Ancient cities of Russia: Yuriev-Polish
Yuriev-Polish is the same age as Moscow and even a kind of “relative” of the Russian capital, it was founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky.
The city is in opole (the name of the fertile lands in the Vladimir region) - hence the second part of the name.
Yuryev-Polish is located away from major roads and popular tourist routes. On the one hand, this allowed the city to preserve its uniqueness: a special authenticity and the spirit of antiquity.
But on the other hand, it is not easy to get to Yuryev-Polish - it is most convenient to come by your own car or contact the services of guides with personal vehicles.
Other options are to take the bus from Vladimir. Pereslavl-Zalesskyor Alexandrova (about two hours on the road). The direct bus from Moscow will take from four to five hours.
The train from Moscow stops in the city late at night, there are suburban destinations - from Alexandrov or Ivanovo.
Attractions
St. George Cathedral
Built in 1230-1234 - a monument of ancient Russian architecture. The main feature is a unique carving, stone lace walls: figures of birds of paradise, mythological animals, human faces.
There is a legend that if a person finds an elephant figure on the northern facade without a hint, his most cherished desire will come true.
Michael-Arkhangelsk Monastery
Founded in the XIII century, but the surviving buildings are dated XVI-XVIII centuries. Surrounded by ancient earthen ramparts of the XII century.
On the territory of the monastery there is the Cathedral of Michael the Archangel (XVIII century), the Church of the icon of the Mother of God "The Sign" (1625), the gate church of John the Theologian (XVII century), the wooden church of St. George the Victorious, the bell tower of 1685, the Archimandrite and fraternal corps.
Church of Nikita Martyr
The Church of Nikita the Great Martyr (1796) in the style of classicism. It's on Pokrovskaya Street.
Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God
The Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God was built in 1769 (the temple has been known since 1712). In the church are kept the relics of Prince Svyatoslav (in the baptism of Gabriel) Vsevolodovich.
Text: Pauline M.
Photo: varlamov
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