Kostroma is an old Russian city. Its name is associated with the house of the imperial Romanov family. It is the official residence of the Snow Maiden, the main assistant to the winter wizard. It is a quiet and provincial town. His founding father is Yuri Dolgoruky.
Almost all the sights of Kostroma are concentrated on the banks of the Volga. The town is replete with ancient churches, monuments of wooden architecture, museums and picturesque corners of the northern nature of Russia.
How to get there
Regular buses run from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Kostroma. The northern capital is connected with the city by air. The local railway station receives trains coming from the central regions of the country. The roads leading to the village are wide and even. They run through the most beautiful places of the northern possessions of Russia.
Administrative division
The city consists of three areas:
- Central.
- Zavolzhsky.
- Factory.
The lion's share of the attractions of Kostroma is located in the heart of the city, on the arrow of two rivers. The epicenter of the attraction of tourists is Susaninskaya Square. The main transport artery of the settlement is Tekstilshchikov Avenue. Sovetskaya Street, which stretches along the Volga embankment, departs from it. Immediately spread the possessions of the Central Park. A few minutes walk from it is the Snow Maiden Museum, the main attraction of Kostroma.
And in the historical center of the city, tourists will find a meeting with a fire tower, an Ostrovsky arbor, a planetarium, a circus, and a philharmonic society. In summer, it is noisy and crowded on the municipal beach, which is located on Lesnaya Street. Volzhsky bridge connects the central quarters with the Zavolzhsky district. On the other side of the river are tall and modern buildings, as well as the main attraction of Kostroma. This is an old cathedral.
Relatively recently, in the Zavolzhsky district, the art gallery “Perpetium Art” began to work. It regularly hosts exhibitions of contemporary artists and sculptors. There are regular exposures. The factory district boasts spacious squares, lush parks and wide avenues.
The Berendeevka landscape complex is a local landmark of the city. Kostroma in this place is represented by a huge number of reservoirs. Only in "Berendeyevka" there are several ponds with fresh water. Not far from it is a city zoo. You can come to it by bus number 21. What else is interesting in the Factory District? Travelers recommend visiting the Kostroma settlement, Ipatiev monastery, Ilyinsky church.
Transport
Bus No. 14, minibuses No. 4, 11, 14, 38 run on the bridge that connects the Central and Factory districts. The minimum fare is 17 rubles. The most popular bus route for tourists is No. 14. Photos of Kostroma sights serve as further confirmation of this. Along the route, there is the courtyard of the Ipatiev Monastery, Orthodox churches and parks.
In the summer, the Volga near the city becomes navigable. Along its course, pleasure boats float, which introduce the guests of the city to the nearby surroundings. You can board the ship on the pier. It belongs to the river port. Ticket price is 50 rubles. Passenger ships depart several times a day. Picturesque panoramas of Kostroma sights and tourist attractions open from their decks.
At night, residents and guests of the city use taxi services. The minimum rate is 150 rubles. If desired, travelers can rent a car. There are several rental points in the city. In the summer, the cost of their services increases by thirty percent.
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What to see in Kostroma? The sights of the city are designed for every taste and budget. Entrance to the parks is free. Museum tickets are inexpensive. For a nominal fee, you can organize an individual tour of the central streets of the city. In addition to historical monuments, in the arsenal of Kostroma a lot of entertainment. The circus regularly pleases with new performances. On the stage every season, original plays are staged.
List of sights and tourist routes of Kostroma:
- Arbor Ostrovsky;
- Epiphany Monastery;
- Fire Tower;
- flax museum;
- Snegurochka’s tower;
- guardhouse;
- drama Theater;
- puppet museum;
- Church of the Savior the All-Merciful;
- the program "Provincial city of Kostroma";
- exposition of wooden architecture;
- House of the Kostroma merchant;
- "Forest Wizard";
- Senator Borshchov’s mansion;
- monument to Ivan Susanin;
- monument to Yuri Dolgoruky;
- Chaykovskiy street.
