←From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda

From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda

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15 points2 km4 hours

This route takes you deep into the city's history, from the first settlements to the heyday of merchant Vologda. Along the way, layer after layer of the city's past is revealed: traces of fortifications, the sites of former squares, and corners with carefully preserved wooden houses and carved front gardens that tell of the everyday life and tastes of Vologda's people through the ages.

Route author

Vologda Tourism

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🌆🌿 Soak up the atmosphere
  • 🍲🎶 Local culture

Route points (15)

  1. Lazy Square — Where the City Was Founded — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Lazy Square — Where the City Was Founded

    🗿 Monument · ⛲ Square

  2. Monument to St. Gerasim of Vologda — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Monument to St. Gerasim of Vologda

    🗿 Monument

  3. Karaulov House — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Karaulov House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  4. Carved Palisade — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Carved Palisade

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🏛️ Museum

  5. St. Elijah Monastery — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    St. Elijah Monastery

    🕍 Place of worship · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  6. Zasetsky House — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Zasetsky House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark

  7. Panteleev House — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Panteleev House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🏛️ Museum

  8. Actors' House — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Actors' House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🎭 Theater

  9. Kremlin Garden — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Kremlin Garden

    🌳 Botanical garden · 🌿 Public garden or park

  10. Kremlin Square — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Kremlin Square

    ⛲ Square · 📜 Historic site

  11. Bishop's Court (Little Kremlin) — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Bishop's Court (Little Kremlin)

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  12. St. Sophia Cathedral — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    St. Sophia Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend

  13. Resurrection Cathedral — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Resurrection Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship

  14. St. Sophia Cathedral Bell Tower — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    St. Sophia Cathedral Bell Tower

    🕵️ Urban legend · 🔭 Viewpoint

  15. Monument to the Poet K. N. Batyushkov — point on route “From an Ancient Settlement to the City of Vologda”

    Monument to the Poet K. N. Batyushkov

    🗿 Monument

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