Sightseeing walking tour "Past and present of Yekaterinburg" Short description Sightseeing tour with a visit to the most significant historical sites. You will see the whimsical architecture of the 19th century (Sevastyanov house) and unique buildings of the 21st century (RMK and Iset Tower). You will walk through the literary Quarter, which is the only place in Russia where not just a museum is dedicated to literature, but several streets. Due to its uniqueness, it is compared to the "Museum Island" of Berlin. You will also visit the Temple on the Blood, the place where the family of the last Russian tsar and his faithful servants were killed, and the Rastorguyev—Kharitonov estate (Kharitonov House). Detailed description What awaits you: You will learn the history of the creation of the city of Yekaterinburg, which in Soviet times was called Sverdlovsk and which will soon turn 300 years old, get acquainted with its unique location and place in the history of Russia. You will visit the main square of the city, 1905 Square, with the monument to V. I. Lenin, the City Council building, and its intricate architecture. You will walk through the historical square with a time capsule, get acquainted with the monument to the creators of Yekaterinburg, V. N. Tatishchev and Otto Wilhelm de Genin. Take a walk along the preserved road surface of the 19th century "literary quarter". You will hear the story of the last days of the Romanovs' life, and visit a small museum dedicated to them. You will see an unusual painting of the Temple on Blood, the "firing squad room". You will learn a lot of interesting things about the Rastorguyev–Kharitonov estate.