Sightseeing in Ryazan - what to see. Complete travel guide

By the time the city was formed here, these lands had belonged to the Principality of Chernigov that struggled with Vladimir dukes for it. The city grew and became impregnable for enemies. Its location was very advantageous. The fertile lands around the city and the crossroad of trade routes from the East and the West contributed to the development of the settlement.
In the 15th century, the city continued to develop and be built up. At that time, the stone Cathedral of the Assumption was built. Only its apses have survived to this day. Until the 16th century, the Peryslavl had been relatively free. Although it had to pay taxes, it was governed by the Ryazan duke. Moscow continued exerting pressure on Peryslavl, which bore fruit. In the 16th century, the city started to be governed by the Moscow vicar.

One of the main historical symbols of Ryazan is the wonderful Ryazan Kremlin that has a status of the museum and reserve now. It was built in the late 19th century. The first stone defensive constructions appeared here in the 15th century. In the territory of the Kremlin, there is the Cathedral of the Assumption and Nativity Church that are some of the most beautiful in the city. The Kremlin is located on a small hill, so its territory has a spectacular panoramic view of the neighborhood.

One of the oldest religious constructions in the city is Savior Church. The exact date of its construction is not known. The first written references to the church date back to 1626. After the Revolution, like other religious monuments, the church was ravaged and closed but was not destroyed. In 1955, the old church started to be reconstructed and gained its religious status back. Now, it is the main value of the Cathedral Park.

In Ryazan, there is the Museum of I. P. Pavlov. This is the house where the famous Russian academician lived. His wooden house has preserved its atmosphere of the early 20th century. The museum exposure shows the great researcher’s personal items and different antiques.
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National and city parks around Ryazan
♥ National Park 'Meschersky' , 63.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Meschersky' , 63.7 km from the center. On the map


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