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Vologda

Vologda is a cozy, distinctive city. Here you’ll find a rich culture, delicious food, and an unhurried pace of life.

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What to do

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Vologda Kremlin

Vologda Kremlin

The heart of historic Vologda.

Kremlin Garden

Kremlin Garden

One of the oldest parks in Vologda.

Prechistenskaya Embankment

Prechistenskaya Embankment

This is a long and picturesque pedestrian area.

Mira Street

Mira Street

The main street of Vologda.

6th Army Embankment

6th Army Embankment

A promenade on the left bank of the Vologda River.

Bell Tower of St. Sophia Cathedral

Bell Tower of St. Sophia Cathedral

The highest point of the historic center.

Blagoveshchenskaya Street

Blagoveshchenskaya Street

A paradise for lovers of detailed architectural photography.

St. Sophia Cathedral

St. Sophia Cathedral

One of Vologda’s main attractions.

Lace Museum

Lace Museum

Vologda is famous for its lace.

Fly in an airplane or hot air balloon

Fly in an airplane or hot air balloon

Trufanovo airfield is a place for thrill-seekers.

What to see

Attraction
Vologda Kremlin

Vologda Kremlin

Vologda

The heart of historic Vologda.

Attraction
Kremlin Garden

Kremlin Garden

Vologda

One of the oldest parks in Vologda.

Attraction
Prechistenskaya Embankment

Prechistenskaya Embankment

Vologda

This is a long and picturesque pedestrian area.

Attraction
Mira Street

Mira Street

Vologda

The main street of Vologda.

Attraction
6th Army Embankment

6th Army Embankment

Vologda

A promenade on the left bank of the Vologda River.

Attraction
Bell Tower of St. Sophia Cathedral

Bell Tower of St. Sophia Cathedral

Vologda

The highest point of the historic center.

Attraction
Blagoveshchenskaya Street

Blagoveshchenskaya Street

Vologda

A paradise for lovers of detailed architectural photography.

Attraction
Observation Deck near the Batyushkov Monument

Observation Deck near the Batyushkov Monument

Vologda

A picturesque spot near St. Sophia Cathedral.

Attraction
St. Sophia Cathedral

St. Sophia Cathedral

Vologda

One of Vologda’s main attractions.

Attraction
Shalamov House

Shalamov House

Vologda

This is the house where the famous Russian writer Varlam Shalamov was born and lived.

Attraction
Peter the Great House Museum

Peter the Great House Museum

Vologda

This was the first museum in the Vologda region.

Attraction
Bryanchaninov Estate

Bryanchaninov Estate

Vologda

A restored estate of an old noble family.

Attraction
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Vologda

One of the largest monastic complexes in Russia.

Attraction
Ferapontov Monastery

Ferapontov Monastery

Vologda

A monastery founded in 1398 on the shore of Lake Beloye.

How to Get There

Moscow

1.5 hours

Saint Petersburg

1.5 hours

Interesting facts

878

years old

Vologda was founded in 1147.

Over

240 years old

the oldest wooden house in the city, the Zasetsky House, was built in the late 18th century.

154

years

the recipe for the famous Vologda butter has been perfected and preserved.

277

historical monuments

are located in Vologda.

Vologda Tourist Information Center

7 Lenina Street, Vologda
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
vologda map

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