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Tula, Russia

Tula is the largest city and the administrative center of Tula Oblast in Russia, located 193 kilometers (120 mi) south of Moscow. Tula is located in the northern Central Russian Upland on the banks of the Upa River, a tributary of the Oka.

Type CityPopulation 501,169

Why go

  • City in Tula Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Klokovo Air Base (TYA).

History

Tula is the largest city and the administrative center of Tula Oblast in Russia, located 193 kilometers (120 mi) south of Moscow. Tula is located in the northern Central Russian Upland on the banks of the Upa River, a tributary of the Oka. At the 2010 census, Tula had a population of 501,169, an increase from 481,216 in 2002, making it the 32nd-largest city in Russia by population.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Sushi, Steak, Cafe · Городское кафе & пиццерия Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 17А Красноармейский… · m.mamamia-pizza.ru
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Cafe · Кафе-бар-магазин. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00 · vk.com
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Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · cinnabonrussia.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · dodopizza.ru
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · coffee-like.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · cofix.global
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Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · onepricecoffee.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1В Октябрьская улица, Тула, 300002 · rostics.ru
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Airports

Myasnovo Airfield 5.2 km to the centre
Tula, TUL, RU
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Rydoma Airfield 25 km to the centre
Rydomo, TUL, RU
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Klokovo Air Base (TYA); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tula, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.