What to see in Yaroslavl in 1-3 days, in summer, winter, with a child. Attractions

In this material we have collected the best attractions of Yaroslavl with photos, names and descriptions, where we recommend that the whole family visit in 1 or 2 days. Let's find out where to take a walk around the city in the evening with dinner in one of the cozy restaurants with traditional cuisine? A list of the most interesting and beautiful places in the city will help you plan your route correctly in your guidebook; for this we have compiled a location map, indicated prices and addresses, and at the end of the article we have posted a video tour review.

Yaroslavl, built in the 11th century, is one of the oldest Russian cities. Its historical center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The unique nature, accessibility and beautiful places of the city make Yaroslavl attractive to tourists. It is included in the famous excursion route “Golden Ring”.

Having arrived here and having only a couple of days of free time, you should plan in advance what to see in Yaroslavl from beautiful places. The list may include not only historical monuments, beautiful cathedrals and squares, but also modern cultural and entertainment complexes.

A little about Yaroslavl

The administrative center of the Yaroslavl region (Russian Federation) is part of the “Golden Ring” and ranks third in terms of population in the central district, which is 608,722 people. The metropolis is a junction station of railway and road routes and communications in the directions of Ivanovo (341 km), Moscow (282 km), Kirov (696 km), Vologda (134 km), Kostroma (84 km).

The city is advantageously located on the Yaroslavl-Kostroma lower reaches on both sides of the Volga River, not far from the Kotorosl flowing into it. The area occupied by the settlement is 206 square meters. km, time zone - Moscow time.

The climate of the Yaroslavl region is temperate continental, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Winters in the city last more than 5 months - moderately snowy, cold with an average temperature of -8-11°C, although there are frosts down to -40°C and thaws up to +17°C. The average height of the snow crust is 35-50 cm, which occurs from mid-November to March.

Spring comes in the first half of April, when the snow melts and the temperature rises to +4°C. Autumn is characterized by cloudy weather and high humidity up to 85%, with an average monthly temperature of +4°C.

The highest level of precipitation occurs in the summer (about 70-80 mm per month). The season is characterized by high humidity and moderate heat with an average temperature from +16° to +18°C, sometimes hot days are observed - over 30°C.

pros

• In winter it is impossible to travel, as in summer, with tents in cars. For a comfortable stay you need a warm hotel. Vologda has a sufficient number (more than 40) of guest houses and hotels from budget to expensive options. All are located close to the center, because Vologda is a small capital, with about 300 thousand inhabitants. And you can travel the entire city from beginning to end simply by bus.
• Taxis are especially important in winter. Tourists in Vologda don’t have to bother too much with buses; taxi prices in the city are more than reasonable. But private operators at the station often deceive tourists and inflate the price for the trip, so it is better to call a taxi through an operator.
• In winter, the Vologda River turns into one continuous ski track, which will especially appeal to sports enthusiasts. You can also ride around on cheesecakes, which are immediately available for rent. And on New Year's holidays, Father Frost invites children to ride on a sleigh and on a snowmobile. Locals will gladly ride horses, ponies, donkeys and even camels for a small fee.
• In winter, the river attracts not only lovers of winter fun, but also connoisseurs of winter fishing. If you have the desire and your own fishing rod, you can drill a hole there and go fishing for free. You can ask local fishermen for an ice screw.
• In winter, the city is decorated with New Year's illumination. And the ancient houses, mansions, temples along the central streets amaze with their mystery and beauty. In the evening the entire city center is in bright lights. According to tradition, on New Year's holidays there are daytime festivities on the two main squares of the city, mummers light a fire in the Kremlin garden and treat everyone to free mulled wine.
• Vologda museums and galleries will help guests of the city to warm up and have an informative time. Of these, we can highlight the Lace Museum - this is a whole universe woven by the hands of lacemakers. Also in Vologda, most of the existing religious buildings are accessible for visiting in winter. In total there are 63 churches and 12 monasteries in the city.

How to get to Yaroslavl

In the vicinity of the city there is Tunoshna airport, a railway, a river port, and highways. From the cities of the central district of Russia you can get there using the methods shown in the table.

Ferris wheel Golden Ring

A little apart from the center of Yaroslavl there is a large Ferris wheel “Golden Ring”. The height of the wheel is 65 meters, and from this height you can see many of the sights of Yaroslavl.

The cabins have comfortable seats and climate control. Each cabin is dedicated to one of the cities of the Golden Ring. Inside are photographs of landmarks that are official or unofficial symbols of the city. There are several wheelchair accessible cabins.

