Historic Churches of Tula

Tula’s religious landscape spans four centuries, featuring architectural styles from 17th-century patterned masonry to late 19th-century eclecticism. This collection includes the Kremlin’s 18th-century Assumption Cathedral, the city’s oldest standing stone church, and the historic burial vault of the influential Demidov industrialist family. The list also highlights the city's diverse spiritual history through its Catholic parish and inactive Old Believer sites, reflecting Tula’s complex social and cultural evolution.