Verkhoturye was founded as a fortress in 1598 and, first, is interesting for its numerous monuments of architecture, churches and monasteries. This town is even called the Spiritual capital of the Urals, but today my story is not about that. Today we will take a little walk here and see what is happening on the streets. However, it is unlikely that you will see beautiful pictures in my article, because — I must say this — such is the Russian reality.
But just look at these incredible domes! This is the first thing you see when entering Verkhoturye.
In December 2011, a friend of mine asked me (because I have a car) to go to Verkhoturye to a man who had been living in one of the local monasteries for quite some time. We left my hometown early in the morning and arrived in Verkhoturye in the middle of the day, driving just over 500 kilometers. I had about two hours of free time, so I took my camera and walked around the town.
A few blocks later, at the site of the local stadium, I found an abandoned playground. Apparently, it was a kind of summer amusement park and for some reason it was not removed before the onset of winter.
The inscription on the banner reads: «Greetings to participants of competitions!» :)
At the next intersection, I came across a monastery.
Look at these names! «My Caprice» shop, «Schultz» hardware store and a shoe store with the concise name «Shoes». I am afraid to imagine what you can buy in the shop «My Caprice» in the Spiritual capital of the Urals. :)
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It is been eight years since my trip, and I hope the town has changed. One day, maybe even this summer, I will come to Verkhoturye and make a new photo report about this oldest Ural town, and it will be a completely different, very entertaining and beautiful story.
Thank you for taking a walk with me! :)
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