Main Attractions of Pereslavl-Zalessky

A glorious Russian town with an unusual name Pereslavl-Zalessky was born many centuries ago and rightfully considered a historical and cultural monument of the Yaroslavl region. In general, this city is relatively small, and there are a little more than 40 thousand people in it, but despite this, there are many interesting places that are sure to be worth seeing.

Some of the sights of Pereslavl-Zalesskiy are located not far from the local Pleshcheeva Lake, among which there are ancient monasteries, churches and chapels. The most popular can be called Goritsky monastery, which at one time owned several villages, and in the distant 1744 it was closed. Now the building works as a museum-preserve.

Another local monastery is the Holy Trinity Danilov, which impresses with its majestic view and multiple buildings. He was once considered a great feudal lord and possessed a huge number of villages and villages.

One can not help noticing such Yaroslavl monasteries as Sretensky Novodevichy and Theodorevsky. They both have their long and rich history.

If you decide to go to Pereslavl-Zalessky, whose sights will not leave anyone indifferent, be sure to visit the local churches and cathedrals that there are 9 of them. All of them are interesting and attractive in their own way, but the most impressive of all is the ancient white stone Cathedral of the Transfiguration, Which was laid by Yuri Dolgoruky himself in the distant year 1152. Completed it already under Andriy Bogolyubsky in 1157. This cathedral is considered one of the earliest architectural monuments of North-Eastern Russia.

Also in the sights of Pereslavl-Zalessky is an ancient city rampart that was built many centuries ago. It can be seen in the center of this city. Once upon a time along the crest of the tree stood high fortress walls with towers, which were rebuilt during the reign of Yuri Dolgoruky's son , around 1194.

However, this city is famous not only for its majestic cathedrals, different museums, monasteries and other ancient buildings, but also because it is the birthplace of the holy prince, whom, probably, everyone knows - Alexander Nevsky. Therefore, the main attractions of Pereslavl-Zalessky include several places associated with the name of the prince. Among them is Red Square, which adorns the center of this city. According to the legend, this palace was once the palace where Alexander Nevsky was born. And in the Transfiguration Cathedral of the little prince baptized.

Sights of Pereslavl-Zalessky also include the "Kleshchinsky complex". It represents the ancient city of Kleshchin, from which until now only the trees have been preserved. Here you can find the famous blue stone or, as it is also called, "blue stone". It is a large boulder, which weighs 4 tons and has a dark blue color. It is known that many centuries ago it was the object of worship of pagans, who inhabited the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky in ancient times. The sights, the blue stone and the picturesque nature of these places will certainly leave a lot of impressions and emotions for those who visited this city. And whoever visits here one day will certainly want to return here again to admire the fascinating architecture of impressive buildings, ancient monuments and plunge into the rich history of this wonderful city.