Kostroma reservoir or as it is also called by locals "Kostrom Bay", "Kostrom Sea" is a picturesque artificial reservoir created by …
Estate Bogdanovo-Vitovo is located near the Volga, in the Kostroma region. This country estate is a well-preserved monument of arc …
One of the favorite places of local residents and guests of Kostroma is the picturesque embankment of the Volga River. The waterf …
One of the oldest monuments dedicated to the founder of Kostroma - Yuri Dolgoruky, is located in the very center of the city. The …
The very first stone structure erected in Kostroma is the Assumption Cathedral. It was erected approximately in the 16th century. …
The Holy Protection Church is an integral part of historical Orthodox culture. The time of its creation dates back to the 18th cen …
One of the favorite architectural structures of Kostroma is the monument to the dog "Bobke". It is known that this is not a fictio …
The chronicles mention the wooden temple of the Savior in the Rows since 1628. The stone church was built according to the traditi …
Ipatievsky Holy Trinity Monastery is of great importance for the entire Orthodox population of Russia. This is one of the oldest t …
One of the most frequently visited Orthodox churches of Kostroma is the Temple of Nicholas the Wonderworker. Its appearance is qu …
The Epiphany-Anastasiin Monastery is one of the ancient Orthodox monasteries of Russia. It was built in the first half of the 15th …
In Kostroma is the only monument that immortalizes the world-famous hero - Ivan Susanin. It is located in the heart of the city o …
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ on Debre is one of the oldest monuments of Orthodox culture, created in the 17th century. …
The Church of Epiphany in Kostroma is a beautiful building with a rich history. The cathedral was founded in the sixteenth centur …
This one-hour walk in case there is not enough time, but you want to see the most basic: Susaninsky Square with the Fire Tower, th …
Kostroma is an amazing ancient city with a rich history. And it seems that in the history of our city there are not so many unsolv …
On a walk through the old streets of Kostroma you will hear about the most fascinating pages of its history and how Kostromich liv …
Non-boring and informal excursions for friendly companies and families with children of any age. Walking or by car - eac …
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During a tour of the city by car, I will introduce you to places that are usually not visited during classic walking tou …
Guide to Kostroma, Ples and the surrounding area. Excursions for couples, families, companies and groups of tourists. Fr …
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Kostroma is not only a historical city with a rich cultural heritage, but also a real gastronomic pearl of Russia. Traveling throu …
Kostroma is an ancient city on the Volga with a unique atmosphere of the Russian province and a rich history. Ancient monasteries, merchant mansions and picturesque embankments intertwined here, and the calm rhythm of the river sets the tone for leisurely walks. The city is part of the golden ring of Russia and retains a look that easily carries into the past centuries, but at the same time remains alive and hospitable.
Man-made sights of Kostroma amaze with diversity: the Ipatiev Holy Trinity Monastery and the Assumption Cathedral are historical centers of Orthodoxy with unique frescoes and architecture of the XV-XVI centuries; monuments to Yuri Dolgoruky and Ivan Susanin remind of key pages of history; the monument to the dog Bobka and ancient estates, such as Bogdanovo-Vitovo, add to the city coziness and local flavor. There are many churches of pre-Petrine traditions in the city: the Church of the Savior of the Unmade Image in the Rows, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Church of the Resurrection of Christ on Debra and the Epiphany-Anastasian monastery – all of them are important for understanding the spiritual and architectural heritage of the region.
Natural attractions are in harmony with history: the Kostroma Reservoir, or Kostroma Bay, is a large water space with picturesque beaches and views of the river; the Volga embankment will give freshness and panoramic points for photos; the surrounding parks, forests and coasts invite for quiet walks and picnics. Outside the city you can visit farms and natural corners - among the popular routes there are lose farms and craft workshops, where you can feel the connection of a person with nature and traditions of the region.
On our site, all these points are collected on an interactive map: you can see the sights of Kostroma, read short descriptions and reviews, mark objects of interest and build a convenient route. The map helps to plan a day of walks, combine dots on topics and calculate optimal hiking or car routes to see more in less time.
You can explore the city on your own, strolling along the embankment and historical center, visiting museums and temples, or choose a tour with a local guide. Guides will tell live stories, discover little-known facts and help to look beyond the facades of merchant houses, and thematic walks and bicycle routes will make acquaintance with the city dynamic and exciting.
Come to Kostroma to discover the combination of history, architecture and riverscapes. Let each walk be a small discovery: from majestic monasteries to quiet corners on the banks of the Volga. Travel, plan routes and come back for new emotions and experiences.