Ticket prices are relatively low - 100-350 rubles , depending on the category of visitor and ticket. There are, however, also VIP cabins - there are 1200-1800 rubles. VIP cabins have soft sofas and pillows.

The Golden Ring Ferris wheel is located at: Kotoroslnaya embankment, 53.

View of the city from the Ferris wheel

The Ferris wheel can also be reached on foot from most of the city's attractions and, in addition to the wheel, you can also go to the Millennium Park and the Krokhinsky Forest Park.

The only thing is that for some reason they put a fence around the Millennium Park, which surrounds the entire perimeter of the park. Moreover, it is clear that this was an absolute improvisation; before, no fences were supposed to be there. Therefore, if you go to ride the Ferris wheel, do not try to take a shortcut through the park. Bypass, only bypass!

Where to stay in Yaroslavl

What to see in Yaroslavl for those who come to the city for the first time is a secondary question. First you need to decide where to stay. The best option in terms of price-quality ratio is to rent an apartment daily.

The cost of this option is lower than in hotels, but the level of comfort is higher. At the same time, you can find an apartment in the city center, and with good living conditions.

In Yaroslavl there are hotels and hotels belonging to the class “2, 3 stars” and the only one with a level of comfort “4 stars”.

The most popular among tourists are:

1. “Volzhskaya Zhemchuzhina” (“3 stars”) – a hotel located on the water, in the form of a ship moored at the pier.

The features of the establishment are:

• low cost of living from 2100 rubles. for a single room;
• narrow, steep stairs;
• rocking on the water;
• good service;
• restaurant;
• clean rooms;
• River View.

2. Hotel "Tourist" is the oldest hotel in the city with a 2-star class.

The establishment is characterized by the following parameters:

• location in the city center;
• economy class accommodation;
• availability of wi-fi on site;
• refrigerators, TVs and telephones in each room;
• provision of services for drawing up event plans (trips, excursions);
• budget cost from 1100 rub. for a single room;
• cafe-bar;
• hairdressing salon

3. Hotel "Utah", belonging to the "3-star" comfort class, is characterized by:

• in 2014, a major renovation of the building was carried out;
• located in the central part of the city;
• Each room has a bathroom, TV, telephone;
• the cost of living varies from 2150 rubles. up to 4850 rub. per day per person;
• availability of separately paid breakfast;
• free Wi-Fi;
• car parking.

4. Ring Premier Hotel is the only hotel with 4-star status.

Comfort level includes:

• 24-hour guest service;
• massage therapist services;
• SPA zone;
• fitness room;
• souvenir shop;
• organization of excursions;
• booking plane and train tickets;
• beauty saloon;
• services for organizing corporate recreation - team building;
• The cost of a single room per day is from 4,500 rubles. (standard).

5. “Bear Corner” (“3 stars”) - the hotel is located in the historical district of the city.

Its characteristic features are:

• comfortable apartments;
• restaurant with delicious food;
• car parking;
• in each room there is a TV, a bathroom, a telephone;
• has its own hunting farm;
• beauty and health salon;
• massage therapist services;
• solarium;
• sauna;
• gym;
• breakfast is included in the room price;
• the price for single apartments per day starts from 2800 rubles;
• free Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

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Where to eat in Yaroslavl

Among the variety of catering establishments in Yaroslavl - canteens, cafes, fast food, restaurants, we can highlight:

1. Cafe "Pelmennaya" offers cheap, homemade food, located on the street. Svoboda, 46 and B. Oktyabrskaya, 28. The menu contains simple and unpretentious dishes.

2. Restaurant "Pivovar" at Revolyutsionny proezd, 14 offers:

• large assortment of beer;
• wide choice of menu;
• good value for money (according to reviews);
• original interior of the establishment;
• fast service.

3. Coffee house “Horns and Hooves” (Pervomaiskaya St., 59/40) is designed in the style of the works of Ilf and Petrov and offers:

• a wide selection of appetizers, first and second courses;
• special children's entertainment program;
• own-produced confectionery;
• delicious coffee and a wide range of teas.

4. The restaurant “Float” on Podzelenie, located on the water in the form of a ship, offers:

• appropriate river surroundings;
• the veranda is open in the summer;
• dishes are prepared in front of visitors;
• entertainment programs are provided every day;
• a wide selection of dishes from different nationalities.

5. The KFC fast food restaurant chain offers:

• mainly chicken dishes;
• takeaway food;
• children's entertainment parties;
• a widely developed system of special menus;
• permanent promotions;
• themed dishes.

