We continue to get acquainted with the sights of Kostroma, and I invite you to walk through the streets of this ancient city.
Kostroma belongs to the Golden Ring of Russia. The city, located on both banks of the Volga, was founded in the 12th century by Yury Dolgoruky as an outpost of the northeastern borders of Russia. It is a recognized jewelry and linen center of the country, the cradle of the Romanov dynasty, the birthplace of the outstanding Nikolai Ostrovsky and the legendary Ivan Susanin.
Having visited Kostroma, you should definitely visit the main square of the city - Susaninskaya, people call it a frying pan. This square, in the middle of which stands a monument to the famous compatriot, is a favorite place of citizens. It is considered the hallmark of Kostroma. From the square like a fan diverge main streets.
According to legend, Catherine the Great ordered to rebuild the city. When asked what she would like to see Kostroma, the empress unwrapped her fan.
We will see the Romanov Museum, the Noble Assembly building and the Ostrovsky Theater.
The architecture and layout of the old part of Kostroma is a vivid example of Russian town planning. His brilliant representative are the trading rows built in the 17th century, which have survived to this day almost in their original form. This is a whole white-stone city with shops and shops connected by arched passages and galleries.
Kostroma, being one of the cultural centers of Russia, organically merged with its modern life. In many ways, this is due to its historical heritage. The economic heyday of the past centuries has formed from Kostroma a unique model of the Russian city.