Leo Tolstoy's ancestral estate where he wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina. The preserved manor house, grounds, and grave create a pilgrimage site for literature lovers. 14 km from Tula in beautiful countryside. UNESCO Memory of the World.
From Tula: buses 114, 117, 280 from bus station to Yasnaya Polyana stop (30-40 minutes). Commuter train to Yasnaya Polyana station (infrequent). By car from Tula: via Oryol Highway about 14 km. By taxi from Tula 20-30 minutes. The estate is large - tour takes 2-3 hours. Free parking. Cafe and souvenir shop available.
Writer's house-museum. Tolstoy's grave in the forest. Old park alleys.
Leo Tolstoy's ancestral estate, writer's birthplace and burial site. War and Peace and Anna Karenina written here. Closed Mondays. Guided tours required for house. 12km from Tula. Beautiful park for walks.
Useful tips for visiting Yasnaya Polyana (Tolstoy Estate)
Tolstoy wrote masterpieces here
14 km from Tula
Writer's house-museum. Tolstoy's grave in the forest. Old park alleys.
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