Volokolamsk - sights to see

For some reason, modern tourists, going on a long-awaited vacation, mostly prefer the usual, very famous or fashionable places. Admit it, are not you tired of almost identical photos on the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Egyptian pyramids, the Brandenburg Gate or the Mermaid Monument in Copenhagen? Maybe, nevertheless, it is worthwhile to diversify your pastime, and do it without leaving your native penates? Mytishchi, Krasnogorsk, Volokolamsk ... Attractions located there, definitely deserve attention. Numerous architectural and natural monuments, located in these modest towns, are able to amaze the imagination of even the most experienced traveler.

Volokolamsk. Sights. general information Geographically Volokolamsk is located 124 km from the capital on the bank of the Gorodni River, which is a deep-water tributary of the Lama. The city has a long enough and very interesting history, and the first mention of it is found even in the chronicles of 1135. Historians of the time told of a certain Voloka on Lama. This record turns a modest administrative center into one of the oldest in the entire Moscow region.

It was possible to trace the history of the appearance of the name, which evolved from the name of the local river and the word "fiber", meaning the way overcome by Novgoroders, crossing ships across the rivers to Voloshnia. The modest town of Wolves very quickly turns into the most important trade point of the region. It was for him that the merchants moving from Moscow to Ryazan and back moved.

To date, the attractions of Volokolamsk are visited in large numbers by tourists. Merit in this is not only history, but also an amazing location. Located on the hills of the city and its numerous suburbs have a reputation for an environmentally safe area, so many residents of the capital try to come here during the holidays or summer vacations, and an integral part of the landscape has long been a cozy holiday village.

Volokolamsk. Sights. Architectural monuments

The geographical location of the city is special, that's why the buildings there are very specific. The territory of Volokolamsk is a few hills separated from each other by ravines and streams. In the very center of the hill there is a so-called earthly Kremlin with the Resurrection Cathedral of the 15th century. This church is surrounded on all sides by small one- or two-story buildings in the style of classicism of the 19th century.

Once in this place, you can visit the second important local attraction in the style of Moscow baroque - the Church of the Intercession, built in the late 17th century. In the 16th century, in the eastern part of the city, the famous Vyazemsky monastery was located far beyond our country, but up to now it has been possible to preserve only the modest church of the Nativity of the Virgin.

The suburbs ... Its attractions in recent times are in fact always in the center of increased attention from tourists. And one of such highlights is the Iosifo-Volotsky monastery, located 18 km from Volokolamsk. Why is it so interesting? The whole point is that it can rightly be considered one of the richest in Rus churches of the 16th century.

Volokolamsk. Sights. Natural monuments

Travelers, tired of the hustle and bustle of the capital, will certainly love the cozy streets and shady public gardens of the city. However, to stay here for a long time (except for cases when tourists come from purely religious reasons) is not worth it.

After acquaintance with the center, tourists are recommended to go to the suburbs, namely to a nearby manor called Yaropolts or to the territory of the Assumption Monastery. Here you can sit on benches in parks, organize a picnic, admire the nature and observe the numerous birds and insects.