Cities in the Golden Ring of Russia

Probably, many heard about the Golden Ring of Russia.The route got its name at the end of the 20th century, after the Soviet essayist Yury Bychkov wrote a number of articles describing the cities that make up the Golden Ring of Russia. He noted that all of them are located along a symbolic circle that passes through several regions of our country. This tour is known not only among Russian tourists. It is popular both outside.

Excursions on this route take place onthroughout the year. Such a tour is an excellent gift for those who love history and want to learn everything about Ancient Rus, plunge into the spirit of antiquity and get acquainted with the customs of the country. The cities that make up the Golden Ring of Russia are universally recognized monuments of history and architecture. During such a trip everyone can admire the beauty of numerous ancient Russian churches and monasteries, visit historical museums, visit fortresses and monuments.

The cities that make up the Golden Ring of Russia are nothave some sort of official list. Each travel agency at its discretion offers a route that is complete and incomplete. However, there are a number of cities that are included in each tour with that name. One of those is Kostroma. This city is famous for its beautiful architecture and a lot of interesting places. The second popular city is Rostov the Great, located in the Yaroslavl region. It is obligatory to visit the Abrahamyevsky Monastery. Travelers who have chosen this tour will be able to appreciate the musical sound of the Rostov belfry.

The cities included in the Golden Ring of Russia,include Sergiev Posad, where the most famous architectural complex Trooice-Sergius Lavra, which includes more than fifty buildings. In addition, in the same city you can visit the Toy Museum. Another city of this tour is Vladimir. It also unites on its territory ancient monuments of culture and numerous temples.

One of the most ancient cities of this routeYaroslavl is considered. The cultural-historical value of the city became architectural monuments, temple ensembles and museums, which can be seen during the excursion. The Golden Ring of Russia includes the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky. Here you can see nine churches and six monastic complexes, of which four still remain active. One of the attractions is a majestic four-ton blue boulder, worshiped by pagans who once lived on these lands.

But these are not all the settlements that make up the Golden Ring of Russia. Route This tour lies through the young city of Ivanovo.Here you can see a house resembling a horseshoe, as well as a wooden church. Among other cities, one can mention Uglich, located on the banks of the Volga. The city of Myshkin stands on the outskirts, so it does not enter into all such tours. But this, perhaps, is the only city of the famous route, which almost did not affect time. Every building is attractive here.