Rest in Kolomna

A little history: Kolomna It is an ancient city located one hundred kilometers from Moscow, and the first mention of it dates back to 1177.

Kolomna is rich in significant events: this is the formation of the troops of Dmitry Donskoy before the Battle of Kulikovo, and the times of the Great Patriotic War, when the Kuibyshev machine-building plant begins to produce locomotives, locomotives and diesel engines for submarines to meet the needs of the front.

Today, the city is the largest industrial center with a rich history.

How to get there

By plane: there are no flights between Moscow and Kolomna.

By car: here the distance between the cities on a straight route will be 104 km, and the trip will take about 1.5 hours. But if you do not have your own car, you can use the services of a taxi, but in this case the cost of the trip will be high - from 3 thousand rubles.

By bus: one of the fastest ways to get for a reasonable price, the ticket price is 250 rubles.

By train: the trip will last from 2.5 hours. From Kazan station you can get to the station "Golutvin", or the station "Kolomna" by electric train or express train "Rex".

Residence

In Kolomna you can find many different options: from hotels, apartments, camping to the opportunity to simply rent an apartment according to your preferences.
The average cost per night in the hotel varies from 2 to 5 thousand rubles.

Attractions of Kolomna

The city is rich in sights: it can take more than one day to visit historical monuments. The architectural ensemble of the city is its main component.

Kolomna Kremlin

One of the famous Kolomna architectural monuments, built under the leadership of Italian masters, unfortunately, today only 7 towers with a height of 24 to 31 m have survived.

The cultural and historical complex includes an abundance of exhibition halls and museums, architectural monuments, in which various styles and epochs have been preserved.

You will be able to visit thematic excursions, master classes, the Local History Museum, the Museum of Russian Photography, the Museum of Organic Culture and much more.

Address: 5 Lazhechnikov Street.

Kolomna posad

This part of the city since ancient times is a trade and craft: before it “boiled” folk bazaar.

To date, some fragments of the commercial rows, as well as churches and temples have been preserved: the Church of Nikola on Posad, the Pokrovsky Church, the Church of the Great Martyr Nikita and the Church of the Epiphany.

You can also walk along the most famous street of Posada – Arbatskaya, and learn interesting stories about the people who lived on it. Some houses have memorial plaques.

 

Museum Factory of Kolomna pastile

You will find a unique atmosphere of the 19th century, which will help to join the girls guides, dressed in dresses of that time, they will also offer to taste delicacies.

You can inspect handmade furniture: kitchen utensils and knitted napkins.

Address: 4 Polyanskaya Street.

Kalachnaya Museum

You can get acquainted with the process of cooking kalach, recreated according to ancient manuals, and then taste them.
All the action will be accompanied by a detailed story guide.
Tickets from 300 to 500 rubles.

Address: 14 Zaitsev Street.

Museum of Military Glory

The expositions are devoted mainly to the events of the Great Patriotic War. The museum itself is small but filled with interesting relics. It is located next to the Memorial Park, which is worth visiting.

Address: 1 Invincible Street.

The Lazhechnikov Manor

The house-museum is dedicated to the merchant and writer Ivan Lazhechnikov, who lived in the 18th century. This exhibition tells about the history of the city, about how wealthy people lived then: the life of that time was recreated, interior items, clothes, walls are decorated with photos of the writer’s family members.

Address: 192A October Revolution Street.

Museum of Linen and Life of Russian Women

A very informative museum for those who are interested in flax breeding, linen and the principle of the loom. Plus, the museum holds master classes on the manufacture of souvenirs, dolls, amulets and much more.

You can also visit the souvenir shop at the Museum "Spiritual Things", and most importantly, use the service of photography, trying on a folk dress or a warrior against the background of a Russian hut or spinning wheel.

Address: 80 Civic Street.

Places for children

“Peace Park” is an active family holiday, attractions, and the opportunity to admire the largest fountain in the city.
Address: 52 Gagarin Street.

Kolomna Skating Center is an ice arena plus a swimming pool.
On the territory of the complex there is a museum of skates and skating.
Address: Quay Kolomenki, 7.

“Museum of your favorite toys” is an amazing world created thanks to the efforts of the collector Irina Kulikova, where a child can visit a tour dedicated to toy cars or a collection of dolls.
Address: 11 Posadskaya Street.

Kolomna will appeal to those who are interested in the spirit of past centuries and in general, Kolomna is a pearl of the Moscow region.

Prices are indicated at the time of publication of the article - April 2020.

Text: Ksenia Nosenko
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