The Golden Ring traditionally includes Sergiyev Posad with the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Pereslavl-Zalessky, the incredibly beautiful Rostov Veliky, and also cities such as Yaroslavl, Kostroma, the 'city of brides' Ivanovo, Suzdal and Vladimir. The starting point of almost any tour is Moscow, and it is best to order a tour from companies that specialize in vacations in Russia. One of the most popular programs at the moment is offered by tour operator Rus, which organizes bus tours from Moscow.
What are the cities of the 'Golden Ring of Russia' famous for?
Pereslavl-Zalessky is a city 75 km from Sergiyev Posad. It is the birthplace of Alexander Nevsky. In the city, it is worth seeing about a dozen monasteries and cathedrals (including the Spaso-Preobrazhensky, Nikitsky, and Holy Trinity Danilov). It is also worth visiting three healing springs. Active monasteries welcome guests daily from 7 am to 9 pm.
In Rostov Veliky, which is very important not to confuse with Rostov-on-Don, it is worth seeing the Kremlin, which is known to every Russian from the film 'Ivan Vasilievich Changes Profession'. And also here is the Sarskoe fortified settlement, the birthplace of Alyosha Popovich, the Life-Giving Cross and other attractions.
Yaroslavl is famous for the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (headquarters of Minin and Pozharsky) and the Vasilyevskaya Tower.
In Kostroma, the Holy Trinity (Ipatiev) Monastery of 1330 and unique museums – of flax and birch bark, of wooden architecture – are excellent.
In Ivanovo, the House-Ship attracts attention, and in the city center is the Vvedensky Convent.
In Suzdal, be sure to see the Resurrection Church, the Intercession Monastery, the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin.
In Vladimir, you cannot miss the Golden Gate, standing here since the 13th century, the Trading Rows and the Cathedral Square. A photo at the monument to the 850th anniversary of the city (in the form of a pyramid with famous characters – three bogatyrs) is a must for any self-respecting tourist!
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