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Zlatin’s Lavki
Zlatin’s Lavki Complex
History
In the first quarter of the 17th century, in the Tula posad to the west of the Kremlin, behind the market square, there were two wooden churches: that of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa and the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos.
In 1650 a stone Intercession (Pokrovsky) church was built to replace the two wooden ones. In 1768 lightning struck the building, damaging the vaults, and the church was dismantled to the foundations.
By 1790 the Intercession Church was erected again, but in the devastating fire of 29 June 1834 it burned down completely. By 1838 it was rebuilt with church funds and donations from the people of Tula.
Behind the church there were six shops built in 1808 facing Pyatnitskaya Street. Later they became part of merchant Zlatin’s trading arcades.
During the 1834 fire the shops “burned together with the church so badly that even the walls were almost destroyed.” In 1863 the shops were restored and four of them were leased to townspeople and merchants.
From the beginning of the 20th century the buildings gradually deteriorated; only fragments of the facade wall survived. In 2019–2020, as part of the Governor’s “Tula Embankment” project and under the Presidential decree marking the 500th anniversary of the Tula Kremlin, a large-scale restoration of Zlatin’s Lavki was carried out.
The restored complex now includes the historical shopping rows—where, as in the 19th century, “bread goods” are sold—along with a café-wine bar and an apartment hotel with historically inspired room interiors.
Although the building was recreated almost from ruins, the atmosphere is truly historical. An antique clock, the staircase with the Zlatin’s Lavki logo, photos of old Tula, collected works of Russian literary classics, and custom-made classic furniture designed especially for this hotel—all emphasize the historical significance of the complex and create a refined setting for relaxation.
Guest Reviews
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Vladimir Puzanov
Excellent hotel. Everything is clean and new. The most convenient location. Nearby you have everything you need in Tula — the best restaurants and the main attractions. Helpful staff! I recommend it.
September 17, 2021 -
Mikhail Shifman
Very tasty, welcoming, excellent bed linen, great location, magnificent large rooms, service at 5+.
January 4 -
Katerina Safronova
Great place, a stunning view of the church. City center, convenient parking. And special thanks for the breakfasts!
September 6, 2021 -
Alina Ch.
A cozy, beautiful hotel in the very center of the city on a quiet pedestrian street next to the Kremlin! Everything is perfect — location, atmosphere, beauty, cleanliness, staff, interiors. The rooms have a full kitchen, plenty of dishes and glassware, and a washing machine. Robes, slippers, snow-white towels and bed linen, comfortable pillows and cozy duvets. We stayed in a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor with a small balcony. The view is gorgeous! It is pleasant to wake up to the sound of church bells. You can order breakfast to the room or go to the restaurant. A small buffet with sparkling wine plus two dishes from the menu (a hot dish and a dessert) and coffee/tea. Everything is tasty and beautifully served.
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Yulia A.
An excellent hotel in the very center of Tula. The location is perfect for walks: the Kremlin is within walking distance. The rooms are huge, breakfast is very tasty.
October 16, 2021 -
Mo Dest
A gorgeous hotel! Comfortable and clean. The rooms (more precisely, the apartments) have everything you need, including dishes, a microwave, a stove, and a washing machine. The location could not be better — right in the center, two minutes’ walk from the Kremlin. Excellent breakfasts.
December 3, 2021 -
Sergey
Breakfast is perfectly organized: there is a buffet and you can additionally order items from the menu. Breakfast is served in the café on the first floor. The hotel is in the very center of Tula on a pedestrian street. There was a kitchen in the room, but we did not use it. All furniture is new. The staff did a great job as well. Convenient parking. The hotel has an elevator.
September 27, 2021