# One day in Kostroma: an itinerary in the best order

> One day in Kostroma covers the merchant centre and the Ipatiev Monastery. In the morning — the Trading Rows under white arches, Susanin Square with its fire tower and the Epiphany-Anastasia Convent. After lunch — the Ipatiev Monastery at the meeting of the Volga and the Kostroma river, 10–15 minutes by bus.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [Kostroma Trading Rows](https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/kostroma-trading-rows.md) — YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free
   ↓ 4 min on foot
2. [Susanin Square](https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/susanin-square.md) — YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 3 min on foot
3. [Kostroma Fire Tower](https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/kostroma-fire-tower.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free to see outside; no climb
   ↓ 7 min on foot
4. [Epiphany-Anastasia Convent](https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/epiphany-anastasia-convent.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free, cathedral only
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 21 min by transport
5. [Ipatiev Monastery](https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/ipatiev-monastery.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ≈ 350–400 ₽, services free

Total with walks: 6 h 5 min

## What to see in Kostroma in one day

The morning is the historic centre: the Trading Rows, Susanin Square, the fire tower and the convent stand in one quarter. After lunch — the Ipatiev Monastery, the town's main museum.

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## How to get to the Ipatiev Monastery

Bus 14 or minibuses 4, 8 and 11 to the Ipatievskaya Sloboda stop, 10–15 minutes from the centre. On foot from Susanin Square it is about 3 km across the bridge.

## Where to have lunch

Lunch in the plan is in the centre, before the trip to the monastery: cafés around Susanin Square and in the Trading Rows, where Kostroma cheese is sold too.

## What else to see in Kostroma

Next to the square is the [Guardhouse](https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/kostroma-guardhouse) with a military history museum (400 ₽, open every day). By the Volga is the [Church of the Resurrection on Debre](https://yesgo.io/russia/kostroma/resurrection-church-on-debre).

## Tips

- At the Epiphany-Anastasia Convent visitors are allowed only into the cathedral and the chapel.
- No photos inside the Ipatiev churches; the grounds are fine.
- The belfry and the wall walk at the Ipatiev Monastery cost extra.
- You cannot climb the fire tower.
- Russia uses the rouble (₽). Bank cards issued abroad usually do not work in Russia — plan how you will pay before the trip; for the metro, buy a Troika card at the ticket office.

## Questions

### Is one day in Kostroma enough?

For the centre and the Ipatiev Monastery, yes.

### What to do in Kostroma in one day?

The Trading Rows, Susanin Square, the fire tower, the Epiphany-Anastasia Convent and the Ipatiev Monastery.

### How much is the Ipatiev Monastery?

About 350–400 ₽.

### How do I get to the Ipatiev Monastery?

Bus 14 or minibuses 4, 8, 11, 10–15 minutes from the centre.

### Can I climb the fire tower?

No, it is seen from outside.

### Is Kostroma part of the Golden Ring?

Yes.

### What to buy in Kostroma?

Kostroma cheese in the Trading Rows.

### Can I see Kostroma without a tour?

Yes: the centre on foot and one short bus ride.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; the 2-day itinerary adds the Snow Maiden's House.

### How do I pay in Russia?

Russia uses the rouble (₽). Bank cards issued abroad usually do not work in Russia — plan how you will pay before the trip; for the metro, buy a Troika card at the ticket office.

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