Yaroslavl
Yaroslavl is a Russian city, northeast of Moscow. It's part of the Golden Ring group of ancient towns. On the grounds of the 12th-century Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Savior Transfiguration) Monastery, the golden-domed Transfiguration Church has 16th-century frescoes. Collections at the Yaroslavl Museum-Reserve include 16th- to 18th-century icons. Multicolored glazed tiles cover the Church of the Epiphany’s exterior.
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1. Yaroslavl
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Yaroslavl is a Russian city, northeast of Moscow. It's part of the Golden Ring group of ancient towns. On the grounds of the 12th-century Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Savior Transfiguration) Monastery, the golden-domed Transfiguration Church has 16th-century frescoes. Collections at the Yaroslavl Museum-Reserve include 16th- to 18th-century icons. Multicolored glazed tiles cover the Church of the Epiphany’s exterior.
2. Museum "Music and Time"
4.7
(1185)
Museum
Specialty Museums
This museum's hands-on exhibits feature antique musical instruments, clocks, gramophones & more.
3. Strelka
4.8
(835)
Park
Sights & Landmarks
4. Khram Il'i Proroka
4.8
(3145)
Orthodox church
Sights & Landmarks
Picturesque church built in 1650 & decorated with elaborate frescoes, domes & tiles.
5. Tolga Monastery
4.9
(73)
Shrine
Sights & Landmarks
6. Yaroslavskiy Muzey Zapovednik
4.7
(2458)
Heritage preservation
Museums
Important collections of religious art, space exploration & cultural matters in a museum complex.
Other notable attractions
Yaroslavskiy Zoopark
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Reptiles, fish & a farm join classic zoo animals like bears at this big facility with a playground.
Tserkov' Ioanna Predtechi
Russian Orthodox church
Sights & Landmarks
This 17th-century church with distinctive architecture is a famous image on the 1,000-ruble note.
Uspenskiy Kafedral'nyy Sobor
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Built in 2010 as a replica of the former church, this cathedral offers a bell tower & opulent art.
Cultural and Educational Centre named after Valentina Tereshkova
Planetarium
Museums
Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy Muzhskoy Monastyr'
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Closed during Soviet times, this monastery houses a museum of art & architecture.
Einstein Museum of entertaining science
Museum
Children's amusement center
Family-friendly museum featuring 100+ exhibits that are interactive & science-based.
Yaroslavskiy Khudozhestvennyy Muzey
Art museum
Museums
Pamyatnik Yaroslavu Mudromu
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Dramaticheskiy Teatr Im. F.g.volkova
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy Muzhskoy Monastyr'
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Closed during Soviet times, this monastery houses a museum of art & architecture.
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