Bell Tower with Church of Mary of Egypt in Voskresensky Uglich Monastery
The first information about the Voskresensky Monastery in Uglich dates back to the 14th century. At that time, all its buildings were wooden and located on the banks of the Volga, not far from the mouth of the Troitsky s…
Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist on the Volga in Uglich
The church, consecrated in honor of John the Baptist, is known in Uglich for the dramatic history of its creation. The Nativity of St. John Church was built in two years, from 1689 to 1690, with funds from the Yaroslavl …
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Uglich
The church is called Sukhoprudskaya to distinguish it from the nearby Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on Peski. This name is likely related to the fact that the river Shchelkovitsa and the pond near the church al…
Voeykov Palace
Voeykov Palace, also known as the estate of Count V. N. Voeykov or Alexeyevsky Palace, was conceived as a summer residence for Tsarevich Alexey and built by V. N. Voeykov in 1917. It is located 4 km north of the Belinska…
Ataman Palace, Symbol of Don Cossack Culture
One of the most famous symbols of Don Cossack culture is the Ataman Palace, which served as the residence of the Don government for a long time, first under the leadership of the Acting Ataman and then the Army Ataman. T…
Church of Tsarevich Dmitry in Uglich
At the entrance to Uglich from the side of Rostov Veliky, on Rostovskaya Street, stands the elegant church of Tsarevich Dmitry "on the field." This stone temple was built between 1798 and 1814, but its appearance was pre…
Church of Flora and Lavra in Uglich
The Church of Flora and Lavra is located on the banks of the Volga River near the riverboat pier. At the end of the 16th century, there stood the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin and Flora and Lavra, which had existe…
Church of the Korsun Icon of the Mother of God in Uglich
The church was built in 1730. The central altar is consecrated in honor of the Korsun Icon of the Mother of God, while the side altar is dedicated to St. Macarius of Egypt, in memory of the former monastery. The church w…
Museum of the History of Uglich
The Museum of the History of Uglich is a remarkable example of how enthusiasm and love for one's hometown can create a unique establishment. The Kulagin family has embodied their passion for local history by gathering an…
Nikolo-Uleyminsky Monastery
The Nikolo-Uleyminsky Monastery is located 11 versts from Uglich, on a major road from Rostov, by the Uleyma River. The exact date of its founding is unknown, but it existed as early as the beginning of the 16th century.…
