Overview
Nevyansk is a small historic town 75 km north of Ekaterinburg that preserves the legacy of the Demidov industrial dynasty. The main draw is the famous Leaning Tower (Башня Демидовых), a unique 18th-century structure with a 3.5-degree tilt built to entertain factory workers.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited accommodation—best to stay in Ekaterinburg and visit Nevyansk as a day trip, or book the Tavolga Earthenware cottage in advance.
Connectivity
Mobile providers Beeline, MTS, and Utel available. Area code 34356, post code 62419*.
Language
Russian is the only language spoken. Basic English is unlikely outside tourist-facing staff at the museums.
Money
No currency exchange services in Nevyansk; use ATMs at Sberbank (16 Krasnoarmeyskaya St. or 12 Malysheva St.) which operate 24/7.
Transport
Minibuses run between the train station and town center stopping at universam Yuzhny (23 Lenina St.). The town is walkable.