Uglich is one of the oldest cities in Russia, whose history is closely connected with the development of our country. The city is rich in attractions, including historical ones. Therefore, it is not surprising that more and more tourists come to immerse themselves in the cultural heritage of Uglich. But, before planning your route, you should find out where Uglich is located on the map of Russia and in what region it is located.
Where is Uglich located on the map of Russia
Uglich is a small city by Russian standards. It is home to about 32 thousand people. It is located on the banks of the Volga River. Like a silent observer, he meets and sees off incoming ships with tourists. There are more and more people wishing to get to know Uglich better and visit its main attractions every year. And there is something to see here! Temples, monasteries and, finally, the beautifully preserved beautiful Uglich Kremlin with the chambers of the Uglich princes of the 15th century.
Uglich is part of the big golden ring of Russia, so it’s definitely worth visiting it at least once. Or maybe it will happen that this city will sink into your soul and you will return to it again and again. Uglich itself is very picturesque. Beautiful merchant buildings, a river and soaring church bells take us back to the distant past.
Don't miss: how to get to Uglich from Moscow
Uglich is located in the Yaroslavl region to the west of Yaroslavl. The distance between these cities is 97 km, and to Moscow – 200 km. The closest city to Uglich is Myshkin. Tourists often combine visits to these two cities on their trip. In the table below you can check the distance to Uglich from different cities.
| City | Distance from Uglich, km. |
| To Moscow | 235 |
| To Yaroslavl | 97 |
| Before Myshkin | 39 |
| To Rostov the Great | 92 |
| To Rybinsk | 73 |
| To Kalyazin | 54 |
| To Tver | 219 |
| To Sergiev Posad | 163 |
| To Kostroma | 188 |
The city's advantageous strategic location has contributed to its active development since its founding.
Transport
Uglich is a small city, and its transport network cannot be called developed. There are only 7 regular bus services here. They are covered by minibuses running in 12 directions. Bus tickets cost RUB 18.50 and are sold at bus stops and from drivers.
Public transport operates from 6:00 to 22:00, so at night you will have to call a taxi.
The city is served by several taxi companies; the most convenient way to order a car is by phone.
In the warm season, it is better to explore Uglich by bicycle: cozy streets and picturesque embankments are ideal for riding an eco-friendly two-wheeler. You can rent a bike in parks and some hotels. To ensure you don't miss any attractions, be sure to purchase a guidebook in advance. For the most curious, sightseeing bicycle tours of historical places are organized in spring and summer.
When was the city of Uglich founded?
There are several versions of the origin of the city's name. According to one of them, it is believed that the city was so named because the Volga River makes an angle at its foundation. The second version says that the Uglichi, people from the Ugly River, a tributary of the Dnieper, were resettled to this place.
The city of Uglich was founded in 937 by Jan Pleskovitich, a relative of Princess Olga. The first mention in the chronicle occurs in 1148 and is associated with the campaign of the Grand Duke of Kyiv Izyaslav Mstislavovich against the Prince of Suzdal Yuri Dolgoruky.
Gradually the city grew and in 1218 became the center of the Uglich appanage principality. In its lifetime, the city has experienced a lot: rivalry between Moscow and Tver princes, raids by Tatars and Poles. Several times, as a result of such devastation, fires broke out in the city, destroying everything in their path. But the city was rebuilt again and became more beautiful than before.
If you pay attention to history, the brightest moment in the past of Uglich is the mysterious death of Tsarevich Dmitry, the son of Ivan the Terrible. Historians are still arguing about the personalities who could be behind it. The Church of Tsarevich Dmitry on Blood, located on the territory of the Uglich Kremlin, recalls this terrible event.
The modern layout of the central part of Uglich has been preserved since the 18th century. The calm, measured life of local residents and the absence of fuss allows tourists to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the ancient county town and enjoy a leisurely weekend surrounded by a rich cultural heritage.
What to bring
For a long time, the most popular souvenir from Uglich was the famous watch. Nowadays the scale of production is no longer the same, but you can still buy the brand’s products: in the company store on the street. Uspenskaya wide range and competitive prices. On the territory of the Kremlin, national linen clothing is sold: from traditional men's shirts to cute sundresses in ethnic style.
Several souvenir shops are open on the street. Rostovskaya: there is a standard tourist set (magnets, dishes, handicrafts) and valuable antiques (Russian household items of the 18th-19th centuries). In jewelry stores you can find unusual jewelry: earrings, beads and handmade rings.
Food products are often brought from Uglich: they are inexpensive and of high quality. Cheeses (we recommend “Russian”), sausages, mineral water, quail eggs and organic milk “Ugleche Pole”, produced on an eco-farm, deserve special attention.
The largest shopping centers and Dobrynya. There is a souvenir market on Yaroslavskaya Square, where you can find linen products, paintings by local artists, knitted and fur accessories and other interesting things.