Dumpling house ProTesto on the Volga embankment

As the sign suggests, the cafe specializes in dumplings and, apparently, dumplings. But there is so much on the menu! However, we decided not to deviate from the plan. The spinach dumplings were a little bland despite the cheese sauce. They were delicious with fish, but we listened and took them “in a pot”, where they grated tasteless cheese on top, which had become stale during cooking.

But there we tried for the first time the excellent local beer “Plan-B”. And then they couldn’t see it on the menu anywhere else or buy it in the store.

I liked the lawn on the ceiling and the weird “hipster” rope lamps.

Dumpling house Pro Testo on the embankment of Yaroslavl

Dumplings Pro Testo

Restaurant “Pro Testo” Address: Yaroslavl, Volzhskaya embankment, 43 Website: vk.com/protestoyar

Architectural landmarks

What to see in Yaroslavl is a rhetorical question, since in the ancient city center a large number of architectural attractions have been preserved:

1. “House with Lions” is an ancient estate dating back to the second half of the 18th century, built by local industrialist S.N. Sorokin, used since its construction to host receptions for noble guests. The Sorokin estate is located at st. B. Oktyabrskaya, 48A.

The attraction is:

• three-story stone building;
• carriage house;
• garden;
• one-story carriage house building;
• stable premises;
• buildings for coachmen and laundresses;
• barn;
• greenhouse;
• gazebos.

2. “Metropolitan Chambers”, located at Volzhskaya Embankment, 49/1, is the only secular architectural monument of the 17th century that has survived to this day (the main building houses the Museum of Ancient Russian Art). The structure is made of stone and was intended for use as the residence of Ivan Sysoevich (Metropolitan of Yaroslavl and Rostov):

• the house is divided into a vestibule, living quarters, and a reception area (wall thickness 2 m);
• many basements;
• well-thought-out chimney system;
• 2 outbuildings.

3. Pastukhov’s House (Komsomolskaya St., 22), whose history begins in 1848. Local merchant N.P. Pastukhov built a building at his own expense to set up a hotel and rent out premises for shops. Today, the building houses the Main Post Office and Centertelecom, and is part of the ensemble of Bogoyavlenskaya Square.

4. Bolkonsky House , located at Volzhskaya Embankment, 7/2, built at the end of the 18th century. The building is built on 2 floors with three mezzanines on the roof in a classic style with Baroque motifs.

The house got its name thanks to L.N. Tolstoy, who arranged for the characters of his work (Natasha Rostova and Andrei Bolkonsky) “War and Peace” to meet for the last time in it. At the moment, the building houses a commercial establishment.

5. The Kuznetsov estate is located on Volzhskaya embankment, 17/1, and dates back to 1800. Today the building houses the City History Museum. The house was built in an eclectic style with a manor complex located around it:

• bath;
• woodcutter;
• barns;
• stable;
• coachman;
• garden with fountains.

Ioann Vasilievich

Address: st. Revolutionary, 34 Website: https://ivyar.ru Phone: +7 Average bill: 1500-2000 rubles.

The legendary Russian cuisine restaurant and four-star boutique hotel “Ioann Vasilyevich” is located in the historical center of Yaroslavl in the UNESCO zone.

Within walking distance from the complex are the main tourist attractions - Strelka, the Yaroslavl Kremlin, the First Russian Drama Theater of Fyodor Volkov, many temple complexes and the picturesque Volzhskaya embankment.

The restaurant consists of 7 rooms that accommodate from 20 to 100 people. The interior, service and cuisine of the restaurant recreate the atmosphere of the masterpiece of Soviet cinema - the comedy by L. Gaidai “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession”. One of the halls resembles the royal chambers, the other resembles Shurik’s apartment.

Guests can take pictures in the costumes of the king and queen. And before dinner gosya as a compliment.

The menu was developed by the chef of the restaurant “Ioann Vasilyevich” according to classic and original recipes. The menu includes dishes of Russian and European cuisine, dishes from seasonal and local farm products, a large selection of homemade dumplings, pastries and bread from the restaurant’s own bakery.

Approximate menu prices:

• Siberian dumplings – 390 RUR/250 g
• wild boar dumplings - 350 rub./250 g
• veal tongue with toast - 380 rub./100 g
• borscht with beef - 350 rub./300 gr.

What visitors note:

Pros:

• tasty food,
• excellent service,
• interesting interiors,
• toilet in the form of an elevator,
• fast serving of food.

Minuses:

• high prices.

