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6 Pizza Tours in NYC to Try Now

There is no denying that pizza is one of the most beloved foods on earth, and a pizza tour in NYC is your ticket to tasting your way around one of the pizza capitals of the world.

Pizza’s status as a universally loved, multicultural icon is one awarded to few other foods. Found in eateries ranging from open-late pizza joints to five-star gourmet restaurants, pizza is undeniably delicious, endlessly customizable and accessible to everyone.

Are you looking for the best slice in NYC? Are you wondering what exactly makes New York City pizza so very special? Keep reading to find out some fun facts about New York-style pizza, iconic New York City pizzerias and where you can take a unique pizza tour in NYC.

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Pizza comes in many shapes and sizes, from traditional Neapolitan pizza to Chicago-style deep-dish to rectangular Sicilian pizza and more. Did you know that Australia even has its own style of pizza? It’s topped with barbecue sauce, bacon and eggs and would probably be great eaten first thing in the morning. 

But despite the wide variety of pizza options out there, arguably the most ubiquitous pizza of them all — even amongst Italians — is New York-style pizza. As a result, the trend of taking a pizza tour in NYC has skyrocketed.

What is New York-style pizza? The answer varies depending on who you ask, but most say it is characterized by its size, which typically stands at around 18 inches in diameter per pie. It always has a flour, sugar and oil-based dough and a tomato-sauce-topped crust, although the toppings vary. 

Some argue that New York City’s water is integral to their doughy crust, although this has not been scientifically proven. Regardless, there is something extra-special about NYC pizza, whether it’s eaten by the slice (folded in half, of course) or by the pie (which is what all true New Yorkers call a whole pizza). And a pizza tour in NYC will offer incredible history along with incredible bites, so your curiosity and appetite will both be satisfied. 

Taking a pizza tour in NYC can be a great way to experience the iconic eateries that made New York City a pizza lover’s paradise. 

New York’s first pizzeria was called Lombardi’s and opened in Little Italy in 1905. Believe it or not, Lombardi’s still exists and has even opened a second store in Chelsea, although the prices have since increased from the original price of 5 cents per pie! 

One may assume that Lombardi’s is the best pizza in New York considering it’s the originator, but being the oldest doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best. New Yorkers hold strong opinions about which pizza parlor they rate the highest and oftentimes, they have difficulty choosing just one.

Take Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It’s owned by a host of Vice’s Munchies and serves a simple selection of old-school style pies and slices. Then there’s Bleeker Street Pizza in Greenwich Village, voted “Best Pizza in NY” by Food Network, famous for their Tuscan-style pizza called the Nonna Maria. Kesté Pizza & Vino, on the other hand, is also in the Village but specializes in crust that’s made with 00 flour and lightly fried.

The city is home to many types of pizza, all of which have their own benefits. That’s the beauty of taking a pizza tour in NYC. You can enjoy a selection of New York’s best pizzas and relish in the unique characteristics that each one brings to the table. Not only that, but a pizza tour in NYC means you receive guidance from the experts of New York pies rather than trying to guess the best slice on your own. 

The Top 6 Pizza Tours in NYC to Try Now

Because it can be overwhelming to find a pizza tour in NYC, we’ve rounded up the best of the best to make your life a little easier. Food tours in NYC are a generally wonderful way to get to know the city's local food scene. If you want to taste the very best New York-style pizza that the city has to offer, you can’t pass up these six options for an unforgettable pizza tour in NYC.

1. Walking and Tasting Tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn 

In the Walking and Tasting Tour of Williamsburg, you will get to try one of the area’s most famous upside-down pies. No, it’s not a pizza cheese-side-down; it’s a deep-dish Sicilian pan pizza where the cheese is put on before the sauce (and then topped with even more cheese). If you’re looking for a unique pizza tour in NYC, this is one option to sample something out-of-the-box!

2. Explore the West Village

The West Village is home to some of New York’s best slices and this Explore the West Village pizza tour in NYC will allow you to taste them. In addition to a classic NYC slice, you will also get to try bagels, falafel, cupcakes and even Cuban food — all of which showcase just how delicious and diverse New York cuisine can be. 

3. Discover Williamsburg in Brooklyn

If the other Williamsburg tour doesn’t provide enough pizza to quench your cravings, this Discover Williamsburg in Brooklyn pizza tour in NYC sure will. In it, you will try not one but two types of pizza — a red-based variety and a white-based variety from Best Pizza. It lives up to the name as one of Brooklyn’s most popular wood-fired pizzerias.

