Staritsa

Museums and attractions of the city Staritsa
Attractions
Museums


Elder is one of the oldest cities of the Tver region, founded in 1297. This small but surprisingly rich in history town attracts tourists with its authentic atmosphere, preserved architectural monuments and picturesque views of the Volga River. A map of museums and attractions will help you not to miss anything important while exploring this cozy corner of Russia. Among the main museums of the Old Lady, the Staritsky Museum of Local Lore, located in the building of the former Assumption Monastery, deserves special attention. His collection presents archaeological finds, household items of different eras and unique documents. The museum of merchant life in the house of the merchant Filippov will take you to the atmosphere of the XIX century, and the museum "Tverskaya Antiquity" will acquaint you with the traditions and crafts of this region. It is also worth visiting the museum at Staritsky Holy Dormition Monastery, which tells about the spiritual history of the city. The main attractions of the Old Lady are its temples and monasteries, testifying to the rich spiritual history. The Holy Dormition Monastery with white-stone walls, Borisogleb Cathedral of the XVI century, the Church of Paraskeva Friday and the remains of the Staritsky Kremlin transport visitors to the era of medieval Russia. No less interesting are the merchant mansions of the XIX century, decorating the central streets of the city, and the picturesque embankment of the Volga River. An excellent route to get acquainted with Elder begins from the central square, where the local history museum is located. From here you can go to the Holy Dormition Monastery, then go down to the embankment of the Volga and walk along the picturesque streets to the Borisoglebsky Cathedral. Next, the route leads to merchant mansions and ends at the Paraskeva Friday Church. The whole walk will take about 2-3 hours, and the map will help you navigate and find all the interesting objects. You can explore Staritsa on your own, using a map to build routes, or book a tour with a local guide who will reveal to you the secrets of this ancient city. Regardless of the chosen method, acquaintance with this corner of the Tver land will leave you with the warmest memories and desire to return here again.
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