Location: Uglich
Top Things to do in Uglich
The 7 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Uglich, Central Russia
Uglich (Russian: Углич, IPA: [ˈuɡlʲɪtɕ]) is a historic town in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, which stands on the Volga River. Population: 34,507 (2010 Census); 38,260 (2002 Census); 39,975 (1989 Census).
Restaurants in Uglich
1. Uglich Kremlin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By bulldogspikesmom - Minneapolis, United States
If you take a riverboat trip through Russia, as we did, you will stop here in Uglich. I highly recommend the visit. The Cathedral of St. Dmitri on the Blood commemorates the murder of Ivan the Terrible's 9 year old son in 1591 with amazing frescoes. The official version was that Prince Dmitry was staying at the log house just next door to the church ( which, of course, wasn't there at the time) when he "accidentally stabbed himself while having an epileptic seizure" outdoors, a few steps from his house. Riiiiight! Conveniently, Dmitiry's death cleared the way for Boris Godunov to usurp the throne. The church was built on the spot where Dmitry died. In addition to the Cathedral are several other interesting old buildings in what was the original Kremlin ( or fortress) of Uglich. As you walk back down toward the boat landing, you will go through an excellent market with all kinds of really nice things to buy - fur hats and scarves, linens, sweaters, t-shirts and all kinds of stuff. Since I like to do my Christmas shopping while traveling, I was able to find wonderful things at the Uglich market.
2. Resurrection Monastery
3. Uglich Hydropower Engineering Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
The Museum of Hydropower Engineering is situated near Uglich Hydroelectric Power Plant. The former two-floor NKVD administrative building of the 30-40th of the twentieth century was re-equipped for the museum. In July 2007 it was opened to the public. This museum was created as an attribute to the memory of those who contributed into the development of hydropower engineering and also to educate and to attract young generation to hydropower engineering. The exposition of the museum comprises three floors, 11 halls which deal with the hydropower engineering of Russia and the whole world, the most outstanding people, who contributed into the development of this sphere, the construction and principles of working of hydroelectric power plants, production and transmission of electricity, energy resources.
4. Epiphany Monastery
5. Church of Tsarevich Demetrius on the Blood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By nyackgirl47 - New York City, United States
We were on a Russian river cruise, and our last stop before reaching Moscow was Uglich. It is a lovely city, and I felt like we were seeing and experiencing the "real" Russia here (both St. Petersburg and Moscow are quite glamorous and cosmopolitan - really like most other big cities, but with glorious architecture). The church was lovely, with beautiful frescoes and a steel tile floor. Definitely one of the highlights of Uglich!
6. Transfiguration Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By 605harry - Massachusetts, United States
The church has some great frescoes inside as well as Russian icons, try not to miss it. We stopped here as part of a cruise and got to listen to a choral group perform, they did a great job! The town is known for it's watches, if you have chance stop by the factory in town, a short walk from the church, they have some very nice watches at reasonable prices.
