One of the most ancient cities of the Russian NorthIt is considered Great Ustyug. The first mention of this place can be found in the annals of the 8th century. This period is significant because it was then that the forward detachments of the Rostov-Suzdal principality set foot on land belonging to the Finno-Ugric tribes. Over time, the settlement grew and developed. The territory of the modern city stretches for several kilometers on the left bank of the Sukhona. Here, in its original form, amazing temples and monasteries, houses of notable merchants of the 19th century, were preserved. Those who decide to visit the Great Ustyug, sights conquer their originality and magnificence. The main feature of the city is the fact that there are no wooden buildings. Brick construction began here after a big fire in 1772.
What to see, arriving in the city of Great Ustyug?Photos of the attractions of this settlement can not fully convey the beauty of these structures, because the interesting places are, first of all, temple buildings. The central complex is considered the Cathedral courtyard. The first place in this list is occupied by the Assumption Cathedral, the construction of which belongs to the beginning of the 13th century. At the beginning of the 17th century, the wooden structure was replaced with stone. In the same period a bell tower was added. During the construction were maintained strict monumental forms. Pleases the eye and the rich interior decoration: decorative carving, unique painting, stucco. The main value of the cathedral is the iconostasis with carvings and ornaments. Nearby is the Cathedral of Procopius the Righteous. Its decoration is a carved gilded five-tier iconostasis.
Looking around the religious buildings of the city of GreatUstyug, the sights can be supplemented with such a building as the church of Sergey Radonezhsky. Its construction was carried out in two periods. The lower church was originally erected (1739-1750). This structure was stretched in length and resembled a ship. In 1769 the second floor was added. Not to mention the Trinity-Gleden Monastery, towering on a high hill in the place where the rivers South and Sukhona merge. The temple of Dmitry Salunsky, built in 1708, will also be interesting. The architect supported the traditions of the 17th century. The temple has a hipped bell tower and a five-domed church.
But that’s not the end of the templewhich is famous Great Ustyug. Sights can be supplemented with such a structure as the Church of the Seven Stolpnyak, built in the middle of the 18th century. This is the only such building in the city, where the architecture traces the baroque features of Western Europe. The church of Stephan the Great is also a beautiful building. This structure appeared in connection with the issuance of the decree, according to which burials were prohibited within the city limits. At the new cemetery, which was located outside the village, and this church was built. At the same time the construction of the bell tower was carried out. You can add to the list of the Cathedral of Michael the Archangel. No less magnificent is the Pentecostal Prevention Church, which has managed to preserve baroque decor. The unique building of the city is the Church of the Ascension, whose windows are decorated with colored tiles.
Sights of Great Ustyug includeits list of many monuments and sculptures, including the monument to Ustyuzhans who died in Veli. No less interesting is the monument to Semen Dezhnev and Ustyuzhan-pioneers. In honor of the famous communist monument in the city of Kirov. In honor of the symbol of the city - Aquarius - installed the same name sculpture. Do not forget here about the numerous graduates who gave their lives in the war years. A monument has been erected in their honor.
Continuing to inspect the Great Ustyug,attractions can be supplemented with unique houses of wealthy merchants. The dwellings of Olenev and merchants Dobretsova, built in the 18th century, are worthy of attention. An interesting construction is the house of the merchant Kostrov. Among other interesting places in the city one can mention a distillery built in the 19th century. And the main structure in the birthplace of Santa Claus is his tower.
