Yaroslavl, Historical city in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia
The city spreads across both banks of the Volga River at its confluence with the Kotorosl River, encompassing 205 square kilometers of urban territory.
Prince Yaroslav the Wise established this settlement in 1010 at the site of a former trading post called Bear's Corner, marking the beginning of Russian expansion.
The Volkov Theater, established in 1750, maintains its position as the oldest operating theater in Russia, presenting classical and contemporary performances throughout the year.
The central railway station connects passengers to Moscow, Vologda, Rybinsk, Kostroma, and Ivanovo through multiple daily departures on modern and regional trains.
The city center contains 140 protected monuments, including the Prophet Elijah Church with its detailed frescoes, earning UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 2005.
Location: Yaroslavl Oblast
Inception: 1010
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
Website: https://city-yaroslavl.ru
GPS coordinates: 57.61667,39.85000
Latest update: June 1, 2025 14:26
Volkov Theatre
2.4 km
Tolga monastery
9.1 km
Savior Transfiguration Monastery
2.4 km
Yaroslavl Kremlin
3.2 km
Cathedral of the Dormition
3.2 km
St. John the Baptist Church in Yaroslavl
774 m
Yaroslavl Higher Military School of Anti-Aircraft Warfare
2 km
Yaroslavl railway station
1.3 km
Yaroslavl Museum-Preserve
2.4 km
Yaroslavl Zoo
7.1 km
St. John Chrysostom Church in Yaroslavl
3.4 km
Znamenskaya Church
2.3 km
Park Strelka
3.2 km
Yaroslavl Art Museum
3 km
Church of the Epiphany
2.2 km
Oktyabrsky bridge
3.7 km
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
2.1 km
Petropavlovsky Park
1.9 km
Kazansky Monastery
2.5 km
Ярославский ликёро-водочный завод
2.9 km
Fyodorovskaya Church
1.2 km
St. Michael's Church in Yaroslavl
2.6 km
Church of the nativity of the Christ in Yaroslavl
3.1 km
Church of the Saviour in the town
2.8 km
Music and Time Museum
3.1 km
Chapel of Alexander Nevsky in Yaroslavl
2.6 km
Millennium of Yaroslavl Monument
3.3 km
Школа № 33 имени Карла Маркса
2.3 kmReviews
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