Reviews:

Every time we come to Yaroslavl, we go to this restaurant. Well done, they keep their brand. There is excellent Russian cuisine and atmosphere here. You can immerse yourself in history and remember your favorite film “Ivan Vasilyevich changes his profession...”. There are few such colorful restaurants in Russia.

Very tasty food, a decent selection of dishes, as well as various infusions. Pleasant compliments, for example, “overseas caviar.” Good evening show program.

We visited in February 2022. Very cozy place. We ordered borscht, fish soup, dumplings, herring under a fur coat and pies. Everything is very delicious. The waiter speaks with quotes from the movie.

The food is high quality. The check price is average. The service is cool: the waiters have pseudonyms (old Russian names), and they address you only as “Boyarin” and “Boyarynya”. The menu includes dishes that reference the film. For example, “Twisted hare kidneys.” And as a compliment, you will definitely be served “overseas eggplant caviar” (in the same volume as in the film, i.e. a teaspoon).

Monuments

Among the attractions of the ancient city are the following monuments:

1. Yaroslav the Wise - the creator of the city. The monument is located on Epiphany Square. The statue faces in the direction of Moscow, as if welcoming visitors. In one hand the prince holds a lowered sword - a symbol of peace, and in the other - a model of the structure of the city.

The pedestal is decorated with frescoes:

• princely coat of arms;
• fight with a bear;
• ruler over papers.

2. Trinity - a composition of sculptures located in the oldest part of the city near Strelka (the location of the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers) - the only one in Russia. The opening of the monument was timed to coincide with the 1000th anniversary of the appearance of Orthodoxy in Rus'.

3. Demidov pillar, erected in memory of the founder of the School of Higher Sciences. The monument is made in the form of a 12-meter bronze column, placed on a marble pedestal, topped with a globe with a double-headed eagle. The location of the attraction is Parade Square.

4. Monument to Peter and Fevronia of Murom , symbolizing family hearth, love, fidelity. A monument was erected between the Registry Office and the Kazan Monastery, which is the location of the flowers for the newlyweds.

5. Chapel of Our Lady of Kazan , located in front of the entrance to the Transfiguration Monastery. The monument serves as a chapel, as it houses the faces of saints. There is an inscription on the pedestal that it was built in honor of the People's Army of 1612.

Trinity-Sergius Varnitsky Monastery

The Trinity-Sergius Varnitsa Monastery has been counting the milestones of history since 1482. The name and construction are associated with the name of the monk Sergei of Radonezh, to whom even Dmitry Donskoy himself came for a blessing. The saint's parting words helped the Russian soldiers win.

During the Polish-Lithuanian invasion, all valuables were removed from the monastery, after which the conquerors set fire to the building. It burned to the ground. A charter from Tsar Fyodor Mikhailovich revived the monastery to life.

The hurricane that swept through Rostov the Great at the beginning of the 19th century tore the roof off the cathedral. Countess Orlova donated 500 rubles for restoration.

During the Soviet years, the monastery did not function: it was used as an incubator. And only quite recently the cathedral took on its former appearance.

Religious sites

More than 50 ancient churches have been preserved in Yaroslavl.

The most famous are:

1. Church of the Epiphany on Epiphany Square, 12, built in the 17th century. The structural features are:

• construction on foundation;
• wide windows;
• closed ceiling vault;
• the use of tiles for facade finishing;
• a hipped bell tower and a vestibule with a carved porch were built in the courtyard;
• There are rich paintings inside the premises.

2. Peter and Paul Cathedral , located in the park of the same name, built in the 18th century.

Its features are:

• rectangular building shape;
• middle and side spans of equal height;
• a 73 m high bell tower with a spire;
• on the first floor of the building there is a winter temple, on the second - a summer one;
• the presence of two chapels Savinsky and Pokrovsky;
• execution style - Baroque from the time of Peter I.

3. Church of the Ascension of the Lord (at 44A Svobody Street), built in the 16th century with characteristic features:

• the Sretenskaya Church entered the temple complex;
• the presence of a 4-tier bell tower;
• 2 chapels of the Solovetsky saints and in honor of the icon of the Mother of God;
• historical interior.

4. Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the ancient city center at Kotoroslskaya embankment, 8, surviving from the 17th century.

The temple is different:

• ascetic simplicity;
• the presence of the elegant St. Nicholas Church;
• perfect geometric shapes;
• a hipped bell tower with decorated window openings;
• inclusion of a five-headed quadrangle into the composition;
• unification of winter and summer churches.

