In the XIX century on the site of the park there were wine warehouses and sheds for storing goods produced in Serpukhov. And at th …
In the Serpukhov district on an area of fifty square kilometers stretched Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve, which received the status of …
Serpukhov is a cozy old city in the Moscow region on the banks of the Nara River, whose history goes back centuries. Merchants’ life, monastic domes and narrow historical streets create a special atmosphere; there are ancient and provincial charm, and each house and square keep the memory of the past.
Man-made sights of Serpukhov amaze with diversity: the slender bell tower of Ivanova Hill, the Trinity Cathedral on the Cathedral Hill, the Cathedral of Nikola Bely, Ilinskaya, Sretenskaya and Uspenskaya churches, Vvedensky and Vysotsky monasteries. The city has preserved interesting monuments - the Liberator Warrior, the monument to Vladimir the Brave, the Black Tulip and the monument to Chekhov - as well as architectural ensembles and estates Vozdvizhenskoye, Turovo, Vasilievskoye, Podmoklovo and Pushchino, telling about noble and merchant traditions. Optional, but notable objects are the water tower, the Spartak stadium, the Serpukhov port and the central streets of Voroshilov, Soviet and Chernyshevsky.
The natural surroundings of the city add to the impression: Prioksko-Terrasny State Nature Biosphere Reserve on an area of about fifty square kilometers protects unique terraced landscapes and forests, and urban parks, including the park. Oleg Stepanova and the picturesque embankments of the Nara River create excellent conditions for walking and relaxing in nature. The surrounding forests and rivers invite you to observe nature and quiet hiking routes.
On our website you can see all these sights of Serpukhov on an interactive map, read brief descriptions and see photos. Mark points of interest, compare distances and automatically build convenient routes – it is easier to decide what to see in one day and where to go on each trip.
You are free to explore the city on your own, following the laid routes and enjoying the atmosphere of old streets and estates, or book excursions with local guides. Professional guides will bring stories to life, tell little-known facts and prepare themed walks through temples, monuments and estates – this is a great way to learn more in a fascinating way.
Come to Serpukhov to discover its multi-layered history, walk along the embankments and see the wildlife of the reserve. This city invites to leisurely discoveries: plan the route, go for a walk and come back to find new places and experiences.
