Tver Oblast Travel Guide

Russia

Toropets.The first mention of the city in the annals refers to the year 1074. The city itself is first mentioned in documents under 1168 as the center of an independent Toropets principality (by the 12th century, perhaps, the ancient ramparts preserved in the center of the city, probably filled with the first Toropets prince Mstislav Rostislavich the Brave — son of Smolensk Prince Rostislav)
Staritsa, Volga river Founded in 1297 by Prince of Tver Mikhail Yaroslavich as a fortress on the Staritsa River. View of the Volga River from the trees of the ancient fortress.
Old Russian church
Шалаш на озере Селигер. Hut on lake Seliger.
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Aerial view of the Staritsa town and the road bridge over the Volga rivers
Tver
Known for Ruins, Cathedrals and Museums
Come to Tver and enjoy its ruins, cathedral and museums.
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Nepriye
Nepriye
Head to Ozero Seliger and Monument to Partisans—just two of the sights around Nepriye.
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Zavidovo
Known for Monuments
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Kimry
Kimry
Known for Theatres and Museums
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Egonskoe
Egonskoe
Venture to Vesyegonsk Local History Museum—just one of the sights to explore around Egonskoe.
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Pryamuhinskoe
Pryamuhinskoe
Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Pryamuhinskoe.
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