5. Church of John the Baptist on the second Kotorosl embankment, 69, dating back to the 17th century.

Features of the complex are:

• placement of tiles on the facade between bricks;
• height of the main building 44m;
• the presence of two chapels (the same height as the main cathedral) with five-domed domes (the total number of chapters is 15);
• bell tower 45 m high, richly decorated;
• the largest number of painted images surviving in Russia (1500);
• included in the UNESCO heritage list.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. Ilya Beskhlebny

1. You should start your walk from the historical center of the city with a stop at the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. This is the most ancient architectural value of the city. Founded in 1216, it initially had wooden walls and only starting in 1550 stone walls began to be erected around the monastery. From that time on, the monastery began to be considered a strong fortress, where the sovereign’s treasury was kept. It was from the walls of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery that the militia of Minin and Pozharsky began the liberation of Moscow. Now it includes a whole complex of architectural attractions:
2. The Holy Gate is the main entrance to the monastery territory. The interior is painted with frescoes on the theme of the Apocalypse;
3. The belfry is the tallest building of the monastery, its height is more than 30 meters. From the height of the belfry you can see the panorama of the city;
4. The Transfiguration Cathedral is the oldest white-stone cathedral that has come down to us since the time of Prince Vasily III. Painted with unique frescoes commissioned by Ivan the Terrible, it served as the tomb of the Grand Dukes. Now there is a state museum and an art museum-reserve.
5. The Church of John the Baptist is an architectural value recommended by UNESCO for mandatory visiting by tourists. This unique temple dates back to the 17th century. The walls of the temple are covered with patterns of figured bricks. Has fifteen chapters, divided into three groups.
6. The Temple of St. John Chrysostom and the Church of the Vladimir Mother of God are the attractions of the complex in Korovniki. Their central facades face the Volga, therefore, while walking on a pleasure boat along the river, you can view them in all their glory. The Church of St. John Chrysostom was built in 1654 and is a winter temple. The Church of the Vladimir Mother of God is considered a summer temple. Connected by a fence with the Holy Gate. Notable is the 37-meter multi-tiered bell tower, popularly called the “Yaroslavl candle”

A huge number of ancient churches are located in Yaroslavl:

• Church of the Epiphany, 1684;
• Church of the Presentation, 1891;
• ensemble of the former Kirillo-Afanasyevsky Monastery,
• 1615; Church of Elijah the Prophet,
• 1647: Kazan Monastery, 1610

Each of these unique churches captivates with its architectural grandeur, each in its own way is famous for its frescoes, stucco moldings, and spiritual atmosphere.

Museums

What to see in Yaroslavl besides monuments and historical architectural structures - of course, museums of an entertaining, artistic, scientific or historical nature.

1. The art museum includes 73,000 exhibits related to the culture of Ancient Russia, located on Volzhskaya embankment, 23.

The exhibition includes:

• icons;
• wood sculptures;
• church utensils belonging to objects of art;
• painting of different times (from the 18th to the 20th centuries);
• tapestries;
• antique furniture;
• porcelain and glass products.

2. “Aleshino Podvorie” - folklore museum-theater on the street. Pervomaiskaya, 55 with entertainment programs demonstrating:

• ancient weapons;
• amulets;
• wedding ceremony;
• interactive programs for children.

2. The exhibition complex “Music and Time”, located on the Volga embankment, 33A, exhibits:

• collection of bells by D. Mostoslavsky (magician and actor);
• clock mechanisms;
• record players from different times;
• musical instruments;
• porcelain products and samovars from the exhibition of museums of the same name;
• 15,000 collection of audio recordings.

3. Museum of the History of the City , located in the Kuznetsov estate on Volzhskaya embankment, 17, which has preserved the original interior decoration of the ancient house.

The exhibition includes:

• archaeological objects from the 17th and 18th centuries;
• weapon;
• city ​​plan of the 13th and 18th centuries;
• new technologies of the 19th-20th centuries;
• documentation;
• theater posters;
• restaurant menus;
• photos;
• interior decoration of houses of different eras;
• medical instruments and equipment from the 19th and 20th centuries.

4. The Einstein Museum of Entertaining Sciences invites visitors to learn in a playful way the secrets of phenomena based on the principles of electricity, mechanics, optics, magnetism, cinema. The establishment is located on the street. Sobinova, 47.

Kirova street

This is approximately a half-pedestrian street, with many different cafes and souvenir shops. There is also a shopping center.

Along the street there are various sculptures and other art objects. Sometimes street musicians, magicians and other creative people demonstrate their creativity there.

