Interesting things about Ples

The history of Ples

Ples is a small town in the upper reaches of the Volga River. This is not a regional center, there are no textile factories here, as in other cities of the Ivanovo region, - there is no industry to speak of at all. Yet still, at any time of the year, on any day of the week, there are many visitors here – both Russians and foreigners, who are attracted by the elusive charm of Ples. It would seem that this charm has an almost physical force, similar to the force...
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The town on seven hills

Along the seven Ples hills above the main street of Russia. Not only Rome and Moscow can be called cities on the seven hills that are connected by a river. According to local mythology and documents, they are complemented by more than 30 other settlements. Moreover, almost 20 of them are in Russia. Interestingly enough, four town are located on the "Golden Ring of Russia". Including Ples...
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Ples walking routes

The Golden Ring of Russia. What to see during walks. Imagine that you have come to Ples when travelling the "Golden Ring of Russia" and stayed at the hotel "Grand Sova" at 18 Varvarinskaya str. What are the interesting places you can visit if you leave the hotel in clear serene day? Let's go two routes. The first route. Zarechye and Mount Levitan...
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A Tour Guide to Ples

The Chernetsov brothers, artists who travelled along the Volga in 1832, published a book of their travel notes, which contains a description of some interesting details of the life of Ples in the first half of the nineteenth century. "The residents took great advantage of the spring pouring out of the hills in great numbers. They channelled the keys through their yards, in which fish ponds were arranged, and the water passing...
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