Torzhok was founded by the Novgorod merchants

Torzhok was founded by the Novgorod merchants. First mentioned in the Chronicles in 1139 archeological findings say the settlement was founded by the 10th-11th centuries During the princely internecine wars city more than 30 times was ravaged, as was rich and strategically located. It is called the city of churches, monasteries and gold embroidery In Torzhok there is a Museum of wooden architecture and the only Russian helicopter Museum