Verkhoturye
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Verkhoturye, situated in the Ural Mountains, was founded in 1598 as a fort and customs post along the Babinsky Road to Siberia. It served as a crucial gateway for trade and tribute collection, stockpiling goods before the spring thaw. The town is renowned for its numerous historic churches, including the Trinity Church and Nikolay Monastery.
Statistics
Area
Not available
Population
8,820