As you know, the city of Kashin during the whole time of its existence were the classic cities of the Russian provinces, and was also a nest of the Volga merchants. Shopping arcade and numerous merchant houses are the main attractions, which annually visited by large number of tourists and visitors to the city.

Located in Cascina shopping arcade located in the Central part, which is why they are called the "heart" of this settlement. This building is made in a "brick" style, especially characteristic of the local architecture. Kashin trade lines even at the present time perform a leading function, namely to act as stores and warehouses for large quantity buyers coming here. It is important to note that not so long ago the Mall turned 100 years old, and they still continue to operate.

In the first decades of the 19th century in the Central part of the city was mostly wooden and stone benches, small in size. At the end of 1822 by the famous architect Legrand N. N. designed the new shopping arcade, hoping to arrange them in the traditional style of classicism, however, the overwhelming number of city buildings at that time were made in this style. Unfortunately, these structures have not survived to the present time.

Another dominating feature of the considered ensemble is Gostiny Dvor, presented two-storey building built in 1895. This structure immediately attracts the gaze of passers-by because of its complexity and some of the intricacies. In its external and internal elements can clearly see the motives inherent to Western Europe and is often used in Romanesque style. The establishment plan of the project was entrusted to the engineer Malinowski f.N. and necessary for the construction funds were raised with the "urban society of traders". In the process of construction works originally created in the project, it was decided to make some changes and amendments, for example, was originally intended to place the brackets serving to support the outer canopy of the gallery, but they were replaced by cast iron columns. All changes and amendments were made to the project when the engineer Gorshkov, which was unanimously approved in September 1894 the building Department, acting under provincial Board.

Close all other buildings and facilities are greatly inferior to him in size, with the erection they had in 1876, 1889, 1890, 1895 and 1904.

Modern Kashinsky trade lines are on the original drawings of facades through which it is hard to see the small room was a ledge. Its purpose is not limited to the trading needs and goals. This chapel, the erection of which had to 1830. On the form it clearly is an octahedron, while having a fairly wide dome. Shortly after the completion of the construction work it has attributed to the famous the resurrection Cathedral. During the Soviet era, the chapel was closed and today it serves as a kind of entrance to a large Department store. It is well visible due to the fact that it has a polygonal shape, because it is eye-catching terrain makes it so unusual and recognizable.