Yaroslavl is an old Russian city with a thousand-year history and well-preserved architecture of different styles of the Dopurerovsky era. Yaroslavl is included in the tourist route of the Golden Ring of Russia and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the country.
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The historic center of the city, the main attraction of Yaroslavl is the Savior Transfiguration Monastery, the powerful walls of which for centuries performed a protective function. Now the Museum-Reserve is organized here, which includes a huge number of architectural monuments led by the Savior Transfiguration Cathedral. The museum funds are kept unique collections of handwritten books, exhibits ancient Russian culture, icons, utensils. Climbing the ringing of the monastery, you can admire the view of the city.
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Another cultural and historical heritage of Yaroslavl was the Assumption Cathedral, which keeps the power of Yaroslavl princes Vasily Vsevolodovich and Konstantin Vsevolodovich. Services and liturgies are held every day.
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Since ancient times, many churches have been kept in Yaroslavl, among which the church of Nicola Rubblen, Church of the Nativity of Christ, Church of the Prophet, Church of John the Forerunner, Church of the Savior in the city, Church of Mikhail Arkhangel, Church of the Field of the Lord, Temple Complex in Korovnitskaya Sloboda.
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Good for walking gubernatorial garden, decorated with numerous flower beds and sculptures. Exhibition expositions are regularly organized in the Governor Palace.
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You can get acquainted with the history and life structure of the city in various epochs in museums, such as the State Art Museum, Memorial House-Museum of L. V. Sobyanov, Metropolitan Chambers, Yaroslavl Museum of the City History, Museum "Music and Time".
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In Yaroslavl there is also their planetarium. The use of digital and optical-mechanical projection gives the illusion of finding in outer space. Children will be delighted with a visiting media café in the form of a spacecraft with a 3D panorama and an interactive 5D attraction "Shuttle".
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For evening romantic walks, the Volga Promenade is perfect. Its length is about three kilometers, from the side of the Embankment is decorated with the facades of vintage mansions.
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Not far from the Volga Embankment is another famous landmark of the city of Fedor Volkova, one of the oldest theaters of Russia. Founded in the middle of the 18th century, he annually offers the audience new performances.
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Shopping lovers are invited to visit the Yaroslavl Vernissage shopping center at the corner of Moscow Avenue and Kalinin Street. You can relax and dine in the coffee shops "Traveler's Coffee", restaurants of Russian cuisine "Meeting" and "John Vasilyevich", Asian cuisine is presented in the Wok cafe "Maneki". For children in Yaroslavl there is a children's shopping and entertainment center "Masha and the Bear".
Whether you were in Yaroslavl passing or arrived specifically, they will not have to miss here. It is advisable to single out for several days to get acquainted with the city, as it is impossible to get around all the sights in one day.