The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve is picturesquely located on the territory of the former residence of the Russian Tsars within walking distance from the Kolomenskaya and Kashirskaya metro stations.
The park covers an area of ​​390 hectares.

Let's return to the concrete path and turn onto it.

We find ourselves in an apple orchard, which is called the Dyakovsky Orchard.

In spring, many people come here specifically to admire the apple tree blossoms. In autumn they go for the “harvest”. There are a lot of apples, juicy and delicious!

Having reached the end of the path, we find ourselves at a small pond.

Its banks are lined with decorative cobblestones and there are benches around it. If you wish, you can take a short rest here.

Walking around the perimeter of the pond, we see a wooden staircase going steeply down. This is the previously mentioned Golosov ravine.

Let's go down the steps. Unlike Dyakov Ravine, the banks of Golosov Ravine have been improved. The stream flowing along its bottom is framed by cobblestones.

Stone stones are thrown across it

and wooden bridges.

Walking along the bottom of the ravine, on the right slope we will see one of the main legends of Kolomenskoye - the sacred Goose Stone

These are huge boulders weighing several tons each. Moreover, most of them are located in the ground. Small peaks emerge to the surface.

The history of these stone giants goes back centuries. They were worshiped by pagan tribes who lived here about one and a half thousand years ago. It was then that the stones got their names.

According to legend, the Devin Stone brings happiness to the fair half of humanity. Treats women's diseases, promotes childbirth. The Goose Stone patronized men, giving warriors strength and luck in battle.

It is believed that the stones have not lost their magical properties to this day. There are no statistics on the fulfillment of hopes here, but the number of multi-colored pieces of matter fluttering in the wind is in the hundreds. And what’s interesting is that these legends have scientific confirmation!

In 1995-1996 Scientists from the Institute of General Physics carried out measurements of electromagnetic fields in the Golosovo ravine and directly near the stones. As a result, it was discovered that electromagnetic radiation exceeded the norm in the ravine by more than 12 times, and near the boulders by more than 27 times!

Since ancient times, there have been legends about Golosov Ravine, for example, one of them says that in 1621 a small detachment of Tatar horsemen suddenly appeared at the gates of the royal palace in Kolomenskoye. They were surrounded by archers guarding the gates and immediately taken prisoner. The horsemen said that they were warriors of Khan Devlet-Girey, whose troops tried to capture Moscow in 1571, but were defeated. Hoping to escape pursuit, the cavalry detachment descended into Golosov Ravine, shrouded in thick fog. However, 50 years have passed since then! The Tatar warriors were sure that they emerged from the fog in a few minutes. One of the prisoners said that the fog was unusual, glowing with a greenish color, but in fear of being chased, no one paid attention to this. Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich ordered an inquiry, which showed that the Tatars were most likely telling the truth. Even their weapons and equipment no longer corresponded to the weapons of that time, but were more like outdated models of the mid-16th century.

The mystical stories continued. In the 19th century, documents from the Moscow Province Police Department noted numerous cases of mysterious disappearances of residents of neighboring villages. All of them are associated with a strange fog. One of these incidents was described in July 1832 in the newspaper Moskovskie Vedomosti. Two peasants, Arkhip Kuzmin and Ivan Bochkarev, returning home from a neighboring village at night, decided to shorten the road and go through the Golosov ravine. A thick fog swirled at the bottom of the valley, in which some kind of “corridor flooded with pale light” suddenly appeared. The men entered it and met people covered with fur, who tried to show them the way back with signs. A few minutes later the peasants emerged from the fog and continued on their way. When they arrived in their native village, it turned out that 20 years had already passed. Since then, peasants, policemen, and Red Army soldiers have disappeared, so be careful - “in the swamps”, don’t go into the mysterious fog at midnight!

We will walk forward along the bottom of the ravine to a stone staircase leading to the right slope.

Having climbed it, we find ourselves at a red brick gate.

Not far from the gate, in the bushes, you can see another stone boulder.

Its ground part is much smaller than that of Devin-stone and Gus-stone and, unlike them, it has no name. This is another part of the stone block that appeared on the territory of Kolomenskoye in ancient times. According to one version, the block was brought here by a glacier; according to another, the stones are the remains of an ancient temple (pagan temple) that stood here in ancient times.

Entering the gate and passing a small churchyard, we will admire the view of the church.

The temple is unique in its own way. It is multi-pillared, that is, it consists of several tower-shaped cathedrals (not chapels like many churches, but independent buildings), built on the same foundation, connected by internal passages. In Moscow, only two such churches have survived, the second is the famous Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God on the Moat (aka St. Basil's Cathedral) on Red Square.

Another legend-hypothesis of Kolomensky is associated with this Temple. According to legend, somewhere in the park, in underground hiding places, the library of Ivan the Terrible is kept.

According to rumors, this unique collection of ancient books constituted the dowry of the king’s grandmother, the niece of Basileus Constantine XI from the Palaiologos III dynasty. In 1472, in her convoy leaving Rome, a significant part of the library was mentioned, saved from the Turks, who captured and plundered the capital of the Byzantine Empire in 1453.

Subsequently, this priceless collection of books was lost. However, some studies suggest that the library was hidden in a storage facility on the territory of Kolomenskoye. And this storage is located in an underground bunker under the church cemetery at the Dyakovo Church.

We will leave the Temple territory through another gate and along the wooden stairs we will again go down to the bottom of Golosov Ravine.

At this point the ravine widens, forming a wide clearing. Let's walk along it towards the Moscow River.

The dome of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord is already visible above the treetops.

Along the way we will see two small ponds.

Passing them, we will go out to the embankment of the Moscow River.

The embankment and its surroundings are very well maintained. There are large clearings where in the warm season you can sit right on the grass, sunbathe, and look at the sky. Lots of benches, benches, trash cans. There are plenty of toilet stalls. Nothing prevents you from admiring the river, the swimming ducks, and the kites that children fly on the shore. In the outdoor cafe you can enjoy kebabs, pancakes and other snacks, and taste mead. There are many attractions for children, bicycles and electric cars for rent. The river bus runs every 30-60 minutes. Sports equipment rental is available: basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton.

Here a stream flowing along the bottom of the Golosov ravine flows into the Moscow River.

A little further away underground springs flowing under the Temple of the Ascension come to the surface.

Since ancient times, it was believed that these keys had miraculous powers. Perhaps this was what played a decisive role in Vasily III’s choice of the place for the construction of the Temple.

From the embankment we go up the stone stairs to the Temple of the Ascension.

A magnificent view of the architectural ensemble of Voznesenskaya Square of the Kolomensky Nature Reserve opens up to our eyes.

The architectural dominant of the square is the pearl of Kolomenskoye -Church of the Ascension.

The temple was erected in 1532 under Vasily III in honor of the long-awaited heir, Ivan IV, the future Ivan the Terrible. Even then it amazed contemporaries with its beauty, sometimes it was called the Russian Parthenon. This is one of the very first and most famous tented churches in Rus'.