If you're nearby, you can stop by and have a bite to eat.

The most interesting and unusual places in Yaroslavl

There are places in the city that cannot be found on tourist maps, but they are worth visiting.

1. Art project “IT-twist” , which is located on the street. Revolutionary opposite the Medical Academy, has the shape of a rhombus with 33 signs with wishes. The signs rotate 3 times when choosing a wish (in order for it to come true).

2. The exhibition of 3D illusions Like Gallery is located on the street. Pobeda, 4, offers visitors:

• learn to fly;
• run faster than a steam locomotive;
• come visit the Simpsons;
• compare yourself to Superman.

3. Strelka - a spit where the Volga and Kotorosl merge. On the spit there is a recreation area, including:

• bear - the emblem of the city;

• light and music fountains;
• stela depicting historical events;
• vehicle rental services.

4. Quests in reality (on Saltykova-Shchedrina St., 7) offer groups of 2-4 people to become heroes of books, movies, games, while in atmospheric rooms, and solve problems that give them the right to escape.

5. Planetarium named after. V. Tereshkova (at Tchaikovsky St., 3) is located near the park of the 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl, presents:

• modern projection equipment;
• astronomical observatory;
• Museum of the History of Cosmonautics.

Volzhskaya embankment

Volzhskaya Embankment is the decoration of Yaroslavl and a favorite walking place for tourists and local residents.

The entire length of the embankment, which is almost 4 km, is decorated with a carved forged fence on one side. On the other hand, linden trees were planted. In addition to the wide pedestrian path, there are bicycle paths.

The embankment serves as an observation deck from which a beautiful panoramic view opens onto the opposite bank of the Volga, located lower in the relief. The rotunda, built next to Myakushinsky Descent, is a romantic place where newlyweds make dates and take photographs.

Where to go with a child in Yaroslavl

The city offers entertainment for families with children:

1. “Country of Madagascar” - huge at 1500 sq. m entertainment complex designed for children of various age categories. Every day the establishment hosts exciting events; it is located on Avenue. Moskovsky, 108.

2. Water park “Tropical Island” (Dyadkovskaya St., 21), with an area of ​​over 10,000 square meters. m, with a capacity of up to 1000 people at a time. The establishment is divided into two zones: an active zone with water attractions and a peaceful spa center.

3. Zoo (Shevelyukha St., 137) with an area of ​​120 hectares, housing more than 250 species of animals (local fauna and exotic individuals). There is a petting zoo on site. A separate building called the Ark is home to fish, insects and small animals. The zoo also hosts entertainment programs and an amusement park.

4. State Circus of Yaroslavl (Svobody St., 69), where artists from all over the world perform. The program features strongmen, clowns, tightrope walkers, and trained animals.

5. Exit Games gaming center (34 Svobody St.) offers game options for children and adults:

• hide and seek in the dark;
• Hide and Seek Kids;
• laser combat;
• virtual room;
• laser maze.

Yaroslavl Zoo

The Landscape Zoo is one of the largest attractions in Yaroslavl and the largest zoo in Russia. It occupies an area of ​​about 123 hectares. More than 3,000 animals are kept here in conditions as close to natural as possible.

From year to year, the Yaroslavl Zoo is among the ten most popular zoos in the country. Here you can see not only well-known animals, but also get acquainted with rare and endangered species. For example, with the spotted armored pike, a representative of primitive ray-finned fish. There are only seven species left in the world.

The vast territory of the zoo is home to mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, fish and birds. There are contact areas where you can pet and feed peacocks, ponies, rabbits, lambs and even alpacas. A separate part of 1,200 sq. m is occupied by the exhibition “Zooexotarium” with animals and birds of Asia, Africa, and South America.

The Yaroslavl Zoo organizes excursions, quests, photo shoots, weddings and children's parties for visitors of all ages. There is also a riding school and themed clubs.

Night Yaroslavl

What to see in Yaroslavl not only during the day, but also at night, is also of interest to tourists. The city has nightclubs:

1. Club "Med" at st. Podzelenye, 7/2, gives you the opportunity to see world-famous dancers, Russian artists, and plunge into the atmosphere of themed parties.

On the club's premises there is:

• car parking,
• summer playground,
• gazebos,
• restaurant,
• pier for yachts.

2. “Mi-La” Music Club is located on the street. Bluchera, 45, where there are:

• dance floor,
• karaoke,
• bar area,
• stage for performances.

3. “Barsuk” - strip club (at Svobody St., 34v) offers:

• midnight party,
• dancers and dancers,
• pleasant atmosphere,
• bar services,
• hookah,
• karaoke.

