Kolomna Kremlin
Kolomna, Lazhechnikova, 31Many people go to Kolomna to see the local Kremlin. The mighty Kolomna Kremlin, erected by historians at the beginning of the 15th century, is well preserved to the present day and gives tourists who have found themselves here an unforgettable journey through time.
The Epiphany Staro-Golutvin Monastery
Moscow region, KolomnaThe Epiphany Old-Golutvin Monastery is one of the most visited religious sites in Kolomna. The construction of the monastery is associated with the name of St. Sergius of Radonezh, who, according to chronicles, directed the construction of the future monastery.
Ioanno-Predtechenskaya church in Kolomna
Kolomna, River, 104The Ioanno-Predtechenskaya church in Kolomna is considered to be one of the oldest in the entire Moscow region. And although historians still argue about the exact date of its foundation, it is still known that the temple was built in the first half of the 14th century. For its long history, the St. John the Baptist Church has experienced much.
Kolomna Local History Museum
Kolomna, Lazhechnikova, 15Not far from the main sight of Kolomna - the Kremlin - is the museum of local lore. The institution, created more than 80 years ago, today unites three branches: the estate of Lazhechnikov merchants, the voivod's house and the museum of military glory.
Skating center "Kolomna"
Kolomna, emb. the river Kolomenki, 7Along with historical and architectural monuments in Kolomna there is no less interesting attraction, worthy of that here to glance. This is a modern skating center Kolomna. The sports complex can be visited not only on the days of competitions, but also for having a rest.
Museum "Blacksmith's settlement" in Kolomna
Kolomna, Civic, 84Once in Kolomna, do not forget to visit the museum "Forge of the Sloboda". Despite the fact that this "young" institution (the complex was opened in 2010), there is a rich exposition, which will be of interest to both adults and young tourists.
Museum of the Pastille in Kolomna
Kolomna, Polyanskaya, 4"The Museum of Disappearing Taste" is the most intimate and cute place not only in Kolomna, but, perhaps, in the entire Moscow region. In the ancient wooden house of merchant Suranov, located in the heart of ancient Posada, for two years now there is a unique museum of the Kolomna pastille.
Peace Park in Kolomna
Kolomna, ul.LeninaAt whatever time of the year you are not in Kolomna, be sure to visit the Peace Park, which is on Lenin Street. It is the largest park in the center of the city and also with an interesting history. So, in 2013 the Peace Park celebrated its 65th anniversary, and it was founded in a difficult post-war time.
Sightseeing Kolomna best start with the Kremlin, in itself is a beautiful monument of architecture. It is surrounded by fragments of the fortress wall, at the time of construction, in the first half of the 16th century, which stretched for almost two kilometers and seventeen towers, of which seven have survived to this day.
Inside, on Cathedral Square, is the main temple of the city - the Assumption Cathedral, built by Dmitry Donskoy after victories in two important battles - on the river Vozhzhe and on the Kulikovo field. To the right of the cathedral is the loudest tent bell tower in Russia, a little further - the Tikhvin cathedral. On the other side of the cathedral is Novo-Golutvin Holy Trinity Monastery.
If you go to the north side of the square, you can see a beautiful view of the Mother of God-Christmas monastery. On the north-eastern side of the square is adjacent to the Resurrection Church, one of the oldest in the Kremlin, in which Dmitri Donskoi himself was married. Next to it is a brick church of Nikola Gostinsky.
On the west side of the Kremlin is Kolomna Tower, which guarded one of the country's oldest roads .The people called this tower Marinkina, in honor of Marina Mnishek, the wife of both False Dimitriev, who lived in Kolomna on the rights of the queen in the times of the Troubles .Through her fault, the repeatedly besieged Kremlin was taken only once, when she ordered to remove the gate from the main thoroughfare tower, thereby opening the way to her lover ataman Ivan Zarutskiy and his army .Ataman was sent to Moscow and executed two years later, and as for the fate of Marina Mnishek herself, so nothing is known .