4. Landmarks of Manhattan

The Landmarks of Manhattan pizza tour in NYC takes you from Chelsea Market to the Meatpacking District to the High Line and the new Hudson Yards. All that walking is sure to make you hungry, and what better way to satiate your appetite than with a cheesy slice? 

5. Traditions of Greenwich Village

If you want to discover what some argue is hands-down the best pizza in NYC, this Traditions of Greenwich Village tour is for you. Not only will you get to taste this famous (and generously-sized) pizza but also an array of other dishes including arancini, submarine sandwiches and cannoli. This pizza tour in NYC is a true taste of Italian-American classics.

6. Bushwick's Art and Food Scene

Bushwick is not typically considered a top pizza destination, but that doesn’t mean they aren't a worthwhile stop on a pizza tour in NYC. In the Bushwick's Art and Food Scene tour, you’ll get to taste a rave-worthy pie that only the locals know about as well as an array of other local specialties, from tacos to bagels to falafels.

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As you can see, the pizza available in New York is bountiful, the selections are vast and a pizza tour in NYC is just the beginning to sampling bites from this iconic food scene. 

A New Yorker could probably eat pizza from someplace new every day and never try it all. But that doesn’t mean they will ever lose the motivation to find that perfect slice. According to some locals, they already have. And a pizza tour in NYC is the perfect way to see for yourself.

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On our Secret Pizza Tours: New York, we eat our way through the charming, historic, and bohemian neighborhood of the East Village located on the lower east side of Manhattan island.

Over generations, the East Village has been the home of numerous thriving immigrant and artist communities, visible today in this area's landscape, art scene, and — of course — food culture. As such, we will be trying pizza that has been inspired by all the different cultures such as Lebanese pizza, Beijing Pizza, Italian Pizza and German Pizza. Plus lots more and our delicious secret dish!

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• We'll continue our tour at a Lebanese café where we'll indulge in manakeesh, aka Lebanese pizza.
• Next, we'll stroll down one of the most storied streets of the East Village, St. Mark's Place, as well as a jaunt through historic Tompkins Square Park. We'll check out some of the coolest street art in the city as well.
• After you've revved up your appetite a bit, you will get partake on a unique Asian twist on pizza, a stuffed sesame pancake.
• We'll finish up our pizza tasting adventure with both a delightful twist on a New York classic — a "white slice" with pepperoni, along with our most classic slice, a delectable rift on the timeless classic Margherita.
• Along the way, your guide will share with you some of the East Village's secret history and how it has changed over time. One thing that has remained unchanged is its incredible artistic and food culture!
• Oh, and, of course, what would savory be without a little sweet? We end our tour with a Bavarian cream tart from one of the city's oldest and most renowned Italian bakeries.
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We chose the East Village district for our New York City pizza tour because of the area's diverse immigrant community, deep-rooted history, artistic slant, and its eternal magnetism. Since the neighborhood was born of farmland, some of its green space harkens back to that simpler time. Throughout the generations, the backgrounds of its citizens have changed, but what remains is a mosaic of diverse cultures, the arts, and a food scene second to none! There is no shortage of history here either! Historic landmarks, parks, and buildings abound, and if you remember New York City in its cultural heyday, you can still find a snapshot of that bygone time here in the East Village.

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We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours. Although we have several seated food stops, we cover a good deal of ground around the East Village as well. Our pace is moderate, but if you need a slower pace let us know.

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The third edition of Coca-Cola PizzaVillage @ Home 2022 ended with the Milan stage from 17 to 20 November The results, once again, tell of a success of the initiative, with the sold out recorded in all the cities touched by the tour between March and November: Palermo, Padua and Bologna. In fact, thousands of pizzas arrived at Italian homes and thousands of those delivered to the most needy through the Banco Alimentare: 7,500 in Palermo, 7,000 in Padua, 6,500 in Bologna and 15,000 in Milan . But the success did not stop the organizers already at work for the 2023 edition.

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PizzaVillage @ Home 2022 is a version of Pizza Village https://www.pizzavillage.it/ , an event born on the Naples seafront and the largest in the world dedicated to pizza. The project, conceived and born in 2020, is based on an innovative format capable of reaching many more people. A unique opportunity to appreciate, taste and compare the specialties of the best Pizza Masters in some Italian cities. Everything starts from the ovens and workbenches of the production hubs set up in the cities involved. From here the pizzas, thanks to the Glovo riders, official delivery partner of the initiative, arrive on the table in a few minutes accompanied by special boxes with products and gadgets. PizzaVillage @ Home 2022 is an idea born and developed by Oramata Grandi Eventi, former producers of the Pizza Village, and by Aadv Entertainment. The two companies were able to face the difficulties, but also to develop the opportunities of a project that was immediately appreciated by both the public and the partners who have grasped its potential.

