Back to the past

To make the road not seem so long, make a short stop in the village of Kobona. Here there is a beautiful stone church, built in the style of classicism.

Here we are in the village of Staraya Ladoga. We will stop at the beautiful monument on the background of Staraya Ladoga fortress.

And before visiting Old Ladoga Fortress, you should have a good meal. You can do it in a cozy cafe, located in a historical building with a real Russian stove.

The main attraction of the Old Ladoga is an ancient fortress - a real portal to the past, which will help you move back in time to the Middle Ages. The opening hours of the museum complexes vary depending on the season, you can check the schedule and cost at website. And you can explore the massive walls and ancient buildings surrounding them at any time of the year.

The Church of St. George is one of the oldest temple buildings on the territory of Russia, according to historical data, it was built in the pre-Mongolian period.
According to the annals, Prince Alexander Yaroslavich, who was called Nevsky after his victory over the Swedes, stayed here with his squad.

Dmitry of Thessaloniki, as well as St. George, is known in Orthodox tradition as the patron saint of warriors. The temple was built during the restoration of Ladoga after the events of the Time of Troubles. The external shape of the temple has remained intact. A part of the ancient iconostasis was lost, some icons were given to the Russian Museum. The ornate forged door lock is considered to be the oldest surviving element of the whole temple building.

There is a legend that the monastery was founded by Prince Alexander Nevsky immediately after his victory over the Swedes. Although the monastery was rebuilt during its history, it is still one of the oldest and most important architectural monuments in Russia.

You can have dinner in the cafe "Knyaz Rurik". The menu includes homemade Russian dishes.
The interior is styled like a historical courtyard, with wooden furniture and lots of interesting details like iron armour or old pottery.

Tomorrow you will not only continue to explore the city, but also visit some very beautiful natural locations, today it is time to rest.