Map of the city of Uglich
On the map below you can see where Uglich is located relative to other Russian cities and see a map of the city itself (you will need it when planning your route).
Now you know where the city of Uglich is and can plan your trip to it. Have a nice trip!
About the author: Ekaterina
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Cuisine and restaurants of Uglich
Most cafes and restaurants maintain the image of Uglich as a historical city, with an old Russian flavor. This is noticeable in the names of establishments, in the interiors, and in the menu. Some restaurants are opened right in ancient mansions, others are stylized as merchant chambers. The cuisine, of course, is traditional Russian: here you can taste fish soup, borscht, all kinds of pickles, kulebyaki, pies, pancakes. Many establishments also offer national drinks: for example, horseradish tincture, prepared according to ancient recipes.
The most expensive catering options are restaurants with a view of the Volga. The average bill for lunch is from 600 RUB per person. Many cafes offer business lunches.
There are also restaurants in Uglich with cuisines from other nations of the world: French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mexican. Fusion cafes combine European and Asian dishes in their menus, taverns delight with a variety of intoxicating drinks, bars and pubs offer a relaxed atmosphere. In fashionable restaurants you can taste exquisite delicacies: from assorted lobsters to duck breast with citruses. Many establishments pay tribute to fashion and offer visitors hookah, dancing until you drop, playing billiards and other activities. Very good restaurants are open at hotels. The most budget-friendly option is canteens: in simple interiors the food is tasty and cheap.
Moscow — Uglich: how to get to the city
Discussion: 6 comments
- Valentina:
10/21/2018 at 09:31I associate Uglich only with the “mysterious death of Tsarevich Dmitry,” which was taught in history lessons. It must be a beautiful city. It turns out he is older than Moscow.
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- land_driver:
10/21/2018 at 16:53
I know this city, I've been here before. Very tourist friendly. This, in fact, is what he lives for.
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- Olga Parfenova:
10/23/2018 at 06:29
I haven’t heard of such a city, it’s an interesting place.
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- Alexander:
10/26/2018 at 10:12 pm
Beautiful city. I had never even heard of this before. Now I know.
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- Ollie:
11/18/2018 at 6:14 pm
A bright and beautiful city, at least in the photographs. I'll have to watch it live someday.
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- Alexander:
12/14/2018 at 17:36
A beautiful town. I see that the buildings are very close to the river. I will now know where he is.
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7 things to do in Uglich
- Take a walk around the Kremlin, admiring the grandeur of the ancient Russian city.
- Bike around the sights with a passionate guide.
- Feel the atmosphere of real magic in the Museum of Myths and Superstitions of the Russian People.
- Think about the value of freedom at the Museum of Prison Life.
- Make a whistle in a pottery workshop or paint a gingerbread in a gingerbread shop.
- Taste the famous Uglich cheese at the Institute of Butter and Cheese Making.
- Feel like a nobleman by dining in the interiors of an ancient mansion on the Volga.
Brief history of Uglich
The first settlements on this site were already in the 5th century. There are two main versions about the name of Uglich:
- in the past, coals were burned here;
— the Volga River makes a corner in this place.
The city of Uglich was founded in 937 by Jan Pleskovitich, a relative of Princess Olga. Since 1218, Uglich was the center of the principality of the same name. In 1238 it was burned by the Mongol-Tatars, but already in 1261. began to rebuild. In 1328 it was annexed to Moscow.
In 1371, Metropolitan of All Rus' Alexy founded the Assumption (later Alekseevsky) Monastery here. In the 15th century, many stone buildings were created: the cathedral, the Intercession Monastery (destroyed during the construction of the Uglich hydroelectric station), the chambers of the princes, which have survived to this day.
On May 15, 1591, Uglich became known throughout Rus'. It was on this day that the heir to the throne, the son of Ivan the Terrible, was killed here. About 200 people were executed on suspicion of involvement in this crime, but the main culprit of the tragedy (read: the customer) was never found.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the city grew greatly and, taking into account the surrounding area, had 3 cathedrals, 150 parishes and churches, 12 monasteries, up to 17,000 tax households and about 40,000 inhabitants. It was divided into 3 parts: the fortress (surrounded by a moat), the city itself and the Streltsy settlements.
On August 31, 1778, the coat of arms of Uglich was established.
By the end of the 19th century, the city began to decline, as the lack of railways hampered the sale of industrial and agricultural products.
Alexandre Dumas visited here in 1858. Later M.E. visited the city. Saltykov-Shchedrin, A. Ostrovsky, V. Zhukovsky, I. Surikov, I. Grabar, N. Roerich and other artists.
In 1939, the Uglich reservoir was created. In 1935-1950, the Uglich hydroelectric power station was built.
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