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From the 15,000 pizzas baked in 2020 on the occasion of the first edition with the single stop in Milan, in fact, it has gone up to over 19,000 produced in the three stages of the 2021 tour, up to 36,000 pizzas delivered this year. The PizzaVillage @ Home 2022 tour crossed Italy, touching four cities, from south to north, with a full house, even with presales. The Masters Pizzaiuoli are already at work for the new combinations and new trends on the doughs of the next PizzaVillage @ Home 2023. Edition that promises to be even richer and even more present on the national territory. In fact, stages are planned that will pass through Sicily, Puglia, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto and Piedmont.

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Florence : Capital city of Tuscany with endless arts, history, and culture surrounding the Italian Renaissance period. Great place to sample a wide variety of Tuscan food and wine from some of the region’s best chefs.

Pisa : Known to Americans for its famous leaning tower, the city of Pisa is less than 90 minutes from Florence. Built around the Arno River, it is located just six miles from the coast (Ligurian Sea). While inland you may focus on pasta and meat, here you can experience many Italian seafood dishes.

San Gimignano : This medieval village is surrounded by a 13th-century wall and is a wonderful introduction to the “hill towns” of Tuscany. That is, small villages built and positioned on the top of hills for their sense of security and defensive positioning. Today, that translates into peaceful and restorative views in every direction. Hill towns are found all throughout this area of Tuscany, but the services found in them vary greatly. San Gimignano is great for first-time visitors due to its abundance of historic buildings, museums, restaurants, shops, and tours.

Wine Tours and Tastings : If you make it out of Tuscany without touring a wine castle or doing a tasting from atop a hillside, then you’ve probably tried pretty hard to avoid it. Serious wine drinkers will map out a route to visit all their favorites; more casual tasters just looking for the local experience can throw a dart and end up happy.

Farm Tours : There are a wide variety of farms to visit, many offering unique and special experiences that go well beyond a simple farm tour. From hiking with alpacas to “pasta farms,” olive orchards, and cheese manufacturers, visiting a farm not only gives you the chance to see the process, but to taste it fresh from the source as well. Check out these farm tours as examples and inspiration.

After the truffle hunting experience, Castelfalfi can prepare the truffles you find and incorporate ... [+] them into your evening dishes.

Truffle Hunting : Last but definitely not least, make sure to experience a truffle hunt while in Tuscany. The hunts take place all year round for the most part; however, the type of truffle you find will vary throughout the year. The infamous black truffle, for example, is found between June and November, while the prized white truffle is September to December. All hunts are conducted with dogs and are extremely family friendly, offering a glimpse of this highly-competitive industry and the chance to meet local characters who have mastered the art of the hunt.

What to Eat in Tuscany

Don’t overthink this question - you’re in Italy, after all. Eat everything you come across, and you’ll end up happy in the end. Tuscany is a region bursting with farms and local producers, and you can taste the heart and soul that goes into the local products, whether it’s fresh pasta, cheese, bread, vegetables, olive oil, truffles, or gelato.

That said, there are some regional dishes to try. Check out these specialties in Florence , and these staples out in the countryside . Game meats are also very popular throughout Tuscany, so keep an eye out.

What to Drink in Tuscany

The countryside outside of Florence is the home of Chianti, one of the most notable wines of Italy. Here you will find a few different growing regions centered around Chianti, especially to the west and south of the city.

Chianti is a very traditional wine, and its appeal in this region continues today. It is not a grape itself; rather, Chianti refers to a unique blend, made mostly of the Sangiovese grape, which grows abundantly in this part of Tuscany.

The Sangiovese grape is also used to create other local favorites, such as Brunello di Montalcino (red) and Vin Santo (dessert wine). You can read the full list of grapes and wines produced in this region here .

Where to Stay in Tuscany

There are many, many options when it comes to where to stay, from inns in small villages to wine resorts and everything in between. If you’re looking for something with a good mix of it all - location, amenities, nearby activities, and scenic beauty - consider basing yourself in the village of Castelfalfi .

Located a little more than an hour from both Florence and Pisa, Castelfalfi offers a great location in the heart of Chianti country. Day trips to Pisa, San Gimignano, and nearby local wineries and farms are easy, with scenic drives up and over beautiful vistas.