This is how it was during the time of Ivan the Terrible:

Composer Hector Berlioz, who visited Kolomenskoye in 1863, wrote: “Nothing struck me so much in my life as the monument of ancient Russian architecture in Kolomenskoye. I saw a lot, admired a lot, a lot amazed me, but time, the ancient time in Russia, which left its monument in this village, was for me a miracle of miracles... the beauty of the whole appeared before me... Everything in me trembled, I saw some kind of... then a new type of architecture..."

This monument is included in the UNESCO list of cultural and natural heritage.

Next to the Church of the Ascension there is another Church, unusual for its time - the Belfry of St. George the Victorious, also built in the 14th century.

There is reason to believe that the construction of this bell tower is dedicated to the brother of Ivan the Terrible, born on October 30, 1533. In the temple building there is an exhibition of icons, early printed books, handwritten documents, ancient sewing, tiles, wood carvings, photographs of the 19th century, etc. .

Next to the bell tower we see another ancient monument - the Vodovzvodnaya Tower.

In the middle of the 17th century, master Bogdan Puchin installed a water cocking mechanism in the tower, which supplied water from the Moscow River to the Palace.

In addition, on Voznesenskaya Square there is a complex of buildings that were part of the Sovereign's courtyard: Palace Gate, Prikazny and Colonel's Chambers, Sytny Dvor.

The main gate of the royal residence was built in 1673. At that time, the royal motorcade entered the Kremlin from the Moscow River. According to the recollections of contemporaries, mechanical moving and roaring lions greeted guests at the gate. In the third tier of the gate there was a clock mechanism that set the tower's bells in motion. To the right and left of the gate are the Order Chambers - the premises of the manager and his assistants, and the Colonel's Chambers - the room where the headquarters of the regiment guarding the palace was located.

The Sytny Dvor building is adjacent to the Palace Gate complex on the left side.

Under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the Sytny Dvor was a one-story building consisting of several chambers. In the Khlebnaya there were three stone ovens where bread was baked, in the Klyushnichikhs there was a housekeeper who was in charge of the palace supplies, in the Uksusnaya they prepared wine or beer kvass and sour wines, in the Povarennaya they prepared meat and fish dishes. Later, the rear ones were built on, it burned down more than once, and was restored only in the 1930s. Now there are exhibitions and exhibitions here.

Having examined all the sights of the square and going around the Church of the Ascension on the left side, we will find ourselves at another observation deck overlooking the Moscow River.

It is this that is the main observation deck of Kolomenskoye; others, which we managed to visit along the route, are rather spontaneous in nature. The territory of the site is paved with stone, it is decorated with artillery guns and a memorial stone, a sign on which says that these guns took part in the battle of Poltava in 1709.

There is another interesting building nearby.

Coming closer, you can see that this is the “Palace Pavilion of 1825”. This building is the only surviving building of the Alexander Palace, which existed on the territory of Kolomenskoye in the 19th century. The entrance to the pavilion is decorated with stern stone lions.

Here it is worth saying a few words about the Alexander Palace. It was founded by decree of Emperor Alexander I immediately after the end of the Patriotic War of 1812 and became a kind of symbol of the Victory over Napoleon, because it was the French troops that entered Moscow after the Battle of Borodino that finally destroyed the old Catherine Palace in Kolomenskoye.

However, the life of the Alexander Palace was not long, and it did not even have time to accept its founder into its possession. In 1825, work on the construction of the palace was completed, and in the same year Alexander I died.

And when Nicholas I ascended the throne, the palace was unclaimed. It was empty for a long time, and later was completely dismantled. Only this small pavilion, which served as a tea house, has survived.

From the pavilion we will look at the Church of the Ascension from a different angle, from here the Temple is no less beautiful.

On the right side of the pavilion is the Lipki Park, laid out in Kolomenskoye in the 19th century. Let's head down the alley deep into it.

At this point it is worth making a reservation: the next part of the walk is, so to speak, “optional” in nature. Looking ahead, we will say that we will have to deviate from Voznesenskaya Square and the adjacent attractions for a decent distance, and then return back along the same route. Therefore, if you are tired or limited in time, you can skip this part of the walk and go up to the Palace Gate, and from there to the Church of the Kazan Mother of God.

If you want to explore Kolomenskoye in its entirety, without missing anything, then we will follow the alley of the linden park. As the memorial plaque located at the curb says, here during the Great Patriotic War there was a post for Moscow barrage balloons.

Linden plantations are replaced by apple trees. This is another apple orchard, it is called “Kolomensky”. And after passing through the garden, we will find ourselves at the Fairgrounds. The name "Fair" is not just a tribute to history. Fairs are still held here today. Here they sell honey, nuts, antiques, souvenirs and much more.

Walking through the square, we will find ourselves at the Museum-exhibition of sand figures. The exhibition is seasonal in nature; it operates on the territory of Kolomenskoye annually from May to October. During the May holidays, masters who create sand figures come here. The work lasts for several days, and upon completion, the exhibition operates in museum mode.

A lot of interesting things can be said about the sand figures that make up the exhibition, but this is a topic for a separate review, since it can take a whole day to get acquainted with the exhibition. Therefore, today we will just admire the figures that are visible above the fence and move on. (More information about the exhibition of sand sculptures, taking place from May to October 2012, can be found in the Photo report “Exhibition of sand sculptures in Kolomenskoye”).

Passing the exhibition of sand figures and walking through a fairly long open clearing, we will find ourselves at the wooden Temple. This is the Church of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, a monument of Russian church architecture of the 17th century.

The church was erected in one of the villages in the Arkhangelsk region. She ended up in Kolomenskoye in the first half of the 20th century. Ancient buildings of architectural and historical value, but which were, for various reasons, in danger of disappearing, were brought here from different parts of the country. In 2007, all buildings were combined into.

From left to right:

The Holy Gate of the Nikolo-Karelian Monastery, built in 1662.

The monastery was located on the shores of the White Sea, at the mouth of the Northern Dvina. The surviving gate tower was brought to Kolomenskoye in 1932, when the monastery was almost completely lost.

Moss tower of the Sumy fort, built in the 80s of the 17th century.

In modern Russian, the word "prison" is most often associated with the place where prisoners were sent to hard labor. However, in this case, "fortress" is a synonym for the word "fortress". The Sumy fort, along with the Kem and Kola forts, played a significant role in the defense of the northern borders of Russia (located on the territory of modern Karelia).

Over time, the defensive functions of the fort disappeared, and it gradually fell into disrepair. One of the two surviving towers was transported to Kolomenskoye in 1931.

The tower of the Bratsk fort, erected on the Angara River in 1654.

During the construction of the Bratsk hydroelectric power station, the territory where the fort was located found itself in a flood zone. In order to partially preserve this monument of defense architecture, one of the towers with a fragment of the wall was transported to Kolomenskoye in 1959.

From the Museum of Wooden Architecture we will return along the same route to Voznesenskaya Square. North of the Palace Gate is the Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

The wooden church in the name of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God at the Sovereign's Courtyard in Kolomenskoye was built under Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, Alexei's father, in the 1630s. In 1649-1653, under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the capture of Kazan, the current brick church building was built on a high basement with a hipped bell tower instead of a wooden one. Initially, the temple was a house temple and was connected by a passage about 50 m long and about 3 m wide with a wooden royal palace.

