Epiphany Square. Webcams Yaroslavl

Live webcam of Yaroslavl in real time broadcasts a view of the Epiphany Square.

This is the most visited place by tourists, and not only because of its central location, but also because of the presence on its territory of the Spassky Monastery of the monument to Yaroslav the Wise.

Ancient Yaroslavl, whose webcams are available on the site, was founded by Yaroslav the Wise.

This is a settlement with a thousand-year history, so there are many attractions here. In addition, it is included in the Golden Ring of Russia route, which only emphasizes its tourist attractiveness.
Religious buildings occupy a special place in the history and architecture of the city. There are many of them and each deserves attention. Interesting for travelers in Yaroslavl will be the Church of Elijah the Prophet. Live webcams show incredible views of the city landscapes. Before the brothers Ioanniky and Bonifaty Skripin built the modern Elias Church, a similar structure was erected by Yaroslav the Wise himself. At the same time, this building has not been preserved, but now you can admire the classic Byzantine model. It is noteworthy that the domes are built in the shape of an onion, and their green color indicates that the church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The composition is asymmetrical, so it looks different from different angles. Light and openwork decorative elements give a special charm to the structure.
The construction of the religious building began in 1647. Local architects managed to complete it in just three years. In just three months, she was painted. After the death of the brothers, the church became the property of the city.

At the end of the XVIII century. Yaroslavl was rebuilt, so the houses around were demolished and it turned out that it stands in the center of the square, which is now called "Soviet".

At the turn of the XIX-XX centuries. it was restored, although in the Soviet years there was an anti-religious museum here.
Despite the external attractiveness, the main beauty is inside. Several centuries later, the frescoes still delight with brightness. In the central part of the canvas occupy 6 tiers. Each of them tells about the saints and Elijah the Prophet. It took more than a decade to create them. The work on the frescoes was completed by 1716. In addition to the artistic painting, the church was decorated with wooden carvings, which also frame the iconostasis. There are more than 100 Moscow baroque icons in the central one.
In the autumn-winter period, the religious building is closed, because. frescoes can be damaged due to high humidity. Therefore, Yaroslavl is worth visiting during the warm and dry season to enjoy this beauty live. At the same time, webcams allow you to look into other parts of the city online.