Vyshniy Volochëk, Russia
Вышний Волочёк
Vyshniy Volochëk is a town of 53,800 people in Tver Oblast, Russia, founded in 1437.
Why visit Vyshniy Volochëk
Townapedia lists 70 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Vyshny Volochyok Waterway, Драмтеатр, А.Г. Венецианову and Бывший кинотеатр,1914 г..
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About Vyshniy Volochëk
Vyshny Volochyok (Russian: Вы́шний Волочёк, IPA: [ˈvɨʂnʲɪj vəlɐˈtɕɵk]) is a town in Tver Oblast, Russia. Population: 52,370 (2010 census); 56,405 (2002 census); 64,789 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Vyshny Volochyok (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Vyshny Volochyok Waterway
Monument and historic site · 1.0 km
Canal system in Russia
Museums and landmarks70
Дом Ванчакова (Вышневолоцкое 2-ое городское училище)
Monument and historic site · 0.9 km
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58 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes38
Венеция
Restaurant · 0.6 km
66А Большая Садовая улица
Mo-Su 10:00-03:00
Шашлык хауз
Restaurant · Barbecue, Russian · 0.6 km
Пн-Вс 11:00-22:00
26 more on the map.
History
The portage between the Tsna and the Tvertsa rivers existed from medieval times as confirmed by archaeological artifacts found in the area. Vyshny Volochyok as a settlement was mentioned in chronicles in 1471. In 1703–1722, Peter the Great had a canal constructed to link the two rivers (the Vyshny Volochyok Waterway). In the 1740, the road connecting Moscow and Saint Petersburg was built. These two events gave a start to the fast economic development of Vyshny Volochyok, which later also became a major center of textile manufacture and glass production. In 1772, the first fair was held, and in the first half of the 19th century the road was rebuilt in stone. In 1851, railroad construction followed.
In the course of the administrative reform carried out in 1708 by Peter the Great, Vyshny Volochyok was included into Ingermanlandia Governorate (since 1710 known as Saint Petersburg Governorate), and in 1727 Novgorod Governorate split off. On May 28, 1770, Vyshny Volochyok was granted town rights, and on April 2, 1772 Vyshnevolotsky Uyezd of Novgorod Governorate was established, with its seat in Vyshny Volochyok. In 1775, the Tver Viceroyalty was formed from the lands which previously belonged to the Moscow and Novgorod Governorates, and Vyshny Volochyok was transferred to the Tver Viceroyalty, which in 1796 was transformed into Tver Governorate.
From the History section of Vyshny Volochyok on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Оздоровительный лагерь "Чайка"
Campground · 5.4 km
113 Ржевский тракт, Вышний Волочёк
Churches and places of worship7
Вышневолоцкий Казанский женский монастырь
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.8 km
Склеп блаженная Любушка Сусанинская и схимонахиня Мария Самарская
Place of worship · 1.7 km
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries24
МБОУ "Вечерняя (сменная) общеобразовательная школа №1"
School · 2.1 km
1/2 улица Коммунаров, Вышний Волочёк
Healthcare27
Map of Vyshniy Volochëk
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Getting there and nearby towns
Migalovo Air Base (KLD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 111 km away.
- Krasnomayskiy 10 km west, about 10 min by car
- Spirovo 31 km southeast, about 31 min by car
- Vydropuzhsk 30 km southeast, about 30 min by car
- Trud 36 km west, about 36 min by car
- Udomlya 41 km northeast, about 41 min by car
- Kuzhenkino 41 km northwest, about 41 min by car
- Bologoye 45 km northwest, about 45 min by car
- Velikooktyabr’skiy 48 km west, about 48 min by car
- Kalashnikovo 52 km southeast, about 52 min by car
- Firovo 53 km west, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vyshny Volochek Vanchakova Line, A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vishersky canal 1, Дар Ветер, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vyshny Volochek Epiphany Cathedral, A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vyshny Volochek Kazan monastery, A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Дом Ванчaкова (Вышневолоцкое 2-е городское училище), Dmsitriy85, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Karla Marksa street 29 2012-05 1337508074, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ванчакова линия, 69-а, Dmsitriy85, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Вышний Волочёк, Екатерининская 25 зимой (2), Nikolai Bulykin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Вышний Волочёк. Памятник Венецианову., Борис Мавлютов, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vyshny Volochek Drama Theatre, A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Вышний Волочёк. Старинное здание., Борис Мавлютов, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (385), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Вид сверху на усадьбу Рябушинских в Вышнем Волочке, SovushkaDashka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Bolshaya Sadovaya street 87 2012-05 1337454887, Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Bolshaya Sadovaya street 87 2012-05 1337454780, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Bolshaya Sadovaya street 87 2012-05 1337454757, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (141), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (146), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (140), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (131), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Bolshaya Sadovaya street 87 2012-05 1337454971, Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (150), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (134), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (139), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Bolshaya Sadovaya street 87 2012-05 1337454968, Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Bolshaya Sadovaya street 87 2012-05 114045321, Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (144), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (164), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok Bolshaya Sadovaya street 82 2012-05 1337454903, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (168), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (97), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (138), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (142), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (133), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (172), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (137), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (167), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (190), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (159), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- Vyshny Volochyok, Tver Oblast, Russia - panoramio (147), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
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