Yaroslavl:
| Founded in 1010 by Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the city stretches for miles along the confluence of Volga and Kotorosl rivers. According to legend, when Prince Yaroslav took interest in establishing new city local clans responded by setting a sacred bear to attack him. Yaroslav killed the bear with his axe and founded a town on the spot, putting both the bear and his weapon on its coat of arms.Developed in the 16th and 17th centuries as the Volga's first commercial port, Yaroslavl was the center of an independent principality. Prosperous from the Middle East and European trade, rich merchants competed to build churches bigger than Moscow's. Majestic 17th century cathedrals, unique merchant churches, remnants of an ancient trading center are among Yaroslavl's spectacular historic and architectural sights will transform your visit into remarkable experience. |
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