The temple is operational, it houses the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Sovereign” (found on March 15, 1917 and returned to the temple on July 27, 1990).

To the left of the church we see a one-story wooden building - the House of Peter I, an architectural monument of the early 19th century.

The house of Peter I in Kolomenskoye is the only memorial museum in Moscow dedicated to the reformer tsar. The house was built in 1702 on Markovo Island at the mouth of the Northern Dvina, near its confluence with the White Sea. In this house specially built for him, the tsar lived for two months, observing the construction of the Novodvinsk fortress, which was supposed to protect the city of Arkhangelsk from the expected attack of the Swedish fleet.

In the post-revolutionary years, there was a threat of destruction of the historical monument, so in 1936 Academician P.D. Baranovsky brought him to Kolomenskoye.

The exhibition in the House of Peter I recreates the interior of the house during the life of Peter I, tells about the initial stage of Peter's transformations and introduces the diverse interests of the Tsar-Transformer.

Next to the House of Peter I there is a monument to the Emperor himself. This is the author's repetition of the monument erected in the city of Antwerp (Belgium).

Continuing further, we will pass through another apple orchard (the third along our route) - the Kazan Orchard. On the left side in the direction of travel there is a wide clearing and an oak alley. Long-living oaks surrounded by a cast-iron fence are natural monuments of the reserve. According to some estimates, their age is more than five hundred years.

Stone slabs dug into the ground are the remains of the Bread and Feed Yards, the outbuildings of the palace.

Next to them are two more attractions of Kolomenskoye:

Memorial pillar-chapel, moved here from the village of Tsaritsyno.

As the inscription on the plaque next to the monument says, the milestone was erected in honor of Alexander II - the Liberator and the abolition of serfdom.

And a little further away we see the “Borisov Stone”, a huge granite boulder - a border sign of the possessions of the Polotsk prince Boris, who lived in the 12th century in the upper reaches of the Northern Dvina. Transported to Kolomenskoye in the 1920s.

This concludes our walk. Going down to the exit from the territory of the Museum-Reserve,

Let's walk along Andropov Avenue. There are several restaurants and cafes along the way. Here you can relax and have a snack after a long walk.

Our walk ends at the entrance to the Kolomenskaya metro station.

The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve is located in the southeast of Moscow. On a vast territory of 390 hectares there are many historical and architectural objects, there is also a new building, such as the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. And the Church of the Ascension of the Lord in Kolomenskoye is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition to all this, Kolomenskoye is a beautiful landscape park where not only Muscovites stroll, but also city guests who come to Moscow every year from all over the world.

How to get to the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve

The park occupies a truly huge territory, so you can get here from two metro stations at once. Kashirskaya metro station and Kolomenskoye metro station. There is a difference where to get off, but to decide on a metro station, you need to decide what you want to visit first. From Kashirskaya station you can easily and quickly walk to the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich, and from Kolomenskoye station to the Church of the Resurrection of the Lord. Only this can serve as criteria for choosing a station, because both of these stations are located on the same metro line.

The road to Kolomenskoye Park from the metro is easier and more convenient in the first option, that is, from Kashirskaya station. Here we need to cross the square and take the underground passage to checkpoint No. 5 of the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. Entrance to the territory is free, but since this is a protected area, dogs are not allowed here.

We entered the park from the Kashirskoye Highway, a little to the south, through checkpoint No. 6. In general, the park has quite a few entrances and exits, and next to each there is a map of the park, so it will be difficult to get lost. The whole walk is unlikely to take you more than 4-5 hours.

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Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich

There are several wide asphalt roads in the park; they even have names like real streets. The one we went along is called 1st Street Dyakovo Gorodishche.

Along it on both sides there is a temporary exhibition of modern sculpture.

After walking no more than a hundred meters, we turn left and find ourselves at the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. This particular palace was built in 2010, and it was recreated according to plans and images of the real palace of Alexei Mikhailovich, built in 1672. The palace served the Romanov dynasty for a hundred years and in 1767, already dilapidated, it was dismantled by order of Empress Catherine II.

The palace is beautiful and majestic. The interior spaces house many exhibitions. The main excursion, which can be purchased at the palace ticket office, is a tour of the chambers of the king and princes with access to the observation deck of the palace. Expositions of the Alexei Mikhailovich Palace include the male and female halves of the palace and an exhibition of treasures of Russian art of the 17th century. In addition to permanent exhibitions, the palace also houses imported exhibitions, which can be found on the official website of the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. When going to exhibitions and expositions in the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich, keep in mind that almost all museums in our country are not open on Mondays, this one is no exception.

Newlyweds like to conduct photo sessions on the palace grounds; by the way, wedding photo sessions, as well as amateur photography in the palace, are paid additionally.

At the other entrance to the palace, where another asphalt road leads directly from the entrance to which you can approach from the Kashirskaya metro station, there is a miniature monument to Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. Yes, this is the Empress, on horseback and in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment. The same monument was installed in Baltiysk, the only difference is that the height of the monument in Baltiysk is 6.3 meters.

Kolomenskoye Park

From here we have a long walk ahead to the next attraction, but for now we can take a leisurely stroll past the clover fields and apple orchard. Not far from the garden there is an observation deck with a panorama of the Moscow River.

Further the road passes by the Temple of the Beheading of John the Baptist in Dyakovo. We did not enter the temple territory.

After this, we will descend and ascend to Golosov Ravine along the red wooden stairs. In the ravine on the right there are two ponds, Verkhny and Nizhny Kolomenskoye. They went unnoticed by us.

Rising from the ravine we saw the top of the main attraction of the Kolomna Nature Reserve. By the way, there is a stand with a map of the walking health route. So, if you wish, a health path awaits you in Kolomenskoye. Here you are free to choose your further route. You can turn right and go to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord from below, or you can continue moving straight, so we will come to the house of Peter I. In any case, all the main attractions are located on the right hand along our route, so we need to move to the right.

This is the house of Peter I. It was here that Peter lived in 1702, although not for long, only two months, observing the construction of warships and the fortifications of Arkhangelsk. Peter’s house moved to Kolomenskoye only in 1934, as part of the preservation of historical values. Inside the house, the interior of the light rooms from the time of Peter I has been recreated. And in front of the house itself there is a monument to the Russian Tsar and the first All-Russian Emperor.

Further, through the preserved fragments of the wall, we find ourselves in the very place where the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye used to be. The Petition Pillar, an architectural monument of the 17th century, is also located here. This was the place where requests and complaints were submitted to the sovereign, as well as the public announcement of royal decrees. The petition pillar, like most of the buildings of the royal estate, was destroyed during the Patriotic War of 1812 and was subsequently restored.

We find ourselves at the Front Gate. It was through them that the entrance to the king's residence was carried out. This may seem surprising, but the central entrance was precisely from the Moskva River.