Arbor Ostrovsky
This place is considered to be a symbol of the city. The arbor rises on the picturesque bank of the Volga. Her skeleton rests on a sand embankment, which is part of an ancient settlement. It is believed that this is the best observation deck of Kostroma. Her visit is highly recommended for those who decide to explore the most important sights of Kostroma in one day.
The gazebo was built after the death of Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky. The official opening date of the monument is 1956. Its architectural ensemble is represented by a colonnade, which supports the convex dome of the roof. Similar designs adorned the gardens of Russian estates. If you believe the description of the sights of Kostroma, then Alexander Nikolaevich really often visited these places.
On the way to the city, he asked to stop the crew. I went out and enjoyed the unusually beautiful panorama of the river bed. Here he drew his inspiration. Arbor Ostrovsky is located on the 1st of May.
Epiphany Monastery
At the moment, the temple is closed to public. Only the chapel is accessible to tourists. It is considered the oldest architectural element of the complex. A stone chapel was erected. Date of construction - XVI century. The Epiphany monastery was regularly plundered. Polovtsians visited him.
To protect against barbarians, high and powerful walls were installed around the temple. It was possible to save only the main premises of the Epiphany Cathedral and a separate hall for meals. Queues are sometimes formed near the shrines of the temple. The entrance to the monastery is from Simanovsky Street. Walking distance to public transport. There are trolleybuses No. 2, 7, buses No. 1, 2. You need to get off at the stop “Pyatnitskaya Street”.
Fire Tower
The construction is located on Simanovsky Street. In its main room is the Fire Museum. Today, Kalancha is under the protection of UNESCO. Date of construction - 1825. Kostroma Governor Karl Ivanovich Baumgarten supervised the construction. Kalancha rises near the central square of the city.
This building is designed in antique style and decorated with six porticoes. The infrastructure of the tower consisted of firefighters' relaxation rooms, living rooms, storage facilities for barrels, parking lots for cars, an observation deck. When a fire or smoke was detected, the attendant rang the bell. The construction of the tower was preceded by a series of fires.
Museum of Flax
This private exhibition center was established in 2005. Its owner is a local resident passionately passionate about the art of creating clothes and utensils from birch bark and linen. The museum has training workshops. Anyone who comes to the exhibition center can immediately join the art of weaving from birch bark.
The exposition of the institution is represented by four departments:
- flax products;
- crafts from birch bark;
- workshops;
- Trade Shop.
The museum is located on Tereshkova Street. In winter, it is open from 09:30 to 17:00. In summer, it closes at 18:00. Monday is a day off. Entrance ticket costs 100 rubles. Children receive a 50% discount. For the tour you need to pay 250 rubles. Its duration is 30 minutes. Participation in the master class will cost 150 rubles. The duration of the lesson is 45 minutes.
Terem Snegurochki
The museum is located on Lagernaya street. It is open from 10:00 to 18:00. The entrance ticket costs 220 rubles. For a child you need to pay 150 rubles. Kids under 3 years old do not need to buy an admission ticket. A visit to the Ice Room is charged separately. Admission for adults costs 300 rubles. 150 rubles are taken from children.
Not only the winter wizard’s granddaughter lives in Snegurochka’s tower , but also her loyal friends. Visitors get acquainted with the cat Bayun and brownies. The complex has a number of entertainment facilities:
- a restaurant;
- playground;
- souvenir shop;
- belfry;
- directional stones;
- Terema and the chambermaids.
The Snow Maiden meets her guests at the threshold of her hut with a loaf in her hands. She cordially invites travelers to enter, introduces her assistants and talks about her work with Santa Claus. Absolutely all the elements of the hut are made of ice.
Guests are treated to sweet soda and berry juice. Drinks are served in ice glasses. Adults are offered aromatic mead. In the chamber of Snegurochka, a constant temperature of -15 ° C is maintained. Before entering the hut, all visitors dress in warm zipoons and high boots.
For kids, the cat Baiyun arranges a puppet show. After escorts to the Room of Miracles. This miniature museum contains amazing crafts of local children.
Judging by the reviews, the children really enjoy walking along the fabulous alleys of the complex. They are happy to study the inscriptions on the index stones and unravel their secret meaning.