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Staritsa for
tourists |
See also
Alternative tourism in Staritsa/Starica |
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Churches |
St.
Elias Church by the bus station is most popular one in Staritsa.
Visit it to see the Orthodox ritual that is happening morning to night,
and even overnight on holidays. The Trinity Convent around which the city
developed back in the 13th-15th centuries is being re-established under
the leadership of charismatic Father Hermogenus.
Travel to the village of Krasnoye to see a
highly unusual, for Russia, church in the Gothic style build by of of
the famous architects of the the construction of St. Petersburg period.
[A page on the Village of Krasnoye and its famous church is coming up.] |
St. Elias Church by the bus station |
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Caves & catacombs |
The nearest cave is 3-4km from my dacha. Here
are some photos of Staritsa caves
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The Great Patriotic War |
The
front stopped around Staritsa / Tver / Rzhev / Zubtsov, and stayed here
moving a few miles back and forth for several months. The area is
saturated with war artifacts, and most cities have a local history
museum with over half of its exhibition dedicated to the history of the
Second World War.
Monuments like this designate common ("brotherly") graves.
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Bernovo Estate |
The estate, 25km
from Staritsa, is associated with the name of Pushkin. In addition to
being a well-preserved piece of history it often hosts artistic or
literary events. |
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Regional History Museum |
The Regional History
Museum located within the monastery grounds is definitely a recommended
place to visit. |
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Russian Cultural Center |
Russian Culture Center
often hosts exhibitions of paintings, or literary meetings. Guided tours
are their area of responsibility.
Their director ..... often organizes music performances and poetry
readings.
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