In this city there are a lot of beautiful mansions, churches and churches, cultural monuments of architecture. In total there are 220 sights in Vologda, and 128 of them the state took under its care.
History and sights of Vologda
The first and most important memorable place of the city is the Sophia Cathedral . The history of the construction of the cathedral is closely intertwined with Ivan the Terrible himself. It was according to his idea when the Kremlin-fortress was erected that the cathedral was to become its main part. Although the style of construction is typical for its time, the cathedral has one distinctive feature. In any temple, the altar was placed in such a way that it was facing east. In St. Sophia's Cathedral, it faces east, towards the Volga.
The famous Vologda Kremlin - the building is very contradictory and original. Initially, it was conceived as the residence of Ivan the Terrible, but, after the abolishment of the oprichnina, the plans changed. The modern Kremlin is a complex of buildings in different styles, since the construction lasted several centuries.
Be sure to visit one of the main sights of Vologda - the State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. This museum is the largest not only in the region, but in the entire northern part of the country. It was located within the walls of the Kremlin. For visitors there are expositions devoted to the history and nature of the region, in the so-called Joseph Gold Chambers for schoolchildren conduct excursions to study the symbols of the country, there is also a separate exposition with the ancient Russian art.
From the very new attractions of Vologda is worth visiting the Red corner with its exhibitions of contemporary art. All the work of the center is aimed at supporting modern creative people. There they hold seminars, exhibitions, various presentations.
Sights of Vologda for children
If you decide to visit the city with the whole family, then your route should be planned in such a way as to include not only cultural and religious monuments, but also interesting places. For families with children an excellent place to relax will be the Interactive Fairy Tale Museum. There you can see the scenery for a variety of fairy tales, and the kids can turn into their favorite fairy-tale heroes. Fiction offers a program for the youngest, exciting master classes for adults and just funny photo sessions for the whole family.
One of the interesting sights in Vologda is rightfully called the Pharmacy Museum. It appeared only in 2004, but has already become a popular destination in tourist routes. The exposition of the museum presents the equipment of the century before last, various vials and flasks, and the workers of the museum will tell the fascinating history of the pharmacy business and its most entertaining moments.
To get acquainted with the art of the 60s-70s and new modern currents, it is worthwhile to visit the gallery Red Bridge, which is incredibly popular among the sights of the city of Vologda. There are various modern artifacts from the field of painting, graphics and photographs, sculptures.
Among the attractions of Vologda and its surroundings the Museum of the Forgotten Things is very popular. This is a beautiful wooden mansion with interiors typical for the late 10th-early 20th century. Literary evenings, even children's holidays, are held there.
The real event will be a visit to one of the most interesting sights of Vologda - the "Eureka" museum . All the exhibits are not just there, but you need to touch and check. There are approximately 60 interactive exhibits associated with different fields of physics. So the impressions will suffice for a long time!