Top sigths of Russia
Russia is a wonderful place to try different types of tourism. In this country you find wonderful beach resorts, ancient cities with rich historic heritage and magnificent nature parks. … OpenChapters of the guide to Vologda
Attractions and active leisure
Vologda has everything you need for a comfortable and interesting holiday: beautiful places for walking and sports centers, modern cinemas and entertainment complexes, a variety of shops and nightclubs. An excellent place for a fun-filled holiday will be the shopping and entertainment center "Marmalade", which is located on Poshekhonskoye highway. The territory of the complex is more than 30 thousand square meters, … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Vologda will pleasantly surprise its guests with a rich choice of interesting restaurants and cafes, which a vacation in them will leave only pleasant impressions. In Vologda, cheap restaurants "Garden" are common, and they work on the principle of self-service. For a modest fee, you can order a lot of simple and satisfying dishes, as well as interesting desserts. All restaurants have a spacious hall with large TVs, … Open
Traditions and mentality of Vologda
Guests are invited to try a piglet on a skewer prepared according to old recipes, as well as several varieties of aromatic mead and a lot of other truly Russian treats. In honor of the holiday, they always hold a grandiose fair, where you can buy not only festive delicacies, but also original souvenirs in the national style. Lovers of active recreation are invited to take part in brave battles and interesting … Open
Travel guide to Vologda
The religious monument of the later period is the Host Resurrection Cathedral built in the 18th century. The interior the visitors can see today was designed in the first half of the 19th century. The cathedral is considered as a vivid example of the baroque style. Like many other religious constructions, it was abolished after the Revolution. Masses were resumed here only in 2016. For hundreds of years, … Open
Cultural excursion through Vologda - things to see
One of the most visited places in Vologda is Kremlin - the most important historical monument and the permanent symbol of the city. The structure of the Vologda Kremlin complex includes the former Bishop's house with powerful fortification walls, the beautiful Resurrection Cathedral, and the St. Sophia Bell tower. All these buildings were erected in the 17th-19th centuries. Also in the Kremlin territory a huge number … Open
Vologda sightseeing
The city of Vologda was founded by Novgorodians on an ancient dike that was located between the rivers Sheksna and Sukhona. The first mention of the city is found in the archives of 1147, therefore this date is considered the year of the founding of Vologda. According to historical data, Vologda is coeval of Moscow. It is one of the oldest northern cities in the country. Until the end of the 14th century the city was … Open