Belozersk, Ancient settlement on Lake Beloye in Vologda Oblast, Russia.
Belozersk sits on the southern shore of Lake Beloye and features medieval stone churches alongside earthen fortification walls from the 16th century. The town spreads along the water with these historical structures still standing, giving a sense of how the place was once defended.
The settlement was first mentioned in 862 and relocated from the northern shore to the southern bank following a severe plague outbreak in 1352. This move shaped where the town stands today and its development afterward.
The local museum displays traditional crafts and religious objects from different periods, reflecting the town's past as a trading center. Visitors can see how daily life and spirituality shaped the community over the centuries.
Visitors can reach the town by regular buses from Vologda or Cherepovets, with the journey from Vologda taking around four hours. It helps to check schedules in advance to plan your arrival well.
The town preserves a rare system of earthen ramparts that form a complete ring around its historic center. These fortification walls remain intact today and show an unusual medieval defense approach that visitors can walk around.
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