Cheeses and history of Uglich

Start your day with the main attraction of the city of Uglich. The Kremlin stands on the high bank of the river, it has several architectural monuments and an excellent viewing platform with a view of the Volga and the Uglich Hydroelectric Power Station.

There is a cosy museum of the town life within walking distance from the Kremlin - your chance to have a glimpse into the 19th century Uglich. Here you will learn about the old traditions of the town and can drink "Uglich-style" tea from a samovar with delicious pies.

It's time to taste the famous artisan cheeses from Uglich's private cheese dairy: fresh and aged, traditional and blue mould, with herbs and pepper.
The programme includes the history of Uglich cheese-making, tasting of six types of cheese with a glass of wine, a master-class on how to cook (and eat) dishes made of local cheeses.
Book this activity a week in advance by calling +79108175445

You can continue your gastronomic journey in a cozy cafe serving pike-perch, lamb and quail dishes.

The monastery, which is rightfully considered a "pearl" of Uglich, was founded at the end of the XIV century by the wife of Dmitry Donskoy. On its territory there is the Epiphany Cathedral - the biggest, most beautiful and majestic in the town.

Another monastery of the XIV century. Here one should pay attention to the outstanding monument of Russian temple architecture of the XVII century - the Church of the Assumption "Divine" and the Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist with the best in Uglich glazed tiles and old wall paintings.

The last thing you can do is to look at the oldest of the city's private museums, which is located on a quiet street in a cozy carved wooden house. There are exhibits that tell the heroic history of the city, and you can also see the old Uglich in miniature.

Before going back refresh yourself in a cafe with rastegay with fish - "rastegay" pies made of yeast dough with juicy filling.