Things to do in Yaroslavl
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Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour
Founded in the 12th century, the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour was one of Russia’s richest and best-fortified monasteries by the 16th century. The oldest surviving structures, dating from 1516, are the Holy Gate near the main entrance by the river, and the austere Cathedral of the Transfiguration (admission R60; open Thu-Mon). Other buildings house exhibits on history, ethnography and icons, the newest, Treasures of Yaroslavl(admission R100), featuring works of gold, silver and precious gems.
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River Trips
There are summer services from the river station on the Volga at the northern end of Pervomayskaya ul, including a range of slow prigorodnyy (suburban) boats to local destinations. The best trip is to Tolga, one hour from Yaroslavl on the Konstantinovo route. Here, near the river, you'll find a convent with lovely buildings from the 17th century.
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Church of the Epiphany
Opposite the kremlin, the vaulted, red-brick Church of the Epiphany was built by a wealthy 17th-century merchant. Its rich decoration includes bright exterior ceramic tiles (a Yaroslavl speciality), vibrant frescoes and a carved iconostasis. The Yaroslav the Wise statue stands in the centre of the square.
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Sobranie
On the grounds of Music & Time, this traditional Russian restaurant is decorated with stained glass, artwork and antiques that look as though they might be part of the collection. The quaint place caters to hungry tourists in search of traditional Russian cuisine. Much of the cooking is done in the old-fashioned stone oven.
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Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Worker
From the Church of Elijah the Prophet, head towards the river on Narodny per. Here, the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Worker was the first of Yaroslavl’s stone merchant churches, built in 1622. It has a sparkling baroque iconostasis and frescoes showing the life and works of the popular St Nicholas.
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Van Gogh
The menu requires some deciphering, as all the choices are named after technical terms and geographic landmarks from the life of the artist. Once you figure it out, the soups, salads and pastas are excellent and innovative. This funky café livens up on Friday and Saturday nights, with local bands and free-flowing drinks.
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Monument
In the leafy park behind the Art Museum is a stone-slab monument marking the spot where Yaroslav founded the city in 1010. The park stretches right out onto the tip of the land between the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers. Above the Kotorosl, the raised embankments indicate the site of Yaroslavl's old kremlin.
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Church of Elijah the Prophet
The exquisite church that dominates Sovetskaya pl was built by prominent 17th-century fur dealers. It has some of the Golden Ring’s brightest frescoes by the ubiquitous Gury Nikitin of Kostroma and his school, and detailed exterior tiles. The church is closed during wet spells.
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Actor
Garden furniture and imitation gas lamps create a trattoria ambience – without the fresh air. The place attracts an artsy clientele who like to smoke. The walls are covered with whimsical frescoes and theatre posters, and the air is filled with sounds of live rock, jazz and blues.
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Poplavok
Housed on a boat on the Kotorosl River, Poplavok offers Yaroslavl’s only truly waterside dining. Seafood specials are skilfully prepared and artfully presented. Additional perks include live music and alfresco dining when the weather is fine.
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History of Yaroslavl Museum
The History of Yaroslavl Museum is in a lovely 19th-century merchant’s house. A monument to victims of war and repression in the 20th century is in the peaceful garden.
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Art Museum
The 17th-century former metropolitan’s chambers houses the old Yaroslavl art collection of the Art Museum, with icons and other work from the 13th to 19th centuries.
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Bell Tower
To get a new perspective on things, climb the bell tower. The summit provides a panorama of the city and a close-up view of the spiky gold bulbs that top some of the monastery buildings.
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Holy Gate
The oldest surviving structures of Yaroslavl, dating from 1516, are the Holy Gate near the main entrance to the monastery by the river, and the austere Cathedral of the Transfiguration.
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Cathedral of the Transfiguration
The oldest surviving structures of Yaroslavl, dating from 1516, are the Holy Gate near the main entrance by the river, and the austere Cathedral of the Transfiguration .
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Bristol Restaurant
Downstairs, a sunlit café that's popular for lunch or drinks. Upstairs, a formal dining room with heavy drapes, high ceilings and dark wood floors.
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Saviour Chambers
This place is popular with tourist groups for its atmospheric location (inside the gates of the monastery) and its tasty Russian fare.
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Music & Time
The unique private collection Music & Time contains clocks, musical instruments and various other antiques
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Mario
Evoking an Italian café, this pizzeria has tile tables and Tiffany lamps. In summer you can enjoy the footpath seating.
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Dom Mateev
Surviving merchants' houses along the Volga embankment are nearby to the History of Yaroslav Museum, such as Dom Mateev.
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Russian Flax
Sells fine linen tablecloths, napkins and bedclothes at remarkably low prices; you can also have items made to order.
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