In the old part of the city to preserve the historical structure of the plan (city ​​master plan was approved by EmpressCatherine II в 1781 году). The basis of the plan of radial grid of streets, Downtown is disclosed in relation to the Volga.

Most important historical monument is considered to Kostroma Ипатьевский монастырь. First mentioned in annals в 1432 году, but it was founded much earlier - in the 1330s. The territory of the monastery consists of two parts: Old and New Towns. Both sites are surrounded by high stone buildings. The old town has the shape of an irregular pentagon. The compositional center of the monastery - a monumental five-domed Holy Trinity Cathedral and belfry.

The architectural ensemble of the monastery Ipatiev

Троицкий собор (1586), (1650-1652)

Zvonnytsa (1603-1605)

Bishops housing (XVIII в.)

the House of Romanov (XVI в.)

fraternal body (XVIII в.)

Also significant monuments of architecture and history are Kostroma Bogoyavlensko-Anastasinsky Monastery and complex Trading series.