Church of the Ascension of the Lord in Kolomenskoye

Behind the wall there is an entire ensemble of buildings from the 17th century. This is the refectory, Vodovzvodnaya tower, church belfry, Palace pavilion and of course the main object not only of this ensemble, but of the entire museum-reserve in Kolomenskoye - the Temple of the Ascension of the Lord.

The territory of the complex is decorated not only with flower beds with beautiful flowers and an evenly trimmed lawn, but also with real cannons from the 17th century.

The Church of the Ascension of the Lord in Kolomenskoye is the oldest building in Kolomenskoye and its age dates back to 1528. It was built on steep slopes at the base of a spring flowing here. The temple is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The temple was built as a place of worship. They prayed in it for the childbearing of the grand-ducal family.

From the Temple you can go down to the embankment and return to the ravine from where we came here by another road.

Well, we leave the same way as we came, but we walk from the temple strictly straight along Lipovaya Alley, so that on our right is the Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Kolomenskoye. The temple was built in the 50s of the 17th century and dedicated to the birth of the heir Alexei Mikhailovich, son Dmitry.

Linden Alley ends with the Spassky Gate, which is called “rear” in 17th-century drawings. As befits a gate of that era, it has two spans for convoys and pedestrians. All excursions around the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve usually gather and start here.

Museum of Wooden Architecture

Along the embankment we move to the left past Peter’s Dutch house and soon find ourselves in the territory of wooden buildings. They are modern, but built in the style of ancient Russian architecture.

And this is the Tower of the Brotherly Fortress, from here there is a beautiful view of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord.

From here you can see another temple. This is the Wooden Church of St. George the Victorious in Kolomenskoye.

From this part of the museum-reserve you can go to the Kolomenskoye metro station. From this place to the Kolomenskoye metro station is no more than 1 km, and if you count from the exit from the museum-reserve to the Kolomenskoye metro station, the distance will be only 600 meters.

The walk turned out to be long. If you count from the entrance to the exit, it’s a little less than 6 km. If you add visiting exhibitions and expositions to the walk, you will get much more. On a hot summer day, only benches in the shade of trees and a supply of drinking water will help you cope with such a route. And if the museum-reserve in Kolomenskoye will provide you with the first, then the second depends entirely on you - don’t make a mistake. To sum it up, we can say that the park in Kolomenskoye is an excellent place for walking. It's clean and fresh here. Here you can admire not only nature, but what was created by man, both our contemporary and the man who lived five hundred years ago.

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The Kolomna Kremlin is an architectural ensemble dating back to the 16th century. Previously, in its place there was a wooden Kremlin, which served a defensive function. At that time, the Principality of Moscow was forced to defend its borders from the Crimean Tatars. Wooden buildings were easy to burn, and they could not resist the enemy’s assault for long. Under Vasily the Third, in 1525, the construction of stone walls began. It lasted about 6 years. A total of 16 towers were erected, and the walls were more than 20 m high.

When the peasant uprising led by Ivan Bolotnikov began at the beginning of the 17th century, the rebels were unable to storm the stone Kremlin. Later, the borders of Russia moved south, Kolomna no longer needed a defensive structure - the walls and towers began to be dismantled into bricks: the construction of stone buildings was underway in the city. Nowadays, 7 towers and walls of the Kremlin, the thickness of which exceeds 4 m, have been preserved. The architectural complex has Italian features, which were given to it by the architect Aleviz Fryazin. On the territory of the Kremlin there are Orthodox churches and 2 convents - Novoglutvinsky and Assumption.

Cathedral Square

The main street of the Kolomna Kremlin leads to Cathedral Square. Active construction here began in the 14th century. Going out onto the square, you can see the Church of St. Nicholas Gostiny, the Assumption Cathedral, erected in honor of the victory on the Kulikovo Field (the Don Icon of the Mother of God is kept in the cathedral). Nearby are a 17th-century bell tower and a temple in honor of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God.

More than 8 dozen nuns live in the Novoglutvinsky Monastery, also located here, from Russia and other countries. The Church of the Resurrection of the Word also overlooks Cathedral Square. In the more modest Church of the Resurrection, which once stood on this site, Dmitry Donskoy himself married Evdokia of Suzdal. In 2007, a monument to Cyril and Methodius, the creators of the Slavic alphabet, appeared on Cathedral Square.

Kolomenskaya Tower

Another common name for this tower is “Marinkina”. The legendary Polish adventurer Marina Mniszek was imprisoned here during the last period of her life. The tower was built in the mid-16th century on the western side of the Kremlin. It has 20 sides, its height is 31 m, and its diameter is approximately 11 m. There are loopholes on the 7th floors of the tower, and two-horned battlements on the 8th. Marina Mnishek, who first became the wife of False Dmitry the First, and then recognized False Dmitry the Second as her husband, was crowned as the Russian Tsarina. She aroused a feeling of hatred among the people, since she actually gave Kolomna to the Polish invaders, who plundered the city.

After the death of False Dmitry II, Mnishek claimed the throne on behalf of her young son. But the son was executed, and Marina was imprisoned in the tower, where she died in 1614. According to legend, the woman turned into a magpie and left the tower. However, the treasures she hid are still kept here.

Pyatnitsky Gate

These gates represent the main entrance to the Kremlin. This is where the construction of towers and protective walls once began. The Pyatnitsky Gate tower has 2 tiers. Previously, its height reached 35 m, now it is 6 meters lower. The length of the tower is 23 m, and the width is 13. It was on this tower that the “alarm bell” hung. When something extraordinary happened, for example, the city was in danger, the alarm was sounded. There was a passage under the tower through which, if necessary, one could enter the city. It was along this route, according to legend, that the Poles broke in here, since Marina Mniszech ordered the servants to raise the protective bars.

Adjacent to the Pyatnitsky Gate was Zhitnaya Square, where brisk trade was going on. There was even a temple erected here in honor of Saint Paraskeva, the patroness of trade affairs; later it was replaced by a chapel. The passage in the Pyatnitsky Gate resembles a horse's horseshoe (according to legend, a horseshoe brought good luck). Also on the tower you can see an icon with images of the Trinity, Our Lady of the Don and the heavenly patrons of the ancient city.

Museum Factory of Kolomna Pastila

The museum is located in an ancient building located next to the Kremlin. Here previously there was a shop of the Surganov merchants, where they sold sweets. And today, when you come to the museum, you can feel the unique atmosphere of the 19th century. Here you can learn a lot about the history of marshmallow making, its various recipes, and see old posters and packaging of the popular delicacy.

The female guides are dressed in ancient costumes, and guests are certainly offered to try marshmallows. Museum visitors examine kitchen utensils, handmade 19th-century furniture, and admire embroidery and knitted napkins. A factory was opened at the museum - in the building of the candy and pastille establishment of the merchant Chuprikov. In the 19th century, his products were popular even outside of Russia. After the revolution of 1917, the establishment closed, and for many years no one was able to taste the famous Kolomna marshmallow.

Its production began again only in 2009. We managed to find old recipes and restore the interior of the factory. The museum factory opened in 2011. Today, here you can take part in a master class on making the famous delicacy, and buy a box of marshmallows in the company store to take with you.

