A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake

A walk around Pereslavl-Zalessky won't be quick, but it will certainly be fascinating. Panoramic views, myths and legends, ancient churches, and plenty of pleasant impressions await you in this town on Russia's Golden Ring.
Things to do
- 📜 Learn the city's history
- 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras
- 🏰🕵️♂️ Discover a legend
Route points (18)

Feodorovsky Convent
🕍 Place of worship

D. N. Kardovsky's Mansion
🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

S. F. Kharitonov Arboretum
🌳 Botanical garden

Goritsky Dormition Monastery Ensemble
🕍 Place of worship · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

Holy Trinity St. Daniel Monastery
🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

St. Nicholas Convent
🕍 Place of worship

Church of the Forty Martyrs
🕍 Place of worship

Lake Pleshcheyevo
🌿 Public garden or park

Viewpoint at the City Beach
🔭 Viewpoint

St. Nikita Monastery
🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

Church of St. Simeon the Stylite
🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

Summer Garden
🌿 Public garden or park

Church of St. Peter the Metropolitan
🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh at the Prison Castle
📜 Historic site

Vladimir Icon Cathedral and Church of St. Alexander Nevsky
🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

World of Railways Museum
🏛️ Museum

Hand-Pump Trolley Ride
⚙️ Industrial site

Botik of Peter I Museum-Estate
🏛️ Museum · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site