Foundation Stone

While walking alongside Volzhskaya Embankment make a stop at the foundation stone of the city. The legend says that every one will be cured from any decease once he touches the stone. The trick is to touch the stone with exact part of the body which hurts. Obviously it won't work otherwise.

Foundation Magic Stone in Yaroslavl

Here you will find a crossing of two rivers: Volga and Kotorosl as well. Locals call it Strelka, an "arrow", and it is a favorite place for wedding pictures in Yaroslavl. 

 

Location

Foundation Stone
2k, Kotoroslnaya embankment
Yaroslavl

 

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