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Yaroslavl

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Volga Tower

Volga Tower

Right on the bank of the Volga stands a tower that in the 17th century served as the city's water gate. Since olden times it was part of the fortifications built around the Timber Town.
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Sculpture "Trinity"

Sculpture "Trinity"

A sculptural composition of three angels who, according to the biblical story, came to visit Abraham and announce a miraculous birth...
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Assumption Cathedral of Yaroslavl

Assumption Cathedral of Yaroslavl

The "pearl" of the Yaroslavl Kremlin – and really of the entire ancient Rostov-Yaroslavl diocese – is the Assumption Cathedral. It was the city's first church, built of stone as early as the beginning of the 13th century. Before that, mostly wooden churches were erected – right up to...
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Metropolitan Chambers in Yaroslavl

Metropolitan Chambers in Yaroslavl

The chambers – the metropolitan's ceremonial residence – were built at the end of the 17th century on the site of the voivode's house. The metropolitan himself lived on...
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Yaroslavl's Timber Town

Yaroslavl's Timber Town

Here we are at the most fascinating place of all – the spot where Yaroslavl was born. From a geographical point of view, this area was ideal for founding a fortress...
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Church of St Nicholas in the Timber Town

Church of St Nicholas in the Timber Town

Not far from the Church of the Savior in the Town stands another white-stone beauty – the Church of St Nicholas in the Timber Town. It is the only building preserved on the grounds of the Yaroslavl Kremlin from the 17th century, and for that reason it is considered especially valuable.
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Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in the Town

Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in the Town

References to the still-wooden Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in the Town first appear in chronicles from the 15th century...
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Bolkonsky House in Yaroslavl

Bolkonsky House in Yaroslavl

As we know, Andrei Bolkonsky is a literary character, a hero of the epic novel "War and Peace." Could he really have had an actual house? Or is it simply...
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Demidov Pillar

Demidov Pillar

Opposite the Kirillo-Afanasievsky Monastery lies a splendid park with linden alleys and neat walking paths. At its center stands the famous...
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Kirillo-Afanasievsky Monastery

Kirillo-Afanasievsky Monastery

On Chelyuskintsev Square, branching off from Soviet Square in the city center, stands an ancient men's monastery. Its history dates back to 1616...
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