City center, Revolution square. Galich web camera online

The City Of Galichhas an official status of historical settlement. It is very ancient and stormy history goes back to the XII century, when Prince Yuri Dolgoruky was established here an Outpost for the protection of the Rostov-Suzdal Principality. However, it is known that these lands were inhabited since ancient times. In these parts was discovered the prehistoric man, belonging to the Neolithic period, as well as a precious boon – the Galich treasure, consisting of copper idols and various ritual implements. Modern Halych, will certainly find something to surprise travelers. Unusual monuments, ancient architecture, beautiful natural corners, places of worship, it is a unique image of this place. Its well-kept streets, buried in verdure, and have an indescribable atmosphere of peace and cordiality. In many ways, the impression is made due to the variety of churches and monasteries, which are an undeniable part of the city. One of the oldest and still existing monasteries of Kostroma region – Svyato-Uspenskaya Paisievo-Galich, was founded in the XIV century. Has several temples, oldest of which – the assumption was built in 1646, as "summer" and a temple has been preserved in its original form till our days. Another stunning in its external appearance the monastery of Galich – Nikolaev-old Volga, has the largest Cathedral in Kostroma region. A true gem of the Galich architecture are considered to be the Shopping arcade, located in Revolution square, and its size and design features, reminiscent of Kostroma Bargaining. Radom stands the city's oldest temple – Bogoyavlenskaya Church, the construction of which falls in the year 1635. A good walk in the nature, among the ancient settlements, the promise of galichskiy hill Balog and Shemyakin mountain, where you can contemplate the unique cityscape with lakes, ponds and temples. Another natural attraction is the Galich Park of culture and rest, where in addition to communing with nature, you can devote time to communication with friends or family, ride the rides, or visit one of the small cafes. To get acquainted with the history of this beautiful, spiritual town will help the exposition of the Regional Museum houses collections of domestic and cultural objects that tell about the main facts in the city of annals, ranging from the sites of ancient man, and ending with the great Patriotic war. Here you can buy Souvenirs. The Museum was opened in the first half of the twentieth century, and until the beginning of the XXI century was located within the walls of the Church of the Epiphany.