Virgin Monastery Jiten

Ostashkov Peninsula Zhitnyaya, 3

At the edge, surrounded by the clear waters of Lake Seliger, modestly retired Jiten Virgin Monastery - idyllic and beautiful at the same time this strict monastery, an ancient architectural monument and the spiritual center of the Upper Volga Tver.

Ascension Cathedral Znamensky monastery

Ostashkov, Labor camp, d. 1

In the center of Znamenskoye mo astyrya located Ascension Cathedral - one of the main attractions of Ostashkov, a center of pilgrimage for the faithful and tourists who are interested in history, culture and architecture of the Church of the Resurrection Church in

Ostashkov Ostashkov. Str. Volodarsky, etc. 5

Sights Ostashkova On the picturesque shore of Seliger there is really a unique ensemble: two stone churches - intricately pretentious and ascetic strictly - with two belfries. One of them stands out for its spectacularly impressive hipped bell tower and rich decoration - it is the Resurrection Cathedral

Stolobny Island

Tver region, Ostashkov district, etc. Svetlitsa

In the 16th century, the hermit Neil settled in the Tver Upper Volga region, later the Russian Saint Nilus Stolobensky the Miracle-worker, whose fame went far beyond the Tver land. As it later turned out, this event had important consequences for the history of the region.

Ostashkov Museum of Local History

Ostashkov Str. Volodarskogo, 19

Sights Ostashkova The time of the foundation of the museum of local lore in Ostashkov can be considered 1889, when a collection of paintings by local artists was collected at the city school. In 1919 an art historical museum was opened in Ostashkov.

Ostashkovsky National Theater

Ostashkov, per. Sovetskiy, d. 6

Attractions Ostashkov Stashkovs always differed in their interest in culture and art, they did not ignore the art and scenic, so it is not surprising that one of the first serious drama theaters in the district appeared in Ostashkov.

And you know that in Russia there is a Venice (and not even one, in truth)? Back in the 18th century, in letters to Catherine II, the Novgorod governor Sivers called the town of Ostashkov "the second Venice". Sprawled on a peninsula between two Seligersky fields, like a prisoner surrounded by water, Ostashkov exists in his own rhythm, beyond time and space.

Ostashkov effectively stands out against the background of his neighbors, not in vain in the Tver region, he is considered a tourist center. The city and its surroundings are densely manned with all the attributes necessary for tourist happiness. Ancient churches and monasteries, expressive houses with mezzanines, architectural and historical monuments and museums - all here in abundance. But nothing of the natural attractions and can not speak: distributing their gifts, to Ostashkov Mother Nature is definitely not stingy

Spread on a peninsula between two Seliger plosov like a prisoner, surrounded by water, Ostashkov there at their own pace, regardless of time and space. .

Ostashkov took his architectural shape after the destruction of buildings related to "pre-regular" construction, but some buildings of the 17th century have survived: it is the Trinity Cathedral, the Resurrection Church, and several pegs flax . The bell tower of the Church of the Resurrection is considered the oldest structure Ostashkov (built in 1689 .) and, of course, it is recommended to visit . The building of the Trinity Cathedral, built in 1697 ., given Ostashkovskoe regional museum .By the way, in 1789, in front of the Trinity Church, in honor of the burned Ostashkovsky fortress, the Valsky Pole was erected, which has been successfully preserved to our days. .

If desired, one can climb one of the Ostashkov belfries and admire the magnificent view of the city and its surroundings.

From the point of view of architectural value the complex of Bogoroditsky Zhytennogo monastery, erected in 1716 and before the beginning of the 20th century existed as a man's abode, is of interest. Under Soviet rule, it was closed along with others, but from June 2002 the monastery restores its religious life and opens the doors as a women's monastery of the Tver and Kashin diocese of the Moscow Patriarchate.

There are many church-nature attractions in Ostashkov (higher not all of them are listed), there are also valuable secular buildings in the city. An architectural monument of the 18th century, the oldest building in the city - Ostashkov's Town Hall - was once the center of economic, social and political life.

Today the Town Hall was lost among the rest of Ostashkov's houses with mezzanines and it can be distinguished only by a more modest appearance and baroque but an inquisitive tourist will find this rare monument and make a photo for memory.

What else can surprise and entertain the sophisticated modern tourist Ostashkov? Historical interest is the house of Mitin artists with a mezzanine and columns, once owned by the Ostashkov dynasty of artists. Built in the middle of the 19th century, the building of a fire brigade with a high tower, which is still used for its intended purpose. In the building of the historical and memorial complex Ostrog there was once a city prison, and in the Soviet years - a penal colony.

Travelers who decided to stay in Ostashkov and had time to get acquainted with the city can culturally spend the remaining days and arrange an excursion to the island of Gorodomlya and the Nilovaya Desert on tourist thermal walks, which depart from the city wharf Ostashkov.