A walk through the center of Rostov
The measured pace of life of Rostov the Great will allow you to take a leisurely walk through the pedestrian center of the city. See the famous Rostov Kremlin and the Assumption Cathedral. Walk through the Dutch fortress, go down to the lake and take a trip along the embankment. The route includes the new Vasilko Square.
The pedestrian center is full of natural and architectural monuments. Everyone will be able to find something suitable for themselves.
waypoints
1. Cathedral Square
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, Соборная пл.
- 7 min
photo: TIC / The author's archive
The walking tour starts from the Cathedral Square of the city, a place for comfortable rest with a beautiful view of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
It is believed that in the XI century there was a wooden church here, and the first stone building was erected under Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky in the 1220s. The extant structure was built in 1512, and a free-standing belfry was added later. Valuable frescoes of the XVI –XVII centuries, discovered during the restoration, as well as the graves of princes and metropolitans of the city, have been preserved inside.
2. Kamenny Most Street
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, ул. Каменный Мост
- 7 min
photo: TIC / The author's archiveCathedral Square smoothly turns into Kamenny Most Street.
In the XVIII – XIX centuries, the wooden center, according to the Regular Plan of 1779, was rebuilt in stone at the expense of local merchants. The route runs along the Rostov Kremlin
The Kremlin complex was built in the XVII century, when Rostov was no longer of strategic importance, so its structures are not adapted to protect against the enemy: wide entrance gates, windows with architraves, lack of places for convenient location of defenders. The complex consists of 11 towers, churches, "chambers" and a number of civil buildings.
3. Earthworks
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, ул. Каменный Мост
- 10 min
photo: TIC / The author's archiveIn 1632-1634, by decree of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, the center of Rostov was surrounded by an earthen fortress — ramparts.
The defensive earthworks of Rostov the Great began to be built in 1632 and were completed two years later — in 1634. The author and head of the construction was the Dutch engineer Jan Cornelius Rodenburg from Amsterdam, who was invited to the court of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich in 1631.
4. Lake Nero Embankment
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, ул. Подозерка
- 15 min
photo: TIC / The author's archiveThe walk continues along the embankment along the shallow Lake Nero.
The first settlements appeared here 6 thousand years ago, in the VII – IX centuries, the Merya tribe lived here, thanks to which, according to one version, the name "Nero" appeared near the lake.
The attractive power of the lake is amazing and inexplicable. You can admire and admire them! And even a little envious of the Rostov residents living on Suspicion - the lake is always next to them.
5. The Cross of Worship
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, ул. Подозерка
- 7 min
photo: TIC / The author's archiveThe cross was made especially for the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the repose of the Holy Prince Vladimir equal to the Apostles.
The installation of the Cross of Worship took place on June 4, 2015.
The author of the project was Nikolai Alexandrovich Mukhin. A granite cross with a height of 3.7 meters was installed on the shore of Lake Nero on a huge boulder weighing 18 tons. The cross was erected in memory of the baptism of Rostov residents in the waters of the lake in 991 by Prince Vladimir equal to the Apostles.
6. Earthworks
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, ул. Петровичева
- 5 min
photo: TIC / The author's archiveMoving further along the route, you will find yourself on the ramparts again.
It offers stunning views of the Church of the Savior on the Porch and the Church of Gregory the Theologian, especially in clear weather. You will be amazed by the breathtaking views of Lake Nero.
7. Petrovicheva Street
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, ул. Петровичева
- 7 min
photo: TIC / The author's archiveThe unique street is small in its length.
It received its current name in honor of the outstanding Russian artist, Pyotr Petrovichev, thanks to the initiative of the museum staff. The former name is Sacco Street.
In his youth, the artist worked as a restorer in the Rostov Kremlin, then came home more than once, dedicating several dozen landscapes to ancient Rostov. The windows of his workshop looked out onto the street that is named after him.
8. Vasilko Square
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов, ул. Петровичева
- 10 min
photo: TIC / The author's archiveThe Vasilko Square completes the tourist route.
This is a new recreation and walking area. Trees and shrubs have been planted here, pedestrian paths have been paved, street lighting and bicycle parking have been installed.
The square was named after Prince Vasilko of Rostov, grandson of Vsevolod the Big Nest.
In 1218, Vasilko received Rostov from his father as an inheritance; in 1223, on the orders of his uncle, Grand Duke Yuri, he went to help the southern princes against the Tatars, but after learning about the battle of Kalka, he returned to Rostov. According to the chronicle, he was loved by both the Rostov residents and his squad. The Church honors St. Basil as a heroic defender of the Russian Land.
On March 4, 1238, a decisive battle took place on the City River. The Tatars managed to surround the Russian army with an unexpected maneuver. The wounded Vasilko was brought to Batu's headquarters. Despite flattering promises of glory and threats of horrors of torment, the faithful prince refused to enter the service of Batu and accept his faith. The Church honors Saint Vasilko as a passion-bearing ascetic, a heroic defender of the Russian land.
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