Suzdal is a small town in the Vladimir region. It attracts tourists with its special atmosphere and tranquility. There are no big and noisy streets, traffic jams, bustle in the city. People come to Suzdal to have a good rest from the metropolis, gain strength and breathe the magical Suzdal air, and see the sights.
It is necessary
Comfortable shoes, a lot of free time, money
Instructions
Step 1
Suzdal Kremlin. Address: Kremlin street, 27.
Every tourist knows that the center of the city is where the Kremlin is. Only now, not in every city you can see cows grazing near the Kremlin. There is a lot of grass in Suzdal and cows are often walked, including near the Kremlin.
The architectural ensemble of the Kremlin consists of the Nativity Cathedral, the Bishops' Chambers and the Nikolskaya Church (it is wooden). A museum is organized in the chambers. Paid entrance. You will not be able to enter the Kremlin territory, you need to buy a ticket.
Step 2
Museum of Wooden Architecture. Address: st. Pushkarskaya, 27 B. Admission is paid. The museum is an open-air exhibition. Wooden mills, houses of peasants, a church of stunning beauty (working) made of wood. Peasant houses are open to visitors. You can see how the peasants lived in the 18th-19th centuries. A museum for the history buff.
Step 3
Shopping arcade. Address: st. Lenin, 63A.
There are cafes, restaurants, small shops with honey and souvenirs. Souvenirs can be purchased at the Masters' Compound (Kremlevskaya st., 10A) or at the Trade Store (Kremlevskaya st., 21). There are more choices and there are handmade things.
Near the malls you can buy something from local residents.
Step 4
Trading area.
It is located near the shopping arcade. Various events are held here during the holidays. Across the street from the Trade Square on Kremlevskaya Street, 3 is the Museum of Wax Figures. A very interesting exposition.
Step 5
Spaso-Efimovsky Monastery. Address: st. Lenin, 135 building 8.
This is a real fortress. The mighty walls with towers are like the walls of the Kremlin. The monastery used to be a prison. Now it houses museums. You won't be able to just walk around the territory, the entrance is paid. You need to purchase a complex ticket. Entrance to the belfry is paid separately.
Step 6
The Kremlin walls remained in Suzdal. Address: st. Kremlin, 11 (the second across the road, there is a small one near the Kremlin). A beautiful view of the city opens from the rampart. Now it is an observation deck for tourists.
Step 7
There is a small square near the Kremlin. It is pleasant to walk on it.
Step 8
While walking through the park, you can clearly see the other bank of the Kamenka River and the temples on it.
Step 9
There are many temples in Suzdal that you can visit and see for free. There are active monasteries that can only be viewed from the street. For example, there is a very beautiful Alexander Monastery for men, but you cannot visit it.
Step 10
In Suzdal, it's just nice to walk along the city streets. There are old houses on them, there are even wooden ones with carved shutters. Fans of outdoor activities will love the Shchurovo Settlement Museum of Living History. Address: st. Cowsheds, 14. In the museum, you can shoot a bow, learn how to use a sword or spear, take pictures in armor and ride a horse. The museum is open from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday, entrance fee is charged.
