Staraya Ladoga, Medieval settlement in Leningrad Oblast, Russia
The village lies at the meeting point of Volkhov and Ladoschka rivers, featuring a stone fortress with five towers built of large boulders.
Founded in 753 by Norse settlers, Staraya Ladoga became the first capital of Rurik, leader of the Varangians, before he moved to Novgorod.
The Church of St George from the 12th century contains original medieval frescoes, including scenes depicting religious miracles and legends.
Located 180 kilometers from St Petersburg, the village maintains a museum reserve with over 150 historical monuments spanning from the 8th century.
Archaeological excavations revealed Viking artifacts, including a stick with skaldic verse and metal amulets containing runic inscriptions from burial mounds.
Location: Staroladozhskoye rural settlement
Inception: 753
Website: https://staraya-ladoga.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.99894,32.29580
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:28
Staraya Ladoga Fortress
182 m
St. George's Church, Staraya Ladoga
224 m
Assumption Monastery, Staraya Ladoga
289 m
Assumption Cathedral, Staraya Ladoga
377 m
Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Staraya Ladoga
205 m
Staroladozhskiĭ istoriko-arkhitekturnyĭ i arkheologicheskiĭ muzeĭ-zapovednik
161 m
Rolling Tower of Staraya Ladoga Fortress
255 m
Амбар (Старая Ладога)
229 m
Tomilov estate, Staraya Ladoga
159 m
Западные святые ворота, часовня и сторожевая келья (ограда с воротами) (Старая Ладога)
423 m
Кузница (Старая Ладога)
183 m
Varyazhskaya street 6a, Staraya Ladoga
40 m
Каретный сарай (Старая Ладога)
320 m
Secret Tower of Staraya Ladoga Fortress
194 m
Больничный корпус с домовой церковью Крестовоздвижения (Старая Ладога)
304 m
Деревянное здание пивной, позднее аптека и амбулатория (Старая Ладога)
118 m
Varyazhskaya street 9, Staraya Ladoga
54 m
Деревянный дом (Старая Ладога)
92 m
Деревянный дом (Старая Ладога)
62 m
Gate Tower of Staraya Ladoga Fortress
181 m
Varyazhskaya street 14, Staraya Ladoga
155 m
Трапезная (новая) (Старая Ладога)
431 m
Восточные святые ворота и монастырская ограда с тремя башнями (две башни ограды) (Старая Ладога)
337 m
Южный келейный корпус (Старая Ладога)
332 m
Восточный келейный корпус (Старая Ладога)
366 m
Corner Tower of Staraya Ladoga Fortress
123 m
Clement Tower of Staraya Ladoga Fortress
231 m
Assumption Monastery Chapel, Staraya Ladoga
70 mReviews
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