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.
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
Point 7
⛲ Square • 📜 Historic site • 🕵️ Urban legend
This is the heart of the historic center. Locals call the square “the frying pan,” since from above it resembles one. It was originally called Yekaterinoslavskaya Square and in 1835 was renamed Susaninskaya in honor of the legendary local man. Streets radiate from the square in different directions, the result of planned development.
Until the 18th century this was a craftsmen's quarter, which burned down in a fire. After that it was decided to lay out a proper square. There are two versions of how the square took shape, a practical one and a romantic one. According to the practical version, it was done so that firefighters could quickly reach any part of town. According to the romantic version, Catherine the Great dropped her fan while approving the town plan, which made the architect change the ensemble's concept. The town's main streets radiate from the square, and each begins with a beautiful historic building.
Here on the square you can also see the monument to Ivan Susanin in its newer version. The original monument was erected in 1851 in honor of his legendary deed during the Time of Troubles. It was destroyed after the revolution, and in 1967 a new, larger monument was put up, although discussions about restoring it had begun as early as 1947.
Point on route “The Godunovs, the Romanovs and Susanin”
Point 7
⛲ Square • 📜 Historic site • 🕵️ Urban legend
This is the heart of the historic center. Locals call the square “the frying pan,” since from above it resembles one. It was originally called Yekaterinoslavskaya Square and in 1835 was renamed Susaninskaya in honor of the legendary local man. Streets radiate from the square in different directions, the result of planned development.
Until the 18th century this was a craftsmen's quarter, which burned down in a fire. After that it was decided to lay out a proper square. There are two versions of how the square took shape, a practical one and a romantic one. According to the practical version, it was done so that firefighters could quickly reach any part of town. According to the romantic version, Catherine the Great dropped her fan while approving the town plan, which made the architect change the ensemble's concept. The town's main streets radiate from the square, and each begins with a beautiful historic building.
Here on the square you can also see the monument to Ivan Susanin in its newer version. The original monument was erected in 1851 in honor of his legendary deed during the Time of Troubles. It was destroyed after the revolution, and in 1967 a new, larger monument was put up, although discussions about restoring it had begun as early as 1947.
10 points
6 km
3.5 hours
