Kaluga Zaseki is a nature reserve consisting of Northern and Southern plots with a total area of 18,533 hectares. They are 12 kilo …
Peace Square is one of the favorite places for both Kaluga residents and tourists visiting the city. In the center of the squar …
Ugra National Park is a federal state budgetary institution administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the R …
The Golden Alley is not only an alley with trees and nature, but also a “cultural” alley with several monuments. On one side of …
The park of the Yanovsky estate occupies an area of 33.5 hectares. On several sides of the park are mixed coniferous and broadleaf …
The Park of Culture and Recreation is located in the city center, on the Old Trade Square. It was here that once stood the Kaluga …
During the tour "Temples and Monasteries of Kaluga" you will visit the Cathedral of Holy Trinity, Uspensky, Epiphany and Spaso-Tra …
Men's monastery Vvedenskaya Optina Desert, located near the city of Kozelsk at the edge of the pine forest, cut off from the world …
Hello there. We invite you to visit the holy places of the Kaluga land. We will start the tour from the monastery of Chamordino. …
Excursions on foot, by car and by bus; individually and in group; from 1 hour to 2-3 days. I will meet you at the train …
Sightseeing tour of the city "Kaluga in six centuries". Classic tour of Kaluga. A story about the history of the city, a …
Kaluga is a cozy provincial city with a rich history and a strong scientific name, closely associated with Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and the development of Russian space exploration. Ancient merchant quarters, wooden and stone temples, industrial facilities and green embankments are intertwined here; the city retains an atmosphere of tranquility and intelligence, where each building and street keep its history.
Man-made sights of Kaluga amaze with diversity: Victory Square with a thirty-meter obelisk, a monument to K. E. Tsiolkovsky, Stone Bridge - one of the largest stone viaducts in Russia, the Tornado fountain and a monument to the 600th anniversary of the city. Around the city and in the districts there are ancient temples and estates - Nikolskaya Church "on Kozinka", the Church of Paraskeva Friday in Mosalsk, the Temple of the Savior and other religious buildings, and the estates of Konshin, Panskoye, Moshonka and Myatlev give an idea of local aristocratic and landlord history. Unusual objects such as the Koltsov Caves-Catacombs on the Oka, the dilapidated Urusov manor and the mine in Kurovsky add to the route intrigue and character.
Natural attractions around Kaluga give space for active recreation: the rivers Ugra, Protva, Zhizdra, Vyssa, Sukhodrev, Techa, Resseta and Luzha form picturesque valleys for walking, fishing and rafting. The Kaluga Zaseki Reserve and the Ugra National Park are protected by old mixed forests and rare species, and the Kaluga Bor is an urban green area beloved by residents. Yachen Reservoir, Lompad Lake, Kaluga-Alexinsky Canyon and Parks – Golden Alley, City Park, Janovsky Manor Park and Bird Park “Sparrow” are excellent places for picnics, nature observation and family walks.
On our site you can easily find all these objects on an interactive map: each place is accompanied by a brief help, practical information and tips for visiting. You can visually mark interesting points, make the best route around the city and surroundings, plan a route for the day or plan a multi-day walk taking into account the distances and time for inspection.
You can explore Kaluga on your own - walking along historical streets, entering parks and estates, relaxing on the embankments and near water bodies - or use the services of local guides. Professional excursions reveal little-known facts, give access to closed locations and make the walk more intense, while independent routes give freedom of discovery and leisurely acquaintance with the city.
Come to Kaluga to see with your own eyes the combination of history, science and nature. Discover local attractions, plan routes, take a tour with a guide or go on an independent exploration - and let each walk around this city give new impressions and lively discoveries.