Perhaps the best attribute of Castelfalfi is that you can experience many of the discussed Tuscan offerings without getting in your car.

View of the terrace and sunset from the rooms in the main building of Castelfalfi.

Castelfalfi is itself a medieval village, with cobblestone streets, stone buildings, gardens, vistas, a castle, and a church. Also in the village are small shops and apartments. While it does not have the buzz of a larger village like San Gimignano, many consider this ideal for its relaxed, peaceful setting. In total, the property sprawls more than 2,700 acres across several hillsides.

Wine tasters will like Castelfalfi’s 25-hectare vineyard and barrel room, accessible via a hotel shuttle, where you can taste a lineup of local estate wines (as well as house-made olive oils). Also on property are multiple pools (including a brand-new infinity pool), spa, golf course, hiking trails, and adventure park for kids.

Amongst the myriad activities arranged by the hotel with local partners are truffle hunting and pizza making. Both are a must-do for everyone, but especially families. After you gather truffles, the kitchen at Castelfalfi can then prepare and incorporate them into your dinner that night.

The rooms and common areas of Castelfalfi are incredibly scenic, a well-earned respite for those who spend time in the busy streets of Florence prior to visiting the countryside.

The back terrace of the hotel features plenty of green space and gardens, along with panoramic views and many areas to sit and enjoy a drink or meal. Windows are a plenty, which pay homage to the village’s roots as an old tobacco factory in the years after World War II (lots of windows were needed to dry the tobacco leaves).

The pool at Castelfalfi.

The on-site restaurants make trying local Tuscan favorites easy; many dishes are prepared using ingredients grown on property, including pasta, wood-fired pizza, fresh Tuscan bread, Florentine steak, and of course, organic wine and olive oil.

Castelfalfi, like many places, was closed during the pandemic, and soon after it went through a series of renovations, including new and refreshed rooms, a spa partnership with Thailand-based Rakxa, and a small, 22-seat restaurant inside the village’s castle. The property just fully reopened at the end of March.

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Harry Styles' home village searching for experts to run tours for fans

Are you a Cheshire history buff with a passion for Harry Styles trivia? The singer's home village could have just the job for you.

Wednesday 3 April 2024 11:26, UK

A small Cheshire village is on the hunt for Harry Styles experts to lead tours for fans eager to see where the star grew up. 

Holmes Chapel has seen an increase in fans "coming to pay homage" to the singer, according to the community group Holmes Chapel Partnership (HCP).

Now the group is looking for people with a "flair for storytelling" and a "good knowledge" of the village and its links to Styles to lead guided tours.

The new Harry's Home Village Tour will run on Saturday mornings in June and on weekdays in July, August and September.

Last year, the group published a safe walking route for fans to access Twemlow Viaduct, known as "Harry's Wall", after safety concerns about people crossing the busy A535 to get there.

The bridge was reputedly where Styles had his first kiss. In the This Is Us biopic, the singer returned there and scrawled his name on the wall - and hundreds of fans have since added their names.

But HCP includes a warning on its map telling fans the viaduct is a listed structure and defacing it with graffiti is a criminal offence.

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Other spots on the tour will include Mandeville's Bakery, where Styles had a Saturday job before entering X Factor, and Fortune City Restaurant, where he once took Taylor Swift.

Fans will be able to take photos of themselves with the lifesize cardboard cutout of Styles that has a home in the bakery.

HCP is yet to reveal further details about how the tours will work and what they will cost fans to attend.

But the job advert promises flexible working hours and "competitive remuneration".

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Experts Needed: Harry Styles' Hometown Is Hiring ‘Harry's Home Village' Tour Guides

The fangirl-to-music industry professional pipeline walked so that the fangirl-to-walking tour guide pipeline could run. Holmes Chapel Partnership - the community-run organization in the English town where Harry Styles grew up - is recruiting fans to guide visitors through their popular Harry Styles Walking Map, which highlights significant landmarks related to the musician.

"Even during the wet winter months, Harries have continued to visit, braving muddy banks and wet fields to pay homage at Harry's Wall," the organization's chairman Peter Whiers wrote in a newsletter. "Local businesses have seized the opportunity to cater to these visitors, with references to Harry in various locations around the village. But it is time for us to elevate our offerings and ensure that visitors have a truly memorable experience in the village which we are proud to call our own."