Kuznechnaya Sloboda

The Kuznechnaya Sloboda Museum opened in 2010; today it houses about 7,000 exhibits. A tour of the museum lasts about 2 hours, but it flies by. Visitors see products made by blacksmiths who lived many centuries ago. These are details of the weapons of Russian soldiers - armor, weapons. As well as forged items that have long gone out of use. Skilled craftsmen turned them into real works of art. These are irons, scales, kettles and other household items. In the museum store you can buy souvenirs.

Museum project "Artkommunalka"

The museum is located in a former merchant mansion on October Revolution Street. Once upon a time, communal apartments were located on the second floor, and the Ogonyok store operated on the first floor. The famous writer Venedikt Erofeev worked there as a loader. The museum opened in 2011, it began with a few exhibits, but the collection was actively replenished by city residents.

Today, here you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a real communal apartment - see things from those times, and even order a performance with the participation of actors. Moreover, each performance is unique - it is never repeated. The life of the inhabitants of the “communal apartment” unfolds before the audience. In addition, the museum regularly hosts various events.

Monument to the Fighters of Two Revolutions

The monument was inaugurated in 1958, its architect is N.P. Ponikarov. In 1917, popular unrest occurred in Kolomna - not enough bread was brought to the city. The authorities used weapons against the townspeople; among the dead were a Red Guard, a sailor, a commissar... The bodies were buried near the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Later, the ashes of the victims of the punitive expedition of 1905 were transferred here. The square where the grave was located was renamed the Square of Two Revolutions.

At the end of the 30s of the last century, a competition was announced to design a monument to the fallen. About a hundred projects were submitted to it, but the monument was erected only in 1958. By this time, the ashes of high school student Ivan Markov, a participant in the 1905 revolution, were also transferred to the mass grave.

Faceted Tower

The faceted tower of the Kolomna Kremlin is unique. On the outside it has 6 edges, and on the inside the architect gave it a rectangular shape. There is no such tower in the Kremlin anymore. At the place where the tower stands, the Astrakhan and Vladimir-Kashirsky tracts used to converge.

The height of the structure exceeds 20 m, and the loopholes located in tiers made it possible for the Kremlin defenders to repel enemy attacks. Later, the Faceted Tower became a chapel, and after the revolution, kerosene trade was opened there. Only in the 80s of the 20th century was the upper tier restored. Today, the Museum of Ancient Russian Weapons is opened in the Faceted Tower.

Bishops' Chambers

The bishop's chambers were built at the end of the 17th century under Archbishop Nikita. There was also a house church here in honor of St. Sergius of Raonezh and another church - Trinity. Local bishops lived here, later seminary students, and then monks. The appearance of the building changed - fires occurred periodically, the building had to be repaired and reconstructed. So, in the mid-18th century, the architect Ivan Michurin compiled a description of the chambers damaged by fire and the estimate necessary for their restoration.

According to this document, there were 16 chambers on the second floor, and 14 on the first floor. In addition, there were vestibules, closets, and a kitchen. The greatest damage was caused to the chambers by another fire, which occurred in 1777. Count Sheremetyev supervised the restoration of the building. In the 19th century, a brick temple was built here. Today, the chambers have become a popular attraction in Kolomna, and their inspection is included in many excursions.

Simeonovskaya Tower

The eastern tower of the Kolomna Kremlin is named after the temple dedicated to Simeon the Stylite. It was located next door, on Zhitnaya Square, and has not survived to this day. The Simeonovskaya Tower is quite high - about 24 m, its width reaches 8 m. There are 5 floors inside the tower, one of which is underground. And at the top there is a gallery bordered by high – over 2 m – teeth, which are shaped like a bird’s tail. And the structure is crowned with a hip roof. Previously, the Kremlin included 4 more such towers, now only 3 have survived.

Museum "Kalachnaya"

After the revolution of 1917, the kalach trade was lost, and it was impossible to taste the fried kalach prepared according to ancient recipes even in Moscow. But in Kolomna, which has long been famous for its rolls, they decided to revive the fishery. The Kalachanaya Museum opened next door to the Kolomna Kremlin. It is housed in a building built in the mid-19th century, and the products were baked in an oven reconstructed according to old drawings. Moreover, bakers needed to know a lot of tricks. For example, in order for the kalach to be snow-white inside, it was necessary to use only birch firewood, previously cleared of bark.

Today, museum visitors can observe the entire process: how the leaven is made, the dough is placed, rolled out, and the rolls are made. They are sent to the oven. Each action is accompanied by a detailed story from the guide. The tour ends, of course, with a tasting. You can also buy rolls to take with you. The revival of Kolomensky Posad began with the Kalachnaya Museum, and the project itself received an award in the “Changing Museum in a Changing World” competition.

Museum of your favorite toy

Toys are every child's first friends. Even adults remember well those dolls and animals with which they played in childhood. Therefore, a visit to the Museum of their favorite toy brings joy to children and light nostalgia to their parents and grandparents. The museum contains toys that were made over the past century and a half. The museum opened in 2014 based on the collection of Irina Kulikova. Since then, the number of exhibits has increased significantly. Children do not leave here for a long time, because ancient toys make a truly fascinating impression.

Irina Kulikova herself is a real craftswoman. She buys toys at auctions and in antique stores and restores them with her own hands. Miniature strollers, horses to swing on, favorite cartoon characters - Carlson, Cheburashka and the crocodile Gena, soldiers and doll dishes - the world of childhood comes to life here. For those interested, by prior arrangement, the owner of the museum will conduct a master class on making toys.

Estate of the Lazhechnikov merchants

Ivan Lazhechnikov is the author of historical novels, one of which, “The Ice House,” brought him all-Russian fame. The Lazhechnikov family itself gave the fatherland talented merchants. In the mid-18th century, the family decided to build an estate in the center of Kolomna, reminiscent of a rich country house. And be sure to surround it with a green park. The estate was built. Over time, the house was somewhat rebuilt, expanded, and they lived here happily. But after the revolution, the mansion, naturally, was nationalized. Only in the 80s of the 20th century were museum collections located here.

Today, museum guests can plunge into the life of ancient Kolomna. See how peasants lived in a Russian hut, try the weight of a weight, admire the elegant embroidered clothes that girls prepared for their dowry, look into a pantry with rich supplies. There are rooms in the estate, when visiting which you get the impression that the Lazhechnikovs still live here - they just came out for a minute. Also in the museum you can watch the silent film “The Ice House” and drink tea with marshmallows.

Museum "House of the Samovar"

The House of Samovar Museum is located next to the Kolomna Pastila Museum, so it will be convenient to visit them on the same day. The basis of the exhibition was the collection of the Burov family. Guests will see a variety of exhibits. Samovars from Asia - oddly enough, it was there that they were invented, and then appeared in Russia. Samovars are huge and very small - for one mug of boiling water, pot-bellied and flat, designed for camping conditions, wood-burning and those heated by electricity - in a word, the eyes run wide. You can also see other antiques here - irons, kerosene lamps, dishes. Those who wish to be photographed in the museum will be dressed in ancient Russian clothing.

