Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl is a sunny city and a museum of architectural memories. The historical center with a unique layout is entirely included in the UNESCO protected area. The famous embankment is 10,000 steps that every guest of the city must take. A city with a special character – in the "Time of Troubles" it became a militia gathering center and the temporary capital of the state. Today Yaroslavl is a combination of ancient monuments and a modern rhythm of life. Come and understand why "Yaroslavl residents are all handsome..."

What you definitely need to do in Yaroslavl:

Take a walk along the two-tiered Volga embankment and take memorable photos against the background of the great river.

To get acquainted with the Yaroslavl efficient man and feel the character of the residents of the capital of the Golden Ring.

Visit the gastronomic festival "Feast on the Volga" and taste local treats.

Climb the belfry of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery and take a look at the entire city center.

Find the famous Yaroslavl tiles on the most beautiful temples of the XVII century.

Take a walk through the Governor's garden and feel the beauty of the park landscape, beautifully decorated with small sculptural forms.

Take a trip along the route "From a penny to a thousand" and visit the places depicted on the 1000-ruble bill.

Yaroslavl Museums:

Historical, architectural and Art Museum-reserve with a rich collection of exhibits and numerous expositions and branches.

Yaroslavl Art Museum is one of the most visited art museums in the Russian province.

The Metropolitan Chambers are an example of ancient Russian stone architecture of the late 17th century. Unique examples of the local icon painting school are presented here.

The Museum of Foreign Art in Yaroslavl presents a collection of Western European and Oriental art of the XVI – early XX centuries.

The Museum of the history of the city. Its halls are dedicated to revealing the role of the city in the history of the country and the famous residents of Yaroslavl.

The Music and Time Museum is the first private museum in Russia. Here you can hear the sound of ancient musical instruments, get acquainted with the collection of bells and golden icons.

The Orlov Museum presents the largest private collection of porcelain from Russian and European manufacturers, silver and cast iron.

The Emalis Museum is the only museum of enamel art in Russia.