The official guided tour, aptly titled Harry's Home Village , was created in response to an uptick in visitors over the past year in particular. "With over 5,000 visitors and 4 TV crews making the pilgrimage to Holmes Chapel, Mandeville's, and the Twemlow Viaduct, our village has seen a significant increase in footfall," Whiers added.

In the next few weeks, Holmes Chapel Partnership will be on the hunt for the most ideal candidates for the role. The requirements listed on the job posting include: excellent communication and storytelling skills; an ability to lead and manage a group of tour participants; and a genuine interest in Holmes Chapel, its history and links to Harry Styles.

"We are particularly interested in recruiting Harry Styles fans aged 16+, but more senior individuals may also apply," Whiers wrote. "We are looking for candidates who can confidently lead a group with enthusiasm, whilst being organised, punctual and patient."

The tours will begin in June 2024 with sessions being held on Saturday mornings. The tour guides will work in pairs and trained to lead Styles fans - or Harries - in groups of up to 16 people through the walking map. The organization is expecting there to be "significant demand" in the coming months and is expected to add additional Saturday tours, and some weekday tours, throughout the summer.

"If you're ready to combine your love for Harry Styles with a rewarding job as a tour guide in Holmes Chapel, apply now," the job listing urges. Applications will close on April 15 - Harries, get ready to update your LinkedIn.

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Wanted: Harry Styles experts to guide tours of star’s home village

Holmes Chapel to hold day of auditions for tour guides after thousands of fans make pilgrimage to Cheshire village

A Cheshire village that has been swamped by young visitors has appealed for tour guides with a very specific skill set: an expert knowledge of Harry Styles .

More than 5,000 fans – known as Harries – have descended on the quaint community of Holmes Chapel in the last year in a pop pilgrimage to the singer’s home town.

Some were said to be “risking life and limb” to visit the site of Styles’s first kiss, a railway viaduct near a notoriously busy main road, prompting villagers to publish a self-guided tour map last year.

Now local people have decided to go one step further. The Holmes Chapel Partnership, a community group, has announced that it is launching its own official tours and is looking for Styles superfans to lead them.

The demand for the coveted roles is expected to be so great that the village will host an audition day later this month, presumably in the style of The X Factor on which Styles rose to fame.

Peter Whiers, the group’s chair, said they hoped to hire Harries aged over 16, but that “more senior individuals may also apply”.

Whiers said the influx of Harries from across the world had led to a business boom in Holmes Chapel, including at the bakery where Styles worked part-time before finding fame with One Direction.

The store, W Mandeville’s, has a lifesize cardboard placard of their most famous ex-employee holding a white loaf – which, predictably, has become its bestselling item.

The tour will also take in Styles’s former schools, the terraced cottage where he grew up, and the nearby Chinese restaurant where he once took Taylor Swift.

But the biggest draw is Twemlow Viaduct, an otherwise unremarkable railway bridge where Styles reputedly had his first kiss.

The structure – known to fans as “Harry’s Wall” – is also where Styles scrawled his name during a biopic released in 2013.

Since then fans from as far afield as Australia, the US and Mexico have travelled to the usually muddy field in south Cheshire to write their name alongside their idol.

The Holmes Chapel Partnership warned last year that fans were “risking life and limb” by crossing a busy main road to get to Harry’s Wall, as they released a safety-approved map for intrepid visitors.

Whiers said they were expecting “significant” demand for the new tours, which are expected to begin in June and run until September. He added: “Even during the wet winter months, Harries have continued to visit, braving muddy banks and wet fields to pay homage at Harry’s Wall.”

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Sights of Elektrostal: the history of the city, what to see, photos and reviews

Table of contents:, history of the city, attractions, engineering plant, church of the righteous john of kronstadt, city recreation and culture park, cinema gallery, avangard paintball club.

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Elektrostal is a fairly large industrial city, which is located near the Vokhonka River and almost 40-50 km from the eastern part of Moscow. There are a lot of powerful factories here, where many residents of Elektrostal work. They are perfectly combined with the most beautiful green boulevards, streets and parks, bright lawns and flower beds that adorn almost the entire town. It is picturesque due to amazing reservoirs and forests. It is worth learning more about the main attractions of Elektrostal, photos of which are in the article.

The city was founded in 1916 thanks to the construction of a metallurgical plant. Previously, this place was the natural boundary of Calm. To start construction, the labor of local peasants was used. In the middle of 1925 herebuilt the first railway line that connected Elektrostal with Moscow. After the onset of 1938, the village turned into a separate city.

