Yaroslavl History
Yaroslavl has a 1000-year history and is named for Yaroslav the Wise, the Kievan prince responsible for bringing Christianity to Rus. Yaroslavl is said to have been founded when Yaroslav visited the settlement and killed the local's sacred bear with an ax.During a surge in development during the 16th and 17th centuries, Yaroslavl rivaled Moscow in size and grandeur. Yaroslavl's oldest structures date from this time and lend the city the air of old Russia so prized in modern times.
Sights in Yaroslavl
Fittingly, a monument to Yaroslav the Wise graces the center of the square opposite the Yaroslavl Kremlin, part of the Russian World Heritage Site in the historic center. Churches, museums, and the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior round out the sights visitors can expect to be be enchanted by in Yaroslavl.Hotels in Yaroslavl
Yaroslavls' hotel selection is slim, but expect more hotels to open as the city prepares for the 2018 World Cup.- Yaroslavl Hotels:Compare Prices
Getting to Yaroslavl
Yaroslavl is served by Tunoshna Airport.- Flights to Yaroslavl:Compare Prices