Residence of the Empress of the Main Maslenitsa of the country

Not far from the Yaroslavl Museum-Reserve is the “Residence of the Empress of the Main Maslenitsa of the Country”

Residence address - st. Nakhimsona, 21. Quite an interesting place from an architectural point of view - all the buildings there were built from logs and were guided by photo chronicles of 1913.

There are cafes and restaurants inside where you can sit and have a snack while soaking in the atmosphere.

Loud Russian folk music is always playing in the nutria, so you won’t miss it.

Nearby there is a monument to Afone from the film of the same name, but the monuments of Yaroslavl are lower.

What to see in Yaroslavl in 1 day

It’s best to start exploring the city from its central part, where the bulk of attractions and museums are concentrated:

1. Start your walk from the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.

   
   Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery - here's what to see in Yaroslavl

2. To get to the park on Strelka, you should turn left from the monastery, standing with your back to it, onto the Kotorosl embankment.
3. On the way you can see the churches of the Archangel Michael (17th century), the Transfiguration of the Savior on the City, and St. Nicholas.
4. Further, the path extends to the Assumption Church, before reaching which there is a descent to Strelka.
5. Returning to the Assumption Church and walking around it, you can find the “Metropolitan Chambers”, which houses the Museum of the Art of Ancient Rus'.
6. Further on the road you will come across the Ilinsko-Tikhonovsky Church (19th century).
7. Behind the church is the Volzhskaya Tower.
8. At the crossroads The historical museum of the city can be found on Sovetsky and Volzhskaya embankments.
9. Further at the intersection of Narodny Lane. from the embankment there is a museum of artistic arts.
10. If you go along the lane. Sovetsky, opposite from the embankment, you can go to the Ilyinskaya Church.
11. Then along the lane. People should move to house No. 31A on the Volga embankment, where the exhibition “Music and Time” is located.
12. It is better to end the walk on Red Square, from where you can easily reach any hotel.

The museums along the way are interesting, but it is impossible to visit them in 1 day; you need to plan these events for other days.

Reviews from tourists

Reviews from tourists who visited Yaroslavl in December suggest that there is no reason to regret the trip. Travelers were pleased with the hospitality of the local residents and the beauty of the city. Some tourists especially enjoyed visiting Yaroslavl on the eve of the New Year holidays.

They claim that the city is amazingly beautiful at this time. Decorated streets create a New Year's mood, and new experiences complete the picture. Tourists were pleased with the affordable prices for bus tours. They liked the excursion service, and they were also satisfied with the hotel rooms in which they lived.

The trip was especially enjoyable for parents with middle-aged and older children. They say that this is a great opportunity to broaden a child’s horizons and expand his school knowledge. Tourists also noted that it is worth taking care of booking rooms if the trip is planned at the end of December.

What to see in 2-3 days

If it is possible to stay in the city for 2-3 days, you will be able to carry out the excursion route:

1. Start your walk from Red Square, from which go on foot to Pervomaisky Boulevard to the Drama Theater. Volkova.

2. Passing by, you will be able to see the surviving building of the Kazan Monastery.
3. Opera lovers should turn into Sverdlov Lane and follow it to Sobinov Street, where the house-museum of the famous opera singer is located.
4. Further along Sverdlov Street is the Vorontsov Theater.
5. Immediately behind the theater are historical buildings of the 19th century, among them the Gostiny Dvor, which has partially survived.
6. Pervomaiskaya Street ends at the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, facing the river, you can see the Church of the Epiphany on the right.
7. Not far from the intersection of B. Oktyabrskaya and Sobinov streets is the D. Solunsky Cathedral.
8. Going down the Kotorosl embankment, you will pass by the Church of St. Nicholas the Mokroy, behind which is the street. Tchaikovsky.
9. Following it on foot, you will be able to get to the city's Millennium Park.
10. Opposite the park is the Planetarium.

Drama Theater named after. Fedora Volkova

The Fyodor Volkov Theater is considered the first Russian professional theater. It was in this city in 1750 that Fyodor Volkov gathered a troupe of professional actors, however, the building of the Volkovsky Theater itself appeared on Vlasyevskaya Square (now Volkov Square) only at the beginning of the 19th century, and has now undergone several reconstructions.

In its modern form, the theater named after. F. Volkova has existed since 1911, when the design of the architect N. Spirin won the competition for the construction of the building. In 2005, the theater received federal status, and today it is one of the leading provincial theaters. Every year, the Volkovsky Theater's performances participate in the Golden Mask award in several categories, and host the Future of Theater Russia festival and the Volkovsky Festival.

