should certainly visit the Borki Residence built in 1901. At the beginning of the 20th century, it belonged to the noble family. The residence resembles a real medieval castle with its silhouette. The historic building has been partially preserved to this day. In the first half of the 20th century, the residence belonged to the famous merchant Sheremetyev who built here a big stable and bred horses. After the Revolution, this historic building served as an orphanage and then school. The construction has recently been recognized as a historic monument of national significance. The Local History Museum will tell you about the history and cultural heritage of the city. It impresses with its size. The museum collection includes almost 200 000 exhibits presented in 18 showrooms. The museum collection started being formed in 1909. Now, its visitors have an opportunity to see the collections of old books, pieces of art, religious artifacts, and ethnographic exhibits. Travelers with children should visit the Zoo of Lipetsk opened in 1973. Today, this zoo is a home for 3.5 thousand animals and birds of 300 species. Here, you can even see rare animals listed in the Red Book. Not so long ago, the petting zoo was opened in the territory of the zoological garden. Here, you can see the friendliest representatives of the animal world. In the zoo, educational excursions are often held for children of different ages. Among religious attractions … Read further