Saturday, July 24, 2021

Yaroslavl, Russia - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Yaroslavl, Russia

Weather: Intervals of clouds and sunshine, 48/67F.

Route: From Moscow 273 km NE on M-8.

Population: 608,722

Significance: Situated on the Volga River, Yaroslavl has been an important trading center since the 11th century. There are many 17th century churches.

Images:

Church of Elijah the Prophet (from whc.unesco.org)

St. John the Baptist Church (from whc.unesco.org)



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