Churches & Cathedrals in Yaroslavl

Churches & Cathedrals in Yaroslavl, Russia

Churches & Cathedrals in Yaroslavl

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What travellers are saying

  • Takarasina
    2,101 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    But this forever young beauty is as charming as before.
    I visited it in September, on a bright golden autumn weekday. The church was open since it was rather warm. I stepped inside. Practically no-one around. Spell-binding old frescoes, icons, a magnificent iconostasis, fragrance of frankincence, soft crackling of burning candles. And silence. Enveloping silence.
    I love you, Ilya.
    It's somewhat puzzling, however, that one has to pay an entrance fee to see that splendor. They say it's a museum. Okay, it is. But first of all, it's a place of worship, a place to pray. For dough?
    Still, strongly recommended! A unique drawcard any city on earth would be proud of.
    (Parking nearby is a challenge - too many official institutions around. Try smaller streets a bit further.)
    Written 2 November 2022
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  • shaghayeghkoup
    Shiraz, Iran180 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is worth taking public transport or a shared taxi to visit this place but I don't recommend paying to see the interior, unless you want to skip other entrances of old churches in Russia!
    Written 23 August 2019
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  • Thet Naing Soe
    13 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    it is very beautiful city in Russia and that cathedral is also beautiful.. I had good time in Yaroslavl....
    Written 20 June 2021
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  • rachelwV7694YG
    Toronto, Canada208 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another nice golden onion towel church situated in the Strelka Park,As usual this Russia church consists of golden onion ring
    Towels
    Written 16 October 2019
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  • Violetvz
    East London, South Africa729 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This church is built with lots of reds and greens! It is another example of the architecture and history of these landmarks!
    Written 17 July 2018
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  • Eva J
    Moscow, Russia2,698 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I visited with friends, I was told to use a wraparound skirt and they weren't. We guessed that my winter coat wasn't long enough, theirs were. It is nice inside.
    Written 11 February 2019
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  • Takarasina
    2,101 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was in September. I was on my own.
    Its reconstruction is progressing, of course, but there's still an ocean of work to be done. The news was a brand-new wooden iconostasis installed. It's practically without icons, however, but the road is taken by walking. The aisle right to the main entrance was nicely renovated too plus I climbed the belfry (piles of construction garbage on the way up!) and admired the surroundings, bird's eye view. It was not an attraction for everyone but the priest I knew let me do it.
    So, the progress is obvious. Will wait another two-three years to check further advances.
    Recommended anyhow.
    (Parking is not at all a problem there. For free.)
    Written 2 November 2022
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  • Joop V
    Ede, The Netherlands2,124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This Church located on the south side of the Kotorosl river and next to the Volga river, is a master piece of rich decorated Orthodox architecture. Going there gives you also a wonderful view over the Volga river.
    Written 19 August 2017
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  • AmandaOldRog
    Bartlesville, OK402 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is an old cathedral within a Monastery. It's design is interesting and again the white exterior stands out against the surroundings. We visited it on a shore excursion of our Viking River Cruise.
    Written 4 September 2018
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  • Takarasina
    2,101 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yaroslavl' is famous for its churches. This one is just another beauty - for foreign visitors. For intelligent Russians, however, it tells a sentimental story because it was in this city that Russian artist Alexei Savrasov (virtually unknown outside of this country) started creating his masterpiece - a painting called The Rooks Have Come Back. It can easily be found on the Internet but one should know that Savrasov made first sketches of his future chef d'Å“uvre depicting this very church.
    We visited it in summer and were very much impressed, both by it and by the story we heard. Took great photos as well.
    Written 22 November 2020
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  • Daniel7837
    Moscow, Russia28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful, elegant and spiritual church and one of the most prominent buildings of the city.
    Written 23 January 2012
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  • Dona_Natasha
    Suwon, South Korea934 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's not working. Some churches and cathedrals in Yaroslavl are remained for tourists only. They are not religious place anymore. Anybody can enter and take picture inside. High ceiling. Presco paintings are covered on every walls and columns.
    When woman enter Russian othordox church, she should cover hair and should wear skirt. In these churches, woman can enter with jeans.
    Written 25 June 2014
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  • prakvaid58
    Philadelphia, PA1,834 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Goritsy is a stop on the Volga Cruise...
    it’s rich in historical beauty! Apparently Ivan the terrible uses the monastery for his many concubines! The nunnery was built by his daughter in law ....she later committed suicide by jumping into the river!
    But.. the monastery is just captivatingly amazing .. so much intrigue all around! The beauty, the art, the paintings... wonderful!
    Written 26 August 2019
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