The Godunovs, the Romanovs and Susanin

10 points6 km3.5 hours

Kostroma is a place with a rich history. The town is linked to the Godunovs, the Romanov royal dynasty and Ivan Susanin. Be sure to see the historic center and the ancient churches and monasteries. Kostroma is a town of Russia's Golden Ring with its own local flavor.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

📜 Learn the city's history
🏰🕵️‍♂️ Discover a legend
🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras

Route points (10)

Kostromskaya Sloboda
🏛️ Museum · 🎨 Art installations · 🏟️ Architectural landmark
Ipatiev Monastery
🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🏟️ Architectural landmark
Epiphany-Anastasia Convent
🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site
Drama Theater
🎭 Theater · 📜 Historic site
Romanov Museum
📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark
Alley of Recognition
🌿 Public garden or park · 🕵️ Urban legend
Susanin Square
⛲ Square · 📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend
Fire Watchtower
🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site · ⚙️ Industrial site
Trading Rows
📜 Historic site · 🏺 Market / bazaar
Central Park
🌿 Public garden or park