Suzdal β The Millennial Fairy-Tale Town π°β¨
π Transport: Self-Drive Round trip: ~600 km One way without traffic: 3.5 hours 2-day car rental: 15,000 RUB Platform: Delimobil π Accommodation: Guesthouse Cost: 21,000 RUB/night Booked via: Ostrovok Two bedrooms (each with 1.8m bed) + living room + bathroom. Clean, fully equipped β perfect except for the price πΈβ¨ π Food: Russian Cuisine Prices are very reasonable compared to Moscow β eat freely! π Recommended restaurant: Π ΡΡΡΠΊΠΎΠ΅ ΠΏΠΎΠ΄Π²ΠΎΡΡΠ΅ Address: Pushkarskaya ulitsa, 27A, Suzdal, 601293 Scan the QR code for menus with pictures! Avg. cost: 1,000β2,000 RUB/person Must-try: Rabbit leg, beef cheek, lamb leg (all super tender!), grilled fish ππ₯, and donβt miss the Russian chicken hot snack β mixed chicken and flour, amazing texture! π Exploring: A Fairy-Tale Town Attractions are small and concentrated β perfect for a relaxed stroll. Highlights: 1οΈβ£ Small wooden bridge + riverside houses π‘π Peaceful flowing water, occasional boats β super relaxing! Colorful houses along the bank β a Russian version of βsmall bridge, flowing water, homeβ πΈπ 2οΈβ£ 1000th Anniversary Viewpoint ππ Suzdal was founded in 1024 β this year marks its 1000th year! See βSuzdal 1000β written on the grass β great photo spot! 3οΈβ£ Hill next to a church β°οΈβͺ Offers views of fairy-tale houses + winding river β perfect for photos! 4οΈβ£ Museum of Wooden Architecture πͺ΅π Ticket: 660 RUB/person (only paid attraction we entered β worth it!) Shows traditional Russian log houses & peasant life The windmill is super photogenic! πΎπΈ π‘ Tips: 1οΈβ£ Think twice about driving β itβs 3.5+ hours one way, and rental is expensive. Trains are more cost-effective. If you drive, start early to avoid Moscow traffic! π¦π΅ 2οΈβ£ Book accommodation 2 weeks in advance. Prices were high due to the 1000th anniversary + weekend β options were limited! #Moscow #Russia #RussianTravel #Suzdal #GoldenRingTown