Museum of Military Glory

The Museum of Military Glory is located at 1 Invincible Street. Previously, it was located in the Church of Peter and Paul. But the current spacious building, the facade of which resembles a red flag, makes it possible to show guests all the exhibits - because their number is constantly increasing. The museum tells about the inhabitants of the region who took part in various wars: from the Middle Ages to the present day.

In the Hall of Fame you can get acquainted with the Book of Memory, where all the collected information about the warriors is stored. Of course, the museum also presents portraits of heroes, weapons from different eras, machines on which shells and parts of military equipment were made during the Great Patriotic War. The museum also has an exhibition dedicated to the fighting in Afghanistan.

Monument to Vodovoz

Residents of Kolomna are very fond of this monument, dedicated to the people who engaged in such difficult but necessary work. Water carriers collected water from the Moscow River into barrels and transported it around the city. A bucket of water at that time cost 2 kopecks. Only at the beginning of the 20th century, when running water appeared in the city, did the profession become a thing of the past. The monument was opened in 2012, and it was made by local blacksmiths, led by Anton Yakushev. This is a whole composition - the water carrier itself, his dog, as well as a barrel and a ladle. There is also a mug-piggy bank. The funds collected are donated to charitable projects.

Museum "School of Crafts"

The School of Crafts Museum is a real cultural center where you can not only get acquainted with the works of masters, but also learn those crafts that are now considered forgotten. Entering the museum, guests find themselves in a real Russian entryway; a guide in national costume greets them with a bow. In the museum you can see a stove and kitchen utensils, wicker baskets and bast shoes. But, of course, guests pay the most attention to women's handicrafts. Antique embroideries, knitted tablecloths, lace, fabrics, dolls - all this can be held in your hands.

For such holidays as Maslenitsa, Easter, Christmas, Christmastide, the museum has prepared special programs. But guests are introduced to more than just crafts. They learn about the traditional rituals of the Russian people, dance in circles, solve ancient riddles, and learn to pronounce tongue twisters. Some people come to the “School of Crafts” regularly and actually master some new skill. Among the “graduates” there are the most successful ones who now work in famous fashion houses.

Assumption Brusensky Convent

The monastery was founded in the mid-16th century in memory of the campaign of the troops of Tsar Ivan the Terrible to Kazan. Initially, the monastery was conceived as a men's monastery, but after the Time of Troubles, nuns already lived in it. The first stone buildings began to appear at the end of the 18th century. Gradually they replaced the wooden ones. Thus, a bell tower over the gates, residential buildings, a cathedral, and various outbuildings were built. At the end of the 19th century, a building for a refectory and almshouse was erected.

With the establishment of Soviet power, the monastery was closed, people began to move into its premises, and some buildings were allocated for warehouses. Only towards the end of the 20th century did the restoration of the Assumption Church begin, and the territory of the monastery was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church. Today here you can see the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and worship one of the first copies of the original Kazan Icon of the Virgin Mary.

Assumption Cathedral

There once stood a cathedral on this site, built in the 14th century. It was erected by order of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, who defeated the troops of the Golden Horde in the battle of the Vozha River. And Theophan the Greek himself painted that cathedral. At the end of the 16th century, Saint Job served there. By the end of the 17th century, the cathedral had fallen into disrepair and was dismantled. A new one was erected in its place, the architect was M. Alekseev. Saint Philaret served and read sermons to the flock more than once in the new cathedral. In 1929, the cathedral was closed and looted. In 1989, the cathedral was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church; it was returned to the church only 60 years later.

Epiphany Staro-Golutvin Monastery

On the outskirts of Kolomna there is a beautiful architectural ensemble - the Staro-Golutvin Monastery. It is believed that its construction began in the 14th century, and that Sergius of Radonezh was involved in the plan for its construction. Over the next centuries the monastery grew. Today, pilgrims and ordinary tourists can admire the Epiphany Cathedral, the temple in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh, and the beautiful gate church. The main shrines of the monastery are considered to be particles of the Cross on which Christ was crucified, and part of His crown of thorns. Getting into the service will also not be difficult. Every day, at 8 am, the Divine Liturgy begins in the monastery.

Novoglutvinsky Holy Trinity Monastery

As you can guess from the name, this monastery was founded much later than the Staro-Golutvin Monastery. Construction here began only in the 19th century. The 18th-century Trinity Cathedral and the bishop's chambers made of white stone were already located on the territory of the future monastery. Later, a bell tower, the height of which exceeds 50 m, a beautiful fence with towers, 2 temples and chapels were erected. After the revolution, the monastery was closed and valuables were removed from it. Only at the end of the 20th century did restoration work begin here and the monastery was returned to the Orthodox Church.

Trinity Cathedral is incredibly beautiful; it is difficult to find a more striking example of the “Russian Baroque” style, and you will not see such mosaic floors anywhere else in Russia. Magnificent paintings adorn the Intercession Church, and the carved wood iconostasis is a real work of art. The iconostasis in the church in honor of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg is also unusual - it is made of ceramics. Children who come to the monastery will also be interested in seeing the dog kennel and meeting the live camel that lives at the monastery.

Bobrenev Mother of God-Nativity Monastery

One of the most beautiful monasteries in Russia has a glorious history. Sergius of Radonezh blessed Prince Dmitry Donskoy to build this monastery after the victory of the Russian army over the troops of the Golden Horde on the Kulikovo Field. It is believed that the governor Bobrok donated a significant amount for the construction of the monastery, which is why the monastery is sometimes called “Bobrenyova”. By the 18th century, the monastery was already in need of renovation. The brethren temporarily moved to the Novoglutvin Monastery, and work began at the Mother of God Nativity Monastery. A temple was erected here in honor of the Theodore Icon of the Mother of God, and new outbuildings appeared.

The actions of the Soviet government can be called criminal - after the revolution, the monastery was turned into a warehouse for storing fertilizers. Today, restoration work is still underway, but the monastery is already waiting for pilgrims and tourists. You can venerate the main shrine - a copy of the Theodore Icon of the Mother of God, written by the Evangelist Luke. And also listen to the singing of the church choir in the temple with unique acoustics.

Church of St. Nicholas on Posad

The temple was built of white stone at the beginning of the 18th century. In the rarest style of Moscow pattern making. It seems that this is not an Orthodox church, but an elegant fairy-tale tower. In the 16th century, a wooden temple in honor of St. Nicholas the Pleasant stood on this site. It was called “Posadsky” because it was located outside the city. There was another nickname, “the temple of St. Nicholas the Wet,” since on the temple icon the saint was depicted at the moment when he was saving a child from the water.

In the 18th century, with donations from city residents, a stone church was built on the site of a wooden one in a style that emphasized the proximity of Kolomna and Moscow and the common interests of the two cities. Today the temple belongs to the Russian Old Believer Church. Therefore, tourists most likely will not have to visit inside. But at any time you can admire the unusual architecture of the temple.

Museum of Flax and Life of Russian Women

The Flax Museum is located not far from Kuznechnaya Sloboda. And here, too, history comes to life. After all, the whole life of Russian families, especially women, was connected with flax. Linen - clothes, bed linen, towels, tablecloths, curtains - all this was an integral part of everyday life. In the museum, tourists are introduced to how flax was grown from seeds, how yarn was obtained, woven and sewed. You will be able to see spindles, spinning wheels, a loom, and admire ancient linen products and national costumes.

You can order a master class in advance and make your own souvenirs, such as dolls or amulets. There is also a souvenir shop where you can buy clothes, interior items and small souvenirs made by local craftswomen.

Kolomna Local Lore Museum

The Kolomna Local Lore Museum has a rich history - it was founded more than 80 years ago. Today it combines the Lazhechnikov estate, the Voivode’s House and the Museum of Military Glory. Thus, tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the region - from ancient times to the present day. Particular attention is paid to the work of the writer Lazhechnikov and the period of the Great Patriotic War. In total, the museum houses about 30,000 exhibits, and more than 50,000 tourists visit it annually.

Gorki Zoo

You can spend a whole day visiting this zoo. In 2009, this place was the site of a neglected farm. It was converted into a petting zoo. Today, a wide variety of animals are kept here - from farm animals to exotic ones. Good conditions are provided for all pets, so cubs are often born. In the zoo you can see ostriches and raccoons, buffalos and yaks, llamas and camels, as well as many other animals. Some are allowed to enter their enclosures, feed them, and even pick up small animals.

If you particularly like one of the animals, you can become its “guardian,” that is, take a financial part in the maintenance of this particular animal. There is a riding school, and you can also just ride a horse or pony. And in the eco-shop at the zoo they sell environmentally friendly agricultural products - milk, eggs, etc. Another pleasant nuance is that children under 7 years old visit the zoo for free.

Ozerov's House

It is difficult to define what Ozerov's House is. This is at the same time an ancient building, a museum, and a cultural and leisure center. At the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, this house was built for the wealthy wine merchant A. Ozerov. But from the very beginning it seemed that this mansion resembled not a private house, but a state building, perhaps a museum. During the years of Soviet power, the mansion was transferred to the city administration, and later a museum was located here. Various exhibitions are brought here, but there are also those that operate constantly. So, here you can always see wooden sculptures by A. Leonardov.

Fairy-tale characters, extraordinary palaces and panels - all this was made by a talented self-taught sculptor. Romantic paintings by K. Vasiliev are of great interest to museum guests. The heroes of fairy tales and legends come to life on them - mighty heroes, incomparable beauties, Russian nature itself. The third permanent exhibition is a collection of paintings by M. Abakumov. They also glorify Russian nature, talk about the traditional way of life and seem to breathe light and warmth. The museum also hosts cultural events, including concerts and master classes. Special interactive programs have been developed for children, where they talk about their favorite fairy tales and Russian heroes.

Skating center "Kolomna"

But Kolomna is famous not only for its antiquity. Its pride is its modern skating center. It is a whole sports complex designed for children and adults. Sports competitions of various levels take place here. But in the center you can not only watch competitions or go ice skating. Residents and guests of the city have at their disposal a spacious swimming pool, a hall equipped with modern exercise equipment, sports grounds, and a health center. There is a Skating Museum and cozy cafes; you can sit in the winter garden and take part in mass ice skating.

Monument to steam locomotive L-0012

It's not very often that you see a monument to a steam locomotive. But in Kolomna it is. The L series locomotive was produced by a local plant in 1946. He found his place near Lebedyansky Boulevard. It was engineer L. Lebedyansky who was involved in the development of this project. The L series locomotive has become one of the best mainline freight domestic steam locomotives. He not only worked flawlessly on all the railways of a huge country, but also “starred” in films. He can be seen in such popular films as “12 Chairs”, “Children of the Arbat”, “Admiral”.

This is just part of the attractions of Kolomna - one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Russia. If you have the opportunity to come here and see everything with your own eyes, don’t miss this chance.

Updated: 2019-2-28

Oleg Lazhechnikov

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Kolomna is located very close to Moscow, and you can easily go there, either for one day or for a weekend. Although, of course, in the summer it is better to go on weekdays, or at least stagger the trip so as not to fall into the main stream of summer residents. The sights in Kolomna are quite standard, and just 1-2 days is enough to see the most important things; you shouldn’t count on anything special.

What to see in Kolomna

Kolomna Kremlin

The entrance to the Kolomna Kremlin is guarded by a quarterly guard. Everything is as it should be - the shape, the stylized wooden booth and the barrier. True, the quarterly is still not real, just one of the tourist attractions that have recently appeared in Kolomna. Historically, the Kolomna Kremlin was not only a fortification structure, but also a harmonious architectural ensemble. Unfortunately, over the years it fell into disrepair and was in very poor condition until recently. After the restoration, the Kremlin acquired its current, well-groomed and pleasing appearance. On the large territory of the Kremlin, not only a functioning monastery, churches, but also residential buildings and even a school have been preserved. You can walk along the paths, imagining yourself as a time traveler, immersing yourself in Russian antiquity and the atmosphere of a provincial town. On the territory of the Kremlin there is a parking lot, a cafe, a local history museum, souvenir shops and shops. Tourists will be interested in taking a ride around the Kremlin in an omnibus (horse-drawn carriage). A coachman in historical costume, who is also a guide, will tell the history of the cultural landscape around, legends and interesting facts. Such a walk costs 250 rubles. .

Pastila Museum in Kolomna

Tour cost: 350 rub.

Kolomenskaya pastila is one of the symbols of the city. There are actually two marshmallow museums in Kolomna. One places more emphasis on the technology of making marshmallows, while the other in question features an interactive performance on the theme of tea drinking. The museum is located in an old architectural wooden house with several rooms. You must register for the theatrical tour in advance (you can try it on the same day in the morning). Actors in historical costumes perform skits, during which the guide tells the story, and the audience tastes different varieties of marshmallows. It sounds tempting, but in reality...read my link. You can buy your favorite varieties of marshmallows in the museum shop (quite expensive, 250-500 rubles per pack). In the courtyard of the museum, in the open air, there is a cafe with several tables. Here you can order ice cream and drink tea with the same marshmallows. .

Kolomna Kalach

Entrance fee: from 350 rub; excursion — 250 rub.

The museum is small, but very interesting; it tells about traditional Kolomna kalachi, which are baked right there, in a real oven from the mid-19th century, using a special technology. There is a shop at the museum where you can buy fresh rolls. A tour of the museum is a theatrical interactive performance, where they tell and show the process and technology of making rolls, accompanied by a tasting. You must register in advance for a tour of the museum.

Museum of Origins: “This money is from Kolomsk”

Entrance fee: 200 rubles, excursion - 100 rubles

The museum is small and a bit cramped, with only two halls (one of them is in the basement). The guides tell stories that are quite fascinating for adults, but small children will find it a bit boring. The museum's exposition includes rare coins and gives an idea of ​​the evolution of money in the old Russian principalities, especially in Kolomenskoye. Here you can see the hryvnia and half, find out why the ruble is called the ruble.

