Details About Uglich

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Founded in 1148 along the Volga River, Uglich is a magnificent city to behold from the river. Its many colorful churches and cathedrals blanket the horizon, making Uglich one of Russia's most adored cities. The magnificent Church of St. Demetrius on the Blood was built on the site where the body of nine-year-old Ivan the Terrible's son, Dimitry, was found under mysterious circumstances. Other architectural monuments include the Kremlin Palace, Cathedral of the Resurrection, and St. John's Church.
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Attractions

The approach to Uglich is one of the most memorable sights of a cruise along the Volga. The usual screen of Kremlin walls, its especially fine churches and cathedral rise up from the horizon in a brilliant play of red, blue, and gold.

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