About TVER

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Money

The official monetary unit is rouble. After your arrival you will need to exchange your currency, what can be easily done at the airport or in Tver, full of exchange points. It is necessary to keep in mind, that in the restaurant, cafes, hotels you can pay only in roubles, even if the prices are in dollars, as it is forbidden to receive payments in dollars. There is a considerable number of banks with exchange points, so it’s strongly recommended to use them and avoid street people service.

Credit Cards

Today you can pay with your credit card in many shops and restaurants, but not everywhere. Visa or MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards in Tver. However, if you plan traveling to Moscow or St. Petersburg you will find more than enough opportunities to use them. This service isn’t too popular in Tver, as many people prefer to pay in cash.

Tver history and sights

The city of Tver has a very unique history. The first records of Tver date back to 1209 and from the beginning of the 14th century it started competing with Moscow in the ultimate supremacy upon all Russian lands. However at the beginning of the year 1485 Moscow comprehended Tver areas. The city abounds in various originally planed buildings, the witnesses of many historical events. The building of the whole city was based on the radial plan, so the roads diverge from the squares like the sun rays from the burning core. During the city sightseeing tour you will both get the interesting and absorbing information about the city of Tver and enjoy the attracting view of Russian architecture. You will definitely visit the following city landmarks and sights: