Transfiguration Cathedral in Uglich
Uglich Kremlin, Uglich Attractions Attractions Uglich located on the territory of the Uglich Kremlin, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral - a magnificent example of the Yaroslavl architecture of the 17th century. Slim small church with a central dome and four domes surrounding it always attracts the attention of tourists
Uglich Uglich Kremlin, the Kremlin Uglich Attractions
Uglich Attractions Uglich Kremlin -. It is a magnificent ensemble of historic buildings, pearls which -. Transfiguration Cathedral with a bell tower, church of Tsarevich Dmitry on the blood and princely chambers with a beautiful grand staircase, porch
Alexius monastery in Uglich Uglich
street Sharkov, d 27 Uglich Attractions stoprimechatelnosti Uglich Uglich Alexius monastery - one of the oldest in Russia. It was founded in the late 14th century by Metropolitan Alexy. The architectural dominant of the monastery is the elegant Assumption Church with a refectory, which in the old days was called the Divine for its unprecedented beauty.
Museum of Urban Life in Uglich
Uglich, pl. Uspenskaya, etc. The museum of urban life in Uglich has rather modest dimensions - only two halls - but surprisingly colorfully illustrates the life, traditions, way of life and customs of the townspeople of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Museum of Russian Vodka in Uglich
Uglich, ul. O. Bergholz, d. 3 The Museum of curious "pitok" know there are a lot of interesting things, such as in the old days mete volume of spirits, and will be able to witness the famous 7-kilogram medal which Tsar Peter I awarded to particularly distinguished drunkards.
Museum of Prison Life in Uglich
Uglich, ul. O. Bergholz, d. 1/2 In the Museum of prison life in Uglich can see statues sculpted out of bread, generously decorated with salt and pepper, a homemade guitar, oil painting (literally words) on the sheet and even the Sistine Madonna scorched on a sheet of plywood
The most ancient monastery in the city is Alekseevsky. It was built in 1371, perfectly preserved and still functions. A little later, the Resurrection and Epiphany Monasteries were erected. On the territory of the Resurrection Monastery is the church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, which is considered the most beautiful in the city, and is located at the Epiphany Cathedral of the Epiphany, made in Russian-Byzantine style
In the Savior-Transfiguration Cathedral you can see amazingly luxurious paintings on evangelical subjects and a magnificent six-tier iconostasis. But there is something to see in the city besides churches, there are some very unusual museums.
Uglich is the birthplace of Pera Afanasyevich Smirnov, the recognized vodka king of our country, that's why here is the only museum of the history of vodka in the world. The exposition includes various devices used for the production of alcoholic products, and a huge collection of old bottles
In addition to them, there is a museum of the watch factory "Chaika", a museum of dolls, a museum of myths and superstitions, a museum of prison art and a little less fascinating, but extremely cognitive museum of hydropower.