Rostov the Great is an ancient Russian city that is included in the popular tourist route Golden Ring of Russia . A large cultural center, the first mention of which dates back to 862, admires beautiful ancient architecture, historical monuments with magnificent landscapes. So, we will talk about the sights of Rostov the Great.
The Kremlin of Rostov the GreatAmong the attractions of Rostov the Great the Kremlin is considered a symbol and a visiting card of the city. The historical and architectural complex was built in the XVII century as the residence of the metropolitan. On its territory there is a large number of temples and churches. The Monumental Assumption Cathedral is decorated with onion heads, decorated with shingles. To the cathedral there is an elegant Belfry with four heads and 15 bells.
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The view is attracted by the Church of the Hodegetria, whose walls are decorated in an atypical terracotta color with Russian ornamentation.
The museum of enamel on the territory of the factory is unique and unique in Russia. Visitors are introduced to the history of Rostov enamel art, with manufacturing technology and colorful products.
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On the picturesque shore of the Lake of the Neva towers the heads of the temples of the monastery. The Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery of Rostov the Great was founded in 1389 by the Rostov bishop Jacob.
The main temple, Zachatievsky Cathedral, was built in 1686. Outside, it is decorated in a patterned style, and inside is decorated with ancient frescoes .
The majesty is struck by the white Dmitriyevsky Cathedral (late 18th century) in classical style with green heads.
In the suburbs of Rostov the Great there is the Trinity-Sergiev Varnitsky monastery of the XV century in honor of Sergius of Radonezh.
The main temple of the complex is the stone Trinity Cathedral of the second half of the 17th century. The bright red and white Cathedral Church was built from ruins in the 21st century.
Thinking about what to see in Rostov the Great, plan a trip to the Avraamievo-Bogoyavlensky Monastery, the oldest monastic monastery of the city, towering on the shore of Lake Nero. The monastery was founded in the XI or XII century and was originally wooden, until the XVI century.
The beauty and monumentality is admired by the high Epiphany Cathedral with five chapters.
On the site of the ancient square near the Kremlin in the XIX century in the central part of the city were built shopping arcades "Gostiny Dvor", consisting of many shops with arched openings.
Tourists with children are advised to visit the first fairy-tale museum of the city - the Museum of the frog. It is located in a historical building of the XIX century, which belonged to merchants Malyshev. Here, as if plunging into the world of Russian fairy tales: children are given to feel themselves as fairy-tale heroes, they are introduced to the exposition of various figurines and figurines of a frog. You can buy a souvenir for memory and even participate in a master class to make a frog.
You can expand your horizons in the House of Crafts. Here, visitors are invited to familiarize themselves with the collection of products made of wood, vines, wood, and also with their own eyes see how these unique products are created.
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The Rostov grammar school was built with the money of a local merchant and philanthropist Kekin at the beginning of the 20th century. The building where the classrooms are located is built in a classical style. A little more elegant is the case for teachers and director.
