Today we'd like to tell you about Vologda, one of the ancient Russian cities, located in the north of the European part of Russia, on the Vologda River.
The city was founded in the 12th century.
Vologda has real historical heritage because of its sights and crafts. Historical center of Vologda is Lazy Square. It was named after ancient Lazy market, where the goods were sold from carts. The most interesting historical sights are united in the Vologda museum reserve. They are the Vologda Kremlin with St. Sophia Cathedral (built in 1570), Bishop's court and the Church of the Holy Protection.
Vologda has a rich cultural life. Its Drama Theatre is the main stage of the city. It was established in 1849. In 2010, the center of folk arts and crafts "Carved Palisade" with the exposition was opened.
Vologda is famous for its lace, represented in the Museum of Lace.
Among the historical cities of Russia Vologda occupies a special place in the number and importance of monuments of wooden architecture. In whole, there are 193 monuments of architecture and history of Federal significance in Vologda.
Vologda is a real tourist pearl. This is just one of the many Russian cities that are worth a visit. And we are once again convinced that our country is full of spiritual and natural beauty and wealth.
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