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Township - Tver - Orsha Gorodnya village is located in the southeast of the Tver region in Konakovo district, 150 km from Moscow. It is located on the site of an ancient Slavic settlement. Archaeological excavations show that people lived in these places in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages - 2-3 thousand years BC. In the XIV-XV centuries, the ancient Russian city of Vertyazin was located here. Vertyazin was the center of a small specific principality, then belonged to the Tver princes. In the ancient village of Gorodnya (the former city of Vertyazin) the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (about 600 years old) has been preserved, this temple is the only fully preserved building of the end of the XIV - the beginning of the XV centuries on the territory of the Tver region. The church was restored several times, during these works unique Tver frescoes of the XV century were discovered. The town is one of the most important historical, architectural and archaeological riches of Konakovo district. It is actually a monument of antiquity and a natural environment for them. Township - Tver - Orsha Gorodnya village is located in the southeast of the Tver region in Konakovo district, 150 km from Moscow. It is located on the site of an ancient Slavic settlement. Archaeological excavations show that people lived in these places in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages - 2-3 thousand years BC. In the XIV-XV centuries, the ancient Russian city of Vertyazin was located here. Vertyazin was the center of a small specific principality, then belonged to the Tver princes. In the ancient village of Gorodnya (the former city of Vertyazin) the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (about 600 years old) has been preserved, this temple is the only fully preserved building of the end of the XIV - the beginning of the XV centuries on the territory of the Tver region. The church was restored several times, during these works unique Tver frescoes of the XV century were discovered. The town is one of the most important historical, architectural and archaeological riches of Konakovo district. It is actually a monument of antiquity and a natural environment for them. Ascension Orshin Women's Monastery. Much of the history of Orshinsky Monastery is covered with mystery. Ancient papers were destroyed due to its repeated ruins during the Polish-Lithuanian Troubles, the Great Patriotic War. The date of construction of the monastery is unknown. In the Tver archive, only some materials have been preserved since the end of the XVIII century. One of the oldest monasteries of the Tver land was founded by Prince Boris Alexandrovich in the first half of the XV century. And in the beginning was male. In the XVI century it began to gain strength, but during the Polish-Lithuanian intervention was completely ruined by enemies and fell into decline. Tver is one of the oldest cities in Russia. The first chronicle records date back to 1164. Due to its favorable geographical position on the Upper Volga at the confluence of the Tverts and Tymak rivers, Tver in 1246 became the center of the Tver principality. She fought against the Tataromongols and competed with Moscow for the right to be the capital of the Russian state. Tver is located on both banks of the Volga River. This provincial city is the only one built in the XVIII century according to a special master plan, which includes a three-ray system. Duration of excursion - 14 hours Group formed in Moscow Race schedule: Tour programme: 08:00 Departure of the bus from Moscow (Red Gate). Travel information on the way. Arrival in the village of Gorodnya - the city of Vertyazin, which is not. Excursion program: inspection of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (XIV century). The church is located on the banks of the Volga River. Moving to Tver. Excursion program: sightseeing tour of the city of Tver. Inspection of the historical part of the city: with the arrow of the Volga and Tvertsy river, where in the XII century a city arose, with the layout of the city of the XVIII century (the Versailles tribune), squares and streets of the city, the Imperial Travel Palace of Catherine II, the Otroch Monastery, the Assumption Cathedral, the Church of the White Trinity, a monument: Athanasius Nikitin - a merchant and traveler of the XV century, the first European who visited India by land route. Visit the Museum of Military Traditions: a collection of ancient Russian weapons, a knightly tournament with the ringing of mail and swords and you can personally take part in the fun. A boat trip to the Orshinsky convent (beautiful views of Tver and its surroundings from the ship, the noise of the split wave and fresh river air). A visit to the Ascension Orshin convent: a tour of the monastery. Moving to Savvateva desert is an amazing place: many miracles happen on this land. A visit to the holy spring. 17:00 Departure to Moscow 22:00 (probation) Arrival in Moscow Attention!!! Transport services: for a group of up to 15 people minibus: Mercedes Sprinter more than 15 people: Neoplan, Setra, Mercedes The cost of the tour for 1 person: 1400 rubles Discount for schoolchildren: No Do not forget that when visiting churches and monasteries, you should bring clothes that comply with the rules adopted in monasteries: women should wear long skirts and with their heads covered.