Gorki Zoo

Entrance fee: 250 rubles, children under 7 years old - free

The zoo is located in the Kolomna district, in the village of Gorki. This zoo is notable for the fact that the animals here can be fed (food is sold at the entrance, 50 rubles per bag) and touched - i.e. petting zoo. Children especially like this. You can also ride horses and camels here, there are a lot of animals, there is a shop with farm products (milk, sour cream), and a cafe. The animals are well-groomed, the enclosures are spacious, and the area is clean. There are yaks, cows, poultry, rabbits, deer, pigs, horses, raccoons and other animals. A good place to relax with the whole family, it leaves a pleasant impression.

Museum project “Art-communal apartment. Museum. Workshop. Erofeev and others"

Entrance fee: from 350 rubles, excursion - from 150 rubles

A new creative museum telling about the communal life of the recent past (1960s). There are regular sightseeing tours and interactive ones, in the form of a theatrical performance (you must register in advance), during which actors in costumes of the appropriate era entertainingly talk about communal life and its features. This excursion usually ends in the kitchen with tea. The performance will be interesting for both adults and children. In the apartment-museum you can get acquainted not only with the life of the last century, but also with paintings by various contemporary artists participating in the project: each of them provides works for a personal exhibition, conducts classes and creative conversations. .

Museum "Kuznechnaya Sloboda"

Ticket price: free or for a donation at the discretion of the visitor

The museum occupies only one hall, but the exhibition is very entertaining and educational - various forged objects are displayed here, the result of the work of blacksmiths. It is better and more interesting to walk around the museum with a guide who will tell you about the history and purpose of each item. The museum's collection includes both household items (irons, scales) and ancient armor and weapons. The program also includes an interactive tour of the forge. There is a souvenir shop at the museum.

Estate of the Lazhechnikov merchants

Entrance to the estate - 80 rubles,
Tour of the estate - 100 rubles,
Program “Secrets of an ancient estate” - 250 rubles,
Program “Cinema at the estate of the Lazhechnikov merchants” - 100 rubles

The estate is located next to the Kolomna Kremlin, in the city center. This historical monument of the mid-18th-19th centuries is associated with the name of Ivan Ivanovich Lazhechnikov, writer, author of the famous historical novel “The Ice House”. The writer spent his childhood and youth in this place; the house belonged to Ivan Ivanovich’s grandfather and father. In 1981, the main house of the estate was transferred to the city department of culture, and a literary museum was created there. Now it is a branch of the Kolomna Local History Museum. The permanent exhibition of the museum “Kolomna of Past Centuries” tells about the life of a merchant, the life of the first Russian historical novelist I.I. Lazhechnikova. By ordering a tour at the museum, you can learn a lot about the structure of the estate and the morals of the merchants. At the end, visitors are shown a silent b/w film from 1916, “The Ice House,” accompanied by a performance by a performer and comments by museum staff. The museum also hosts interactive outdoor programs in the form of theatrical performances, featuring actors in costume. Tickets for these programs must be reserved in advance. .

Monument to the water carrier

The monument was opened in 2012, located on the banks of the Moscow River, opposite the floating hotel “40th Meridian. Arbat", at the end of Vodovozny Lane. The figure of a water carrier next to a barrel, accompanied by a dog, is equipped with a mug into which you can throw coins “for good luck.” Until 1902, when the first Kolomna water pipeline was built, water carriers took water from the Moscow River and sold it in buckets. The monument reminds residents and guests of modern Kolomna about this specific and already extinct profession and is a good reason to remember and tell children the history of Kolomna life.

Museum "School of Crafts"

Entrance fee: 80 rub
Interactive thematic programs: from 120 rub.

A small museum with a cozy and homely atmosphere, located in a real hut of the 19th century and introduces visitors to the structure of folk life and its history. Here you can see many different crafts, interior items, and dolls. The museum also has a school with a large number of different thematic programs for children, interactive excursions and master classes. For example, the program “Izba. Canopy. Doll”, a master class on making a rag doll or the game program “Seasons” with tea drinking. In addition, there are programs dedicated to holidays: Christmas, Maslenitsa. Programs must be ordered in advance. The walls of the museum are decorated with ancient household items and various folk art products made by the school’s staff and students. In the room where tea parties are held, the walls are completely covered with colorful rags. At the entrance to the museum, each visitor is given cloth bast shoes.

Museum of Housing and Communal Services Development in Kolomna

Entrance fee: for free

The museum opened quite recently, in 2014. It is located in the building of the first pumping station of Kolomna (built at the beginning of the 20th century, in 1902, the internal space of the museum in the form of a cylinder was previously a water tank), next to the Marinka Tower of the Kolomna Kremlin. In the center of the only museum hall is a model of the water tower designed by engineer Shukhov. The exhibition on several tiers along the perimeter of the walls of the hall tells about the origin and development of the city's public utilities. Among the exhibits are manhole covers, a pump, signs with house numbers, many photographs and panoramas of the city. The organizer of the museum is Alexander Evgenievich Denisov, one of the main local historians of Kolomna.

Museum of Housing and Public Utilities - on the left, small

Museum of your favorite toy

Entrance fee: 100 rub; excursion — 200 rub.

The Toy Museum is located on the ground floor, in the same building as the Kuznechnaya Sloboda Museum. The exhibition occupies a very small room; there are only a few display cases with a collection of old toys, which is constantly being replenished with new exhibits. Mostly these are dolls. The owner of the museum gives a rather long tour, talking in detail and interestingly about almost every exhibit in the collection and the technology for making toys. The collection contains both rare toys from the 19th century and fairly common Soviet ones. Some of the exhibits can be touched and children can play with them. For preschoolers, listening to the tour will be quite tiring, but older children should find it interesting.

Kolomna Local Lore Museum

Entrance fee: 40 rub; excursion - 60 rubles, photography - 50 rubles.

The museum is located in a two-story building. It is small, but quite informative. There are excellent tour guides here who can also advise on where else to go in Kolomna and what interesting things you can see in this city. The museum exposition tells about the almost thousand-year history of the city of Kolomna. As always in local history museums, there is an exhibition of flora and fauna of the Kolomna region, occupying two halls of the museum. The other two halls present the history of the settlement of the area by people, archaeological finds, the history of the construction and defense of the Kolomna Kremlin and items of merchant life.

Epiphany Staro-Golutvin Monastery

The monastery was founded at the end of the 14th century by Sergius of Radonezh, not far from the confluence of the Moscow River and the Oka. Now this is the outskirts of Kolomna. The history of the monastery is rich in various events. In the 17th century, the Golutvin Monastery was the richest and most influential monastery in the Kolomna district. At the Zemstvo Council of 1613, which elected Mikhail Feodorovich Romanov to the throne, the townspeople of Kolomna were represented by the abbot of the Golutvin Monastery, Abbot Abraham. In 1929, the monastery was closed and various institutions were located in it. Now the Staro-Golutvin Monastery is a quiet and well-groomed place; in the summer there are many flowers, there are beehives and even greenhouses. The monastery was recently restored; a large building of the Kolomna Theological Seminary was built on the territory of the former monastery garden. In the Epiphany Cathedral there is a shrine with the relics of St. Theodosius, Bishop of Kolomna.