It is noteworthy that during the Great Patriotic War, the Electrostal plants produced ammunition that was needed for victory. In particular, it is worth noting the production of the legendary Katyushas.

A new stage for the factories of the city began after the invention of atomic weapons. The local plant was on the list of the main production facilities of the nuclear industry. This led to the fact that in 1954 the production of fuel was launched, which was used for the operation of nuclear power plants.

In 1963, the cultural center "October" was built, and this was done by the masters of the Novo-Kramatorsky plant, named after Stalin. It featured a spacious auditorium that could seat more than 850 people, as well as a unique revolving stage for actors to change scenery in seconds.

At different times, eminent creative groups performed in this cultural center, as well as the Beryozka ensemble, famous at that time. It is noteworthy that even in our time the cultural center is actively functioning, and the square in front of it is considered the most beautiful place in Elektrostal with fountains operating in the summer. In mid-2013, it received the status of a city of labor and military glory.

There are many numerous monuments in the city that tell about the history of this amazing place: a monument to Nikolai Vtorov -the founder of the famous plant "Elektrostal" near the House of Culture, a monument to Tevosyan - the chief engineer, monuments to M. Gorky and K. Marx, a sculpture "Steelworker", a monument to Korneev - Hero of the Soviet Union, as well as a memorial and a monument to soldiers who died in Afghanistan and on North Caucasus.

This is a fairly large and old factory in the city that specializes in the production of fuel for local gas stations. The plant is part of the structure of the company FC "TVEL" of the state corporation "Rosatom". The General Director of the enterprise is O. L. Sedelnikov.

This plant produces nuclear fuel, which is used by many nuclear power plants, transport power plants and research reactors, not only in Russia, but also in other European countries. The company has quality certificates OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001.

The museum of the plant presents its history, shows old photographs of the streets of the city, there are achievements of workers, as well as photos of significant people, there are many of the most interesting models produced at the machine-building plant. It also stores presentations showing the principles of the enterprise.

This temple - a landmark of Elektrostal - is a single-dome centric church, which is made in the style of Byzantine times. It was erected in the 20th century, in the immediate vicinity of St. Andrew's Church. The temple was designed by T. V. Trubnikov and V. A. Drozdov, according to the developments of which the iconostasis and interior were exactly designed.

The church plays the role of a baptismal church and belongs to the Moscow diocese. The main shrines of the church are the most ancient and valuable icons of Nikandor Gorodnoyezersky and the Great Martyr Panteleimon. In addition, particles of the relics of saints are kept here. Divine services are held in the temple only during religious holidays.

The local park - a landmark of Elektrostal is an ideal place where everyone can stay alone with nature, ride numerous attractions, and also spend time playing slot machines. The park is especially popular in the summer - it is full of families, youth companies and couples in love.

Especially for the summer in 2013, the park was re-planned, which made it possible to accommodate more modern entertainment and interesting playgrounds for young visitors. Swimmers will love the dragon and swans, and trampolines have been installed for more active children.

It is noteworthy that the prices in the local park are quite affordable: the cost of a ticket for various attractions ranges from 30-100 rubles. Today it is called "Wonder Park", and it is divided into a quieter "Quiet Alley" and "Entertainment Alley", where there is an inexpensive cafe, a summer stage, and also quite a lot ofattractions.

This cinema is very popular, so it can be called a landmark of Elektrostal. It is located in the shopping center "Elgrad" and consists of 5 spacious halls that can accommodate more than 800 people. To show 2D and 3D films, only modern equipment is used: Dolby Digital Surround EX and MasterImage acoustics, as well as huge screens with a special coating. In all cinema halls, very comfortable conditions for visitors were created: climate control and soft chairs.

In the foyer of the Cinema Gallery there is a play area, a fairly spacious cafe, fast food establishments (Suneki, Tashir-pizza, Rostiks, Kebab-tun, etc.) and popcorn- bar. This is an attractive local leisure center, where the residents of Elektrostal are shown all the latest cinema.

This is a whole complex where you can spend your free time pleasantly and profitably. In addition to the playgrounds, which are fully equipped for playing laser tag and paintball, guests are invited to visit a local cafe where delicious home-cooked dishes are prepared, a banquet menu, karaoke, as well as a relaxing sauna with a warm font.

What do tourists who have visited the city say? It is not tourist, but industrial. Attractions are quite specific, but overall interesting. Tourists were pleased with low prices.

Looking at the photo of the sights of the city of Elektrostal, you may want to go there and spendunforgettable weekend.

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