Winter tourism

In Yaroslavl in winter you will be able to see what is inaccessible to tourists in other seasons of the year: the colorful life of the Old Russian population during the cold period.

Excursion programs include:

• history of the courier service;
• sleigh ride traditions;
• you can see old Russian huts smelling of bread.

Along with antiquity, the city has a well-developed modern infrastructure:

• 20 outdoor and indoor skating rinks;
• 32 hockey fields;
• parks for snowboarding and skiing.

In winter, special extreme sports parks operate in the vicinity of the city, among which are:

• “Fun” - sledding, tubing;
• “Podolino” is a place where you can have fun on sleighs, skis, and tubes;
• “Shaksha” will help brighten up your leisure time with skiing, snowboarding, and cheesecakes;
• “Bend” offers skis, snowboards, and cheesecakes for rent;
• “Nikolina Gora” is a park that provides skiing, snowboarding, and tubing services.

Tolga Monastery

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The Tolgsky monastery was originally opened as a men's monastery in 1314 by Bishop Prokhor of Rostov. Much later, having survived the onslaught of the communists, and having been closed for sixty years, the monastery reopened its doors, but as the first convent of the RSFSR.

The Tolga Monastery was built on the site where, according to legend, the miraculous icon of the Tolga Mother of God was revealed to Bishop Prokhor of Rostov. In the 16th century, the monastery was practically destroyed by Polish invaders, who killed 46 monastic servants. Later, the monastery was restored, and a chapel was built on the site of the mass grave of the monks. Every year a funeral litany is held in memory of the monks.

The Tolgsky monastery was never deprived of the attention of Russian emperors and empresses, and often received generous gifts from them, many of which are kept there to this day.

What to bring from Yaroslavl

The city is famous for exclusive goods related to its past times or production facilities, which include:

• bear - the symbol of the city is made of clay, ceramics, fabrics, wood;
• bells, bells - Yaroslavl is famous for casting such items for churches;
• watches made by local craftsmen;
• dishes painted with regional patterns;
• Yarpivo is produced in the region;
• cheese from Poshekhonye;
• traditional tincture “Old Yaroslavl” with 24 herbal components;
• sweets and chocolate from the Yaroslavl Confectioner factory. A set of candies “Fedor Volkov” is being produced depicting the city’s landmarks;
• hand-painted imperial porcelain;
• felt boots for adults and children, and in the form of souvenirs (miniature sizes).

The city of Yaroslavl differs from other settlements with its rich history and unique culture. What can be seen in the ancient capital cannot be seen anywhere else, so hundreds of thousands of tourists come every year to plunge into the atmosphere of primordially Russian antiquity.

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Governor's Garden

This is one of the most beautiful sights of Yaroslavl. The garden was founded in 1821-1825. around the estate, intended for the recreation of Governor-General Bezobrazov and ceremonial receptions of government officials and imperial persons.

In this picturesque corner, spreading oaks, ash and linden trees grow, neat flower beds are laid out, and in the warm season there is a large fountain in front of the estate. The variety of small architectural forms will make you slow down - here you can see the works of Z. Tsereteli, V. Korneev, I. Dashevsky.

The halls of the estate are occupied by exhibitions presented by paintings by artists of the 18th-20th centuries. — K. Korovin, I. Repin, I. Shishkin and others.

Yaroslavl is a Russian city with a thousand-year history and a rich cultural heritage. It is simply impossible to remain indifferent to its attractions.

Shopping arcades

There are no ancient cities in Russia that do not have shopping arcades. These elongated buildings with paired columns can be seen in Novgorod and Kashin, Kostroma and Rostov. The Suzdal ranks have one peculiarity. Previously, they traded mainly in grain, and therefore the adjacent area was called “ Khlebnaya”

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Today the rows are full of all kinds of goods that are attractive to tourists. Here you can find various designer souvenirs, clothes, and folk crafts. There was also food - many shelves are full of sweets

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Often sellers invite visitors to taste
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Shopping arcades on a winter evening
. Pickled cucumbers deserve special attention. About the unique Suzdal Cucumber Festival

heard by many tourists. A jar of cucumbers is the most popular souvenir that guests of Suzdal buy as gifts for their family and friends. There is also an unusual cucumber jam on the shelves. The jars with it are small, convenient for transportation. There are also more familiar jams - made from apples, raspberries, and sea buckthorn. All are brewed from local summer harvests.