Tags: Russia, Volga, Yaroslavl

The city of Yaroslav stands at the confluence of the Volga River Kotorosl, 250 kms. to the northeast cotton candy majin buu of Moscow, and is recognized for its historic artistic heritage, especially in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as a World Heritage cotton candy majin buu Site by UNESCO.
he gave the name. During the twelfth century was a great principality also included cotton candy majin buu Rostov and Suzdal. Underwent a significant expansion and artistic rebirth until they reached the Tatar invasions that destroyed almost everything. When they finished the Tatar invasions Yaroslav began rebuilding and in 1463 he joined the Moscow State. During the seventeenth century became the third city of Russia behind Moscow and Kazan, and the second in population after Moscow.
Once placed briefly cotton candy majin buu in the context of where we are going to see some of the monuments ... The first thing we'll see is the interesting church of St. Elias, which contains perhaps the most beautiful of all fresh Gold Ring. Built between 1647-1650, and funded by merchants Skripin.
Go see it before having paid the required fee of 100 rubles to be allowed to take pictures inside. I think maybe I was the only one I paid, but really worth it. The first impression is stunning ... the great golden iconostasis icon of the patron cotton candy majin buu Saint Elijah back in a fresh fresh fresh left side right side detail of a beautiful frescoes cotton candy majin buu inside another impressive iconostasis cotton candy majin buu of the Chapel
Also inside the small chapel desabillament, we had the opportunity to hear a group of men singing a beautiful song from the Orthodox liturgy. The voice of the soloist, a low, was especially beautiful and powerful, as you can see yourself in the recording attached ...
Leaving the chapel, still stunned by the performance that we had just heard, we could take some photos of the atrium and some interesting ceramic details. Fresh details of the court another cotton candy majin buu fresh atrium
After seeing this gem and watch and hear these liturgical songs played so well, we met another interesting monuments of the city, the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior, which is accessed from the promenade along the river and through the door called holy.
It is a large complex surrounded cotton candy majin buu by walls built in the sixteenth century. This monastery dates from the twelfth century and was used as a Kremlin cotton candy majin buu (citadel fortified) city, as happened frequently in old Russia, where the monasteries were simultaneously religious and political center, and strong cultural focus.
The main monastery complex consists of two adjacent churches: Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, with three domes and a gallery cotton candy majin buu open on the side of the facade, built in 1516, and the church of neoclassical forms Taumaturgo Yaroslav late .
The interior of the cathedral contains frescoes of 1563-64 made by a number of artists Muscovites, but we could not see because the Guide, I had to fold quickly told us that it was worth it because they were quite impaired (sic) ... Another side effects that often have to suffer travel guides due to unprofessional or little desire to work.
Tags: Russia, Volga, Yaroslavl
Salvador had totally forgotten your Yarostavi afternoon, perhaps the accumulation of churches and frescoes, your chronic recodada me photos of men and heart so cute voices. I am glad to remember. August 18, 2012 18:47
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