A quiet district town with a 1538 fortress laid down by Yelena Glinskaya: 18th-century churches, trade rows and one of the calmest corners of Yaroslavl Oblast.
Lyubim
Lyubim is one of the smallest and quietest towns of the oblast. The first mention dates to 1379 in the life of Sylvester of Obnora; the fortress was laid down in 1538 by Yelena Glinskaya's charter, and town status came in 1777. Surviving are the Kazan (1739), Tikhvin (1786), Nativity of John the Baptist (1769) and Presentation (1786) churches; the Trinity church of 1739 and the Epiphany cathedral of 1798 are being restored; there are trade rows of the late 18th century and an old town park. Getting there — by train on the Buyskoye branch of the Northern railway (Lyubim station) or by buses from Yaroslavl. The town lies away from the main routes — and is valued by those seeking quiet for exactly that.
How to get there
By train to Lyubim station (Northern railway, Buyskoye branch) or buses 509/520/522 from Yaroslavl.
Best season
May to September.
Travel tips & stories
The churches are being restored by parishes — arrange visits on site.
Shops and cafés are minimal — bring food.
Pair it with Danilov — the neighbouring station of the same branch.
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