The history of the Yaroslavl region is rooted in Ancient Russia. A large number of historical and architectural monuments have survived since those times. Most of them are religious buildings. Many of them were founded in the 16th century. The Volga River flows through the entire Yaroslavl Region. River cruises are organized along it. This makes it possible for tourists to appreciate not only the beauty of the cities, but the rich nature of the Yaroslavl region.
Three cities of the Yaroslavl Region are included in the Golden Ring of Russia. But in each of the cities, even such small ones as the city of Myshkin, tourists find something unique. Festivals, nature, museums, historical heritage - all this attracts tourists not only from Russia, but also from other countries. The tourist infrastructure is developing dynamically.
The largest cities of the Yaroslavl region
List of the largest cities in terms of population in the region.
Yaroslavl
Center of the Yaroslavl region. Founded in the XI century, in the XXI century Yaroslavl turned 1000 years old. The historic city center is protected by UNESCO. It contains 140 architectural monuments of the 16th – 20th centuries. The city itself is included in the Golden Ring of Russia and is unofficially the capital of this tourist route. The Volga River also attracts the attention of tourists; picturesque views open from its embankment.
Population - 608 353 people (2020).
Rybinsk
In recent years, the tourism industry has been actively developing. Monuments of architecture and historical buildings in the city center are being reconstructed. There are hotels, hostels and sanatoriums in Rybinsk. In addition to accommodation, recreation centers can organize fishing on the reservoir. There are also river cruises. Large festivals are held in Rybinsk. For example, the festival "Invasion of Santa Clauses" was attended by more than 10 thousand people.
Population - 188 thousand people.
Tutaev
Included in the Golden Ring of Russia. Founded on the banks of the Volga in the XIII century. Tourists are interested in the unique 17th century frescoes of the Intercession Church and the Exaltation of the Cross Cathedral. The landscapes of the city are captured in the paintings of the painter Kustodiev. The historical name of the city is Romanov-Borisoglebsk. For several years, the question of his return was being decided, but they decided to leave the current name - Tutaev.
Population - 40 thousand people.
Pereslavl-Zalessky
Founded in 1152 by order of Yuri Dolgoruky. There are many monuments of church architecture in the city - the Fedorovsky Monastery, the Transfiguration Cathedral. The city can offer tourists unusual museums. One of them, a private iron museum, is located in a historic merchant mansion. Near the city there is an archaeological site "Kleshchinsky complex" with ramparts of the 12th century.
Population - 37 943 people (2020).
Uglich
More than 200 thousand tourists come to the city every year following the route of the Golden Ring. They are attracted by architectural historical buildings. For example, the Alekseevsky monastery was built in 1371. And the Uglich Kremlin was founded in the X century. Fans of sports tourism make cycling tours around Uglich. In Uglich, many festivals of various themes are held.
Population - 31 758 people (2020).
Recommended: 45 main attractions of Uglich.
Rostov
This historic city celebrated its 1150th anniversary in 2012. The Church of St. John the Theologian, the Assumption Cathedral, the Church of Hodegetria are not just religious buildings, but architectural monuments. The Rostov Kremlin attracts attention. In Rostov, this is not a familiar defensive structure, but the former residence of the metropolitan of the diocese with churches, towers and a belfry of the 17th century.
Population - 31 thousand people.
Gavrilov-Yam
Local linseed production was known throughout Russia. Therefore, at the present time, the museum of the merchant Lokalov is popular among tourists. Here you can not only see but also buy unique linen products. The Coachman's Museum presents a large collection of coachman's household items, as well as old horse-drawn transport. Of the architectural monuments, the Nikolskaya Church is interesting. It was erected in 1798.
Population - 17 thousand people.
Danilov
The 15th century is considered the founding date, then it was "Danilovskaya Sloboda". The status of the city was received in 1777. Kazan Cathedral is considered the most significant architectural monument of Danilov. The cathedral was founded in 1918 and was previously part of the Kazan convent complex. It is also interesting to see the Danilovsky prison castle - one of the few such structures that have survived in Russia.
Population - 14 thousand people.
Poshekhonye
The main attractions are religious buildings. One of them is located in the central square of the city - this is the Trinity Cathedral, erected in 1717. In the 19th century, many civil buildings were built, some of which are now considered historical monuments. Tourists rarely come to this city; Poshekhonye has preserved the charm of an old provincial town.
Population - 5.8 thousand people.
Myshkin
At the same time, about 140 thousand tourists visit the city annually. There are many objects of regional and federal cultural heritage in Myshkin. There is a non-commercial museum complex "Myshkinsky Folk Museum". The museum of the mouse is interesting in it - the only one in the world. At the craft center, you can take part in pottery and blacksmithing workshops, or make a wooden toy.
Population - 5.7 thousand people.
